Ginger

For some of our regulars who routinely come in for the "ginger shot", the health benefits of ginger is no secret. Nevertheless, we wanted to highlight just how remarkable this spice really is. Keep in mind when reading, that ginger has been used for its health benefits for more than 5000 years. In addition to the ginger shots, HLS includes ginger in many of its dishes, in our Spicy Icy Smoothie, and in our Pineapple Ginger J.R.I.N.C., which is HLS' s signature "all natural" juice drink. Come on in and "experience" why we believe eating healthy is not antonymous with fun and delicious foods. 

Ginger 

One of ginger's most touted health benefits is its ameliorating effects on digestive ailments. It can help digest fatty foods and break down proteins. It is excellent for reducing gas. Many people report that it will also relieve nausea, and can be effective in treating morning sickness as well as motion sickness.

Ginger can also help reduce inflammation. So it can be used to treat any disease that is caused by inflammations such as arthritis or ulcerative colitis. Some studies show that it can even help inhibit the replication of the herpes simplex virus.

Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood. It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.

Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed. It has also been shown in animal trials to help slow or even prevent cancerous tumor growth.

Gingers healing properties come from it’s volatile oils, gingerols and shogaols, which are also responsible for it’s pungent taste. The oils cause more digestive enzymes to be produced which helps with the whole digestion process and neutralizes the acids that can cause nausea, cramps and even diarrhea.

Source: http://www.indepthinfo.com/ginger/health-benefits.shtml