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(Message started by: pinksharkmark on Feb 19^th, 2002, 12:36pm)

Title: Shadow relief from ginger
Post by pinksharkmark on Feb 19^th, 2002, 12:36pm

This is something that works for a lot of migraineurs, (for some lucky folks, drinking a glass or two of ginger ale is all that is required to stop their migraine) and it works for me as well -- up to a point.

Take about a teaspoon of powdered ginger -- that's right, the same spice that is used for making ginger snap cookies -- mix it in a cup of warm water and drink it down. For some reason the fresh ginger root doesn't work as well for me. Maybe I'm not taking enough of it.... because of the water content in the fresh stuff it is probably necessary to take at least 8 times as much of freshly diced ginger root to get the same amount into your system.

It will hold your shadows at bay for a few hours. For me it will handle everything up to around a Kip 3 or 4. Even for the biggies, it will often slow the "ramp-up" time enough for an Imitrex pill to take effect before the pain gets too severe.

I realize that this will probably not work for everyone, but it is cheap, readily available, needs no prescription, has no known side effects, and also helps your digestion. In my opinion it is worth a try.

pinky

Title: Re: Shadow relief from ginger
Post by Georgia on Feb 20^th, 2002, 2:41am

Thanks, Pinky. Sounds worth a try to me. But my question is...does it help you sleep? ;) Nevermind....

Hope you are well.

Title: Re: Shadow relief from ginger
Post by murphysmom on Feb 20^th, 2002, 2:09pm

Kick ass....I'm gonna try it! Anything to slow down the process.. mmom

Title: Something to be said for choosing...
Post by Elizabeth on Feb 20^th, 2002, 4:42pm

a diet canada dry instead of diet mountain dew! tastes just as good, no caffeine, and the possibility of fewer headaches!

I've used grated ginger root on my forehead for nasty sinus infections - it works!

Pinky - a plethora of information! Looking forward to more!

Liz

Title: Re: Shadow relief from ginger
Post by sailpappy on Feb 22^nd, 2002, 7:58pm

Pinky, 8)
This is also one of the oldest and best treatments for Sea Sickness, I use to keep Ginger Ale and Ginger snaps on the boat at all times for the few that got sea sick when out with me, they usually only went out once so it was seldom a problem but one brave soul went out several times because her husband was my son's best friend, they worked for her each time and in 12ft swells :o that attests for the power of ginger! Pappy ;D

Title: fresh ginger vs dry
Post by rooty on Feb 26^th, 2002, 4:22pm

Fresh and dry ginger are considered two different medicines in most traditional herbal systems (China, India, etc) - The reason is that when ginger is dried, it is exposed to oxygen and the active ingredients change. It is a good tonic for the blood vessels.So you are not imagining things - you might get results with only the dried stuff. Glad it helps ya, Rooty.

Title: Re: Shadow relief from ginger
Post by nancyc on Feb 26^th, 2002, 5:22pm

I am gonna give it a try....Thanks Pinky! :D

Title: Re: Shadow relief from ginger
Post by Georgia on Feb 26^th, 2002, 10:46pm

This is most interesting.....

I have used ginger to stave off motion sickness as well. I remember reading a long time ago that people with migraines are more likely to get motion sick than people without migraines. I don't know if this applies to ch or not...but it is an odd connection....hmmm

Title: Motion sickness
Post by ave on Feb 27^th, 2002, 6:29am

Hey liz, I have never been seasick even in the worst of weathers, but I have been a migraineur in my time.

Must be that small percentage that got away...