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Virgin Turmeric Toddy

Virgin Turmeric Toddy

A warm and comforting drink for winter or days in other seasons that feel like winter. I adapted this recipe from Elizabeth Peyton-Jones website. Elizabeth Peyton-Jones is the author of Cook Yourself Young. She is a well known authority in the world of nutrition and loves Turmeric. I connected with her when she was on the book tour in Toronto. I love her book, it has amazing easy to follow recipes and a lot of information on how foods impact aging.   Ingredients: 1. 1 cup organic apple cider or juice 2. 1/2 cup water 3. 1.5 tsp WINTER -...

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Spice Up Your Immune System

Spice Up Your Immune System

  Are you constantly battling colds and flus? Does the change of seasons have you instantly feeling under the weather? Stress, over the counter medication, diet and low activity level all contribute to a weakened immune system. When an immune system is weakened, it suppresses the immune system’s natural response to every day germs and illness, causing recurring infections and frequent sick days. It’s impossible to avoid germs, but fortunately there are many nourishing super foods to help supercharge and boost your immune system back into gear, just like turmeric. Turmeric is one of the best natural aliments to naturally...

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Turmeric for Alzheimer's

Turmeric for Alzheimer's

  Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia and one of the most emotionally-triggering degenerative brain diseases. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are currently 5.3 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and this number will continue to escalate rapidly in the coming years. Alzheimer’s disease destroys brain cells, impairs cognitive and functional abilities, such as memory, thinking, language and behaviour. Alzheimer’s disease is not considered a normal part of aging. Although there is no known cure and there is no known cause, there are known risk factors that have been shown to lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Some...

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Turmeric for Arthritis

Turmeric for Arthritis

  Every day we need our bones and joints to help us move freely and easily. However we often take movement and range of motion for granted until it decreases or becomes impaired. More and more people are suffering from many kinds of arthritis. Arthritis refers to joint disease, which is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Many suffering from arthritis turn to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to manage the chronic pain, inflammation and swelling. But there's a more natural alternative that you should turn to that may be more effective in treating arthritic conditions, turmeric. Turmeric is a...

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