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Fight High Cholesterol with Turmeric

Fight High Cholesterol with Turmeric

  Suffering from elevated cholesterol? High cholesterol is one of the most popular health concerns many suffer across the world. So what is cholesterol anyway? Cholesterol is a type of fatty substance found in our blood and in every cell in your body. The liver primarily makes cholesterol, however, you can also get cholesterol from the foods you eat. Cholesterol has some important functions and roles in the body. Cholesterol is responsible for vitamin D production, aides in the production of hormones, helps the liver create bile (which is necessary for digestion of foods and fat) and important for cell...

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Stay Young at Heart with Turmeric

Stay Young at Heart with Turmeric

  High blood pressure, also commonly referred to hypertension, occurs when the heart is pumping blood against pressure, resulting in too much strain on your arteries and your heart. If the heart continuously pumps against pressure it causes the walls of the arteries to stretch. Problems that can occur from injured and overstretched arteries are vascular weakness, vascular scarring, increased risk of blood clots and increased plaque build-up. Uncontrolled blood pressure can also lead to deadly conditions such as, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure. High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” as it often comes...

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Turmeric and Ginger Tea sweetened with Pineapple juice

Turmeric and Ginger Tea sweetened with Pineapple juice

  A combination of pineapple juice and turmeric-ginger tea combination might sound like an odd bunch but it did wonders for my cold. Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which aids in digestion and lowers inflammation. Turmeric (Curcumin) and ginger are anti-inflammatory, and I added some fresh lemon for a boost of Vitamin C. I have seen recipes of smoothies using these three ingredients but as I was in no mood to sip something cold I opted to make a tea using these ingredients. The result is a warming tea loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients like Turmeric to help boost the immune system. Ingredients: 1. 1...

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Turmeric for Cancer

Turmeric for Cancer

 It comes to no surprise that turmeric, known for its powerful antioxidant properties, destroys and fights cancer-causing free radicals. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world, yet there is a bright yellow-orange super spice that is safe and natural and has potent anti-cancer properties for nearly every type of cancer.  Turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, is responsible for its strong antioxidant properties. It helps protect us from free radicals in the body that lead to cellular damage of DNA. If damage occurs to DNA, it may help contribute to the development of many illnesses, including cancer. These...

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