Turmeric: Nature’s Wonder Spice

Turmeric is well known for it’s anti-inflammatory proprieties and because of this is why I drank this amazing drink 3 times per day in order to help recover my health. 

Check this out from Turmeric – The Miracle Medicinal Root 

It has historically been used by many cultures for its health enhancing properties.  Curcumin, the active substance found in turmeric, is more than a powerful antioxidant. Studies are now proving what Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine practitioners have known for thousands of years – this healing spice is truly a miracle medicinal root!

Turmeric has been shown to relieve:

• Inflammation
• Blood clots (prevention)
• Digestive issues
• Atherosclerosis (plaquing of the arteries)
• Pain Syndromes
• High Cholesterol
• Cancer
• Bacterial and viral infections

Interestingly, most of these conditions are a result of inflammation! So just by reducing inflammation in your body, you are also addressing these other conditions.

Did you know that research confirms that turmeric reduces inflammation and pain as effectively as NSAIDS (Advil, Motrin, aspirin, etc.)? And without any of the side effects!

More recent studies are showing that turmeric may also be an effective treatment for depression.  According to a study published in 2014,

“curcumin may be used as an effective and safe modality for treatment in patients with MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) without concurrent suicidal ideation or other psychotic disorders.”

Here’s something super interesting – by simply adding black pepper, enhances the absorption of curcumin by an astonishing 1000%!

So here is my recipe for this wonderful drink! 

Golden Milk (or Turmeric Tea) is a great addition to your daily routine.  This warm and soothing beverage not only contains the anti-inflammatory properties of both turmeric and coconut milk, but it also helps to enhance the immune system and promote relaxation.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1-2 Tablespoon Turmeric
• 1-2 Tablespoon Black pepper
• 1-2 Tablespoon Ginger
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey
• Splash of coconut oil

Options:

• 1-2 Tablespoon of cinnamon
• 1 scoop Maca protein

Blend all the ingredients and enjoy! And Remember – Always Organic!

It’s also extremely delicious cold especially on those hot summer days!

Dr. Michelle Kmiec

is a board-certified Chiropractic Physician and Life Coach who also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, and a minor in Medical Research. She is a life-long athlete who after curing herself 100% naturally from MS and anxiety, became an avid nutrition health researcher/promoter.

She has been featured in many Health magazines and has been a guest on radio talk shows in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. She is the author of Health Freedom Revolution: Exposing the Lies, Deceit and Greed of the Medical Profession, Founder of Online Holistic Health, and a contributing writer for other popular informative health website/blogs.

She is the host of Holistic Health Radio – where she discusses how she recovered her health as well as other hot health topics, and she is also co-founder of Crazy Meets Common Sense! –  The Podcast that Makes Sense Out of the Crazy, to Help You Live a More Healthy, Fulfilling and Empowering Life!