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May 17th, 2009, 09:36 AM
Ginger treats chemotherapy-related nausea
Sun, 17 May 2009 14:11:53 GMT
http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=95047§ionid=3510210
Small amounts of ginger can help relieve nausea, one of the most common and unpleasant complications of cancer chemotherapy.
Despite the wide use of anti-nausea medication, nausea and vomiting is still experienced by 70 percent of cancer patients particularly on the first day of chemotherapy.
According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, one-quarter of a teaspoon of fresh or dry ginger a day lowers chemotherapy-related nausea by 40 percent especially when used several days prior to the chemotherapy.
All ginger doses were reported effective in reducing nausea. The lowest doses showed the highest level of effectiveness.
Ginger, also known as a 'universal medicine' is commonly famous for its therapeutic effects particularly in treating digestive problems. Its anti-inflammatory properties also help alleviate muscular spasm.
Scientists concluded that ginger is a potent anti-nausea medication for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Sun, 17 May 2009 14:11:53 GMT
http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=95047§ionid=3510210
Small amounts of ginger can help relieve nausea, one of the most common and unpleasant complications of cancer chemotherapy.
Despite the wide use of anti-nausea medication, nausea and vomiting is still experienced by 70 percent of cancer patients particularly on the first day of chemotherapy.
According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, one-quarter of a teaspoon of fresh or dry ginger a day lowers chemotherapy-related nausea by 40 percent especially when used several days prior to the chemotherapy.
All ginger doses were reported effective in reducing nausea. The lowest doses showed the highest level of effectiveness.
Ginger, also known as a 'universal medicine' is commonly famous for its therapeutic effects particularly in treating digestive problems. Its anti-inflammatory properties also help alleviate muscular spasm.
Scientists concluded that ginger is a potent anti-nausea medication for patients undergoing chemotherapy.