Drinking ginger and flaxseed water is a great way to help your body. It acts like a natural broom for your intestines and a filter for your liver. This “cleansing drink” works well because it helps your body wash out old waste and stops the “stiff” and “aching” feeling in your knees and back. It is an easy and cheap way to fix slow joints and keep your digestion moving fast. It makes your legs feel strong and light right away.
Instead of feeling tired and heavy, this simple root helps your body stay young. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how fast you can move!
Why Ginger and Flaxseeds are Good for Your Joints
- Stop Swelling: Ginger helps calm the red and sore spots in your knees, taking away the “stiff” feeling.
- Flush Waste: Flaxseeds help pull toxins out of your gut so they don’t leak into your blood.
- Liver Filter: The drink helps your liver clean your blood to make your whole body feel energetic.
- Lubricate Joints: The healthy oils in the seeds help your bones move smooth and keep them from clicking.
How to Make the Ginger Liver Cleanse
This is the best way to get the root power to work fast on your gut and liver.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium piece of fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon of whole flaxseeds
- 2 cups of water
- 1 slice of lemon
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Instructions:
- Peel: Take the skin off the ginger with a spoon.
- Grate: Rub the ginger against a grater to make small shreds.
- Boil: Put the water, ginger, and flaxseeds in a small pot and bring it to a boil.
- Simmer: Let the mix cook on low heat for 10 minutes until the water looks a bit thick.
- Wait: Turn off the heat and let the tea sit for 5 minutes.
- Strain: Pour the liquid through a cloth into a large mug.
- Lemon: Squeeze the lemon juice into the mug to help the cleanse work faster.
- Honey: Stir in the honey to make the spicy tea taste sweet.
- Drink: Sip one cup every morning before you eat breakfast for one week.
- Result: Your stomach will feel flat and your joints will feel very loose.
Three Simple Tips
- Fresh Ginger: Use firm ginger that smells very strong to get the most healing oils.
- Warm Drink: Drink the tea while it is warm to help your intestines wake up.
- Move More: Take a short walk after drinking to make the ginger help your blood flow.
One Last Tip
You will know the Ginger Cleanse is working when your “knees feel bouncy” and your “skin looks clear!” It is a great way to look after your health with simple things from the vegetable basket and pantry.
