​Ginger has been used as a spice around the world for centuries. But, do you know about all the great health benefits of this ancient herb? It has been scientifically proven that ginger can be highly effective in treating numerous health issues.

Some of the many properties associated with the use of ginger include anti-nausea, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antibacterial, and antiviral. These properties can definitely help improve your health. It is also a good source of Vitamins A, C, E and B-complex plus beta-carotene, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Ginger can be used to help control diabetes, treat morning sickness, promote heart health, settle an upset stomach, reduce menstrual pain and has even been known to help prevent flu, colds and cancer. It can help alleviate arthritis pain with its strong anti-inflammatory properties. Essential ginger oil can be added to a bath to help ease aching joints and muscles.

This plentiful herb is also great to help reduce cough and soothe the pain and irritation of a sore throat. It has natural painkiller and analgesic properties.

You can chew fresh ginger root, drink ginger or juice and even massage it on your skin. Ginger is one of those great herbs that you can use for so many things and improve your health in many ways. As a professional healthcare traveler or travel nurse it's always important to keep your immune system in top condition to keep you healthy. Ginger is just another easy and affordable thing to add to your self-care arsenal. Safe travels and stay healthy!

Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network