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The endless health benefits of ginger have been known to ancient Chinese since time immemorial. The modern world is gradually beginning to discover its amazing properties as well.
Ginger, for example, is full of potassium and manganese, which are responsible for the proper functioning of the heart.
Health effects of ginger
If you want to stay healthy, or if you have some health problem and would like to heal without drugs (which usually don’t actually cure, they only mask the symptoms), then without a doubt you should pay increased attention to ginger.
Besides the heart, ginger is also excellent for strengthening the immune system. Its high silicon content protects the skin, hair, teeth and nails.
It is also full of vitamins A, C, E, B-complex and several other important minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, calcium.
Ginger is known to effectively remove and treat painful inflamed joints, as documented by a study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research.
It also helps with muscle pain and fatigue.
Gingerols, active substances found in high concentrations precisely in ginger, have strong anti-inflammatory effects, especially for pain in the ankles, muscles and nerves.
In addition, ginger effectively prevents and treats migraines and chronic headaches.
Recipe for ginger water
To maximally benefit from the healing effects of ginger, you need to learn how to use it properly.
Besides teas or tinctures, a very suitable and at the same time simple way of consumption is in the form of ginger water.
Ingredients
For the preparation of ginger water you will need the following ingredients:
- 3 to 5 cm piece of ginger (depending on how strong you prefer the drink)
- 1 liter of water
- 1 lemon
- honey
Preparation
1. Finely grate the ginger.
2. Place it into a jug or glass container and pour water over it.
3. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the water.
4. Add honey (choose the amount according to your taste) and stir.
Use
Drink the beverage throughout the day instead of regular water. The recommended total amount of fluids is 2 liters per day, so in addition to this ginger water drink plain water as well.
Prepare the drink fresh each day.
You can keep it in the refrigerator, but before drinking let it stand in a glass for at least 15 minutes, because lukewarm, not cold, water is more suitable for your body.
