What are the health benefits of turmeric?
Cancer preventive
It has been found that turmeric may prevent prostate cancer, destroy cancer cells and also stop the growth of the existing cancer cells. Various researchers have found out that the presence of the active components makes it one of the best protectors against tumors induced by radiations. It also protects the body from tumor cells such as colon carcinomas, T-cell leukemia, and breast carcinomas. If you’re suffering from cancer or not, turmeric should be included in your diet. Therefore, turmeric is a food for everybody especially if you want to remain healthy.
Arthritis reliever
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that may significantly help to treat both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Also, the anti-oxidant property destroys free radicals present in the body. Free radicals are the ones that cause damage to body cells. It’s reported that people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis consume turmeric regularly, are often relieved from the mild joint pains and inflammation.
Diabetes control
Turmeric is also crucial in the treatment of diabetes. Turmeric moderates the levels of insulin. It also enhances glucose control in the body and increasing the effects of prescribed dosage used to treat diabetes. Turmeric is also very essential in reducing insulin resistance, which may prevent the start of Type-2 diabetes.
Immunity booster
Turmeric contains a component referred to as lipopolysaccharide. This substance helps arouse your body’s immune system. Its anti-fungal, antiviral, and antibacterial agents also aid in strengthening your immune system. When you have a healthy immune system, chances of suffering from the flu, colds and coughs are minimal. If it happens you do get the flu, a cold or a cough, you can add one or two teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water or milk and drink. Eventually, you will feel better.
Cholesterol level reduction
When you take turmeric as part of food seasoning, cholesterol levels are reduced. It has been found that turmeric reduces serum cholesterol. Therefore, you can use turmeric to reduce levels of bad fats in the body.
Heals wounds
Turmeric contains a natural antibacterial and antiseptic agent which can be used as a disinfectant. When you sprinkle turmeric powder on cut or a burn, the healing process is sped up. Turmeric also repairs damaged skin.
Prevents liver disease
Turmeric is a good liver detoxifier. The liver naturally detoxifies the blood through the production of enzymes. Turmeric assists in the production of these vital enzymes. The enzymes break down the toxins in the body. Turmeric also improves blood circulation.
Weight reduction
Do you want to manage your weight and bring it down to a healthy level? If yes, then turmeric is what you need. Turmeric contains a component that helps increase the flow of bile, an essential element in the reduction of dietary fats.
The health benefits of turmeric are numerous. I believe if everyone took the initiative and included turmeric in their diets, then many diseases will become less frequent. Include turmeric in your diet and enjoy the many health benefits involved.
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Sylvia Rick
Great article! Thank you. One thing I would like to add…The medical community does not like herbal meds, because they cannot make money from it!
Have a better day!