From kitchen to medicine cabinet: Acharya Balkrishna shares the power of ginger for immunity and cholesterol

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Renowned Yoga guru and Ayurvedic expert Acharya Balkrishna recently disclosed a wellness secret on Facebook, urging people to leverage the natural goodness of ginger to attain overall health.

Balkrishna, known for his profound understanding of Ayurveda and traditional remedy, highlighted the role of this very common kitchen ingredient in the treatment of infection and promotion of heart health.

In his communication, Acharya Balkrishna termed ginger as a powerful antiviral that also has exceptional anti, inflammatory and pain, relieving effects.

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He pointed out that apart from helping the body fight infection, ginger also prevents cholesterol build, up which is good for the heart.

For generations, ginger has been a staple in Ayurvedic medicines for promoting immunity, alleviating inflammation, and facilitating digestion. Contemporary research, in fact, validates several of these traditional claims by revealing that the constituents of ginger like gingerol possess antioxidant, anti, inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Therefore, it is not only effective in fighting common colds and flu but also in alleviating symptoms associated with arthritis, muscle pain, and indigestion.

Experts from the health sector have observed that pathogens have a better chance to flourish when the immune system is compromised and inflammation can act as a trigger for various chronic conditions including cardiovascular diseases. Using ginger on a daily basis in any form such as tea, juice, or seasoning in