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Ginger is an ancient spice that has been used for thousands of years by both Indian and Chinese cultures.

So let’s get spicy nerd family because we’re going to cover the 4 Rad Health Benefits of Ginger and How to Use Fresh Ginger.

First, let’s go over the proven benefits of ginger

#1. Ginger can improve your Digestive Health and Gut Functioning

Here we go again nerds.
Me boring you with the importance of gut health and you rolling your eyes seeing this in yet another video.
If you’re experiencing any sort of gut health issues or just want better digestion, ginger can be quite helpful.
Ginger has been proven to speed up the digestive process by up to 50% in some cases helping relieve those with indigestion and other stomach issues.
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#2. Ginger Can Greatly Reduce Pain and Muscle Soreness

Whether you’re a dude with sore quads from throwing up J’s on the basketball court or are a lady looking for some menstrual relief, ginger can greatly help.

Studies actually have found ginger to be as effective at ibuprofen for pain reduction:

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It has also been shown in multiple studies to relieve muscle soreness after workouts and day-to-day muscle pain.
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So if you’re hurtin, put that ginger to workin…

Sorry about that

#3. Ginger lowers inflammation and helps prevent gum disease

Ginger extract has been show to inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria and be effective against gum disease and oral bacteria.
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#4. Ginger helps those with diabetes.
Ginger has been proven to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics but this benefit stretches further than just for those with the disease.

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This is because having normal blood sugar helps you regulate your weight and provides better energy levels throughout your day.

#5. Ginger improves cholesterol markers

Just 3 grams of ginger powder were needed improve cholesterol markers 85 people with high cholesterol.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...

#6. Ginger has shown to make positive impacts on certain kinds of cancer.

It’s limited, but ginger has been show to have some positive effects against breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer.

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#7. Ginger is Pretty Dope if You Get Sick

Since it’s such and effective pain reducer and lowers inflammation, it’s not that surprising.

Ginger was show to relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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And even if your sickness isn’t nearly that intense, ginger has been shown to greatly reduce nausea and feelings of illness.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Soooooo now let’s talk about how to use fresh ginger root in your every day life.

There are 3 main ways to consume Ginger for it’s health benefits

And fair warning nerd family, ginger is spicy spicy so start with a small amount before ramping things up.

#1. Raw Ginger

You can consume raw ginger as grated in an Asian salad or you can even throw a small amount in a green smoothie or vegetable juice.

#2. Ginger Tea

Probably the most popular and useful way to consume ginger tea when you’re feeling sick or hung-over.

It’s really quite effective.

Just add a few slices of ginger to boiling water, let steep for 10 minutes and drink.

Consider adding in some raw honey or lemon for better taste as well.

#3. Ginger Powder

Sprinkle it on some chicken curry or it’s even available in tablet form if you’re into that sort of thing.

I’ll link a good brand and some more recipe ideas in the description below.

So in summary the health benefits of ginger root are

#1. Improves Digestive Health
#2. Reduces Pain and Muscle Soreness
#3. Lowers inflammation and helps prevent gum disease
#4. Helps lower blood sugar
#5. Helps regulate cholesterol levels
#6. Helps mildly with certain kinds of cancer
#7. Is Awesome if Feeling Sick!