HERE ARE THE TOP 10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC.

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Turmeric, also known as curcuma longa, is a very common herb. Often referred to as the “Queen of Spices,” its main characteristics are a pepper-like aroma, sharp taste and golden color. People across the globe use this herb in their cooking.

According to the Journal of the American Chemical Society, turmeric contains a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties.

It is also loaded with many healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. Due to all these factors, turmeric is often used to treat a wide variety of health problems.

1. Prevents Cancer

 

Turmeric can help prevent prostate cancer, stop the growth of existing prostate cancer and even destroy cancer cells. Multiple researchers have found that the active components in turmeric makes it one of the best protectors against radiation-induced tumors. 

It also has a preventive effect against tumor cells such as T-cell leukemia, colon carcinomas and breast carcinomas.

2.Relieves Arthritis

The anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric are great for treating both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

In addition, turmeric’s antioxidant property destroys free radicals in the body that damage body cells. 

It has been found that those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis who consume turmeric on a regular basis experience much relief from the moderate to mild joint pains as well as joint inflammation.

3. Controls Diabetes

Turmeric can be used in the treatment of diabetes by helping to moderate insulin levels. 

It also improves glucose control and increases the effect of medications used to treat diabetes. 

Another significant benefit is turmeric’s effectiveness in helping reduce insulin resistance, which may prevent the onset of Type-2 diabetes. 

However, when combined with strong medications, turmeric can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It is best to consult a healthcare professional before taking turmeric capsules.

4. Reduces Cholesterol Level

Research has proven that simply using turmeric as a food seasoning can reduce serum cholesterol levels. 

It is a known fact that high cholesterol can lead to other serious health problems. Maintaining a proper cholesterol level can prevent many cardiovascular diseases.

5. Immunity Booster

Turmeric contains a substance known as lipopolysaccharide, which helps stimulate the body’s immune system. 

Its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents also help strengthen the immune system. 

A strong immune system lessens the chance of suffering from colds, flu and coughs. If you do get a cold, a cough or the flu, you can feel better sooner by mixing one teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk and drinking it once daily.

6. Heals Wound

Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent and can be used as an effective disinfectant.

 If you have a cut or burn, you can sprinkle turmeric powder on the affected area to speed up the healing process. 

Turmeric also helps repair damaged skin and may be used to treat psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

7. Weight Management

Turmeric powder can be very helpful in maintaining an ideal body weight. 

A component present in turmeric helps increase the flow of bile, an important component in the breakdown of dietary fat. 

Those who wish to lose weight or treat obesity and other associated diseases can benefit from having one teaspoon of turmeric powder with every meal.

8. Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease

Brain inflammation is suspected to be one of the leading causes of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. 

Turmeric supports overall brain health by aiding in the removal of plaque build-up in the brain and improving the flow of oxygen. 

This can also prevent or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

9. Improves Digestion

Many key components in turmeric stimulate the gallbladder to produce bile, which then improves digestion and reduces symptoms of bloating and gas. 

Also, turmeric is helpful in treating most forms of inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis. 

However it is important to bear in mind that people suffering from any kind of gallbladder disease should not take turmeric as a dietary supplement as it may worsen the condition. 

It is best to consume turmeric in raw form when suffering from a digestive problem.

10. Prevents Liver Disease

Turmeric is a kind of natural liver detoxifier. The liver detoxifies the blood through the production of enzymes and turmeric increases production of these vital enzymes. 

These vital enzymes break down and reduce toxins in the body. 

Turmeric also is believed to invigorate and improve blood circulation. All of these factors support good liver health.

Given the numerous health benefits of turmeric, adding this powerful herb to your diet is one of the best things you can do to improve the quality of your life. 

You can add turmeric in powder form to curries, stir fried dishes, smoothies, warm milk and even to spicy salad dressings. 

Turmeric can be taken in pill form also. However, turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction.

Here's How to Use Turmeric

1. Spice up your food.

Add this spice to anything, besides sweets, for a new flavor and a ton of health benefits. You can use turmeric to add some zest to cooked vegetables, eggs, and meat dishes. You can also add it to boiling water you're using to make pasta, rice, soups, and more.

2. Drink it as a tea.

Bring four cups of water to a boil. Add one teaspoon of ground turmeric and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. 
Strain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup, add honey and/or lemon to taste.

3. Mix it with castor oil for a skin detox.

Castor oil with tumeric powder is a powerful toxin releaser for your skin. 

