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Ginger Tea:
My Daily
“Have you heard of it?” “Yes! It’s been going around for some time now. This news has been boiling since the year started, you see.” “Indeed! And here’s more. Not only have I heard of it but I can even smell something— GINGER!” Leila Clampiano | Writer
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es, you’re right. For this year, some of us are slightly keeping down our favorite drinks and begin dealing with a more healthy intake that fits best to our “new normal” context. The blended risk of the pandemic and emotional weather highlights the significance of choosing a partner drink to keep our system-protected, balanced, and working.
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Since the pandemic, personal and professional suggestions circle the media mainly tackling every smart and affordable effort to highly build up our immune track and lower the threat of obtaining the COVID-19 virus. Surely, many people have even made this as a new year resolution— “for 2022, ginger is my new cup of tea”. Don’t tell me you didn’t? Although this is a healthy and advisable trend, many people dislike the taste and even the aroma of ginger. While it is true that everyone cannot be persuaded to one thing and we acknowledge each preference, let us have a run-through of all the benefits we could acquire for a single cup of ginger. Ginger tea or salabat, is a herbal remedy that distinguishably uses ginger (luya) extract from boiling. In general, a part of ginger should be peeled, sliced, and put in enough water. In pure patience, we just have to wait until enough essence is produced (most of the time, you just have to see if the water has turned yellow). Don’t fret. After that, voila! You are now ready for a warm treat.
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It keeps the body warm. No one to cuddle at the time? Neither your pillow nor blanket gives you enough warmth? That is sad to hear, but don’t you worry dear. The hyperthermic effect of consuming ginger tea is sufficient to give you a warmer temperature to improve cold sensitivity. See that? Ginger tea won’t even make you feel lonely!
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Eases discomforts. Sudden headache? Woke up nauseated? Digestion problems? Cramps? Soreness? Heartburn? Aaaahh! Long list of pains— and worse, emergency medicines are out of stock! Phew. Ginger saves the day. Ginger proves to alleviate aches, sooth disturbance in menstrual cycles, has anti-inflammatory functions, and guides digestion back on track. Be relieved.
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Rich in antioxidants. Diseases such as cancers are long-life disputes. And there is no cure for it. Having the rich trait of antioxidants, ginger tea subsides our apprehension to obtain such challenges. Performing as a preventive measure, it is surely a perfect partner to look forward—aspire for a healthy and stable future.
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Take care of your heart and lungs. Aren’t you waiting for this? A surprise that will keep your heart thumping and your lungs rhythmically breathing? Don’t be silly and hopeless romantic– this isn’t about your love life. This is ginger tea. A growing herb crawling its way to assist in balancing blood circulation that occurs between the heart and lungs. It prevents the chance of hypertension, heart attack, and even blood clots. To take note, COVID-19 first-handedly attacks our immunity. The weaker you are, the more likely you get the virus. Considering ginger tea makes your system stronger, wouldn’t you choose to hold your health up to another level?
Fact check, the simple and affordable process of making ginger tea not only anticipates a practical and worthy drink— it makes our daily gosips exciting! Even more, it reverses the event of spreading negativity (the COVID-19 virus per se) and focuses on generating improvement to our ~beautiful~ voices. Who wouldn’t fall for that?
Now, if you’re still in doubt, challenge yourself. Give it a go and try a sip.
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