Inflammation and pain are something we all experience, the cause? There are multiple reasons for inflammation, the way we choose to live our lives plays a significant part. Many of the foods we eat today are full of sugar, prepacked, and processed. Being sedentary doesn’t help either. Inflammation can be anywhere in our bodies and leads to diseases. Chronic inflammation can lead to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and even depression.
Yes, those diseases are treatable and controlled with medications, but side effects may occur. The powerful anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and ginger may help keep you healthy. A combination of turmeric and ginger in a tea can help soothe stomach problems, decrease joint pain, and improve heart health.
Curcumin is the compound in turmeric that contains most of its health boosting properties, it also is responsible for its color. Curcumin contains anti-inflammatory and is an antimicrobial. Curcumin by itself is not absorbed well by the body, so pepper must be added to increase the absorption rate.
Ginger and turmeric belong to the same family as turmeric. The main anti-inflammatory benefits come from the compound. gingerols. Ginger is beneficial in reducing inflammation, and pain relief. It is useful in treating arthritic pain, osteoarthritis, improves heart health, reduces nausea, and stops stomach cramping.
The health benefits of ginger and turmeric can be achieved using them together or separately, so what happens when they are combined? Aside from there anti-inflammatory effects, a combination can boosts power and affect neurological disease as an antioxidant. Ginger and turmeric tea relieve digestive issues and reduce memory issues.
Other health benefits include improved blood circulation, reduces cholesterol and stimulates your immune system. The combination of this dynamic duo may help reduce depressive symptoms and boost your mood.
Below are recipes for Turmeric and Ginger tea combo, Turmeric tea, and Ginger tea.
Turmeric and Ginger Tea Recipe
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric root (if using dried turmeric, 1/3 tsp.)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger root (or 1/ tsp. dried ginger)
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- raw honey and a slice of lemon to taste
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring a cup of water to boil. Turn off the heat and add the turmeric and ginger.
- Steep with the lid on for 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea, and add honey when the tea has cooled down (excessive heat destroys the health benefits of honey).
- Add the black pepper and stir well.
Turmeric Tea Recipe
- put 1-2 teaspoons fresh turmeric root or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder in a cup.
- Fill with boiling water, cover and let infuse for 5 minutes.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add raw honey and lemon when the tea has cooled.
- Drink a cup a day to help reduce inflammation.
You may choose to make ginger tea as well, follow the turmeric recipe, but replace ginger for turmeric. Also leave out the black pepper.
Turmeric and ginger are natural healing ingredients but please consult with your medical provider or pharmacist if you are taking the following medications. Blood thinners, diabetic medications (if diabetes is diet controlled ginger and turmeric may help). Medications for high blood pressure and you suffer from gallstones or kidney stones.
Boost your health and increase your immune system to fight inflammation with turmeric and ginger!
Until next time,
Peace, Love, and Blessings ❤️
