HT Cafe ( 5/11/09)-A spoonful of ginger.

A golden anti-inflammatory In a study of people with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who took ginger extract felt less pain and needed fewer painkillers than those who got a placebo To relieve arthritis pain, take fresh ginger juice, extract or tea; you can also rub ginger oil into a painful joint In general, do not take more than 4 grams of ginger daily, including that contained in foods, such as ginger ale Do not take ginger if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners, including aspirin; ask your doctor first if you have gallstones and are having surgery SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, MCT PHOTO SERVICE GRAPHIC: PAT CARR