3. Ginger

Ginger has been a prominent ingredient in Chinese medicine. Ginger is a superfood, which has benefits ranging from decreasing the risk of heart disease and bad cholesterol to improving blood sugar levels, strengthening brain function, and even lowering the risk of cancer!

Another effect of ginger is that it can help reduce inflammation and combat joint pain, thanks to the major component of it called gingerol, a powerful antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory element. It’s not all about folk medicine either. Studies conducted into the effects of ginger as a pain reliever in rheumatoid arthritis patients is very promising. Ginger is widely available in fresh, dried, and powdered forms. You can add ginger to your meals, drink it in a tea, or take it as a capsule supplement.