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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Ginger Facts

Ginger may ease heartburn

October 03, 2008
According to one dietician, spicing up your food with ginger may help ease the pain of heartburn. Ginger relaxes the smooth muscles along the walls of the esophagus, experts say, which aids digestion and helps prevent reflux. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Health Benefits of Ginger
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...a child, my mother's cure-all for any ailment was gingerGinger tea, chicken and rice soup... Read more »

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QUIZ: Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll!
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...the new quiz:  Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll!     Ginger Read more »

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Ginger is Soothing
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...stomach.   One thing that has helped a little is ginger, which is also an important herb for a... Read more »

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The Type-1 Diabetes Lifestyle Management Quiz!
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...  Check out my latest quiz here!   Thanks : )   Ginger Read more »

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The Carb-Counting Quiz II
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...out our new Carb-Counting Quiz!     Thanks!   Ginger Read more »

Health Guide

Is Diabulimia Really Bad for Me?
Hey Ginger, I know “diabulimia” [skipping insulin and running really high blood sugars to lose weight] is bad for you, but is it really that bad if I just do it for a little while to lose... Read more »
Pan-Seared Flounder: Recipes from Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi
...chopped chives1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup chopped shallots1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger2 1/2 pounds flounder filletsCooking Instructions:Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise,... Read more »
Just Diagnosed? Our expert patients give their advice
...live as healthfully as you can. Some days are harder than others, so take it one day at a time.  --Ginger, type 1    1. Keep in mind that diabetes is not your fault. Both type 1 and type 2... Read more »
Morning sickness
...crackers; milk; cottage cheese; and yogurt; avoid foods high in fat and salt, but low in nutrition. Ginger products (proven effective against morning sickness) such as ginger tea, ginger... Read more »
Pregnancy: Morning Sickness
...make you feel nauseas.Drink lemonade or snack on watermelon to reduce nausea.Sniff lemons or ginger to relieve nausea.Do not lie down after eating.   Although suggestions can... Read more »

Medications

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...a cup (4 ounces or 120 milliliters) of water, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, lemonade, or... Read more »

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A dose of ginger may reduce chemotherapy-related nausea, a new study suggests. The study of 644 women found that the spice could reduce nausea on the... Read summary »