A thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger root or a teaspoon of ginger powder may be all you need to eat daily to protect yourself from some of the most devastating diseases of modern mankind and to achieve the optimal weight and ageless appearance. In this book, holistic nutritionist Julie Gabriel (The Green Beauty Guide) explores amazing healing powers hidden in the knobbly pungent root. From arthritis and allergies to cancer and obesity, ginger quickly becomes the recognized remedy in modern and traditional medicine. - Ginger and cancer: learn how this fragrant spice can ward off the disease and protect your immunity. - Ginger and weight loss: simply drink the easy-to-make tea to boost your metabolism, lower your blood glucose and melt abdominal weight. Plus, it literally melts your cellulite - Ginger and healthy pregnancy: for mothers-to-be and all women who want to maintain healthy hormonal levels, ginger is simply indispensable. - Ginger and flu: learn how you can protect yourself and your family from the devastating effects of colds and flu naturally, and how you can speed up the recovery and avoid potentially dangerous side effects of the common cold. The book contains more than 100 delicious recipes with fresh and dried ginger.