Does ginger promote digestive health?
The health benefits of ginger have long been promoted in traditional Asian medicine, but not all of the health claims are supported by solid research. Although ginger does seem to reduce pregnancy-related nausea, it does not necessarily relieve nausea from motion sickness or cancer chemotherapy. Claims that it counteracts diarrhea and constipation may be true, but again, there is little scientific evidence. Ginger seems safe when taken in small amounts, with only a few occasional side effects such as gas, bloating and heartburn. Q: Does diet have any effect on psoriasis? A: Psoriasis (sore-eye-ah-sis) is a skin disease that features itchy patches of thick, reddened, scaly skin. Susceptibility to psoriasis is inherited, but several factors can influence its development, including stress and infection. These factors can also affect when symptoms come and go. Diet may also help decrease symptoms. Because psoriasis is linked to inflammation, eating a diet rich in foods that combat inflamma
