Ginger could be used to effectively treat functional dyspepsia, reports a small-scale study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. A stomach condition which is characterized by pain in the abdomen, functional dyspepsia is often responsible for a painful, uncomfortable feeling of fullness after ingesting food (much like the symptoms associated with indigestion).
For this study, 11 participants who suffer from functional dyspepsia took either a ginger supplement or a ginger placebo before eating meals. Among the participants who were took ginger, the researchers reported faster gastric emptying (the amount of time it takes for food to exit the stomach and go into the intestines). However, taking ginger didn't seem to improve the gastrointestinal symptoms.
Ginger could be used to help treat other stomach-related problems. For example, research has shown that the anti-inflammatory herb ginger has been used to help relieve nausea caused by morning sickness. Some evidence also exists that ginger may used to help relieve upset stomach experienced by those who are undergoing chemotherapy.
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Some Natural Pain Cures
The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that over 65% of the world's population (3 billion people) rely primarily on natural medicines as their main method of health care.
The U.S. government now sponsors acupuncture in drug rehabilitation programs, and nearly a third of American medical schools are now offering courses in alternative medicines, including Yale, John's Hopkins, and Georgetown.
Apart from acupuncture, following are some other natural pain therapies you may want to consider:
1. Drink water - It may seems simple, but avoiding dehydration can help ward off numerous ailments, including headaches, cramping and fatigue.
2. Caffeine - Caffeine is one ingredient in many of the major over-the-counter pain medicines.
3. Fish Oil - Fish oil enthusiasts claim that it reduces inflammation and works by restricting blood vessels in the temples. This could be welcome news for the millions who suffer from migraine headaches.
4. Eat Ginger or Take a Ginger Supplement - Nausea can often be hard to treat, even with over-the-counter medicines. Ginger is often recommended to pregnant women, who may suffer from nausea, but are not allowed to take other medications.
5. Willowbark - Willowbark can act as a natural form of aspirin. It contains salocin, which is the active ingredient of aspirin.
6. Hops - Hops is a potent anti-inflammatory.
Source: Fox News
The U.S. government now sponsors acupuncture in drug rehabilitation programs, and nearly a third of American medical schools are now offering courses in alternative medicines, including Yale, John's Hopkins, and Georgetown.
Apart from acupuncture, following are some other natural pain therapies you may want to consider:
1. Drink water - It may seems simple, but avoiding dehydration can help ward off numerous ailments, including headaches, cramping and fatigue.
2. Caffeine - Caffeine is one ingredient in many of the major over-the-counter pain medicines.
3. Fish Oil - Fish oil enthusiasts claim that it reduces inflammation and works by restricting blood vessels in the temples. This could be welcome news for the millions who suffer from migraine headaches.
4. Eat Ginger or Take a Ginger Supplement - Nausea can often be hard to treat, even with over-the-counter medicines. Ginger is often recommended to pregnant women, who may suffer from nausea, but are not allowed to take other medications.
5. Willowbark - Willowbark can act as a natural form of aspirin. It contains salocin, which is the active ingredient of aspirin.
6. Hops - Hops is a potent anti-inflammatory.
Source: Fox News
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