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colds to constipation. Ginger can
be used fresh, in powdered form
(ginger spice), or candied.
Although the flavor between fresh
and ground ginger is significantly
different, they can be substituted
for one another in many recipes.
In general, you can replace 1/8
teaspoon of ground ginger with 1
tablespoon of fresh grated ginger,
and vice versa.
Consuming ginger and ginger
products, in addition to taking any
anti-nausea medications as
prescribed, may provide some
comfort for a queasy stomach
during cancer treatment.

needlelike leaves and is a good
source of antioxidants. Because of
its origin, rosemary is commonly
used in Mediterranean cooking
and you’ll often see it included as
a primary ingredient in Italian
seasonings. You can use it to add
flavor to soups, tomato-based
sauces, bread, and high-protein
foods like poultry, beef, and lamb.
Rosemary may help with
detoxification; taste changes;
indigestion, flatulence, and other
digestive problems; and loss of
appetite. Try drinking up to 3 cups
of rosemary leaf tea daily for help
with these problems.

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Chile peppers
Chile peppers contain capsaicin, a
compound that can relieve pain.
When capsaicin is applied
topically to the skin, it causes the
release of a chemical
called substance P. Upon
continued use, the amount of

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Garlic
Garlic belongs to theAllium class
of bulb-shaped plants, which also
includes chives, leeks, onions,
shallots, and scallions. Garlic has
a high sulfur content and is also a
good source of arginine,

that make many curries yellow
and gives it its distinctive flavor.
Curcumin appears to be the active
compound in turmeric. This
compound has demonstrated
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties, potentially protecting
against cancer development.
Turmeric extract supplements are
currently being studied to see if
they have a role in preventing and
treating some cancers, including
colon, prostate, breast, and skin
cancers. Although results appear
promising, they have largely been
observed in laboratory and animal
studies, so it’s unclear whether
these results will ultimately
translate to humans.

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Peppermint
Peppermint is a natural hybrid
cross between water mint and
spearmint. It has been used for
thousands of years as a digestive
aid to relieve gas, indigestion,
cramps, and diarrhea. It may also
help with symptoms of irritable