Is a cup of tea the secret to helping with menstrual cramps? The Doctors discuss how sipping ginger tea could ease your monthly pains.
According to a recent study in The Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, ginger is reportedly as effective as ibuprofen in relieving the pains associated with periods.
One possible way to use the ginger is in a tea form, which The Doctors share a recipe for:
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Ginger Tea
- Steep 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger in water for 15 minutes
- Strain the water
- Add honey (if desired)
- Add lemon (if desired)
- Add cinnamon (if desired)
ER physician Dr. Travis Stork says this recipe is great, regardless of the journal's claims that it can replace ibuprofen.
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“Always worry about supplements, but [not] fresh ginger… it’s also [good for] anti-nausea,” he adds.
Brew a pot of ginger tea and let us know if it helps ease your pains.
