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"5 to 8 Times stronger than Vitamin E and stronger than Vitamin C, this antioxidant breakthrough may help boost your immunity, maintain normal cholesterol levels, and put the brakes on ageing?" says Dr. Joseph Mercola.

Turmeric has been identified as containing health-boosting benefits.  There are more than 300 antioxidant compounds in turmeric, curcumin being the most known and most studied.  

In order to realize benefits from turmeric drinks, it is recommended that it be consumed daily. Turmeric juice or tea is said to provide a natural energy boost, help with post-workout recovery and for inflammation. Turmeric drinks are bio-available and absorb quicker in the body than a capsule or food

Further information:  When piperine was added to turmeric as with this product, bioavailability and absorption levels improve dramatically.

Turmeric for dogs

Golden Paste: 1/2 cup Turmeric Powder with Piperine, 1 cup water, 70 ml cold pressed olive or coconut oil (helps with absorption in the body).

Add turmeric with the water in a pan. Heat gently, stirring until a thick paste is achieved (6-10 minutes).  If too thick, add more water.   At the end add oil.  Stir to ensure all ingredients are mixed properly. Cool.  Can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Turmeric smoothie with a flavour enhancer

The only problem with adding turmeric powder to smoothies is the sharp flavour of turmeric, especially if you are adding more than a few pinches. Some people don’t mind the flavour, but if it is keeping you from making turmeric smoothies, the best solution is to boil milk with turmeric powder for a few minutes to cut the sharpness, let it cool, and then make the smoothie.  During the summer, when mangoes are in season, you can substitute mangoes for the bananas and make a mango turmeric smoothie. In fact, you can substitute bananas with any one of your favourite fruits. Regular consumption of this turmeric smoothie may help purify your blood and keep your digestion in peak order.

Turmeric Smoothie Ingredients

  • 1 cup of whole milk (or coconut milk), 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 ripe banana (or favourite fruit), 6 almonds, Honey (to taste), 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)

Soak almonds in water for a few hours and remove the skin.

  1. Boil the milk along with turmeric powder for a few minutes and let it cool. You can also use the turmeric powder directly.
  2. In a blender, first blend the blanched almonds along with little bit of the cooled milk until you get a smooth paste. Add in the ripe banana, honey, cinnamon powder, the rest of the milk, and vanilla. Blend until you get a smooth mixture. Enjoy!

Regular consumption of this turmeric smoothie may help purify your blood and keep your digestion in peak order.

Turmeric for Joint Problems

Proven and tested. We take the freedom of movement for granted, until it becomes limited. The cause of this for many people comes in the form of arthritis, or the inflammation of one or more of your joints. There are two main kinds of arthritis, osteo and rheumatoid, both of which affect the joint in different ways. Osteoarthritis is when the cartilage between bones wears down, until bone grates on bone. Rheumatoid arthritis is little less straightforward, being caused by an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the synovial membrane (a soft tissue that protects joints in the body) and that can lead to bone loss. Whichever you experience, there are natural remedies for arthritis to manage the pain and ease the symptoms.

1. Turmeric & Ginger Tea

Turmeric and ginger are both anti-inflammatories. Turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, is a powerful antioxidant. In addition, it lowers the levels of 2 enzymes responsible for causing inflammation (which is what we’re often fighting with arthritis).   You can take these in a capsule form or make a nice spicy tea to enjoy daily.

Ingredients for 2 servings: 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon ground or freshly grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, natural sweetener to taste.

Bring water to a boil, and add ginger and turmeric. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Strain, add honey to taste and enjoy twice daily.


Curcumin protects against certain liver diseases as is evident from various studies conducted in rats. For example, a Mexican study showed that curcumin helps prevent acute liver damage.


Weight Loss

Curcumin helps promote weight loss and reduce the incidence of obesity-related diseases. The inflammation associated with obesity is due in part to the presence of immune cells called macrophages in fat tissues throughout the body. These cells produce cytokines that can cause inflammation in organs such as the heart, and islets of the pancreas, while also increasing insulin resistance in muscle and liver.


Other benefits

Treating sprains and inflammation with a pinch of turmeric powder, lime and salt is an age-old home remedy practiced throughout India.

Turmeric powder is an effective home remedy for chronic coughs, colds and throat irritations.

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration together with declining activities of daily living and behavioural changes. Various effects of curcumin help to improve overall memory in Alzheimers patients.


Side Effects of Turmeric

Turmeric is safe and without side effects when used optimally. People with turmeric sensitivity may experience a mild stomach upset or diarrhoea.

Use turmeric with caution if you are pregnant.  Seek professional advice first.

Turmeric can make gall bladder problems and GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder) worse.

Turmeric can slow blood clotting and might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery.

 

Read more: Turmeric Powder – Health Benefits, Uses & Side Effects http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/turmeric-powder.asp#ixzz3SIZxdZI3

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Many more turmeric recipes at this link :

http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/12744-turmeric-recipes.html


This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.