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Neck Pain
Posted by Sam (Guadeloupe) on 08/18/2020
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Here's my experience in case it can help someone. I had a very serious motorbike accident when I was 17. I'm now 57, and suffer from a pain in the neck where I can feel a point that is swollen.
Visited many osteopaths, chiropractors, etc. over the years that have helped. Been practising Qigong Tai Chi since my early 20's that also help tremendously and because of this do not suffer constantly, but there were many bones broken around the spine in the shoulder area and there is a place in the neck which can be seen on x-rays which is permanently displaced and a sharp pain always comes back at some point.
I've been making sorrel tea (hibiscus) for a while as I love this drink and recently decided to add ginger, which I believe the two together is a popular drink in Jamaica. It's been about 6 weeks I've been drinking with the ginger root and surprisingly the point on my neck that was painful is still there but for the last 4 weeks I haven't suffered any pain, I still feel the area as slightly uncomfortable but no pain, I've never been 4 weeks without pain. So I'm guessing that the anti inflammatory properties of ginger is the reason.
I slice fresh ginger from the supermarket, place in a thermos along with the sorrel and pour boiling water on them, close the thermos and leave overnight. I make this mix quite concentrated, so when I serve it I only add half a cup and then fill the rest of the cup up with hot water. Its delicious and may help those who suffer from pain due to inflamed tissue.
I'm drinking this all day, no side effects noted, only positive pain relief.
Chronic Sinus Congestion
Posted by Shira (Green Cove Springs, FL) on 01/16/2008
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I want to shout this from the roof tops!
My husband has had terrible sinus congestion for months! Because it felt as though he had some sort of barrier in his left nostril, even his CPAP machine wasn't allowing him to breathe. Sleepless night... tons of money on meds... countless nosebleeds because of all of the nasal sprays... he was miserable and feeling a little desperate.
Then, as the last resort, I searched and came across your ginger root remedy. $2.00 for a huge ginger root that I peeled, cut into chunks and steeped for 4 hours in a pot of water with 2 green tea bags. Dan sipped on the surprisingly yummy tea all evening, and for the first time in MONTHS, he's completely clear! There wasn't a dramatic loss of mucus, but for whatever reason, I believe it shrunk the swollen nasal passages, and for the last 3 nights in a row, he's slept ALL night, clear as a bell! He didn't even snore! I can't even begin to tell you what a HUGE blessing this remendy is for us.
I work with a Japanese woman who told me that ginger root also helps digestive issues and menstral cramps. We've decided to make ginger root tea part of our daily routine. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
IBS
Posted by Carolize (Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa) on 07/04/2013
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I'm 20 and I'm very active and healthy, but about 4 years ago I started struggling with IBS. I had IBS for 3 and a half years. Being a firm believer in natural remedies I tried everything on earth clinic from Aloe Vera to ACV to VCO, everything you can think of, but to my despair nothing worked. Eventually I started taking Aloe Vera laxatives, and it seemed to work, although it made me extremely bloated and uncomfortable the entire day. I seeked medical help and spent a lot of money on medication, but nothing worked except for the laxatives. My house doctor then recommended that I take these pills every day to get things going and she said that that would hopefully eventually cure it (Bad doctor! Lol). I drank 1 laxative every single day for a year, and when I skipped a day I literally wouldn't go to the bathroom for 2 weeks!
About a month ago I got fed up with this and decided that I'm going to throw the pills away and that this issue would just have to resolve itself. That same week I got a cold and my sister told me that I should try drinking ginger tea as this helps. I decided to give it a try and to my surprise it cured my cold and my IBS all at once! I haven't had a laxative in more than a month and not a day has passed that I haven't had a normal bowel movement. It's simply amazing. I have made ginger a part of my daily life now. I cut up a few pieces of ginger and boil it in water for a few minutes - You can drink it just like that, or to make it a tasty cup of tea I add a cinnamon stick, some honey and a bag of earl grey tea. I don't drink it with milk at all and it's delicious. I definitely recommend everybody to try it, as it literally helps for everything! It has so many health benefits. This is only one of them! Saved-by-ginger!
Dental Issues
Posted by Jim (Long Island, New York) on 05/18/2007
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I would take a slice of ginger and chew for about 5 minutes. I would sense this to cleanse my gum line and wash away any germs. Also, if a tooth acted up, a piece of ginger placed there would bring relief. I feel that it got rid of a pile of bacterior in the mouth and cleansed the system too. What a gift!
Ginger Tea Tips
Posted by Rod_in_berkeley (Berkeley, California) on 12/29/2010
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To make ginger tea, I fine-grate enough ginger to fill a stainless steel mesh 'tea bag'. Pour in boiling water, let steep for about five minutes, and done! As ginger helps with dizziness (inner ear?) I am doing this to hopefully restore my hearing. Will let you know what happens. Wish me luck!
