Turmeric powder is often considered the
king of spices and is frequently used in curries. It is extracted from Curcuma
longa, which is a tropical herb. Extensive research on the properties of
turmeric powder shows that it may provide antioxidant, anticancer, and
anti-inflammatory properties. You can add turmeric powder in your cooking, or
mix it with water for a quick, easy health boost. Turmeric milk can help strengthen
your immune system, regulate your digestive system, clarify your liver, and
purify your blood.

Strengthens
your immune system

Turmeric milk can help enhance your
general immunity to protect yourself against a large number of diseases. It is enriched
with anti-viral properties, which is why it is often recommended to help fight
influenza. It can be especially beneficial for children who are susceptible to
influenza or other viral diseases like chickenpox and measles. It can help
reduce the development or severity of side effects associated with viral
illnesses.

Remedy
for treating digestive problems

Digestive problems are a challenge, and
it often becomes too easy to turn to medication to manage the symptoms.
However, turmeric milk may provide a more natural and effective solution to
soothing problems in the digestive tract. Drinking turmeric milk can help
improve digestion by relieving gas and bloating. It can also help reduce
heartburn resulting from gastric reflux. Turmeric milk improves the flow of
bile, which is linked to fat digestion. You can also try turmeric milk to treat
indigestion and loss of appetite.

Clarifies
your liver

Some studies have shown that traces of
curcumin—the substance used to make turmeric—may be linked to the prevention
and reversal of fatty liver and liver cirrhosis. Your liver is responsible for
recycling and processing chemical substances stored in it. These chemical
substances range from chemical additives in processed foods to environmental
pollutants you inhale. Turmeric milk is enriched with detoxifying and
hepatoprotective properties that may help protect your liver from these toxic
materials.

Purifies
your blood

Turmeric powder has earned a good
reputation for its antioxidant and detoxifying properties. Toxins are released
into our bodies by consuming junk food or through our respiratory tract when we
inhale pollution. Toxins are not only detrimental towards our circulatory
system, but they can also contaminate organs and tissues once blood is
transported to them.

The presence of toxins in blood has
been linked to several skin conditions and diseases. Turmeric milk can help
purify your blood by clarifying your liver, which is one of the most effective
ways to cleanse your blood. The diuretic effect of turmeric milk eliminates the
traces of toxins through urination. Be consistent with your consumption of
turmeric milk to avoid the buildup of toxins in your blood, and visit a doctor
regularly to have your blood tested and monitored for toxic build up.

Alleviates
the symptoms of eczema

Eczema is a
skin disorder that may be linked to a build-up of toxins in your body. Turmeric
milk is enriched with anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties that can
help reduce and alleviate the symptoms of eczema.

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That’s all for now!

Live, Feel and Be Well.

Esther