For women, it is great to apply to the breast and under arm because it will pull out harmful toxins from the lymph nodes and fat cells of the breast.

4. Use a turmeric supplement.

Along with adding turmeric into your diet you may also consider taking it or curcumin in supplement form. I personally recommend Organifi Green Juice. It has turmeric as main component and other worldwide high rated super-foods. 

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DRINK THIS DRINK EVERY MORNING TO LOSE 8 KILOS IN 2 WEEKS

Drink this drink every morning to 

lose 8 kilos in 2 weeks

Ingredients:

· ½ cup pineapple

· 2 medium green apples

· 2 leaves of Swiss chard

· ½ cup parsley

· A sprig of fresh mint

· ½ peeled lemon

· 1 cup kale

· ½ cup of beet

Instruction :

Place all ingredients in a juicer. You can also use a

mixer, but in this case, add a little water.

Drink this drink every morning for 2 weeks. You can 

repeat the treatment 2-3 

times a year.

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BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Break out the blender for a fun and delicious treat. A refreshing smoothie where the goodness of yogurt mingles with berries, bananas and OJ. Naturally satisfying any time of day. 

This smoothie has 20% fewer calories* and 30% less sugar* than the full-sugar version. Makes 4 servings.

Serving Size: 11⁄2 cups (12 fl. oz.)
110 calories

Nutrition Per Serving
Calories 110
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 28g
Sugars 17g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 80% DV
Iron 4% DV
Erythritol 4g
Vitamin A 4% DV
Calcium 10% DV

Total Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 45mg
Dietary Fiber 2g

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 banana
• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup ice
• 1 Tbsp + 1⁄2 tsp of zero-calorie

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Directions

• Add all ingredients to blender.
• Blend on high until smooth.

Enjoy.

*This smoothie has 110 calories and 17 grams of sugar per serving compared to 140 calories and 25 grams of sugar per serving in the full-sugar version.

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FIVE TOP TIPS FOR OVERCOMING FATIGUE

By Dr Gina Shaw

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So many people suffer with fatigue these days, but what most people do not understand is why.  They may think to themselves 'Maybe they could do with a little more sleep', or 'Maybe it’s related to stress'.  Much of the time people don't actually understand what it is that actually drains our energy and what it is that actually revitalizes our energy supply.  So, people try to get more sleep, but they still they can’t seem to shake this constant feeling of fatigue and low-energy levels and they never seem to have much energy to do things they would really like to do. 

Are you one of these people?  Would you like to turn things around?  Here are some of my recommendations to help you achieve more energy:

1. Sleep Patterns

Many people go to bed far too late of a night and end up tired the next day because of this.  It is important to have as many hours before 12 midnight as possible, i.e. get at least some early nights every week by, for instance, retiring at about 9 or 10 o’clock a couple of nights a week.  Remember: The hours before midnight are worth 2 hours sleep, as compared to the hours after midnight!

2. Cut out Flesh Foods

By flesh foods I mean beef, pork, venison, chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, lamb, ham or whatever animal flesh you are currently consuming!  Meat is the hardest 'food' for the human body to digest and takes away a lot of energy in its digestion (and it provides very little by way of nutrition in return!)  A high-protein diet also depletes us of calcium which gets leached from our bones and teeth.  Indeed, there are many reasons why meat and animal products are harmful to us, but this has already been discussed in my book ‘The Undigestible Truth about Meat’. 

3. Cut out Animal Products

By animal products, I mean dairy products including butter, milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc. and I am also including goat and sheep milk and its products.  These products are very unnatural for humans to eat, they are designed to be eaten by the offspring of the species (e.g. the calf, kid, etc.) and most of us do not possess the enzymes to digest these products.  Many of these products are too high in fat for us to digest with ease, coupled with the fact that they are cooked, this makes them very poor food choices.  We cannot easily digest nutrients from cooked foods such as proteins – which have become coagulated, or vitamins and minerals - which have become inorganic, therefore by remaining on a mainly cooked food diet, we are not providing ourselves with sufficient nutrients, especially when it is based on flesh foods and its products.  By the way, don't worry about insufficient calcium when you cut out dairy products, we get a far greater supply of calcium from green vegetables and salad as well as from certain nuts such as almonds and certain fruits.

