Ancient Indian Spice Reveals Healing Powers and Health Benefits

Ancient Indians and Egyptians have used turmeric for generations to help treat different types of ailments.  Yes, this ancient Indian spice reveals amazing healing powers and outstanding health benefits for all who choose to try.

Turmeric is a tropical herbaceous plant similar to ginger. Turmeric has been around since ancient times and has a wide range of health benefits as recent studies have concluded.
Besides being a great cooking spice with a distinctly earthy, bitter and peppery flavor, tumeric is a powerful healer due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. The active ingredient is curcumin, and recent studies have concluded that besides being a powerful anti-depressant substitute to pharmaceutical drugs, there are many other significant benefits from using Turmeric.

In ancient times, the Egyptians would make a paste from the turmeric powder and apply to the skin for quick healing of cuts and abrasions. It was recorded that the turmeric paste would draw out toxins from the skin and purify the body of poisons as well as promote rapid healing.
There is an exceptional value in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, diabetes and even cancer. Turmeric has been successful in aiding weight loss. Studies have been performed on the turmeric and cancer connection. It is revealed that turmeric induces a process that triggers the self-destruction of cancerous and damaged body cells.

Turmeric increases liver function and helps the liver to eliminate toxic substances from the body. Turmeric is a powerful antibacterial remedy and is useful in treating cancers such as breast, colon, and lung cancer. This yellow powder hampers the growth of cancerous cells.
By taking a Turmeric supplement or using the spice in cooking, an increase in the production of enzymes is noted, and this increases the liver function to detoxify, breakdown and eliminate toxins from the body. Studies completed have indicated that the enzyme production increase is raised by fourteen percent within fourteen days of using the turmeric spice.

As a powerful anti oxidant, turmeric works to destroy free radicals in your body that are responsible for damaging body cells and this can help arthritis sufferers. Relief from moderate to mild joint pains has been noted. Turmeric is widely used as a natural remedy for arthritis suffers and has proven to reduce pain and increase the walking speed of patients.

Another great benefit of using turmeric spice in cooking or taking a supplement includes the positive results that this natural remedy can help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have indicated that turmeric blocks the production of IL-2 protein in the body, which is known to destroy the protective covering found around the nerves.

Cardiovascular health is another excellent reason to give turmeric a chance. Turmeric contains vitamin B6, which is known to regulate homo-cysteine levels. Homo-cysteine is responsible for damaging body cells through interaction with the liver. Turmeric lowers the cholesterol levels in the body, and can prevent cardiovascular diseases.

A boost to the immune system from the use of the turmeric spice will result in a strong defense against colds, flu and coughs- some of the other benefits found as a result from the turmeric spice. Insulin levels can be moderated by the use of turmeric- although it is better to limit sugar consumption and eat whole grains to maintain stable levels.

Turmeric is not without possible side effects, as several of the reported effects are heartburn, increase in body temperature, nausea, dizziness and stomach cramps from using this natural supplement. By consuming turmeric with food, the side effects have proven to be lessened.

Numerous health benefits have been found under studies of the natural remedy turmeric and no doubt, many more will still emerge over time. Give turmeric a try and you might surprise yourself on how this ancient Indian spice will help you live a healthier lifestyle.   This ancient Indian spice reveals healing powers and health benefits for all.
Written by Laura Oneale

Published on the Guardian LV a long time ago - here is the link

http://guardianlv.com/2013/08/ancient-indian-spice-reveals-healing-powers-and-health-benefits/