What You May Not Know About Ginger

Ginger root is known for its brown outer skin, pale yellow flesh, and its strong spicy flavor and aroma. Its unique and appealing flavor has made it popular in teas and as an added dash of flavor in many popular cuisines. Many people also know that ginger isn’t only an aromatic and spicy ingredient to enhance food’s flavor but it also imparts a buffet of health benefits, particularly in regards to digestive health and for reducing inflammation in the body. However, while all these things are quite true, you may be surprised at just how extensive ginger can be when it comes to its beneficial properties for your health.

Ginger and Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males, and it’s a hormone that has been in free-fall in the developed world, with testosterone levels going down significantly across the board. It is also a hormone that naturally decreases as men age, contributing to age-related muscle loss and loss of vigor and vitality. Ginger, however, can help to enhance and protect testosterone production in men, making ginger a potentially vital food to always have in their kitchen.

Ginger and Pain Relief

Nobody wants to be in pain, and yet sadly many of us deal with it in some form every day of our lives. So much money is spent by suffering people every year on trying to find relief from their chronic pain. It looks like this is another area ginger can also be very helpful with. Research is showing that ginger, through a variety of mechanisms, has a pain-reducing effect and has been an effective pain reliever for migraines, back pain, arthritis, and even regular muscle soreness.

Ginger and Obesity

You may be shocked to learn that 42% of Americans are obese. Not just overweight, but obese, with 10% of Americans being classified as severely obese. Obesity is a major issue as it acts as a source of chronic inflammation and an amplifier of an endless host of chronic illnesses. You might be surprised again to learn that this is another area ginger can potentially help with. Ginger can actually attenuate obesity and greatly reduce the harmful effects of obesity such as the inflammation, free radical damage, and the harmful effect of obesity on the health of the blood.

Conclusion

Ginger is more than just a spicy and delightful flavor-enhancer, and it’s even more than just a digestive aid. It can also help with hormonal health, pain relief, obesity, and we didn’t even get into cancer, cardiovascular health, and more. This is a vital food that you should always have in your kitchen to help prevent and reverse so much chronic illness we are constantly working keep away.

God Bless,

Mercy Ballard