Turmeric Teas Blog — turmeric anti-inflammatory

Inflammation is our body’s defense mechanism. When something harmful or irritating affects a part of our body, there is a biological response to try to remove it. The signs and symptoms of inflammation can be uncomfortable but they show that the body is trying to heal itself. Inflammation is caused by a number of physical reactions triggered by the immune system in response to a physical injury or an infection. An acute inflammation is one that starts rapidly and becomes severe in a short span of time. Signs and symptoms are normally only present for a few days but may...

  With the changing season and big drop in temperature, now is the perfect time to add a delicious warm beverage to your diet. Golden Milk is a traditional Ayurvedic warming drink that helps fight colds and build immunity for overall health and wellness. This bright sunny beverage has a combination of warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger and turmeric. Growing up in India, I remember my mom giving me Turmeric Milk when I was either injured or sick. She would simply mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder in ¼ cup of warm milk and hand it to me. It was...

    For decades, we’ve learned we should limit our sun exposure and if we must be outdoors to slather on sunscreen before meeting with the sun to decrease our risk of skin cancer. But despite the fact that we are spending less time outdoors and using sunscreen why does skin cancer rates continue to rise? Maybe nutrition, diet, environmental factors and even sunscreen may all be the culprits behind the rising number of skin cancer diagnoses. Contrary to what sunscreens promote, majority of sunscreens contain harmful toxic ingredients such as, parabens, which increase your risk of cancer and disrupt...

With summer in full effect, it’s the perfect time to introduce smoothies into your diet. Smoothies are an excellent way to nourish your body with vitamins and minerals. It can be challenging consuming your recommended intake of 7-8 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. However, smoothies are so quick and easy to make that blending a few vegetables and fruits help ensure you are reaching your daily nutritional intake. You can take your smoothies to the next level by using chilled tea as a base for additional health benefits. The smoothie recipe below is so refreshing on a hot summer...