2. Posted by True Her on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:18 pm PDT
We've been using ginger in our culture for medical purposes for years. I was always hesitate, but I'm glad this article sorta makes my hesitation disappear.
6. Posted by c_johanson@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:21 pm PDT
YOu should NEVER heat honey nor add it to hot beverages. According to Ayurvedic medicine, it is one of the worst things you can ingest and stays in the system for years.
8. Posted by addy_2002 on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:22 pm PDT
I love ginger!!!!!! I used it to fight off a cold and cough recently. Its great to have this food is your diet. Do not sleep on it!!!! I might try the homemade ginger ale.
13. Posted by nicki l on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:26 pm PDT
hmm idk if thats true about heating honey charles. My parents have honey bees and we have to heat it to make it the liquid form or else it would be hard as a rock. Also dont doctors tell you to use honey in your tea when your sick with a cold??
14. Posted by Steve and Angela on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:26 pm PDT
There is a Jamaican drink called ginger beer. You mix ginger, sigar, cinnamon, and maybe a little lemon joice. You have to use enough ginger and steep it long enough (I usually boil and steep it for a couple of days).
If you do it right, it'll burn your throat like hot pepper, but after a week you'll feel better in every way.
Ginger also has an effect of improving circulation, thus acting as a natural Viagra.
17. Posted by typhoontwink on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:28 pm PDT
I have used ginger for all sorts of things for years. Reason being that when I was married to my 2nd husband I read up on ginger and was amazed to see how many ailments it could ease. I cook with ginger these days and never pass up a chance to eat the pickled ginger that comes with sushi.
18. Posted by BeTheBuddha on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:28 pm PDT
Ginger is great for motion sickness - always have candied ginger on hand for that - easily portable. I've heard you shouldn't eat ginger when you're pregnant or at least not too eat too much ginger.
20. Posted by just_testing_this_thingout on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:28 pm PDT
My mother had diarrhea for several weeks. Lab tests were done, her doctors couldn't help. We started her on ginger tea, ever since the first cup she was regular. We simply boiled thin slices of ginger root, adjusted for flavor, for about 20 minutes, strained into a cup and added 1 splenda or sugar and enjoyed hot. We give her a cup a day. Plus the aroma of the tea is wonderful. I am a big believer in the power of ginger.
21. Posted by trstnnikol on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:29 pm PDT
THAT LOOKS LIKE THE REMEDY FOR HER MOTHER'S COMPLICATED PREGNANCY IN "PAN'S LABYRINTH"
(GREAT MOVIE BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO, FORMALLY KNOWN AS EL LABERINTO DEL FAUNO)
29. Posted by typhoontwink on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:31 pm PDT
I am puzzled by Charles statement in regards to honey. My late step father used it in hot tea whenever he got a cold which fortunately was not very often. I would like to know the basis for what Charles said.
Also, Chauni, you can find ginger in your local supermarket or you could go to any of the asian food markets. Hope that helps.
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