Taka Turmeric Blog — Natural Health

TURMERIC AND ARTHRITIS… WHAT ARTHRITIS? There’s usually a ‘good’ side to anything and a ‘bad’ side to it too. That’s one of the neat complexities in life. And also, when it becomes imbalanced, a “good” thing usually starts getting not-so-good. You know the saying: ”too much of a good thing”? Well, the same is true for our physical bodies! We know that too much sugar will make us gain weight and not feel good. Why? Because when we overdo it, there’s too much of it for our bodies to process at one time and it becomes toxic to our systems....

High up in the mountains of Peru grows a root that is a cousin to the radish and parsnip; Maca Root.  The Peruvians have used Maca for years as a food source as well as a medicinal source. Maca Root comes in a variety of colours; including black, white, red and yellow.  In the last few years, Maca Root has gained popularity around the globe due to its high nutritional make-up and its specific healing properties. It is most cherished for the energy enhancing properties and its “mood balancing” support.  Specifically, Maca Root contains: Phytonutrients Amino Acids Fatty Acids Trace...

 Roses are red, Hibiscus are too, But can roses do all these super-flowers do?  Hibiscus Sudariffa infusions are made with the vibrant red roselle part of the flower and are drunk around the world as a tea or cold drink. It is so packed with taste it is used as a natural flavoring in the food industry, and thanks to the gorgeous red colour it is also used for the making of cocktails, cool-drinks, and sweets.  Hibiscus is much loved for its bright red colour and tart tangy taste and is traditionally complemented by other herbs and spices like mint,...

Turmeric is extremely healing for the brain, and invaluable for increasing memory function. The saying: “it’s all in your head” is right! Everything starts up here, in the vital organ that is the fundamental keeper of everything you’re able to think, act or dream.  By taking turmeric, you can improve the oxygen intake of the brain, which helps in all of the brain’s functions and processes. Not surprisingly, when your brain functions at its best you increase the uptake of happy hormones like Serotonin and Melatonin. So, by healing the basic functioning of the brain, you can also heal many mental...