7 Reasons to eat more ginger

7 Reasons to eat more ginger by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular ingredient that’s used for savory dishes or desserts like gingerbread cookies. It’s also widely used in medicine for its abundance of health benefits. Here are seven more reasons to add ginger to your daily diet. Ginger root: One-stop shop for your nutrition needs A cup of freshly chopped ginger root contains about 80 calories, less than 18 g of carbohydrates, and at least 2 g of fiber and protein. This superfood also offers vitamins and minerals like vitamin C,…

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Use warm water and turmeric to cleanse your body, support digestion

Use warm water and turmeric to cleanse your body, support digestion by: D. Samuelson for Natural News The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) researches a wide range of digestive disorders — chronic constipation, gastrointestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, ulcers, diverticulitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among others. According to their 2010 data, the NIDDK states that “60 to 70 million people [in the U.S.] are affected by all digestive diseases.”  It’s likely that those 2010 percentages, as well as the population’s discomfort and pain have increased. GERD alone “affects 20% of all Americans,” reports Everydayhealth.com.  Another 700,000 citizens are burdened with ulcerative…

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These highly effective alternatives to toxic medication help beat depression

These highly effective alternatives to toxic medication help beat depression by: Isabelle Z. for Natural News Dealing with depression is tough under the best of circumstances, but if you’re someone who wants to avoid the risks of medication, it can be even more challenging. If you’re depressed, the last thing you need is a medication that will raise your risk of suicide and illness, so what can you do to find some relief? Thankfully, some natural alternatives have made a huge difference for many depression sufferers. If you thought that natural remedies could never work…

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