Turmeric and Ginger Health Benefits

Ginger and turmeric are both spices commonly used in Southern Asia and India. Both are widely used in various types of cuisine for their spice and flavor. Ginger alone has been used in herbal medicines as a supplement and turmeric has been used to treat physical ailments.

Extracts of ginger and turmeric may be brewed together to form tea and have been found to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors as they are found to contain antioxidant compounds that are also powerful in fighting cellular damage.

Benefits of Turmeric and Ginger

Reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Turmeric reduces blood cholesterol because it stimulate the breakdown of  LDL cholesterol while ginger prevents the formation of blood clot.

Reduces inflammation in the body.  Ginger and turmeric tea have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can relieve joint pain and pain throughout the body and other discomforts in the muscles and tissues.

Help Fight cancer.  Ginger and turmeric tea are capable of helping fight against cancer and hinder the growth of cancerous cells in the body. It works as powerful antioxidants.

Brain booster. The antioxidants in turmeric and ginger tea stimulates neural activity and fights certain neurological diseases  thus reducing memory impairment and stop the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Control and manage diabetes. Turmeric has a sugar lowering ability and ginger regulates the response of insulin in diabetic people and keeps glucose levels balanced.

Aids in digestion and calms upset stomach.  Turmeric and ginger tea is a powerful antidote that relieves upset stomach, motion sickness or nausea and diarrhea and reduces the symptoms of gas and bloating in indigestion. It can also eliminate symptoms of constipation and treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS, acid reflux and stomach ulcers.

Skin care.  The antioxidant and antibacterial compound of turmeric ginger tea prevents signs of aging such as wrinkles and blemishes and protect the skin from infection.  It is also used to treat acne, psoriasis and eczema.

It has already been established that turmeric has superb health benefits. It can help make your life better, but together with ginger, it can enhance and add more significant benefits to your health and body needs.  Start adding turmeric and ginger part of your daily diet, and with exercise and be able to live a healthier life.