Turmeric is a rhizome in the ginger family. Its flavor and color add depth to Asian cuisines. Turmeric and honey, however, are an unstoppable force.

The spice has been used for ages as a medicine to treat a vast variety of ailments but it’s only in recent history that science has examined its components for their contributions to human health. Since research began, over 5,000 studies have confirmed its healing abilities.

For one, it has the ability to modulate genes and physiological pathways, supporting cell integrity, preventing DNA and RNA damage, catalyzing proteins and metal ions, and more. Implications for the treatment of various types of disease have shown turmeric to be a super spice. it made!

What’s So Special About Honey?

Apart from its delicious flavor, it’s a superfood. Rich in nutrients and low on the glycemic index, honey is antifungal and antibacterial. With its own anti-inflammatory properties, honey goes well with turmeric to compound its individual benefits.

• Honey has been found to induce apoptosis (death) in cancer cells and prevent damage from free radicals that cause oxidative stress.
• Honey works better than pharmaceuticals as an antibiotic. Antibacterial drugs have been over-prescribed, leading to bacteria evolution to become resistant to them. When taken internally, enzymes in honey produce hydrogen peroxide, which inhibits the growth of bacteria. Applied topically, a protein called defensin-1 (part of the honey bee immune system) has been found responsible for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
• Local raw honey is effective at preventing and treating seasonal allergies. By ingesting tiny amounts of local flora through their pollen processed by honey bees, your body builds up its own antibodies to tolerate allergens. No drowsiness, no dry mouth, no adverse reaction linked to over-the-counter allergy medications.

Taking Turmeric As A Medicine

Turmeric isn’t readily used by the body in its raw state. Catalysts to release its full healing power are fat, black pepper, and heat. To improve bioavailability, mix the recipe with a spoonful coconut or olive oil, add black pepper, or mix it in hot (not boiling) water and drink as a tea.

Due to its many complex phytochemical constituents, eating turmeric is contraindicated if you take any of the following:

• Antacids (try baking soda instead)
• Blood thinners
• Diabetes medications

Turmeric and Honey Recipe

You'll need:

• 100 grams (3.5 ounces) raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered wild honey
• 1 tablespoon turmeric powder (non-irradiated)

You'll have to:

• Mix ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
• Store at room temperature in a glass jar.

Feel free to use this combination every day, as needed.

If you begin to feel ill, up the dosage:

1. First day – ½ tablespoon every hour
2. Second day – ½ tablespoon every 2 hours
3. Third day – ½ tablespoon 3 times a day

If you take it straight from the jar, allow the mixture to slowly dissolve in your mouth, rather than immediately swallowing it. The membranes in your mouth are very thin and will allow the mixture to be absorbed more quickly into your bloodstream.

There you have it! You’ll be on your feet again in no time!

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