freebirdmac
12-21-2009, 08:28 PM
I've had IBS forever and can get really uncomfortable bloating. Hormonal driven cases during this menopausal time are particularly frustrating as there are no real cycles. It can seemingly go on forever! So I bought a ginger root at the grocery store and made my own tea based on it's supposed digestive qualities. Well it has really helped! And fast! I'm going to see if I can find some fresh peppermint leaves and make a ginger-peppermint tea for further digestive help.
It's simple. Just boil 4 cups of water. Slice up two inches of peeled root, thinly. Drop in boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. That's it. You can adjust simmer time to get the strength you want. I found I needed to cut the ginger tea in half with water with the above method. Very little sweetening is needed.
One cup last night kept my belly from looking like I had gained 10 pounds today after two weeks of misery. It felt so much better too. Having another cup now to keep it going.
I don't gain weight when this happens, it's intestinal bloating, so I'm not sure what it will do for water bloating. Oh, and it's supposed to be great for cough and colds. Diabetics and people on blood thinners need to be careful with ginger consumption from what I understand.
It's simple. Just boil 4 cups of water. Slice up two inches of peeled root, thinly. Drop in boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. That's it. You can adjust simmer time to get the strength you want. I found I needed to cut the ginger tea in half with water with the above method. Very little sweetening is needed.
One cup last night kept my belly from looking like I had gained 10 pounds today after two weeks of misery. It felt so much better too. Having another cup now to keep it going.
I don't gain weight when this happens, it's intestinal bloating, so I'm not sure what it will do for water bloating. Oh, and it's supposed to be great for cough and colds. Diabetics and people on blood thinners need to be careful with ginger consumption from what I understand.