Ginger for Digestion and More

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

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Ginger "root" has been used for thousands of years. Technically a rhizome, not a root, ginger's modern-day claim to fame is its ability to prevent the onset of nausea. Ginger is so reliable and safe that it's been studied to prevent nausea during pregnancy as well as chemo-induced nausea. But that is just the beginning of the benefits of ginger. It can be used to support immune function and lower cardiovascular risk, among its many uses. Join Tina & Leah as they explore the most reliable ways to use ginger from a culinary and medicinal perspective.

A review of 109 randomized controlled trials on the use of ginger
The history of gingerbread (from The Spruce)
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Ginger People products
Reeds Ginger Ale
Tummy drops (Pineapple and Spicy Ginger are Leah’s favorites!) - Mild or Strong
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Chapters

1. Consistency counts! (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:01:10)

3. Some historical factoids on ginger (00:03:07)

4. What's its medicinal uses? (00:07:50)

5. Tina's Big Pharma Soapbox (00:13:13)

6. How ginger works as anti-nausea agent (00:14:55)

7. Other uses of ginger for heart and immune health (00:16:12)

8. Back to gut health - "prokinetic" effects (00:19:54)

9. Topical use for pain (00:20:54)

10. Ginger can be taken in many forms (00:22:21)

11. Some undesirable effects (00:25:56)

12. Last handy hints for using fresh ginger (00:28:14)

13. Wrap up (00:30:00)