| The Health Benefits of Ginger Easing Nausea, Joint Pain, and Allergies Article from ABMP This pungent spice is found in cuisine around the globe, but ginger has also been used for more than 2,500 years for its medicinal properties. The ancient Chinese knew that it aided in the absorption of many herbal preparations and they prescribed it extensively as a digestive tonic. A native root of Southeast Asia, ginger is a potent ally in the treatment of nausea, motion sickness, and joint pain. Current research confirms ginger's efficacy as an anti-inflammatory, GI calmative, and antihistamine. The active ingredients found in ginger -- gingerols and shagoals -- lower levels of prostaglandins, the chemicals responsible for pain and inflammation in joints and muscles. By reducing prostaglandins, ginger can even have a positive effect on heart health and circulation because chronic, systemic inflammation increases the risk of heart attack and blood vessel compromise. Ginger comes in several forms. Fresh and dried ginger is available in supermarkets for use in cooking. It's also available in capsules, extract pill form, prepackaged tea bags, crystallized, and as a topical oil. Recommended Uses Motion Sickness and Nausea Most medications for nausea and motion sickness work to calm the nervous system and can cause drowsiness and dry mouth. On the other hand, ginger calms the digestive tract directly and has been shown to reduce nausea after surgery and chemotherapy. For motion sickness, take 100 mg two hours before departure and every four hours afterwards or as needed. Arthritis and Muscle Aches Massage ginger oil into affected areas and/or take up to 1 g of powdered ginger daily to reduce inflammation. Colds and Allergies Drink up to 4 cups of ginger tea daily or enjoy authentic ginger ale (made from real ginger). While ginger has no known side effects, it's always a good idea to consult your health care practitioner to make sure it's right for you. Camellia Oil Camellia oil is one of the most rapidly absorbed oils into ones skin, allowing rejuvenation and healing to occur. Containing vitamins rich in anti-oxidants such as A, B and E. These vitamins, being anti-oxidants, will help combat free radicals in our system thus enhancing our ability to terminate the chain reaction that is so damaging to our cells. Camellia oil also includes various minerals; Phosphorus, found in DNA and RNA where it forms part of the structural framework of these molecules and it is essential in transporting of cellular energy. Calcium, essential for cell physiology. Manganese, required trace mineral. Magnesium, essential to all living cells. With its light, delicate, floral aroma camellia oil is perfect for our skin and hair. It will lighten stretch marks and age spots, helps prevent freckles and wrinkling, deeply nourishes your hair with its high content of olein acids and glycerides. The hair cuticle will have a smoother appearance and is perfect for damage caused hair chemicals. Strong, smooth, healthy and radiant are just some of the words that come to mind when using camellia oil on your hair and skin! Skin care: Add a couple of drops to your existing daily moisturizer. Use at night for a deep, nourishing skin treatment. Hair care: Using half water and half camellia oil spray onto your dry hair – style as usual. Apply a couple of drops to your ends before heading outdoors. Camellia oil can be purchased by phoning 208 841 9062 |
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| Class: I will be teaching this fun, hands on experience, The Benefits of Camellia Oil. February 26th 2008 at 7pm-9pm $30 for class and bottle of camellia oil 717 Vista Ave (inside Facets of Healing) Phone 208 841 9062 or 208 429 9999 to join in on the fun. |
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