The turmeric is one remarkable spice that has numerous health benefits for our bodies. It helps with inflammation, cardiovascular health, arthritis, brain health, liver protection, digestion, prevents aging, cancer fight etc…
It is probably the most famous spice nowadays worldwide because of its properties such as: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. The turmeric is very good in the fight with diverse health conditions. In this article you can read about the benefits of medicinal beverage – turmeric water and how to prepare it.
All you have to do is to warm some water with turmeric in it, and stir well. Also, stir while you are drinking and do not forget to drink it while it is still warm. Below mentioned are the benefits you will get if you consume turmeric water: Reverse type 2 diabetes. – In 2009, the Auburn University has conducted a research which was then published by the Biochemistry and Biophysical Research and Biophysical Research Communications where the effect on diabetes was proven.
Fights Inflammation
The chronic inflammation can be caused by numerous diseases, yet this spice has amazing anti-inflammatory drugs.
Cardiovascular health
As a result of the health properties of curcumin, (which is active agent in turmeric) the arteries are free from plaque deposits and blood clots which improve the cardiovascular health. In 2011, the journal Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin has published a research that revealed the findings of a team of researchers from the Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences in Japan. These experts discovered that the health of the heart of male rats that were injected with an autoimmune heart disease was improved by the ingestion of turmeric during a period of three weeks. This is why consuming turmeric water will improve your Cardiovascular health.
Relieves arthritis
When we take in account the results from a research conducted in 2012, it has been proven that turmeric has strong activity as diclofenac which is used in treatments of pain and swelling in the joints.
Brain health
according to one research, there is a valuable link between the cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia and the lowered levels of a certain type of growth hormone known as the Brain – Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Additionally, these researchers have found that curcumin has a large effect on the levels of this hormone and thus it reverses some brain diseases or declines of the brain functions because of aging.
Liver protection
Turmeric has ability to protect the liver from toxic damage and regenerates the damaged cells, as well as stimulates the production of bile and boosts the gallbladder function, and reduces the engorged hepatic ducts.
Improves digestion
If and when you ingest turmeric on a daily basis, you will improve your digestion and stimulate the release of bile.
Prolongs life and prevents aging
Of the most important factors for aging are the free radical and inflammation, and therefore curcumin successfully inhibits their activity.
Alkalizing of the body
Because of its high alkaline content it has positive effects on the body, as for example, it prevents development of cancer.
Anti-cancer Properties
As last, due to the fact that it is a powerful antioxidant, it prevents cell damage because of unstable molecules