*GINGER AND GARLIC: THE ULTIMATE POWER DUO* Have you ever wondered why Ginger and garlic are so popular? Ginger and garlic are herbs commonly found in the kitchen, but they’re also powerful medicines. Let’s see 10 ways they can be of benefit 👇🏼 *1. They fight inflammation* Both herbs calm inflammation in the body, like swollen joints or irritated organs. They’re helpful in conditions like arthritis and body pain. *2. They support your heart* - Garlic helps lower high blood pressure and bad cholesterol - Ginger improves blood flow and helps prevent clots. Together, they protect your heart and blood vessels. *3. They boost your immune system* These two are like your body’s natural antibiotics. They help fight infections like colds, coughs and the flu - they prevent you from falling sick often. *4. They help control blood sugar* - Ginger helps your cells respond better to insulin - Garlic supports the function of your pancreas(which makes insulin) Together they help manage diabetes and prevent sugar spikes. *5. They may reduce risk of cancer* Both contain compounds like 6-gingerol in ginger and diallyl sulphide in garlic that may inhibit cancer cell growth and promote death of cells. Especially researched in breast, prostate, colon and gastric cancers. *6. They aid digestion* - Ginger settles the stomach and reduces gas and bloating - Garlic helps balance the good bacteria in your gut. Together they keep the gut in balance and reduce indigestion. *7. They’re rich in antioxidants* They help neutralize free radicals in the body and improves the body’s own defenses. This in turn slows down aging and protects cells from damage. *8. Respiratory relief* - Ginger loosens mucus and clears the airways - Garlic deals with the bacteria causing the infection. Together, they’re great for people with asthma, cold or sinus infections. *9. They reduce pain* - Ginger is effective in menstrual pain, muscle soreness and migraines - Garlic reduces nerve and joint pain in some cases. Together they have anti inflammatory properties and improves pain control. *10. Antimicrobial action* - Ginger fights bacteria like H.pylori, E.coli and fungi like Candida. - Garlic fights drug resistant microbes. Together they’re a natural infection fighting team. *WHEN COMBINED* - Their bio active compounds enhance each other’s effectiveness, making them synergistic. - Garlic boosts the bioavailability of ginger’s active ingredients. - Together, they act on multiple pathways - immune, vascular, metabolic and microbial. *PRECAUTIONS* - They may interact with blood thinners e.g warfarin. Consult your doctor before using them especially if you’re on medications. - Excess of them can cause stomach upset or heart burn - Use cautiously in pregnancy and before surgery. Ginger and garlic aren’t just kitchen staples—they’re nature’s powerful healers. When used together, they support your heart, boost your immunity, fight inflammation, and help your body thrive naturally. How often do you use ginger and garlic?