The Health Benefits of Ginger in Your Daily Diet

The early afternoon sun burned off the morning mist, giving way to a cobalt sky. The hawks, eagles, and kites flew overhead. A flock of geese made their presence known as they skimmed the tops of the old oak trees. It was the perfect warm fall day for an outdoor concert. LJ walked confidently onto the stage of the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world. The crowd of thousands expectantly quieted. After thanking the executive director for the introduction, he turned his attention to the audience with a smile, “Good afternoon. Since 1958 the Monterey Jazz Festival has been committed to keeping jazz alive. We do this through a series of activities that include our annual 3-day weekend celebration of America’s music and nurturing the next generation of jazz greats through our education programs.”

As LJ spoke, he reflected on his conversation with Annie over a month ago. “I’ve been asked to speak at the Monterey Jazz festival this year to introduce our education programs. I’m concerned about the coughing fits that seem to come out of nowhere.”

“I’ve noticed them too. I asked Rhonda for a recommendation. She says try ginger. It is an ancient herb-type plant with over 400 natural compounds, many known for their anti-inflammatory properties. It is a rich source of vitamin C, B6, folate, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium…