How to Make Ginger Ale to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Channel: Beauty Tips
Date: 2017-03-17

How to Make Ginger Ale to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Ginger has made its way into many products. Ginger beer, for example, is a beverage of choice for many. But why buy commercial soda full of unhealthy ingredients if you can make your own brew at home? Read on to learn about homemade ginger ale (also once called ginger beer) and its health benefits.

As I mentioned earlier, ginger is rich in essential minerals and vitamins. It contains potassium and manganese, which makes it so good for the heart and disease prevention. Vitamins A, C, E and the B complex are all found in this great spice.
Ginger has a wide range of health benefits such as:

It helps with digestive health.
It relieves nausea.
It lowers bad cholesterol and blood sugar.
It can be used for respiratory conditions and cough.
It reduces fever.
It stimulates blood circulation.
Ingredients:

1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, minced (you can use more or less depending on your taste)
1/2 cup sugar, preferably organic
1/2 cup lemon or lime juice
1/4 tsp. sea salt (optional)
8 cups filtered water
1/2 cup ginger bug (this is what causes the drink to ferment – it’s a culture of beneficial bacteria, similar in its workings to a kombucha scoby or a sourdough starter for bread. See the recipe at the end).
Preparation:

Put 3 cups of water, minced ginger, sugar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Simmer for about 5 minutes. The sugar needs to melt.
Add the rest of the water and wait until the mixture cools to room temperature.
Add lemon juice and 1/2 cup ginger bug.
Transfer to a glass jar, stir well and cover with an air-tight lid.
Leave out for 2 to 3 days, so it gets carbonated and fizzy (if you leave it out for longer, the drink will start becoming alcoholic).
Strain and transfer into bottles that you keep in the fridge.
Ingredients:

1 cup ginger, finely chopped
2 cups filtered water
Sparkling water
Juice of 1 lime or lemon
Honey, preferably raw, organic (you can also use stevia)
Preparation:

Bring water to a boil. Add ginger, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour it through a strainer, so you get ginger syrup.
Mix one part ginger syrup with 3 parts sparkling water.
Add some fresh lemon juice and sweeten with honey.
Serve with ice.