Ginger For Health
100 Amazing and Unexpected Uses for Ginger
1st Edition
Published on 4. September 2015
128 pages
978-1-4405-9144-0 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the power of ginger!
Ginger has long been celebrated for its ability to soothe an upset stomach, but its health-boosting properties don't stop there! Ginger for Health shows you how to use the plant in your daily health and beauty routine, from creating a nutritious detox smoothie to moisturizing dry hair to smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Featuring step-by-step instructions and plenty of helpful tips, this book offers 100 all-natural ginger solutions that help:
Ginger has long been celebrated for its ability to soothe an upset stomach, but its health-boosting properties don't stop there! Ginger for Health shows you how to use the plant in your daily health and beauty routine, from creating a nutritious detox smoothie to moisturizing dry hair to smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Featuring step-by-step instructions and plenty of helpful tips, this book offers 100 all-natural ginger solutions that help:
- Increase metabolism and support weight loss
- Boost the immune system and fight off disease
- Treat unsightly blemishes, scars, and sunburns
- Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails
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Britt Brandon is a certified personal trainer; a certified fitness nutrition specialist; and the author of many books, including Apple Cider Vinegar for Health, Coconut Oil for Health, The I Love My NutriBullet Recipe Book, Activated Charcoal for Health, and The "I Love My Instant Pot" Vegan Recipe Book. As a competitive athlete, trainer, mom of three small children, and fitness and nutrition blogger on her own website (UltimateFitMom.com), she is well versed in the holistic approaches to keeping your body in top-performing condition.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Ginger's Many Health Benefits
- Part I: Health
- Chapter 1: Nutrition
- 1. Contributes B Vitamins
- 2. Adds Amino Acids to Your Diet
- 3. Improves Calcium Absorption
- 4. Improves Iron Absorption
- 5. Reduces Bad Cholesterol
- 6. Improves Good Cholesterol
- 7. Regulates Insulin Levels
- 8. Improves Metabolic Functioning
- 9. Reduces Sugar Cravings
- 10. Promotes Weight Loss
- 11. Provides Pre-Workout Energy
- 12. Relieves Nausea
- 13. Minimizes Motion Sickness
- 14. Calms Food Poisoning
- 15. Relieves Heartburn
- 16. Minimizes Morning Sickness
- 17. Naturally Increases Appetite
- 18. Reduces Bitter Flavors in Food and Drink
- 19. Improves the Spicy Flavors of Food
- 20. Detoxifies and Rejuvenates the Liver
- 21. Packs Nutrients Into Super-Green Ginger-Pear Smoothie
- 22. Cleanses the Palate
- Chapter 2: Total Wellness
- 23. Increases Energy
- 24. Improves Memory
- 25. Sharpens Mental Clarity
- 26. Fights Depression
- 27. Acts as a Natural Aromatherapy Aid
- 28. Improves Circulation
- 29. Helps Relieve Hypertension
- 30. Improves the Function of the Cardiovascular System
- 31. Promotes Proper Blood Clotting
- 32. Improves Bone Strength
- 33. Promotes Proper Nerve Function
- 34. Provides Natural Pain Relief
- 35. Alleviates Arthritis Symptoms
- 36. Minimizes Joint Pain
- 37. Minimizes Muscle Aches
- 38. Reduces the Incidence of Migraines
- 39. Relieves Tension Headaches
- 40. Promotes Healthy Sinus Functioning
- 41. Alleviates Allergy Symptoms
- 42. Reduces Asthma Symptoms
- 43. Alleviates Respiratory Tract Infections
- 44. Acts as an Expectorant for Chest Congestion
- 45. Soothes Sore Throats
- 46. Boosts Immune-System Functioning
- 47. Prevents Bacterial Infections
- 48. Prevents Viral Infections
- 49. Combats Ovarian Cancer
- 50. Combats Rectal Cancer
- 51. Combats Colon Cancer
- 52. Combats Skin Cancer
- 53. Minimizes Tumor Development
- 54. Minimizes the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
- 55. Helps Reverse Liver Damage
- 56. Detoxifies the Liver
- 57. Prevents Ulcers
- 58. Detoxifies the Intestines
- 59. Minimizes Inflammation of the Colon
- 60. Relieves Constipation
- 61. Prevents Gas
- 62. Promotes Regularity
- 63. Minimizes Menstrual Pain
- 64. Acts as a Natural Aphrodisiac
- 65. Infuses Pulling Oil for Improved Effectiveness
- Part II: Beauty
- Chapter 3: Skin Care
- 66. Clears Acne
- 67. Tones Skin
- 68. Reduces Appearance of Scars
- 69. Soothes Sunburns
- 70. Infuses Massage Oil with Healing Benefits
- 71. Heals Cracked Skin on Heels
- 72. Moisturizes Skin
- 73. Promotes Radiant Skin
- 74. Optimizes the Detoxifying Attributes of a Body Soak
- 75. Relieves Dry Skin
- 76. Diminishes Wrinkles
- 77. Promotes Youthful-Looking Skin
- 78. Repairs Skin Discoloration
- 79. Provides Relief for Itchy or Sensitive Skin
- 80. Soothes Skin
- 81. Provides Antioxidant Support to Skin
- 82. Reduces Appearance of Under-Eye Circles, Puffiness, and Wrinkles
- 83. Energizes Skin
- 84. Replenishes Skin
- 85. Revitalizes Skin
- 86. Exfoliates and Moisturizes Lips
- Chapter 4: Hair Care
- 87. Stimulates Hair Growth
- 88. Improves Dry, Brittle, and Damaged Hair
- 89. Treats Dandruff
- 90. Smooths Split Ends
- 91. Conditions Color-Treated Hair
- 92. Conditions Non-Color-Treated Hair
- 93. Creates Natural Highlights in Hair
- 94. Tames Frizz
- 95. Protects Hair from Heat Damage
- 96. Cleanses and Moisturizes Hair as a Dry Shampoo
- 97. Improves Hair's Shine
- 98. Moisturizes and Protects Hair
- 99. Adds Volume to Hair
- 100. Clarifies Hair
- About the Author
- Copyright
