Podcast: Marvelous Health Effects of Ginger

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at what this root can do for our health.

[shonareilly]

Your grandmother must be a proud woman to call you her grandson what you've done here is quite amazing the time it must take to make all these video's & to donate all the funds from your books to charity as a tribute to your grandmother! Thanks so much for sharing Dr. Gregor!

[markveen]

Used ginger powder for migraines multiple times, did not feel any noticeable effect. But then I tryed chewing on fresh ginger root. Bingo, this really did help me. Less pain, faster recovery. Seems the fresh root has more working compounds.

[shelilachel]

I went vegan in 2019 and my horrible monthly menstual cramps went completely away.Thank you Dr. Greger for all you do.

[gemma]

I took ginger this morning for no specific reason whilst having period pains and the pain went away!!!

[senseofwonder]

This Dr is a true hero, such an inspiration of what human beings should aspire to be!

[Musika]

Love the smell and taste of ginger. My favorite recipe is turmeric ginger tea.

[theicemachine]

I pulled a hammy one time.. instead of calling out of work i ate ginger my whole shift. By the time i was done work.. pain was a 1 out of 10

[Judithica]

I recommend your show to everyone I know that seeks a healthier life. Thank you for the good work.
My mother used to give me ginger snap cookies when I was a girl on my cycle. I keep ginger in the house at all times.

[Horse]

I eat a clove of garlic and and equal amount of shredded fresh ginger root on my toast every day. I lowered my BP from 180 to 122 over 6 months. I also take herbs. And I cut out caffeine.

[GregMeadMaker]

Dr Greger, I want you to know I really appreciate you. I've been a vegetarian for years for what I call ethical reasons, but I realize after listening to your podcasts and lectures that I was paying more attention to what I should not eat than what I should eat. Yesterday my doctor called to tell me I have osteoporosis at the age of 66. It is likely due in part because I had ovarian cancer and hysterectomy on my 19th birthday and post-menopausal much longer than the average lady experiences at my age. I wish I knew about Dr Greger's daily dozen a long time ago, but there's no time like the present to get a handle on my health. Thanks again, Audrey.

[christinebadostain]

Fresh grated ginger, 5 or 6 crushed garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and a little olive oil; homemade salad dressing everyday

[liviacotto]

I use ginger when I have a cold, intestinal problems and to digest. However in the last days I use it mostly to cook or to drink a tea after lunch or dinner, because since I am vegan it is difficult I get the flue or other viral problems. I think it is a very healthy food to eat nearly every day

[tamirundell]

I've started drinking a smoothie made with almonds, dates, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. I've lost 9 pounds without changing anything else. I look forward to seeing what happens if I walk every day. I am a window washer so I do move quite a bit through the day. (It feels like 5 hours of aerobic exercise) the weight wouldn't go away until now, I was looking more for a warming winter drink than something to take weight off. I also had a blood clot in a varicose vein that was really large. I was looking for a natural alternative to help dissolve the blood clot. I don't know if it's mainly the ginger or if it's the combination of all 5 ingredients but something is helping me.

I had actually given up trying to lose weight. I started drinking this to warm up and my pants started getting loose. I started washing them in hot water. Then I stepped on the scale and couldn't believe my eyes! If I don't drink it for a few days I do start gaining weight again so I do think this is the determining factor for me.

[sherriawilliams]

Great information! I am currently reinventing my health...yet again. The information you provide has been pivotal on this journey. I've been adding ginger powder to my nutrition shakes along with beet powder, turmeric and ground flaxseeds. I am on a mission to lower my BP enough to be removed from the meds. I will check back in about 6 months on my progress. The information you share is food for my soul as well as my body.

[paullemay]

My daughter drinks raw root ginger tea for her menstrual cramping. Works like a charm every time. 🇨🇦❤️

[PhilWhelanNow]

A thumb sized piece of fresh ginger goes into my smoothies every day here, and a teaspoon of it’s cousin turmeric, goes into a nut milk drink in the evening. Herbs and spices = rock & roll once you’re over 50 ✌️😉

[sarahowick]

I put 1/ 2 tsp each of ginger and turmeric in my smoothie every morning, and it keeps my arthritic finger joints pain-free. If I skip the spicy smoothie for more than 2-3 days, , pain comes right back. It's amazing.

[NaturallyNature]

As per your recommendation Dr Greger in one of your past videos on using ginger for menstrual cramps, I have been using it for years now, I do 1/4 teaspoon twice a day starting about 3 days before my period and during. I'm It definitely helps! And yes even more so after a few periods. There have been times where used up my ginger and forgot to get more and the cramps during those periods were worse. Even at their worst my cramps have never been very bad since going vegan, but the ginger does help a lot for sure.

[shahnaznikkie]

Last night I was so much in pain as my tooth infected and my gum was swallen. I had some freshly squized orange and ginger juice. The next day I felt much better. This made me to search for the nutritional fact of ginger and I found this video.
Thanks Doctor, it was very informative and useful🌹

[ranradd]

My personal mix in a tea pot is green tea, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and stevia for a nice sweet/sour spicy drink hot or cold. Any herb can be used, like hibiscus or peppermint.