The Power of Sweat

I was actually looking for a Ginger foot scrub recipe to share, but this actually intrigued me more. Basically a ginger bath is a way of sweating out nasty toxins in your body, so if you have flu like symptoms you may want to give it a try although apparently it may make you sweat somewhat, but the benefits are worth it.

Ginger Bath: Sweat Those Toxins Out!

Ginger is a tropical species originating in South East Asia, but the exact origin of this rhizome is uncertain. As Ginger is not known to grow in the wild, the plant would have rapidly spread from the Indian Ocean to Africa and the West Indies, where it is most widely cultivated today.

Pythagoras the ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher was one of its staunch supporters.The Romans valued its medicinal properties and popularised its use throughout their European colonies. They brought Ginger to Europe. King Henry the 8th of England is said to have used ginger for protection against the plague.

For centuries, Arab merchants controlled the ginger trade as well as other exotic spices that were highly sought after by the Europeans for culinary and medicinal use.

Ginger is frequently mentioned in the literature of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It has found its way into the most classic of ancient remedies, the “Mithridate”, a mythical poison antidote, which was one of the most highly sought-after drugs during the Renaissance.

Ginger Bath

We all know by now that sweating is one of the most potent ways to get rid of toxins.

So, for those of us who don’t have access to a sauna or steam bath, the ginger bath is a simple and sure way to sweat all those nasty toxins out of your body!

Ginger Recipes

Ginger Bath: You can use either fresh grated ginger or ginger powder. Add ½ a cup of freshly grated ginger or a rounded teaspoon of ginger powder in hot or warm water and soak for 15-20 minutes. Please remember that the ginger bath will make you sweat profusely for at least an hour afterwards, so wear a bathrobe or sweat clothes.

Make sure you drink plenty of water after the bath. If you have sensitive skin or are allergy-prone, test ginger on a small patch of your skin for irritation before the bath.

Ginger Infusion Recipe: The ginger infusion works wonderfully in treating common cold and flu symptoms. Its effective anti-mucus properties relieve chest and nasal congestion, as well as inflammations.

Method: Finely chop a good piece of ginger (slightly smaller than your palm). This infusion will keep for up to 48 hours. Place in 1 litre of water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then let it steep for 10 minutes. Serve a ¾ mug of ginger and add ½ a squeezed lemon and 1 teaspoonful of honey, or to taste. Drink throughout the day as soon as you have cold or flu symptoms. This infusion will get rid of them in 48 hours. It's a magic potion!

Note: The longer the ginger soaks in the water, the sharper the taste becomes.

Main Health-Enhancing Benefits of Ginger

• Calms nausea, including motion sickness dizziness
• Relieves gas and bloating
• Helps stop diarrhea
• Boosts digestion
• Calms menstrual cramps
• Relieves headaches
• Anti-inflamatory
• Stabilises blood pressure (equally when too high or too low)
• Lowers cholesterol
• Soothes cold and flu symptoms, as well as respiratory infections
• Known for its anti-cancer properties
• Freshens the breath naturally

The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger have been known and valued for centuries. Modern Medicine has now provided scientific support for the long-held belief that ginger contains constituents with anti-inflammatory properties. It is known to reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and boost blood circulation.

Caution: If you take anti-coagulants, consult your doctor before using ginger.

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