NUTRITION AUTHOR
Phil Garrison, DAOM, LAc
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER TEA n Having issues with digestion or nausea? Here’s a tea that can help.
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inger root is a popular spice that many people recognize and probably even have in their kitchen. What people often do not realize, however, is that this same spice (in either its fresh or dried form) has a number of health benefits. So, while it might give your apple pie a zesty kick or make your stir-fry stand out, consuming ginger can be a key addition to a healthy lifestyle. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) with experience working in the herbal supplement industry, I think about ginger in its two distinct forms:
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