TURMERIC YOUR LIVER’S BEST FRIEND !

Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger, and while it is best known as one of the ingredients used to make curry, it also gives ballpark mustard its bright yellow color.

Turmeric has been used over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.

The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that Turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in treatments of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

Turmeric is very rich in Iron, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Maganese, Vitamin B6 and more … Turmeric has been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, for years, as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain and colic.

SOME HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC:

-       -Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties. These compounds are Curcuminoids, the most important of which is Curcumin.

-      - Curcumin has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

-      - Curcumin targets multiple steps in the inflammatory pathway, at the molecule that travels into the nuclei of cells and turns on genes related to inflammation. NF-KB is believed to play a major role in many chronic diseases.

-       -Turmeric is an antioxidant: the reason antioxidants are so beneficial is that they protect our bodies from free radicals and Curcumin in Turmeric happens to be a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure. It also boosts the activity of the body’s own antioxidant enzymes which blocks free radicals directly.

-       -Turmeric boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degenerative processes in the brain.

-       -Curcumin leads to several changes on the molecular level that may help prevent and perhaps even treat cancer.

-       -Turmeric can cross the blood- brain barrier and has been shown to lead to various improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer’s disease.

-  -  Studies shown that curcumin was so effective in alleviating the symptoms of depression for some people.

-      - Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent that is useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

-      - It’s a natural liver detoxifier.

-      - An effective treatment for inflammatory Bowel disease.

-     -  It Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

-       -Aids in fat metabolism and helps in weight management.

-       -Speeds up the wound healing and assits in remodeling of damaged skin.

-     -  Stops the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

-      - Prevents breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

 

IMPROVE YOUR LIVER FUNCTION WITH TURMERIC:

In today’s toxic and chemically filled world, it is extremely important to provide the building blocks your body needs so it can detoxify properly and eliminate the harmful toxins.

Providing your body with liver supportive herbs and spices is a wonderful way to detoxify your liver. Turmeric is a powerful liver cleansing spice. Incorporating it into your nutrition will help support and detoxify your liver and provide potent anti-inflammatory benefits.

The best way to incorporate Turmeric in your diet is by making a tasty and comforting tea. It is sweet, spicy and so delicious.

INGREDIENTS FOR DETOX TURMERIC TEA:

2 teaspoons of turmeric.

1 teaspoon of ginger.

½ - ¾ spoon of cinnamon.

A pinch of black pepper.

½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

1 teaspoon of pure raw honey.

¼ cup of coconut milk.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill mug halfway with boiling water.

Add in Turmeric and Ginger.

Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.

Stir in cinnamon, black pepper , vanilla and honey.

Fill the rest of the much with coconut milk and stir.

ENJOY!

OTHER BENEFITS OF TURMERIC TEA:

Turmeric tea is a delightful way to heal, cleanse and detoxify your liver and body.

Boosts immunity by improving liver function.

Protects liver tissue.

Cleanses symptoms of coughs and colds.

Improves skin complexion.

Prevents internal blood clotting.