TURMERIC DETOX TEA

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Hey guys, I know it’s been awhile, I have a lot going on but I will try to keep up, thanks a lot for your mails, I greatly appreciate all and I hope I answered most of your questions. Okay am sure most of you have heard of turmeric or seen it on Indian movies, it is that yellow paste that is placed on newborns head for good luck, applied on the brides face during a Bengali wedding and rubbed into the borders of weddings saris.

 

Turmeric has been a staple in India for several millennia, but the yellow “magical” powder has traveled round the world. Turmeric is one of the best spice I love because it is multipurpose, I mix it with my  African black soap and use as shower gel, I use it as a facial mask and I drink it as tea. You see that’s a lot, so it’s always in the powder form which I make and sell so if you want some turmeric powder send a mail. Now am going to talk about my turmeric detox tea, it is my go-to after my daily exercise. 

Turmeric Detox Tea; Turmeric powder is a yellow spice with subtle flavor. It is a rhizome family like ginger. It has been cultivated in India for centuries. It can be used, however there several forms of turmeric aside the fresh root such as capsules, tincture, fluid extracts.the turmeric detox tea contains other ingredients like ginger, lemon, honey. I use powdered turmeric and fresh ginger. The rest ingredients was chosen carefully to work well with the turmeric. I need to get the best out of my turmeric. This tea also help maintain my weight, alongside portions. It gives me a boost and aids digestion. The health benefits are numerous and the taste is amazing. If you like you can add a little cinnamon and coconut milk. 

Turmeric; Turmeric powder is a deep yellow spice with subtle flavor. It belongs to the ginger family. It has been highly cultivated in India for centuries. It can be used in beauty products, cuisines, medicine to mention a few. It contains curcumin which has anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used in your regular daily body detox or your body reset. Its numerous qualities makes it one of the most effective spices on earth and a potent healer. Research shows it fights cancer cells, arthritis, and free radicals. 

Lemon; lemon is my go-to for a quick boost of vitamin C, am kinda obsessed with it. Lemon water has so many qualities. Lemon is rich in antioxidants, it gives a brighter, radiant and younger skin. It is loaded with great properties. It aids in digestion. It clean the liver and reduce harmful and toxic substances from the body. 

Ginger; ginger has always been present in my home growing up, my mum is greatly obsessed with ginger. She drink the fresh ginger tea, use it for cooking and a lot of other stuffs she enjoys using ginger. It has high anti-inflammatory components. It settles the stomachs. Research has shown that ginger kills ovarian cancer cell, fights morning sickness, motion sickness. It is very potent for fighting flu and cold. 

Honey; honey is the best sweetener. It is rich in anti-bacterial, quick energy boost. Great for flu.

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INGREDIENTS

• ·        20cl of warm water

• ·        1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger

• ·        1 tablespoon of grounded turmeric

• ·        2 medium size lemons

• ·        1 tablespoon of honey

DIRECTIONS

• ·        Put in the measured turmeric in a mug

• ·        Add hot water then stir

• ·        Add the grated ginger

• ·        Then leave in for several minutes then stir

• ·        Then filter using a sieve into another mug

• ·        Then add your freshly squeeze lemon juice

• ·        Finally add honey 

Now your tea is done, allow to cool down a bit then drink up. Enjoy this health boost and nutritional pack daily. The calories count is 2.

Benefits of Turmeric Detox Tea; Research has found out that turmeric has over 400+ health benefits

• ·        Helps with symptoms of arthritis; the strong anti-inflammatory properties, help in easing the inflammation and swelling, which reduces the painful symptoms. Curcumin found in turmeric makes this possible and was effective in reducing pain in patients with osteoarthritis.

• ·        Might prevent Alzheimer’s disease; Despite the fact that research is still on-going but is seems that curcumin found in turmeric can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The anti-oxidants properties found in turmeric help prevent damages that lead to Alzheimer’s disease and reduce the synaptic marker loss and the accumulation of beta-amyloids linked to Alzheimer’s development.

• ·        Possibility of preventing cancer; The national cancer institute (link) has recognized that turmeric has effective anti-carcinogenic properties.

• ·        Prevent relapse in Ulcerative colitis; Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that causes ulcers in the lower end of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Turmeric could help maintain remission from symptoms.

• ·        Boost the immune system; Turmeric has been know over the years to boost immune system and help people with immune disorders.

• ·        Lowers bad cholesterol; Turmeric helps to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and in turn reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. There are plenty evidence supporting this. A study has showed that a low dose of curcumin(found in turmeric) was associated with reduced LDL and total cholesterol levels.

• ·        Removes harmful toxins from the body.

• ·        It enhances digestion

• ·        Improves skin complexion

• ·        Cleanse and purifies the blood

• ·        Protects liver tissue

• ·        Quick remedy for colds and coughs.

• ·        Helps with multiple sclerosis because of its blood-thinning effects

Cautions; Turmeric must be taken in moderation. If it is taken too much, it can lead to increased stomach acidity which can cause ulcer, it is a blood thinner so it must not be taken at least 2weeks to surgery. Also it lowers blood sugar so be careful if you are diabetic. Note that if you are on a lot prescriptions, do talk to your doctor before taking turmeric. Do start taking it on low dose.

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