12/23/2015 Science Confirms That Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs — Medium https://medium.com/@Usharani/scienceconfirmsthatturmericaseffectiveas14drugs9547edc0073b#.aggtwikgh 1/9 Turmeric or Curcumin is a wonder herb and it has many health benefits.It’s bright orange, bitter and powerful.Turmeric is the vibrant ingredient that gives curry it’s memorable hue. If you’ve tried Indian cuisine, you’ve likely tasted it and loved it. This predominant spice is used generously in nearly all Indian meals. Perhaps that’s why India has among the lowest rates of lung,colon, prostate & breast
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12/23/2015 Science Confirms That Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs — Medium
Science Con½rms That Turmeric As Eµective As14 Drugs
Turmeric or Curcumin is a wonder herb and it has many health benefits.It’sbright orange, bitter and powerful.Turmeric is the vibrant ingredient thatgives curry it’s memorable hue. If you’ve tried Indian cuisine, you’ve likelytasted it and loved it.
This predominant spice is used generously in nearly all Indian meals. Perhapsthat’s why India has among the lowest rates of lung,colon, prostate & breast
12/23/2015 Science Confirms That Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs — Medium
Curcumin, the active agent in turmeric has been used in Ayurveda, theAncient form of Indian Medicine for thousands of years and Western Scienceis catching on. Turmeric has matched and outperformed many modernmedicines.
This potent spice is packed with anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants.Turmeric has been proven to fight free radicals, rejuvenate the cells, cleansethe liver, protect the heart, boosts moods and support the brain.
Sound too good to be true? There’s more.Turmeric has been shown to liftlevels of norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. With a stronger cocktail ofthese neuro-chemicals we’re all a little happier.
Turmeric has ten neuro-protective actions that support better memory, focusand cognition. This multifunctional spice is also used to regulate fatmetabolism, alleviate IBS, regulate bile flow, reduce joint pain and bringluster to the skin.
Turmeric or Haldi as they call it in Hindi is revered for it’s spiritualsignificance. Often referred to as The Golden Spice or The Spice of Life,turmeric is a common accessory in wedding rituals and prayer ceremonies.Originally the spice was used in rites and rituals intended to promote fertility,prosperity and spiritual purification.
Turmeric is incredibly purifying. As a sure source of anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial extracts, this spice can help you fight infectionsand boost immunity. Dense in vitamins and minerals this magical spicepromotes overall well being.
Curcumin/Turmeric Capsules, Not Nearly As EÓectiveThe active agents in turmeric are fat soluble, meaning you need fat in thecarrier to effectively absorb and assimilate the benefits. In order to make themost of your turmeric you must take it with a source of fat.The spice has stoodthe test of time in India as a form of medicine because it’s used in cooking andoil is almost always present in the recipe. The fat from the oil is the consortingredient.
The vitamin and supplement industry is steadfast and ever growing. It’s theAmerican way to think we can identify a component, examine it, prove it,magnify it, package it and sell it. Well, it doesn’t always work that way. Thebedrock of Ayurveda and Eastern Medicine is that we are more than the sumtotal of our parts.
Holistic medicine stands firm on a platform that demonstrates theinterconnectedness of the mind, body and soul. Just as there is a delicate andintelligent interplay between the mind, body and soul, there is a delicate andintelligent interplay between the brain, gut and formation of tissues.
A capsule version of turmeric (aka curcumin) will get the spice into your bodybut it won’t guarantee the digestion and absorption of the nutrients into yoursystem. According to Ayurveda there are seven layers of tissues: plasma,blood, muscles, fat, bones, nervous tissue and reproductive tissue.
Each tissue is nourished in sequential order based on how well food isdigested, absorbed and assimilated. If you want the benefits of turmeric totouch all your tissues, a capsule just won’t cut it. The body simply doesn’tintegrate capsules as it would food.
Optimize Your Use of TurmericDoses Of Using Turmeric In Different Ways
1.Always buy certified organic.
2.Make sure your spices are free of chemicals, preservatives, fillers andadditives.
3.Drink Golden Milk
Golden milk is an ancient health elixir: Combine 1/2 tsp of organic turmericpowder, 1/2 tsp of organic ginger powder and a pinch of cinnamon, nutmegand cardamom into one cup of hot almond/soy/rice or hemp milk. If you’reusing a liquid with low fat content you can add 1/2 tsp of coconut oil or ghee(clarified butter) to guarantee maximum absorption. Drink this daily.
4.Combine turmeric with black pepper to amp up the effect.
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Cook with turmeric, black pepper and ginger. These heating, metabolismcharging spices have a synergistic effect that will increase the bio availabilityby 1,000 times. Make sure to dissolve the spices in ghee or coconut oil whilecooking.
5.Pour it into your smoothies.
Dissolve a full teaspoon of turmeric and a pinch of black pepper into hotcoconut oil and pour it into your smoothie or juice.
6.Stir it into olive oil for salads and veggie mixes.You can also sprinkle it on anavocado and pair it with your meal.
7.Skip the pill.
If you’re taking the capsule version at least take it with 1 cup of hot water. Inthe cup of hot water, add 1 tsp of ghee or connect oil and a generous pinch ofblack pepper.
8.Turmeric Benefits For Skin
Combine 1 tsp of turmeric with 1 tsp of chick pea flour; add a dash of tea treeoil and enough water to create a paste (about 2 tsp of water). Apply the pasteto the entire face, keep it on for 15 minutes, then rinse it with warm water.Your skin will look radiant.
Health BeneÛts Of Using Turmeric1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent.Application of Turmericpaste is useful in cuts and burns.
2. When it is cooked with cauliflower it works as a preventive against prostratecancer.
3. Adding this to food will help in preventing breast cancer.
4.Reduces the risks of childhood leukemia.
5.It has proprieties that can prevent melanoma and can kill existingmelanoma cells to die.
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