Ginger - gingerly!

If you're like me, you haven't noticed Ginger too much, but she has always been there, serving and helping put a kick in everyone's pumpkin pie on holidays! Although she is well-known, most don't spend much time with her, only when they're hungry for mostly Chinese or maybe Asian or Indian food, or of course pumpkin pie...but she's also good for what ails ya...when you're down and out and need a good nurse...one who's knowledgeable...

Let's stop a minute and get to know her better (a/k/a Ginger Pie)

Ginger is remembered for her ability to relieve much sickness and nausea. She also can act as a strong anti-inflammatory and aid to poor circulation.

Ginger can be used in aroma therapy as an oil treating a number of problems. The essential oil is used in baths, as a massage rub or compress for aching muscles and joints. Ginger can can be found at most health food outlets in capsule form.

Check out the list below to see how Ginger can be used to benefit one's health. She is very versatile and service-oriented!

• Ginger warms and invigorates the body, providing comfort in winter.
• She helps circulation, especially in the hands and feet.
• Ginger can relieve arthritic pain and rheumatic joints, also muscle injuries.
• Some claim Ginger helps cellulite and varicose veins.
• A tea made with Ginger promotes sweating, lowering high temperature and relieving flu symptoms. Ginger tea also helps to clear congestion and infections such as bronchitis.
• She has many antiseptic properties.
• Ginger prevents motion sickness helping stop nausea and vomiting.
• Ginger relieves indigestion, reduces flatulence and calms the digestion.
• Chewing on some ginger is good for easing a toothache, it is very hot and spicy.
• Ginger helps clear mucous.
• Ginger speeds up digestion, especially as a tea after a meal.
• Ginger helps thin the blood if an anti-coagulant is necessary.
• Ginger is a nurse who is said to promote menstruation.
• Ginger is used to lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
• Ginger contains many anti-oxidants to help fight cancer.
• Ginger stimulates the liver resulting in elimination of harmful toxins and waste from the body.

Really, you oughta do yourself a big favor and go shopping for Ginger. Even though she's not heard much or seen much, she is still active and busy helping people put their health in order. She cares and shares all her many benefits and health secrets with anyone interested.

In short, she is a real good friend to have and not ignore. If you listen closely, you'll hear a familiar tune coming from her lips, ever so softly...

"I can help! It would shore do me good...to do you good, I can help."

All in all, Ginger is definitely a good friend to have around if you ever need help with your health.