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Podcast: Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair
Episode: #602: Grandma Was Right! Therapeutic Heat with Cayenne and Ginger for Circulation, Digestion, and Recovery
Description: On this episode of Vitality Radio, we revisit the Grandma Was Right series to explore the therapeutic use of cayenne pepper and ginger root—two traditional remedies used for centuries to support circulation, digestion, and recovery. Jared explains why these warming herbs were historically used during illness rather than avoided, how they help restore blood flow, support digestive function, and ease aches and stiffness, and what modern research reveals about compounds like capsaicin and gingerols. You’ll also learn how to use cayenne and ginger safely, how they complement each other, and why simple, time-tested remedies still matter today.