01/09/2024
Ginger is like a little gift from Mother Earth, with all its magic tucked away in the root we know and love. This root is packed with potent medicine that you can enjoy in so many ways - whether it’s a soothing tea, a warming herbal infusion, or sprinkled into your favourite dishes, both sweet and savoury. It’s easy to find at the market or even grow in your own garden, bringing that natural connection even closer.
I often suggest starting a gentle ginger tea ritual about a week before your period. It’s like a way of saying to your body, “I’m ready, let’s ease into this together.” You can blend it with other herbs, creating a nurturing brew that will help your menstrual cycle flow with more ease and grace.
For those of us who face chronic challenges like endometriosis, fibroids, or intense menstrual cramps, ginger can be a wonderful daily companion. Stir it into your meals, sip it as a tea, and let its healing energy work its way into your life.
But ginger’s love doesn’t stop at the womb - it’s a versatile healer. It supports digestion, soothes throat and lung infections, balances respiratory issues, keeps blood pressure in check, and even helps ward off diabetes. So many beautiful reasons to invite this root into your life.
And yes, you can even welcome ginger during pregnancy, in a gentle, diluted form, to help with nausea and heartburn. Just remember, like all good things, it’s best enjoyed in moderation. And if you’re on medications for blood pressure, diabetes, or blood-thinning, a little chat with your doctor is always a wise idea before diving in.
Ginger is more than just a spice - it’s a sacred connection to the earth, a root that brings warmth, healing, and balance into our lives.