Ginger has been used for centuries in Asian cuisine. This rootstalk has been revered by natural healers and is called Universal Medicine in the East. You will rarely find an Indian or Chinese dish without ginger as an ingredient. Unfortunately, I have not encountered many foods with ginger in Western dishes. Ginger is a staple for those suffering from indigestion. It helps harmonize gastric juices and helps with bloat and nausea. A pinch of ginger powder in a glass of water first thing in the morning is a great way to warm up the stomach and prepare it for digestion. Ginger boosts metabolism and helps with weight loss. I advise every person who needs to lose weight to cook with ginger.
If you or your kids don’t feel hungry warm water and ginger will help boost the appetite. Our digestion is weakest in the Summer and ancient doctors advised us to consume ginger to boost our digestive fire. In Fall and Winter, Ginger is great for warming up the body and it speeds up recovery from cold. Simply add it to warm water or tea.
You don’t need to buy fresh ginger to juice it or drink ginger shots. Powdered ginger has more potency and is shelf stable. Simply Organic brand has wonderful quality powdered ginger. That is the one I use.
Besides internal uses, you can make a ginger glow mask to brighten skin, apply ginger on your forehead to relieve headaches and soak your feet in water with ginger for any aches and pains. Ginger has a protective quality for our life force energy.
