TURMERIC - HEALTH REMEDIES

TURMERIC - HEALTH REMEDIES

The marigold-coloured spice, known as Turmeric, which is revered in India as ‘holy powder’, has been used for centuries to treat wounds, infections and other health  problems. There has been increasing research into Turmeric’s main ingredient, Curcumin, and its astonishing array of antioxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, antiviral, and other, properties. Researchers have discovered that Curcumin acts by inserting itself into cell membranes, and making them more orderly, a move that improves the cells’  resistance to infection and malignancy. It appears that Curcumin the pigment that gives Turmeric its yellow orange colour, and which is thought to be responsible for many of its medicinal effects is able to ‘discipline’ cells, and get them back into working order.

Numerous studies have looked into this potential cancer-fighting link, with promising results. For instance, Curcumin has been found to:
1. Inhibit the proliferation of tumour cells.
2. Inhibit the transformation of cells from normal to tumour.
3. Help your body destroy mutated cancer cells, so they cannot spread throughout your body.
4. Decrease inflammation
5. Enhance liver function.
6. Inhibit the synthesis of a protein, thought to be instrumental in tumour formation.
7. Prevent the development of additional blood supply, necessary for cancer cell growth.
8. The reason people in India refer to Turmeric as ‘holy powder’ is because it has such a broad range of health effects. In fact, Curcumin has been shown to influence more than 700 genes, with benefits that include:
A. Strengthening and improving your digestion.
B. Supporting healthy liver function and detoxification.
C. Purifying your blood;
D. Fighting Cancer, Arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease;
E. Anti-inflammatory properties.
F. Further, evidence suggests that Turmeric may play a beneficial role in the following diseases: Cystic Fibrosis;  Type 2 Diabetes;  Crohn’s Disease;  Psoriasis;  Rheumatoid Arthritis; Cataracts;Gallstones; Muscle Regeneration; Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
G. Turmeric Makes Your Cell Membranes Behave For Better Health.

A Few Turmeric Tips:
You can, absolutely, use Turmeric in your cooking, and, in case you haven’t tried it, it has a warm, peppery flavour. However, when you do choose to use it, purchase a pure Turmeric powder, rather than a curry powder, as research has found that curry powders tend to contain very little Curcumin, compared to pure Turmeric powder.

Be sure to listen to your body, as always, and, if Turmeric is a spice you do not enjoy, it may be a sign that it’s not right for your body. If you are not one who enjoys the flavour of curry, you can also get the benefits of Turmeric by taking it in a high-quality, organic, supplement form.