All about TURMERIC

[Ariel]

Thanks for posting this. My husband told me his mother (they are Laotian) has used Turmeric when him or his siblings were sick. He did mention she would make them drink the boiled root too. I love turmeric as well, it has many uses.

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Posted by D-DAY (here)
Don't bother taking the irriadiated crap that is found on most supermarket shevles.
That stuff contains virtually none of the beneficial health properties mentioned in the O.P.
If you're going to use tumeric, make sure it's certified organic tumeric - otherwise you're just wasting your time (and money).

Good reminder, this is true of all important medicinal herbs, and also for obtaining the medicinal benefits of foods. If it's not organic, don't expect anything other than empty calories.

[WhiteFeather]

I eat one small organic turmeric root once a weak raw, this is the way to go raw. Turmeric is a phenomenal herb. One of the best. The only negative thing about turmeric is your teeth will turn yellow for a few hours as well as your tongue if you eat it raw. A little embarassing if your around people. Its also bitter to the taste.

[Eram]

Posted by WhiteFeather (here)
I eat one small organic turmeric root once a weak raw, this is the way to go raw. Turmeric is a phenomenal herb. One of the best. The only negative thing about turmeric is your teeth will turn yellow for a few hours as well as your tongue if you eat it raw. A little embarassing if your around people. Its also bitter to the taste.

Way to go Whitefeather!!!

If one wants to avoid the yellow teeth, tongue and bitter taste, one can also consider to make a fruitsmoothy every other day in which you can add all sorts of beneficial additives like Turmeric, ginger, bee pollen, omega 3 & 6 oil etc.
I make them with a few peace's of fruit, nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds etc., some oatmeal and berries. All organic of course.
Mix them with water, some yoghurt or fresh cheese in the blender and voilà.... a healthy fine tasting smoothy with everything in it.

[Rocky_Shorz]

Turmeric is in Curry, many people eat bean and cheese burritos for a quick meal, by adding Curry and Garlic, (Minced, not salt) it lowers blood pressure and aids the full respiratory system...

only 1 time a week makes a difference, you don't need to eat it for every meal...

methane is bad for the ozone...

[jagman]

Health Benfits of Curry
While curry might be great for tantalizing your taste buds, did you know that there are also many health benefits to this zesty mix of spices?

While curry, or curry powder is actually a mixture of any number of spices, one main spice in most curry powders is turmeric. This is the spice that gives curry it’s yellow color and is also responsible, at least in part, for some of the health benefits of curried dishes.

Among the health benefits of curry is that of reducing inflammation of the joints. In fact, recent research shows that turmeric helped to prevent the swelling of joints in rats that had arthritis. And it’s not only arthritis that it may be helpful for. Other studies suggest that this powerful spice may also help protect us against cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease.

[Maia Gabrial]

Good for headaches, too!

[shadowstalker]

I thought we had an alternative meds section?

[jagman]

Posted by shadowstalker (here)
I thought we had an alternative meds section?

Curry is not a med it's a wonder spice but your probably right lol
wrong section

[Billy]

Turmeric is sacred, it is used in all the Hindu Temples. Cum Cum on the third eye when blessed. The Hindu Deities. And when you have your head shaved at the Temple they protect the head from the sun by covering with Turmeric. Wedding Ceremonies, Apart from medical they say Turmeric cleanses the Soul.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hi...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Peace

[Tesla_WTC_Solution]

I have a friend who uses turmeric.
It's true that there are a lot of benefits.
He said that it also helps you get more value from your food.

[northstar]

Posted by billyji (here)
Turmeric is sacred, it is used in all the Hindu Temples. Cum Cum on the third eye when blessed. The Hindu Deities. And when you have your head shaved at the Temple they protect the head from the sun by covering with Turmeric. Wedding Ceremonies, Apart from medical they say Turmeric cleanses the Soul.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hi...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Peace

That's good to hear- I probably have a very clean soul because I eat turmeric every day!! hahaha

[shadowstalker]

I sometime wonder if we had not been convinced that herbs/roots/spice and the like are only foods and nothing more.
I mean when you look at all the benefits of all the organic grown fruits and veggies and all the rest actually benefit us in one way or another.
Think about it...

[jagman]

Here is a good link to a study on turmeric
http://www.mightyturmeric.com/

[heyokah]

One of my favorite spices.

Every morning I put quarter of a teaspoon in my yoghurt together with some dried fruits and nuts.

Good with fried eggs and in vegetable dishes.
Put in an egg-salad it gives that extra yellow color.
A great recipe for a cold sauce is; full yoghurt, mayonnaise, tumeric (curcuma), parsley, little lemon juice and lots of squeezed garlic.
And add some to your smoothie too

Actually you can use curcuma in quite a lot of dishes


Here a great site for turmeric, or curcuma

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...id=78#preptips

[Ernie Nemeth]

I use curry, garlic and onions in almost every meal I make. Great cancer fighters.

[ulli]

Posted by jagman (here)
Health Benfits of Curry
While curry might be great for tantalizing your taste buds, did you know that there are also many health benefits to this zesty mix of spices?

While curry, or curry powder is actually a mixture of any number of spices, one main spice in most curry powders is turmeric. This is the spice that gives curry it’s yellow color and is also responsible, at least in part, for some of the health benefits of curried dishes.

Among the health benefits of curry is that of reducing inflammation of the joints. In fact, recent research shows that turmeric helped to prevent the swelling of joints in rats that had arthritis. And it’s not only arthritis that it may be helpful for. Other studies suggest that this powerful spice may also help protect us against cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Cures colon cancer although the entire digestive track benefits from a regular intake of turmeric.
The rate of colon cancer in India is 18 times lower than in the US, due to turmeric as a diet staple there.

[GreenGuy]

The Amazing Turmeric Smoothie

Who needs medication when nature gave us turmeric. Take a look at the incredible health benefits of this plant.

- Digestive Aid
- Blood Purifier
- Anti-inflammatory
- Wound Healer
- Skin Tonic
- Analgesic
- Anti-viral
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Antiseptic
- Anti-carcinogenic
- Fat Metabolizer
- Cholesterol Reducer
- Gas Reducer
- Expectorant

Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat a host of illnesses. It inhibits inflammatory reactions, has anti-diabetic effects, reduces cholesterol among other powerful health effects. A recent study led by a research team in Munich showed that it can also inhibit formation of metastases.

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential health benefits.

Turmeric has a slightly bitter taste. By blending it with sweet fruit, you won’t even notice it in your smoothie. This recipe is so tasty and nutritious, you could have it daily.

Turmeric Smoothie Recipe

1 cup hemp or coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
1 fresh banana
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maca (optional)

This recipe is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Not only will it increase your energy for the first half of the day, but it will clear your mind and infuse your body with some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Now that’s a great breakast idea!

Karen Foster is a holistic nutritionist, avid blogger, with five kids and an active lifestyle that keeps her in pursuit of the healthiest path towards a life of balance.

[markenty13]

Wow, that does look tasty, will be giving it a try this week, Thanks for posting

[GreenGuy]

Tasty indeed. Tried it this week, only with one difference. Instead of powdered turmeric I used chunks of the root. I find it at Asian markets where it is called haldi. Expensive at health food stores if you can even find it, but I got 2 lbs for $3.