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If you are curious about turmeric and would like to know how to use it, you are in the right place. This aromatic, earthy herb is one of the world’s superfoods, not just because of the burst of flavour it adds to your meals, but more for its healing properties. Traced back over four thousand years, the ancients greatly priced this bright yellow herb and used it frequently in their meals. In this article, we explore why it is such a wonderful herb and also share our favourite turmeric recipes. What is Turmeric? The National Center for Biotechnology Information describes...

Did you know that inflammation is linked to conditions such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, and arthritis? By reducing inflammation in your body, you'll not only look and feel younger, but you'll also lower your risk for chronic disease. So, what is inflammation? Keep reading to find out everything about the body’s inflammatory process and how you can treat inflammation. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a vital part of the body's immune response. It is the body's attempt to self-protection and to heal itself after an injury. Inflammation defends against foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria; and heals wounds. ...

Who doesn’t like a nice cup of tea? No matter what the season is or if it is served hot or cold, tea is a great start to the day for many people, or a welcome pick me up in the afternoon tea break. In the UK, 165 million cups of this tasty beverage are consumed every day. Britain is the second biggest tea drinking nation after Ireland. There are different types of tea and herbal infusions. Black tea for instance, is made from the leaves of a bush called Camellia sinensis. A process called oxidation turns the leaves from...

The need to adopt herbal remedies for treating arthritis gained momentum after the FDA in the USA issued warning against anti-inflammatory drugs like Celebrex. In the UK, a recent study in the The British Medical Journal found long term use of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to be associated with a higher risk of heart failure in the elderly. In this regard turmeric is a widely preferred option. Researchers and medical therapists are of the opinion that for treating arthritis in a safe manner turmeric is a great choice. Let’s find out what experts have to say about using turmeric...

Prior to the era of synthetic medication, the primary combatant against disease was food.  In ancient times, foods were frequently prescribed as part of a treatment regimen, and were used to treat a wide range of ailments.  As society became modernised however, so did medicine.  Medical professionals began to move away from organic treatment protocols and began to rely heavily on fabricated medication.  This dependence on synthetic medication unfortunately continues today, however as of late there seems to be a renewed interest in the medicinal capacities of food.  One food which seems to be getting an increasing amount of attention...