Ginger - whether it’s fresh, powdered or pickled - adds zest to all sorts of dishes. The spicy root can also help asthma sufferers breathe a bit easier.

Many common drugs used to relieve the effects - medications known as beta-agonists - work by relaxing the smooth muscles constricting the bronchial tubes, enabling air to flow in and out of the lungs more easily. Researchers at Columbia University, working with human bronchial tissue samples, found that purified components of ginger can … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict