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Ginger is often called "ginger root". It is actually a rhizome. It is available in various forms: fresh, dried, powdered, preserved and pickled. Fresh ginger is the raw root, with a pale yellow interior and brownish skin. The best ginger is the Jamaican variety, which has a buff color skin. Whole fresh roots provide the freshest taste and will keep fresh for a week at room temperature and for a month in the fridge. You can simply slice it and smash it a little to release the aroma, it's that easy! Dried roots are sold either with the root skin left on, or with the skin peeled off, hence the names black and white, whole or sliced. Powdered ginger (ground) is the buff-colored ground spice made from dried root. Preserved ginger is made from fresh young roots, peeled and sliced, then cooked in a heavy sugar syrup. Crystallized ginger is also cooked in sugar syrup, then air dried and rolled in sugar. Pickled ginger is extremely thin sliced root pickled in vinegar. It often accompanies sushi in the Japanese cuisine.
History and FolkloreHere are some very interesting facts about ginger:
Modern Day UseIt is said that Ginger promotes vitality and longevity. Below are the most important medicinal qualities of Ginger.
Ginger BathGinger bath is highly recommended at menopause. Being such a great thermogenic, it relieves the joint pain. A lot of women also use it to remove toxins from their bodies, to improve circulation and to nourish the skin.
I enjoy a ginger bath once a week. I found a superb product, Ginger Fusion Fragrance Bath Oil Fizz.Of course you can use fresh ginger, too. Just pour a hot tub and add some fresh grated ginger root. You can make a little cotton sachet for this, so it doesn't get messy! I personally soak in the tub for 15 min (I get light headed if I stay more!). I feel very relaxed and I go to sleep almost instantly. Next morning I feel fantastic and my skin is glowing! You will sweat profoundly so don't forget to drink plenty of water! Menopause Help Line Have you tried drinking Ginger Tea or taking a Ginger Bath? Do you have any suggestion?Ask your questions or make comments on anything related to Menopause. It's quick and easy. Everyone is welcome! The idea here is to help and be helped. Come on in, let's join together to solve our problems!
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