{"id":16442,"date":"2017-05-24T08:45:20","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T06:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=16442"},"modified":"2017-05-24T15:19:49","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T13:19:49","slug":"the-golden-wonders-of-turmeric-and-how-it-will-change-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/the-golden-wonders-of-turmeric-and-how-it-will-change-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Golden Wonders Of Turmeric and How It Will Change Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hippocrates wrote, \u201cLet food be thy medicine<\/b> and medicine be thy food.\u201d And yet, we still find ourselves running towards prescription drugs for easy fixes. A perfect example of the healing power of food is contained in the powder we commonly use for curry – turmeric<\/em>. The orange-yellow spice is now, more than ever, being recognised for its medicinal capabilities to treat ailments and enhance health. Let’s look at the benefits of adding turmeric to your diet.<\/p>\n

It Reduces The Likelihood Of Chronic Disease<\/h3>\n

The pigment giving turmeric its yellow colour is called curcumin<\/em> and\u00a0its very presence in the spice has made it reputable\u00a0in the world of medicine. One of the primary benefits of curcumin is its ability to reduce long-term inflammation in the body. Why is this important? Diseases such as cancer, ulcerative colitis, arthritis and high cholesterol are all linked to chronic inflammation. – [Cancer Research Association<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Healthier Looking Skin<\/h3>\n

Free radicals<\/a>\u00a0are a leading cause of ageing skin. They are usually spurred on by various factors such as smoking, poor diet and stress. However, by ingesting more turmeric, your body’s natural antioxidant enzymes are stimulated, causing the neutralisation of free radicals.\u00a0What does all this mean? You will have better-looking skin by adding turmeric to your diet. [US National Library of Medicine<\/a>National Institutes of Health<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Revved-Up Metabolism<\/h3>\n

Yes, turmeric aids in weight loss by speeding up your metabolism. According to a study<\/a>\u00a0performed in 2009, mice were put on a high-fat diet which included curcumin; it was discovered that adipose tissue<\/a>\u00a0(which is your body’s fat storage) was reduced by the intake of curcumin. So, if you’re struggling to shed those extra kilos, increase the amount of turmeric to boost your metabolism.<\/p>\n

Depression Buster<\/h3>\n

Studies<\/a>\u00a0are increasingly revealing curcumin’s effects on depression. In fact, it is just as effective as antidepressants such as Prozac.<\/p>\n

An article by Psychiatry Advisor said, \u201cWe have been learning that disturbances in inflammation are causative and consequential of depression,\u201d says Dr McIntyre. \u201cWe are also learning that if we can target the inflammatory system, for some people, this may translate into antidepressant properties.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Better Brain Performance<\/h3>\n

Many brain diseases are linked to decreased levels of the hormone called\u00a0 Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor<\/a>\u00a0[BDNF], which heightens depression and the probability of Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric is known to increase this hormone by stimulating the growth of your brain’s neurons, resulting in better brain performance.<\/p>\n

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Now, do you believe in the healing power of food?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hippocrates wrote, \u201cLet food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.\u201d And yet, we still find ourselves running towards prescription drugs for easy fixes. A perfect example of the healing power of food is contained in the powder we commonly use for curry – turmeric. The orange-yellow spice is now, more than ever, being<\/p>\n

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