15 Health Reasons to Put Turmeric on Your Shopping List

The yellow/orange spice of Turmeric has been in use for over 2,000 years, and is considered one of the most effective medicinal herbs through its active ingredient - curcumin. Studies have found that a daily intake of turmeric can greatly benefit our breathing, digestion, blood flow, heart and even our brains. The curcumin has strong anti-inflammation and anti-carcinogenic properties. It's amazing what just a teaspoon of turmeric, mixed with the right ingredients, can do.

But beyond these uses, old and wise men and women, through the centuries, have come up with great home remedies using turmeric. 

Here are 15 uses for this wonderful spice that will bring you relief, healing and better living:

1. Treat ulcers and digestion problems: Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of boiling water, let it cool and then drink (you can sweeten with sugar or honey). 

 

2. To relieve problems of digestion and acidity in the stomach: Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and a 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom. Swallow after your meal. 

 

3. To relieve a sore throat: Mix a teaspoonful of honey with a teaspoon of turmeric and swallow about 4 times a day. A second option: mix 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric and 1/2 a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gurgle in the throat. 

 

 4. To treat fungus on feet and nails: Mix turmeric powder with lemon juice until an ointment is created. Smear the ointment on the problematic area for a week. Recommendation: apply before bed time and wear socks. 

 

5. Treating acne: Smear a salve made of a tablespoon of milk and a bit of turmeric. It may stain your face, so best to put it on at night and wash your face well in the morning.

6. To stop bleeding caused by cuts or scrapes: Dab generously with turmeric powder for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

7. For quick healing of wounds: Make a thick mixture of turmeric with a bit of water. Smear on the wound and bandage it for at least 24 hours. 

 

8. To treat arthritis: Boil a glass of milk with a teaspoon and a half of turmeric powder. Wait till it cools and drink. 

 

9. To relieve asthma attacks: Mix 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of hot water and drink in small sips. 

 

10. To stop your gums from bleeding: Massage the teeth and gums with a mixture made of equal parts turmeric powder, mustard, oil and salt.

11. To treat mouth wounds: Mix a 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric in a glass of hot water and wait till it cools. Gargle several times a day. 

 

12. Treating stubborn calluses: Prepare a thick mix of 50 grams of turmeric powder with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well to receive the salve and then smear it on the callus. 

 

13. To treat insect bites: Make a mixture of turmeric and lemon and smear over the injured area. This will help stop the bleeding and remove any poison left behind which may irritate the skin. 

 

14. For harsh PMS and cramps: Mix a teaspoon and a half of turmeric in a glass of hot milk. 

 

15. To ease labor: It is recommended for women that are 9 months pregnant to swallow 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric with hot milk every day. This combination, taken late in the pregnancy, should make giving birth a little easier.

 

 

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Should You Take Collagen Supplements?

You've likely seen collagen advertised in food, skin cream, pills, or powders. This nutrient has in recent years received praise as being important for a healthy, vibrant body. Though there is nothing new about collagen. You have been producing it your whole life. It is a type of protein found in your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, organs, blood vessels, skin intestinal lining, and other connective tissues. In fact, most of the protein in your body is collagen. So, why is it that collagen is promoted on store shelves? Is it something you should be buying? Not necessarily. First, consider if your body is producing enough collagen on its own.

When collagen levels decrease No blood test can determine or measure the amount of collagen in your body, but you can tell when your body doesn't have enough. As you age, your body naturally begins to make less collagen. The slow-down starts in your mid-to-late 20s and it causes a variety of conditions that we usually accept as part of getting older. This includes: 

 

1. Skin loses elasticity and you begin to form wrinkles and your wounds tend to heal more slowly. 

 

2. Tendons and ligaments become stiff and you begin to lose your flexibility. 

 

3. Muscle mass decreases and you become weaker. 

 

4. Cartilage wears down and you develop joint pain or osteoarthritis. 

 

5. Intestinal lining gets thinner and you begin to experience more digestion problems.

Besides aging, one of the main reason you do not get enough collagen is a poor diet. Your body can't make collagen if it doesn't have the necessary elements, in particular, the amino acids and the nutrients to process them. So, how does your body produce collagen? In order to make collagen, or any protein, your body must combine amino acids. You can get amino acids by eating and digesting protein-rich foods. 

 

 This includes meat, beans, and dairy products. That way, your body can repurpose the amino acids into collagen. During this process, your body uses vitamins and minerals, in particular, vitamin C, zinc and copper. These nutrients are all part of a typical and healthy diet. And you consume plenty of them naturally in the foods you eat - this includes citrus fruits, red and green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli and greens all of which supply vitamin C. Meats, shellfish, nuts, and whole grains, as well as beans are also good sources of minerals. 

 

However, as you age, your body may no longer absorb nutrients as well, or synthesize them as efficiently. So, to make sure that your body is getting enough ingredients to make collagen, you may need to change what you eat or take dietary supplements.

The best foods for building collagen  

The best way to replenish the nutrients your body needs to make collagen is through your diet. Eating animal products, like beef, chicken, fish, and eggs will provide you with the amino acids you need, as will beans and legumes. However, one of the best foods for building collagen is bone broth which you can buy in grocery stores or make yourself. It extracts the collagen from beef, chicken, fish bones through a low, slow being process. 

 

There are plenty of good recipes and most will involve simmering bones in water for 12 to 48 hours either on the stove or in a crockpot. As always try to minimize the residue of pesticides, antibiotics and other contaminants in your broth. Gelatin is another great food to boost your body's ability to make collagen. In fact, gelatin comes from collagen, so it naturally has what your body needs to turn it back into collagen form. 

 

Taking collagen supplements 

 

Getting the nutrients you need from eating fresh, organic foods is best as it is what your body is made to consume and digest naturally. Supplements are an alternative option but still a good source if you are traveling, eating on the run, or concerned that your diet is not as nutritious as it could be. If taking a supplement, opt for the powder form. Hydrolyzed collagen, or collagen peptide, powder has no flavor and can be dissolved easily in beverages, smoothies, soups, and sauces. 

 

Nourishing your skin 

 

Some skin creams claim to contain synthetic collagen to help revitalize your skin. They may work by adding a film-like layer to your skin to reduce water loss and protect your skin from environmental elements. But, because your skin is your body's largest organ, a proven way to keep your organs healthy, is with good nutrition. 

 

Note also that the number one cause of skin damage isn't a lack of collagen, but sun exposure. Replenishing collagen may not be able to undo years of sun damage. 

 

With ample stores of collagen, you are increasing your likelihood of having firmer skin, smoother-moving joints and other signs of a healthy, youthful body. And the surest way to help your body produce collagen is by feeding it enough protein and other nutrients. It can be as easy as drinking one cup a day of bone broth, or another beverage mixed with hydrolyzed collagen powder.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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