{"id":1677,"date":"2015-08-23T13:30:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-23T17:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2022-09-16T11:52:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T15:52:02","slug":"asian-secret-to-boost-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/asian-secret-to-boost-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Benefits of Turmeric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The health benefits of turmeric will inspire you to add it to as many recipes as possible. South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures long included turmeric in recipes and as medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What secrets does it hold in simple cooking, dishes, and traditional medicine that could benefit you?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highly active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which gives the root its yellowish color. Turmerone is another less understood active ingredient. Studies suggest it may be useful for stroke patients and dementia cell to potentially support the recovery of brain function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The curcuminoids in turmeric contain potent anti-inflammatories and powerful antioxidant properties which is likely the number one health benefit.  Researchers show curcumin reduces oxidative stress which is an underlying factor in many serious diseases, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric has gained popularity as a dietary supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Benefits of Turmeric for Mind and Body Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>May ease depression making it a natural antidepressant<\/li><li>Boosts the immune system<\/li><li>Protects the damage caused by free radicals<\/li><li>May delay onset of type 2 diabetes<\/li><li>Reduces the risk of heart disease<\/li><li>Anti-inflammatory Properties particularly as associated with obesity<\/li><li>Can help PMS<\/li><li>Ease joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis<\/li><li>Turmeric is being studied as a treatment for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis<\/li><li>Clinical trials showed 90 mg curcumin supplement taken twice a day for 18 months helped improve memory performance in adults without dementia.<\/li><li>May help glaucoma and cataract patients<\/li><li>Animal studies have explored the effects of turmeric on tumors and found that it can reduce the spread of cancer<\/li><li>Lowered cholesterol and blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Side Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Average turmeric dosage is between 150-250 mg of curcumin per day. According to medicine.net high doses of turmeric could cause stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>People who should not take turmeric include those with gallbladder problems, bleeding disorders, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infertility, iron deficiency, liver disease, hormone-sensitive conditions and arrhythmia. Pregnant women and those who are going to undergo surgery should not use turmeric.<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/who_should_not_use_turmeric\/article.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medicine.net<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before making any major dietary changes or taking supplements, you should seek medical advice to avoid risk to your health.<\/strong> Speak with a dietitian familiar with your unique health conditions to see if adding turmeric to your diet should be part of your healthcare plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnify Benefits by Adding Black Pepper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Black pepper is said to increase the bioavailability of curcumin. Therefore, combining turmeric with black pepper can magnify benefits, particularly those using it to ease the pain of arthritis. For those with chronic inflammation, it can be a powerful combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Black pepper (piperine) enhances curcumin absorption in the body by up to 2,000%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can turmeric be taken with milk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One popular way to take turmeric is in a drink called &#8220;Golden Milk.&#8221; Turmeric is added to warm milk with honey or other sweeteners to create a luscious golden health beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/golden-latte.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turmeric for Depression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curcumin has shown to be promising in animal trials for depression. &#8220;Although the antidepressant effect of curcumin is not fully understood, it is hypothesized to act through inhibiting the monoamine oxidase enzyme and modulating the release of serotonin and dopamine.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have depression, the protein known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor&nbsp;(BDNF) is reduced and your hippocampus, which helps with learning and memory, starts to shrink. The use of curcumin in clinics for the treatment of major depression is limited due to its poor gastrointestinal absorption. (1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turmeric for Weight Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In studies of 1,604 people, Curcumin intake significantly reduced body mass index. Total daily dose of curcumin intake or curcumin consumption varied between 70 and 2,400\u2009mg\/day. The duration of treatment among studies was between 4 and 36 weeks.\u00a0(3)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I was introduced to Turmeric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The children, some friends and I enjoyed India Fest here in Knoxville, Tennessee over the weekend. I<\/span> find it<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exhilarating to explore other cultures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We enjoyed tasting all the wonderful foods from the Indian culture. The kids participated in the dances. Everyone enjoyed listening to the music and meeting new people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One spice we learned more about was Turmeric. We tasted many dishes which contained this bright yellow root. I have been using Turmeric in preparing dishes for several years. G<\/span>olden Latte's are also in my warm drink rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My husband takes a Turmeric supplement to reduce aches and pains from working too much.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turmeric-benefits.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. The Chinese and Indian medicinal systems have been using Turmeric as a powerful anti-inflammatory for thousands of years. