Discussion Forum - The Bothy - Ginger as an Alternative to NSAIDS
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Author: John King Posted: Wed 22nd Jun 2011, 19:08 Joined: 2002 |
That is good to hear David and given that a nice piece of Ginger cake is good to eat, then the anti-inflammatory properties of the ginger are a real bonus. |
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Author: David Powell Posted: Wed 22nd Jun 2011, 11:19 Joined: 2006 Local Group: Heart of England |
Hi John We strategicaly placed several slabs of homemade ginger cake at a mid afternoon checkpoint on the Birmingham Canal Canter with just this effect in mind. We plan to do the same this year but on medical advice are increasing the dose. Dave |
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Author: Louise Whittaker Posted: Thu 2nd Jun 2011, 22:26 Joined: 1994 Local Group: Staffordshire |
Thank you John - the links worked and the articles are informative. After living in Asia I used to make ginger tea regularly, but the habit eventually withered - I'm now going to reinstate it! Thanks again, Louise |
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Author: John King Posted: Thu 2nd Jun 2011, 8:36 Joined: 2002 |
Louise asked for Elaboration, in short I use ginger in cooking i.e stir fry's curries, sprinkled on porridge etc, it is also possible to make up a Poultice and apply it to Swollen or traumatised areas although I have never done this. I am no expert but Ginger seems to work for me, I have never suffered from side effects from Ginger, plus the benefits of the root have been known for centuries, unlike NSAID!S where the pitfalls of use are just being realised There is loads of info to be found on the net but here is a couple of sites for starters http://www.dedicatedtohealth.com/blog/nutrition-foods/ginger-as-an-anti-inflammatory-using-nutrition-for-pain-by-dr-king-dc-in-pasadena-ca http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=72 I have never mastered code yet so if the above don`t work just cut and paste the addresses below: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=72 http://www.dedicatedtohealth.com/blog/nutrition-foods/ginger-as-an-anti-inflammatory-using-nutrition-for-pain-by-dr-king-dc-in-pasadena-ca Good Luck |