Ginger can help prevent various types of nausea. This applies to sea sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery and morning sickness. It appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness. It can speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort. It has protective effects against cancer. And it has protective effects against cancer.