Bloating -, whether it’s a female “time of the month” OR a male “overdid it again” time, it’s no fun. Waking up to swollen fingers or joints is also not a joke. But did you know that ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory food? It may help with bloat, pain, discomfort, & digestive issues related to inflammation within the body.
Some ways to incorporate this spice is to zest up your usual dishes or creating a ginger tea by boiling it in water and straining when half the water is evaporated. Add honey if desired. This process can be done daily in colder temperatures assuming you don’t have a sensitivity to ginger – of course! Ginger creates inner heat in the body as it fights through inflammation – so colder months are ideal to get that heat going within the body also. In summer months when it is typically hot, you may not want to do a pure ginger tea daily as your body will be craving something more “cooling”. Pregnant women should use caution with too much “internal heat” being built up, but ginger is fine to use in moderation. These principles surrounding the “heating” up factor in your body come from Ayurvedic science philosophies – so if you find them fascinating, that’s where you can begin googling to learn more about this herb and others.
Remember everyone is bioindividual, and you should always consult your health care practitioner when making bold changes in your diet because they are the ones that know your medical history and they understand medication interactions with diet.
