How much ginger should you eat to use it for an anti-inflammatory?

Question

For osteo-arthritis. Need another answer to drugs which cause stomach problems and side effects.

Answer 1

Your best bet is really to see a naturopath in person. They will be able to help you determine which herbal supplements would bring your body back into balance. Please check with your local health food store to see if there is a naturopath they could recommend to you. If not, you can go to http://nt3.healthkeepers.net:8080/trinity/search.html. They have graduates listed by state on their web site. I have worked with some of their students and have found them to be quite knowledgeable. Also, my father went to a naturopath and was able to stop his arthritis medications completely, without experiencing pain.

Answer 2

Well, there should be a serving size recommendation on the package (if it's processed). Fresh ginger, you'd really only use what is typically used for cooking purposes, e.g. < 1 tsp. I buy candied ginger from Trader Joe's and try to eat a 2-3 chunks every night.

Obviously, though not anti-inflammatory, Glucosamine/Condroitin is recommended for arthritis.

You can check Dr. Weil's web site for additional arthritis recommendations.

Answer 3

Experiment with it until you get a dose that works for you. Everyone is different. You do not need to pay anyone to tell you how much to take. Just start off with a small amount and if that does not work, add a bit until you can feel a difference. I just recently started with an herbal remedy called Zyflamend made by New Chapter and I take SAM-E every morning. No upset stomach and it seems to be working. Visit here for more natural herbs and supplements for anti-inflammatory - http://www.supplementinfo.org/suppsinthenews.asp