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How healthy is ginger?
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Ginger has been used for millennia to target a multitude of issues, including stomach problems and joint pain.
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Alexandra Pattillo
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NEW YORK – Ginger adds a zesty kick to weeknight curries and holiday cookies. It is also a botanical remedy with a range of health benefits.
It is not a cure-all, said Dr Megan Crichton, a researcher and dietitian at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia who has studied ginger. But it can be helpful for addressing certain symptoms, especially nausea and pain, she said.
