Be A New You, With Turmeric!

With its distinctive saffron colour, turmeric has been revered as a potent medicine by Ayurveda, the world’s most ancient medical system. Turmeric aids digestion, detoxifies the liver, and promotes good health.  

There are hundreds of beneficial natural compounds in turmeric, each of which has helpful effects. For example, there are 20 compounds that are antibiotic, 12 that are anti-inflammatory, and 10 that are antioxidants!

It is used as a beauty aid for many things, including clearing and toning the skin. One of the most exciting discoveries is that turmeric has a powerful effect on brain function, helping to improve memory and offset depression.

So, turmeric has you covered: body, brain, and beauty. It’s better than a win-win—it’s a WIN, WIN, WIN! 

Boost Your Body with Turmeric

1. Potent Painkiller
   Current research indicates that inflammation contributes in some part to nearly every major disease, so preventing inflammation is a significant health practice. Turmeric, or rather the curcumin it contains, has anti-inflammatory properties that relieve symptoms from conditions caused by inflammation.

2. Detoxifies the Liver
   Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic practices for centuries to help cleanse the liver as well as the digestive system. Both need to function well to eliminate toxins from the body. Overconsumption of alcohol, insufficient water intake, and an imbalanced diet can really take a toll on the liver. Luckily, it is a resilient organ designed to heal quickly when treated right. Turmeric has remarkable liver-protective and regenerative properties, which aid your wellbeing.

3. Improves Digestion
   Turmeric has been used for years to support the digestive system. It also acts as a natural diuretic, helping your body purge excess fluid, including sodium, which can improve blood pressure and overall weight.

Boost Your Brain & Eyes with Turmeric

1. Treats Depression
   Curcumin regulates brain chemicals like serotonin and noradrenaline, which are responsible for increased dopamine production. The amplified secretion of dopamine dictates how our body comprehends pleasure as well as pain. This is why turmeric elevates moods and positively influences emotions.

2. Improves Brain Function
   Many studies claim that after early childhood, neurons are unable to divide or multiply. However, it has recently been proved otherwise. Neurons remain active, albeit in certain sections of the brain only, where they can multiply and increase in number. A hormone that drives this behaviour is called Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Most brain diseases result from decreased levels of BDNF. When these levels fall, it can cause depression or even Alzheimer’s disease. However, curcumin can improve BDNF levels, which not only prevents these diseases but also enhances memory.

3. Promotes Good Eyesight
   Why do we say this is good for the brain? Because of books, of course! A study at UC San Diego found that curcumin may be able to treat some types of retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative group of eye diseases that can lead to blindness. Another study found it may be helpful in treating macular degeneration.

Boost Your Beauty with Turmeric

1. Turmeric for Teeth
   Though turmeric is famous for leaving a yellow stain on almost anything, believe it or not, it can naturally brighten and whiten yellow teeth. Although the exact reason why it works is not known, many swear by it.

2. Prevents Hair Loss
   Curcumin can inhibit the activity of growth agent TGF-beta 1, which causes the death of hair follicles resulting in hair loss. Turmeric mixed with oil can help prevent hair loss. 

3. Treats Cracked Heels
   Turmeric is an excellent healing agent. If you have cracked heels, apply a mixture of three spoons of turmeric with a few drops of coconut or castor oil on your heels for 10 to 15 minutes before taking a bath. Doing this regularly will soften your heels. 

And Maybe Even Boost Your Soul with Turmeric!

Turmeric is used in rituals and religious ceremonies throughout South Asia, where it is believed to evoke the energy of the Divine Mother and grant prosperity. 

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With vibrant love…
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