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Turmeric: 6 Medicinal benefits and home remedies

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Turmeric: 6 Medicinal benefits and home remedies By Divina Ramirez for Prevention Turmeric is the gold standard in superfoods due to the range of health benefits it can offer, from improving brain function to lowering the risk of cancer. This aromatic spice owes most of its wonderful medicinal effects to curcumin, the anti-inflammatory compound that gives turmeric its distinct yellow-orange hue. Here are six incredible health benefits of this beloved golden spice. Enhances immunity One of the most popular health benefits linked to turmeric and curcumin is enhanced immunity. Since curcumin has strong antioxidant…

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Curcumin and green tea are both healthy – what happens when you combine them?

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Curcumin and green tea are both healthy – what happens when you combine them? by: Divina Ramirez for Natural News Millions of people worldwide still rely on traditional practices, beliefs and treatments. In China and India alone – two of the largest countries in Asia – traditional medicine continues to be widely used. Green tea and turmeric are two of the most popular functional foods used in traditional medicine. While the compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in green tea helps regulate blood sugar levels, the curcumin in turmeric helps relieve conditions like arthritis and Alzheimer’s.…

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Prostate cancer ELIMINATED by combination of powerful nutrients in apple peels, turmeric root and grape skins

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Prostate cancer ELIMINATED by combination of powerful nutrients in apple peels, turmeric root and grape skins By Earl Garcia for Prevention A recent study published in Precision Oncology revealed that a potent combination of compounds from turmeric root, apple peels, and grapes help keep prostate cancer at bay. To carry out the study, a team of health experts at the University of Texas at Austin identified 142 natural compounds that may potentially fend off the disease. The research team then tested these compounds on mouse and human cell lines to identify which ones may…

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Curcumin: Prevent liver disease and reduce liver fat with this amazing natural plant compound

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Curcumin: Prevent liver disease and reduce liver fat with this amazing natural plant compound by: Darnel Fernandez for Natural News Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a life-threatening condition caused by an abnormal buildup of fat in the liver. While it is usually caused by excessive alcohol drinking, this disease can also stem from non-alcoholic means. This fat buildup could lead to inflammation in the liver, causing damage and creating scarring. Severe cases of fatty liver disease can even lead to liver failure. Reducing this abnormal buildup of…

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Organic turmeric powder with black pepper is the ultimate combination for optimal health

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Organic turmeric powder with black pepper is the ultimate combination for optimal health by: Kristine Payne for Natural News\ (Disclaimer: Story contains a promotional link at the end) Culinary spices date back to nearly the dawn of human civilization itself. For thousands of years, people have traded exotic spices all over the world and used them to add flavor to a wide assortment of cuisines. People have also traditionally used spices as natural remedies due to their medicinal qualities. Two of these highly prized spices are black pepper and turmeric powder.…

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How WHOLE Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain

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How WHOLE Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain By: Sayer Ji, Founder for Green Med Info Brain regeneration: long considered a feat impossible to accomplish, compelling research now reveals how a simple spice might contribute to stimulating the stem-cell mediated repair of the damaged brain Turmeric is hands down one of the, if not the, most versatile healing spice in the world with over 800 experimentally confirmed health benefits, and an ancient history filled with deep reverence for its seemingly compassionate power to alleviate human suffering. It may also represent the pharmaceutical industry’s single most existential…

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Turmeric: The go-to natural remedy for chronic scalp psoriasis

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Turmeric: The go-to natural remedy for chronic scalp psoriasis by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Turmeric is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a bright yellow color that adds vibrancy to dishes. Turmeric is also used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for various ailments. Its active compound, curcumin, is effective against many diseases that involve inflammation. A recent study reported that curcumin can be used to manage the symptoms of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes red, scaly patches to appear anywhere on the skin. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines psoriasis as a…

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Could dementia be just another manifestation of chronic inflammation?

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Could dementia be just another manifestation of chronic inflammation? by: Isabelle Z. for Natural News Cognitive decline is a part of getting older to some extent, but what causes some people to develop full-blown dementia while others will never experience it? While much about this illness remains a mystery, researchers are honing in on inflammation as a root cause of this condition. Blaming chronic inflammation on aging is an easy answer, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Some behavioral factors, like obesity, a lack of physical activity, and smoking, can…

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Love the MANY health benefits of turmeric but turned off by its strong flavor? Here are some foods that make it taste better

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Love the MANY health benefits of turmeric but turned off by its strong flavor? Here are some foods that make it taste better by: Michelle Simmons for Natural News Turmeric is indeed healthy, but some people may find it difficult to eat because of its flavor. It smells mildly aromatic and tastes slightly bitter. Although its flavor isn’t as strong as other spices, it cannot be eaten raw like cloves or cinnamon, so turmeric is often not consumed on its own. Instead, it is combined with other herbs, spices, or food to make it taste better…

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Use warm water and turmeric to cleanse your body, support digestion

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Use warm water and turmeric to cleanse your body, support digestion by: D. Samuelson for Natural News The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) researches a wide range of digestive disorders — chronic constipation, gastrointestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, ulcers, diverticulitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among others. According to their 2010 data, the NIDDK states that “60 to 70 million people [in the U.S.] are affected by all digestive diseases.”  It’s likely that those 2010 percentages, as well as the population’s discomfort and pain have increased. GERD alone “affects 20% of all Americans,” reports Everydayhealth.com.  Another 700,000 citizens are burdened with ulcerative…

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