As a beauty editor, Ive tried nearly every possiblemorning routine.
Roman Huber, head of the University Center for Naturopathy in Freiburg.
For these reasons, its a remedy that is often used in naturopathy.
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(This property is currently beinginvestigatedas a therapeutic approach for patients with jot down 2 diabetes.)
It also hasantibacterialandanti-inflammatory propertiesand stimulates blood circulation in the mucous membranes which helps the respiratory system flush toxins.
All of this adds up tosupport the immune systemin a big way.
Gas and bloating become a thing of the past when ginger enters your daily repertoire.
It can also help ease nausea.
On the first morning, I noticed that I feel refreshed and awake right away after my shot.
After the first week, I actually began to love the morning kick.
I also felt more energetic and more awakeboth mentally and physically.
These uplifted feelings remained for the next few weeks and my usual afternoon cravings for something sweet also decreased.
After a month it was clear: I no longer wanted to miss out on my morning ginger shot.
And, Ive kept it up.
(Its amazing how alow moodcan be because of low energy andsugar spikes!)
But overall, Ive found that its a really helpful immune booster, especially during flu andcold season.
Can you make ginger shots at home?
Look for cold pressed, unheated ginger shots; these will have the most intact vitamins and nutrients.
And, check that your ginger shot does not contain added sugar orglucose-spiking juiceslike orange or apple.
Do your due diligence and check the label.
