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Genius of ginger

Nasal and chest congestion can really weigh you down and sometimes you don’t feel like popping pills. That’s where ginger comes in.

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Ginger has long been upheld as a useful herbal remedy for nasal and chest congestion. Pour two cups of boiling water over a one-inch piece of peeled, grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes and strain. Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink as needed. According studies, the essential oils of ginger, and the anti-inflammatory properties of cayenne work well to ease congestion and even sinusitis.

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