Nothing can replace exercise, but turmeric extract does a pretty good job of producing some of the same cardiovascular health benefits, most notably in women undergoing age-associated adverse changes in arterial health. Despite the general lack of interest by conventional medical practitioners in turmeric's role in preventing heart disease, there is a robust body of published research on its remarkable cardioprotective properties. Last year, we reported on a study published in the American … [Read more...]
Want to Lower LDL Naturally? That’s Just One of the Many Turmeric Benefits
Turmeric benefits your body in many more ways than just lowering LDL cholesterol naturally—it also prevents cholesterol’s dangerous effects on your heart and blood vessel walls. If you want to lower LDL naturally, the answer may lie in your spice rack. Turmeric is the Indian spice that gives curry its golden color. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind for cholesterol health—recent research indicates it should be. Turmeric root and its extract, containing a compound called … [Read more...]
Turmeric-Ginger Tea: A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Remedy For Pain Relief
In recent years, the topic of inflammation has become more widely studied, and more is understood about this condition than in the past. Medical researchers are beginning to realize just how much of a toll chronic, low-level inflammation can take on the body and are starting to link it not only to arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, but also as a suspected culprit in diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. And, of course, inflammation is a leading cause of chronic pain and causes millions … [Read more...]
A Pinch Of Turmeric A Day Keeps The Memory Loss Away
Eating a single gram of turmeric each day could cause short-term memory improvements in people predisposed to memory loss, according to a study conducted by researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and several Taiwanese research institutes, and published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. "Our findings with turmeric are consistent with these observations, insofar as they appear to influence cognitive function where there is disordered energy metabolism and … [Read more...]
Why Turmeric Is The Fountain Of Youth And The Key To Vibrant Health
To the many traditional cultures around the world that have long utilized the spice in cooking and medicine, turmeric's amazing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer benefits are no secret. But modern, Western cultures are only just now beginning to learn of the incredible healing powers of turmeric, which in more recent days have earned it the appropriate title of "king of all spices." And as more scientific evidence continues to emerge, turmeric is quickly becoming recognized as a … [Read more...]
Seven Ways To Get More Super-Healing Turmeric In Your Diet
You probably know by now that turmeric has been acknowledged as a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer substance. Turmeric is a rhizome with edible roots that grow underground horizontally. It's actually related to ginger and somewhat resembles it outwardly. Turmeric's active ingredient, curcumin, is often extracted and used in many clinical studies for cancer and chronic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis. But there are ways to enjoy turmeric as a spice to please your … [Read more...]
Turmeric and Cinnamon Combine To Lower Insulin and Triglycerides Triggered By High Fat Meals
Many spices such as turmeric and cinnamon are powerful antioxidants that continue to gain acceptance as natural nutrients able to assist human health and prevent chronic disease. Researchers from Penn State publishing in The Journal of Nutrition provide strong evidence that these potent spices provide a protective shield to reduce the body`s negative responses to eating high-fat meals. A diet filled with high-fat foods that have been fried or baked with trans fats increases oxidized LDL … [Read more...]