Coughs and Colds
Posted by Lawrence (Kingston, Jamaica) on 04/29/2008
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Sucking on a .5 sq. inch piece of dried ginger cures my sore throat and other cold/flulike symptoms at their onset.You have to however bear the hotness as much as you can, until the sensation is gone. I have not suffered from a cold or flu for the last 10 years or so. For more aggressive forms, a total water & juice fast for 2 or 3 days straight does the trick for me. My roomate had a bad flu recently, it never touched me. When ending the fast, eat only raw fruits and vege for a day or so. Notice how the gradual resumption of cooked food lowers your mood and vibration.
Arthritis
Posted by Katherine (Los Angeles, USA) on 03/20/2007
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Arthritis Remedy: Ginger Root/Mint tea. I have found that making tea out of ginger root and mint is more helpful than any capsules. Take about a 1 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peel and then slice root into mug, add some fresh mint leaves, pour good boiling water over and steep at least 1/2 hour (the longer the better) drink before you retire for the night. This not only helps with the joint pain but has also helped me sleep more sound. The mint is important as it helps the stomach - ginger root tea alone can be a bit difficult if one is no longer 20 . This is an acquired taste. DO NOT get carried away like I did the first week and drink more than one huge mug a night. As my Chinese Dr. friend said "it is like listerine for the body". Cleans out the toxins and it is a natural anti inflammatory. Katherine
Arthritis
Posted by Suzanne (London) on 11/15/2006
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I have suffered from very bad arthritis for some years and also osteoporosis of the spine. I used to dread winters even though I was prescribed antiinflamatory pills and painkillers by my doctor. I recently discovered ginger root (I found a newspaper article about ginger that I had put away some years ago) and have been taking it for about 3 weeks now in capsule form from the health food shop. The stiffness has gone from my joints and spine and most of the pain which is gradually disappearing. In fact, the other day I realized that I didn't have any pain or stiffness at all. It is such a great remedy that I am recommending it to everybody I know who has arthritis.
Reduces Cortisol
Posted by brad (Ontario) on 11/30/2023
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Ginger reduces cortisol so therefore help you sleep better at night.
Detoxing Froms PPIs
Posted by Wendy (LaCenter, WA ) on 09/23/2023
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100% Ginger Shot.
I was coming off PPIs. I felt like I was dying. Ginger juice shots helped me so much.
GERD
Posted by Olive (Santa Cruz, California) on 01/10/2013
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I have GERD throughout the day as a result of years of bulimia. Ginger tea has been helping me to digest well, which helps reduce the symptoms that lead me to re-engage in bulimic behavior. It's tough to kill the disorder when you feel burning pain all the time. Simmering fresh ginger root and then diluting it in water and drinking it throughout the day has somehow reduced (often completely preventing) the acid that comes up hours after eating. I think it does have something to do with strengthening the esophageal sphincter.
I digest cooked foods better, and I try to cook them in the ginger tea, which also makes food delicious. I cook my vegetable and meat stews in it, as well as grains and legumes.
I also drink slippery elm tea before eating, which together with the ginger tea, makes a great duo. Slippery elm helps protect the GI tract while ginger helps relax it.
Indigestion
Posted by Alex (Los Angeles, CA) on 04/20/2009
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Excelente cure for Indigestion are: 2Tbp of Lemon,a piece of ginger root, 2Tbp of raw honey and 8ounces of water.Boil everything together and drink as tea.
Nausea
Posted by Tobey (Bellingham, WA USA) on 11/06/2008
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Ginger cures nausea. Fresh ginger, peeled then chopped or grated, any amount; then boiled or boiled water poured over it in a cup. Also, most health food stores and some food stores sell bagged ginger tea to make a cup. You can add sweetener if you please. Also ginger ale, crystallized ginger and sometimes even ginger cookies.
I get nauseous a lot, and I swear by crystallized ginger after eating, especially if I feel bloated or ate too much. In Ayurvedic medicine, 500 year old East Indian medicine, they believe that ginger fires up the internal digestive fire.
Ginger is very good for cancer patients and AIDs patients, cause they get nausea a lot. I've suggested it to many friend and they say it worked for them
Other cures I've used for nausea (they do not have to be used together) are:
a warm hot water bottle, wrapped on my abdomen.
peppermint tea
Good luck
Chronic Sinus Congestion
Posted by Tara (Springfield, Illinois) on 01/11/2008
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Sinus Cure I had really bad sinus congestion about a month.After trying all kinds of over the counter products I decided to try a natural remedy using fresh ginger root.I cut about 2-3 onces off the ginger root, peeled it.Then I placed it inside a tea cup of water and put it in the micro wave for 3 minutes and allowed it to cool a little before sipping.I did not notice the results until three days later, I went to blow my nose and lots of brown mucus came out of my nose.I drank a few more cups after that and now I feel clear and more better.
Sciatica, Low Back Pain
Posted by Hugo (E Freetown, MA) on 02/27/2006
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I was on a diet so I made lite candied ginger slices to supress appetite. I was also suffering from severe sciatica and back spasam. After a week both disappeared. It was by accident that i discovered the total relief of lower back problems. I am 64 yrs old. I have discontinued ginger and my back has been pain free.
