Turmeric Benefits

Research has found turmeric effective:

In the destruction of cancer cells – the curcumin in turmeric kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact. Can work in conjunction with conventional chemotherapy to make treatment more effective. “We have not been able to find a cancer we can’t effectively treat in the laboratory with curcumin,” said Bharat Aggarwal, Ph.D., Professor of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

As an antifungal – topical application of turmeric oil has been found to go immediately to work, with fungus disappearing within a week. The spice is more potent than fluconazole, a popular anti-fungal medication. Plus, it’s very effective against Candida, a parasitic fungus

Via antioxidant properties – curcumin is the pigment that makes turmeric yellow and is responsible for its powerful antioxidants. Cell oxidation causes DNA damage, a primary precursor of diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, and neurodegeneration.  Turmeric reduces inflammation and reduces oxidative stress.

In removing heavy metals – environmental influences have introduced more metals into food, water, and air than ever before in human history. The liver bears the brunt of their impact as it has to filter these from the body. Turmeric stimulates the production of bile, improves gallbladder function, and can help regenerate liver cells.

To support brain health – the genesis of neurodegenerative disease is inflammation. Potent anti-inflammatories in turmeric counter inflammatory responses caused by foods, stress, and the environment. Aromatic turmerone is a phytochemical in turmeric that stimulates neural stem cell growth and regeneration, allowing neurons to communicate. Turmeric is being studied for use as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and damage caused by stroke.

With antibacterial properties – kills many common harmful bacteria without harmful side effects. Because turmeric is a plant, the body is able to metabolize it without long-term damage or accumulated resistance—unlike over-used synthetic antibiotics. Curcumin can penetrate cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier to target infections: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, H.pylori, and others. This makes turmeric great for gastrointestinal conditions.

With all these wonderful qualities, turmeric has the potential to be a virtual cure-all. Couple it with honey and you’ve got

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