Saturday, June 4, 2011

How Ginger can help Asthma?

Asthma is a problematic issue for many people around the world. Ginger has been used, alongside honey, for treating asthma for generations. It has been proven to be effective time and time again. Ginger reduces the effects of factors that activate platelets in the body, which in turn eases inflammation. In addition to this, ginger can act as an expectorant, helping the body expel mucous and dust from your respiratory system. It can be combined with several items to improve it’s effect. Honey for example helps thin mucous, and when combined with ginger it makes it even easier for the body to expel mucous.
In addition to these benefits, ginger is also a mild antiseptic, which means it can help control bacteria entering the body when you are in a weakened condition from asthma. This will help you prevent the contraction of colds and flu. The strong flavour of ginger is due to the presence of gingerol, which is credited for the health benefits of ginger. The Chinese have known about the benefits of ginger for centuries, and therefore use it in much of their cooking. Ginger also has analgesic properties, which can aid in reducing any pain experienced from coughing during asthma in a mild manner.
Ginger is often thought of when talking about cooking or baking, but hopefully in the future you will think of it when dealing with asthma as well. It’s benefits are too countless to ignore. Pick up some ginger root from your local supermarket, so you can begin experiencing the benefits today.

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