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you've ever eaten yellow mustard &nbsp;you have Turmeric to thank for the bright yellow color. &nbsp;In flavor, it has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric is an excellent source of manganese, iron, B6, fiber, copper and potassium. In addition to being anti-inflammatory agent it is used to treat a large variety of conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flatulence<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jaundice<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menstrual difficulties<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bloody urine<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hemorrhage<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toothache<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bruises<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chest pain<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colic<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turmeric Testimonials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>One trainer at my gym keeps her Rheumatoid Arthritis in remission simply by taking Turmeric (in capsules). &nbsp;<\/strong>Due to the antioxidant curcumin in Turmeric it is able to neutralize free radicals, (chemicals that can travel through the body and cause great amounts of damage to healthy cells and cell membranes.) <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does this help Rheumatoid Arthritis, it also helps in diseases where free radicals are responsible for the painful joint inflammation and eventual damage to the joints. Turmeric's combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects explains why many people with joint disease find relief when they use the spice regularly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Another friend of mine relieved her IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disorder) by taking Turmeric<\/strong>. Curcumin may provide an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective treatment inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent studies show that Curcumin's antioxidant actions enable it to protect the colon cells from free radicals that can damage cellular DNA. &nbsp;Because of their frequent replication, mutations in the DNA of colon cells can result in the formation of cancerous cells much more quickly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curcumin also helps the body to destroy mutated cancer cells, so they cannot spread through the body and cause more harm. A primary way in which curcumin does so is by enhancing liver function as well as by inhibiting the synthesis of a protein thought to be instrumental in tumor formation and preventing the development of additional blood supply necessary for cancer cell growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of turmeric (cucumin) also include preventing the oxidation of cholesterol in the body helping to protect the cardiovascular system. Because it crosses the blood brain barrier, it is also thought to protect against the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOW TO ADD TURMERIC TO YOUR DIET:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add to any egg dish to create a brighter yellow color, including scrambled eggs, omelets, deviled eggs, egg salad, and quiche.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/turmeric-ginger-refresher\/\">Delicious Turmeric Ginger Refresher \u2013 Inflammation Blaster<\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goes great in most bean and lentil dishes, just start with a little and work your way up.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/pipingpotcurry.com\/indian-curry-sauce-bhuna-masala\/#recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional curry dish<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric can be used in salad dressings to give them a beautiful golden yellow color<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle some Turmeric on roasted potatoes or corn on the cob<\/span><\/li><li>Drink it in a juice: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wellness-shots-wellness-journey\/\">Kickstart Your Health Journey with these 7 Wellness Shots<\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric tastes great with cauliflower and onion plus this combination actually works together to help prevent colon and prostate cancer<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle turmeric and lemon juice over chicken breasts and bake in the oven, delicious<\/span><\/li><li>Or use in this <a href=\"https:\/\/feastwithsafiya.com\/chicken-curry-recipe-authentic-indian-chicken-curry\/#recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recipe for authentic chicken curry<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>For the most curcumin content, choose turmeric over curry powder\u2014a study analyzing curcumin content in 28 spice products described as turmeric or curry powders found that pure turmeric powder had the highest concentration of curcumin<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most studies cited use standardized turmeric extracts which contain large amounts of curcumin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Learning a Bollywood Dance\" class=\"wp-image-1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/learning-bollywood-dance-india-fest.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Learning a Bollywood Dance at India Fest 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mai-accordion\" style=\"--row-gap:0;\">\n<details class=\"mai-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"mai-accordion-summary\"><span class=\"mai-accordion-title\">Sources<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"mai-accordion-content\">\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>S.K. Kulkarni, Ashish Dhir, Kiran Kumar Akula, &#8220;Potentials of Curcumin as an Antidepressant&#8221;,\u00a0<em>The Scientific World Journal<\/em>, vol. 9, Article ID 624894, 9 pages, 2009. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1100\/tsw.2009.137<\/li><li>Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers, Shoba G, Joy D, Joseph T, Majeed M, Rajendran R, Srinivas PS Planta Med. 1998 May<\/li><li>Akbari, Maryam et al. \u201cThe Effects of Curcumin on Weight Loss Among Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.\u201d\u00a0<em>Frontiers in pharmacology<\/em>\u00a0vol. 10 649. 12 Jun. 2019, doi:10.3389\/fphar.2019.00649<\/li><li>Davis, B.M., Pahlitzsch, M., Guo, L.\u00a0<em>et al.<\/em>\u00a0Topical Curcumin Nanocarriers are Neuroprotective in Eye Disease.\u00a0<em>Sci Rep<\/em>\u00a0<strong>8<\/strong>, 11066 (2018). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41598-018-29393-8<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The health benefits of turmeric will inspire you to add it to as many recipes as possible. South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures long included turmeric in recipes and as medicine. What secrets does it hold in simple cooking, dishes, and traditional medicine that could benefit you? 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