A latest research says eating ginger can help ease muscle pain caused by heavy exercise. Ginger root has been used as a household remedy since centuries for a variety of ailments, such as cough and colds and upset stomach.<br/><br/>A report in the Health News says now the latest study has revealed that ginger is particularly good for staving off muscle pain. <br/> <br/>Professor Patrick O'Connor, of the University of Georgia, who led the research believes this remedy can be better than consuming painkiller drugs. <br/><br/>The study showed daily ginger intake reduced the exercise-induced pain by 25 per cent. It is known to contain chemicals that work in a similar way to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and aspirin.<br/>