Turmeric, the vibrant yellow spice celebrated in traditional medicine for centuries, is now widely recognized for its remarkable health benefits. Among these, it’s power...
According to a study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, a natural compound found within the spice turmeric may be as effective as the medication called omeprazole which is used to curb excess stomach acid for treating indigestion symptoms.
Researchers from Kumamoto University, Japan have found that a component derived from turmeric essential oil, aromatic turmerone (ar-turmerone), and its derivatives act directly on dopaminergic nerves to create a neuroprotective effect on tissue cultures of a Parkinson's disease model. This appears to be due to enhanced cellular antioxidant potency from the activation of Nrf2. The researchers believe that the ar-turmerone derivatives identified in this study can be used as new therapeutic agents for Parkinson's disease.
Turmeric has been dubbed as one of the most powerful and potent spices, but haldi, the cherished cousin to ginger, has been in every Indian's household as the go to item for many centuries before becoming popular in Western countries.
Turmeric is a staple root that has many kitchen and health uses, it is bright orange-yellow with a strong fragrance and earthy taste with a dash of citrusy bitterness and numbing pepper punch, the primary compound is curcumin which provides the yellow tinge which can stain.
Research from Washington State University has developed a drug delivery system incorporating curcumin that has successfully inhibited bone cancer cells while promoting growth of healthy new bone cells.
Studies have shown that the yellow-orange spice from the root of a plant native to Indonesia and southern India is one of nature's most powerful potential healers, from supporting healthy liver function to fighting cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
More people are shifting toward healthier lifestyles by choosing natural solutions for their well-being. This growing movement is fueled by a desire to reduce...
Stress can affect everyone, it is all around us, and stress build-up can lead to some less-than-desirable consequences. Adaptogens are a class of nontoxic...
