| Ginger is an herb that has been used for over five | | | | Dramamine. A recent test was done in Denmark |
| thousand years for a variety of illnesses and | | | | where results showed that 75% of tested individuals |
| conditions. In the practice of Ayurvedic medicine, | | | | experienced less pain and swelling. As a positive side |
| Ginger is used very regularly for many things. | | | | effect, the people participating in the study had no |
| Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient practice used in | | | | colds while they were taking the Ginger. |
| healing and this kind of practice is becoming more | | | | It's very important that you DO NOT take Ginger if |
| regular with the people of today. As the connection | | | | you have gallstones. This is because the Ginger will |
| between mind and body is realized, folks are turning | | | | make the release of the bile even worse. Of course, |
| to these alternative medicines and beliefs. Maharishi | | | | if you're pregnant, you shouldn't take Ginger unless |
| Mahesh Yogi introduced Ayurvedic medicine to the | | | | directed by your doctor. Ginger acts as somewhat of |
| people of today. It is also mentioned in Chopra's | | | | a blood thinner so if you are taking Aspirin or other |
| works. | | | | blood thinners, do not take Ginger. If you have heart |
| Have you ever seen a pregnant woman munching on | | | | problems or are on a schedule of certain daily heart |
| Ginger snaps? This is because Ginger is effective for | | | | medicines, do not take Ginger. If you take medication |
| an upset stomach and nausea. However, it is a great | | | | to control blood sugar levels or if you have diabetes, |
| remedy for headaches as well. In fact, it's so great | | | | avoid Ginger unless your doctor directs you to take |
| that many doctors and neurologists are beginning to | | | | it. |
| recommend it. Although we're not sure how ginger | | | | Of course, it's important to talk to your physician |
| treats headaches, it's been noted that the ginger | | | | before you start taking any sort of herb. If your |
| reduces the frequency as well as the strength of | | | | doctor okays you to take Ginger, you have a couple |
| headaches in those who have them regularly. | | | | of options. You can take the pills or capsules and |
| Because Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, it doesn't | | | | there is even Ginger paste. Brew Ginger in a tea and |
| allow the blood vessels to become inflamed. This is | | | | drink it. No matter which choice, only take it in that |
| what eliminates or greatly reduces the headache. | | | | form and not multiple forms. You don't want to |
| It's important to take the Ginger at the very | | | | overdose on ginger. It's important to purchase Ginger |
| beginning of a headache. This will help it act quickly | | | | only from reliable sources as in the past, the |
| and prevent or lessen the headache. For many years, | | | | supplements have been found to be contaminated. |
| people have been using Ginger for nausea and | | | | Be sure to check the company's history and |
| vomiting. In fact, studies have shown that Ginger is | | | | references. |
| twice as effective as the popular nausea medicine | | | | |