The Healing Powers of Ginger

Ginger has been proven to have incredible healing powers, in many different ways.  Whether you eat it, drink it or use it on your skin, this root will help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated!

Believe it or not, Ginger has been shown to have a positive impact on morning sickness, inflammation, ovarian cancer, bowel cancer, Arthritis, pain [relief], migraines, cold and Flu, upset stomach, colon cancer Diabetes, 
Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, heartburn, indigestion, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose / congestion, toothache, and general swelling.

Mustard-Ginger Foot Bath Recipe

• 1½ Tbsp mustard powder (or freshly powdered mustard seeds)
• 2 tsp peeled & finely grated fresh ginger

Combine the two in a basin that fits your feet (or your bathtub) with enough hot water to cover the tops of your feet. Stir around and then submerge your feet. Let your feet soak for 15-20 minutes, swishing the water around occasionally (and adding more warm water, if your foot bath becomes too cold). Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Ginger-Lemon Body Scrub

One of ginger’s most notable qualities is its invigorating, fresh, and spicy feeling. Add it with a bit of lemon zest in a sugar scrub, and you have a body scrub that will warm you up and wake you up at the same time.

Ginger is highly-regarded as one of nature’s best cellulite reducers, so if you do this regularly, you may see a difference in the bumps! 

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp freshly peeled & grated ginger
• Zest from one lemon

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well. In the shower or bath, scrub your body lightly with the mixture and rinse well. This should keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

Romantic, Warming Ginger-Rose Massage Oil

Valentine’s Day is coming up. If you start a batch of this now, you should be good to go by the big day. I can’t think of a better gift for your significant other… that you can BOTH enjoy.

• 1 inch peeled, completely clean piece of ginger root, cut into thin slices
• 10-12 small dried rosebuds
• 1 cup carrier oil (sweet almond, olive, jojoba, hazelnut, etc.)

In a small glass container, combine all ingredients and shake to combine, knocking on the side of the glass until all the ginger falls to the bottom. Either let this concoction sit for 5-7 days, shaking daily, or heat over very low heat for 30 minutes to an hour. Use as a warming, romantic massage oil. But keep out of delicate places, because ginger is pretty intense.

Add a few drops of Rosemary to keep it well preserved.

Fresh Ginger for Hypopigmented Scars

There's plenty of evidence that ginger significantly reduces the appearance of hypopigmented skin. 

Twice a day, cut a VERY small sliver of fresh ginger and dab it on the hypopigmented areas. Don’t wash off. Just leave the juice there. Most people see a slight improvement within a week or two, and within a few months, their scars are nearly completely back to normal color. The important thing is, do this every day. Without fail.