4. Eat More Raw!

By eating easy-to-digest, raw foods instead of cooked meals ensures that we do not deplete our energy unnecessarily. Cooked foods drain away our energy because they are difficult for our bodies to digest, absorb and assimilate.  Meals composed of fresh fruit or salad require very little energy to digest, absorb and assimilate and provide us with many vital nutrients.

5. Exercise

Exercise improves the efficiency of our sleep; indeed our whole body prospers from regular exercise as it speeds up healing, detoxification, improves our blood and lymphatic circulation, improves our heart and lung function, improves bowel action, etc.  Perhaps one of the best things about exercise is that it makes us feel good, as it releases endorphins into our bloodstream – the feel good chemical!

Emotional stresses can also cause fatigue, so if this is the problem, maybe a listening ear will help or maybe you need to take up a relaxation technique or yoga.  Having said this, emotional problems can be greatly helped by dietary changes.

If you are suffering from constant fatigue, it may be worth your while having a blood test to find out whether there is an underlying problem.  Otherwise, you may wish to have a personal consultation with myself or another trusted healthcare practitioner.  You could simply be suffering with a vitamin or mineral deficiency, or there may be another reason for your lack of energy, but either way it is worth getting it checked out!

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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU START DRINKING TURMERIC MILK

By Evlin Symon

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Turmeric milk is a traditional Indian and Ayurvedic beverage that is usually taken before bed. Basically, it’s just like when people in Western countries drink a glass of “regular” milk before bedtime. The popularity of this golden drink has increased significantly over the last few years, and it’s for good reason. Turmeric milk is associated with a wide spectrum of health benefits and does wonders for your skin.

How to make turmeric milk

Before you find out all the amazing benefits of turmeric milk, here are simple instructions for how to make it.

Ingredients:

·        Organic coconut oil – 1 tsp

·        Turmeric paste – ¼ tsp

·        Almond milk (or any milk of your choice) – 1 cup

·        Honey to taste

Instructions:

·        Mix all ingredients except for the honey in a saucepan over medium heat, but don’t allow the mixture to boil.

·        Remove the milk from the heat.

·        Add honey to taste.

·        Let it cool and drink up.

What you can expect when drinking turmeric milk

People who have already tried this milk report smoother digestion along with no more gas or bloating after eating. The milk also can cause the whites of the eyes to become whiter.

Other users report significant relief in arthritis pain. This is particularly useful if we take into account the fact that millions of people suffer from arthritis pain that significantly affects their mobility and overall quality of life.

That’s not all — women who drink turmeric milk regularly report a healthy complexion. Turmeric milk is rich in antioxidants, thus destroying free radicals and preventing damage to the skin. It banishes dull complexion and restores a healthy glow. If you have eczema, you should try drinking this powerful beverage every day. There’s a growing body of evidence that suggests the beneficial impacts of turmeric on skin health. The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published a study conducted by Kaur C.D. of the Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur in India wherein it was discovered that turmeric helps skin recuperate after ultraviolet radiation-induced damage.

Health benefits of turmeric milk

Now that you know how to make turmeric milk and what you can expect when drinking it based on experiences of others who’ve tried the milk, you already have an idea of what health benefits it’s linked with. There are numerous health benefits, such as:

·        It attacks bacterial and viral infections. This is why it’s excellent for relieving illnesses related to the respiratory system.

·        The milk prevents or slows down the progression of breast cancer, skin and lung cancer, prostate and colon cancers, etc. due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

·        Its anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial for managing arthritis and stomach ulcers.

·        Turmeric milk is considered one of the best natural remedies for cold and cough due to its antiviral and antibacterial properties.

·        The golden milk provides relief from aches and pains.

·        It’s a potent antioxidant.

·        In Ayurvedic tradition, turmeric milk is considered a valuable blood purifier and cleanser. It revitalizes and boosts blood circulation.

·        The milk is a natural liver detoxifier.

·        Milk is a great source of calcium, which is necessary for healthy and strong bones

·        It is a powerful antiseptic, thus promoting intestinal health.

·        It successfully relieves menstrual cramps.

·        It helps break down dietary fats, therefore aiding healthy weight management.

·        Warm turmeric milk produces tryptophan, an amino acid which induces a peaceful sleep.

Conclusion

Turmeric has been used for its medical properties for centuries. If you have never tried turmeric milk, this article should give you a few reasons to try it out. Regular consumption of this milk not only improves your health, but it also enhances your natural beauty by taking care of your skin at the same time.

Featured photo credit: Osha Key via unsplash.com

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