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Ginger made the headlines in the last month with research showing that an extract from ginger not only inhibited the growth of ovarian cancer cells but also caused apoptosis (the scientific term for cell suicide). This cell suicide is what normally happens when a mistake occurs in cell reproduction and when it does not occur cancer is initiated. This amazing spice should have been making the headlines for years since its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-emetic (sickness prevention) properties have been reported in numerous research studies, As far as cancer is concerned ginger contains several chemicals that have been shown, in tissue culture and animal experiments, to inhibit the reproduction of cancer cells, promote apoptosis and in addition inhibit the growth of new blood vessels, thus limiting tumour growth. We regularly put in advice in this Newsletter about how to limit feeling sick while undergoing chemotherapy and one part of it reads: "For nausea try root ginger, grated or as a tea (also available in tea bags)". Another property of ginger is simply that it tastes good. So how can we increase our intake of ginger. Well, it’s a wonderful flavourer for tea. I grate root ginger into a strainer with green tea. But it can also be used in English tea instead of or in addition to sugar. Grated root ginger is also a brilliant flavourer for stews, pastas and sauces. So get into ginger It’s not just therapeutic, it increases your quality of life. Colin Sutherland |
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