. Encouraging stomach emptying can relieve the discomforts of nausea due to: • Chemotherapy. Experts who work with patients receiving chemo for cancer, say ginger may take the edge off post-treatment nausea, and without some of the side effects of anti-nausea medications. • Pregnancy. For generations, women have praised the power of ginger to ease “morning sickness” and other queasiness associated with pregnancy. Even the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology mentions ginger as an acceptable nonpharmaceutical remedy for nausea and vomiting. • Bloating and gas. Eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas. • Wear and tear on cells. Ginger contains antioxidants. These molecules help manage free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells when their numbers grow too high. How to Make Ginger Tea 1. Buy a piece of fresh ginger. 2. Trim off the tough knots and dry ends. 3. Carefully peel it. 4. Cut it into thin, crosswise slices. 5. Put a few of the slices in a cup or mug. 6. Pour in boiling water and cover. 7. To get all the goodness of the ginger, let the slices steep for at least 10 minutes.