Tag: turmeric

Blog Post 8: Turmeric. Keep it fresh for supreme detox, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health, Health, Natural Health

Turmeric needs to be of a supreme quality. So many people have said to me that they have tried turmeric as a detox or anti-inflammatory but “it didn’t work” or they didn’t notice much difference.

Well that certainly can be the case. Here’s why…

Turmeric contains natural oils which will become rancid quite quickly, meaning if the product is not consumed in a fresh state it will simply be a dead food. Void of nutrients.  It will be useless as a health enhancer.

If consuming the root, make sure it is fresh. If it has been imported, we won’t know how long it has travelled for or how long it has been stored. So In some cases, it may already be too old by the time you buy it. 

If it is potent, it will have premier DETOX properties. See this CASE STUDY.

So what’s the answer?

  1. Smell it! The aroma should be fresh, spicy and pungent. 
  2. Grow it yourself! The Royal Horticulture Society is one place that has tips on how to do so in the UK. You want to ensure you use seeds that are of high quality.
  3. Buying in capsule form is often the answer, BUT the turmeric should be encapsulated immediately after harvest. But how would you know?  Open the capsule and smell it, taste it. Check the label, look for vegetarian cellulose capsules, not gelatin, which have usually been heated. Premier research labs (PRL) based in America is a company that I trust because when you open a capsule you can smell the richness and the freshness. Cytoplan is a company here in England that I also trust and recommend.**

There are other companies too that have good products, just make sure you do your research.

Turmeric nourishes the gastrointestinal tract and supports liver health. It contains specific compounds known as curcuminoids, making it a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.

Cell-Active Curcumin Plus is a product made by Cytoplan and “contains curcumin from turmeric and gingerols from ginger root. It also contains Longvida® Optimised Curcumin which  renders the curcumin highly permeable, soluble and stable. Scientifically proven to be up to 285 times more bioavailable than standard 95% curcumin.” (Cytoplan.co.uk) Check the product below.

SO there you have it. Fresh, vibrant turmeric is a pungent spice that is beautiful to use in cooking to add warmth and depth to your dishes. And it will offer vital anti-inflammatory properties when you pick QUALITY sources.

**  If you take any prescription medications  PLEASE check with your doctor before taking turmeric. Do not use turmeric if you have gallstones or a bile duct obstruction. Turmeric is also a blood thinner, so if you are on blood thinners, turmeric would be a contraindication as it could actually slow blood clotting. Know that it could increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

For quality turmeric click on this link to use my Cytoplan practitioner discount code to receive substantial savings at check out!

If you haven’t already, you will need to create an account with Cytoplan before you can buy products. Do so HERE and receive your “Welcome first time customer” money off.

Turmeric PLUS. CellActive-Curcumin Plus

60 vegan caps: £9.80.     60 vegan caps: £34.00

Turmeric Plus
Cell-Active Curcumin

If you are in America, Premier Research labs produce superior products. Set up an account first to buy from them. Use THIS link to do so.

   4.7 ounces: $23.47    60 caps $15.49      

So there you have it -Turmeric…

Not just a fragrant warming spice in the kitchen… the curcumin, when properly preserved is a potent, natural antioxidant, with effective. detox properties.

JUST KEEP IT FRESH!

In True Health,

Michelle 🙂

BLOG POST 7 – Salt. Good or Bad? And why knowing the differences is crucial to your health.

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health, Health, Myth Busters, Natural Health

MYTH: Salt is bad for you.

THE TRUTH: Table salt is horrible…. highly heated and processed it has no nutritional value and the chemical components can raise blood pressure, cause fluid retention and generally lead to poor health. But don’t let this confuse you.. A good, pure solar dried salt is capable of providing a pure gastrointestinal cleanse and can even serve as a natural, gentle laxative.  That’s right. The best part is – as it gets to work cleaning up your organs, it spreads vital trace minerals  through your body. And you desperately need those crucial minerals to survive and thrive… 

The minerally rich soil that past generations were lucky enough to take for granted has sadly become a thing of the past. Bad farming practices, heavy chemicals and pesticides have stripped our soil of those essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium that should be in abundance in our fruits and veggies. 

Also absent are vital micronutrients called Trace minerals,  only needed in small amounts but nature’s catalysts crucial in activating the enzymes necessary for all metabolic processes of life: Zinc, manganese, chromium, cobalt, selenium, iron, iodine and copper are crucial to improve brain and nerve function, promote cellular energy metabolism, support bones and muscles, cardiovascular health  and maintain a healthy electrolyte balance.

Case study:

One of my clients brought her one year old to see me and showed me his back. It was covered with large sores, which were itchy and causing pain and discomfort to the poor little chap. After conducting a health history of the toddler and his mother, I found that he was deficient in the trace minerals found in solar dried sea salt, green leafy veggies, grass fed butter, sea vegetables such as chlorella and kelp, wild caught fish, avocados and veggie or bone broths.  He needed something gentle to help detox the liver, and then flood the body with those vital trace minerals. So I suggested some dietary changes, but most importantly turmeric and a good salt. The sores cleared up in a few days!

A regular question I hear is “why would such a young child be suffering with this?”

Babies absorb their nutrients through the placenta in the womb of course. So they benefit from all the good nutrients we eat, but unfortunately they can also pick up some of the toxins that may have built up over a long time, from the mother or/and father. Those toxins can include chemicals from the water, air, and those in our food from pesticides etc. Alcohol and the use of prescription drugs such as antibiotics all contribute to toxic build up of course.

Here’s one I like. The salt is moist due to the natural brine.

Go to Selinanaturally.com  to find out more and see their whole range of products.

You can also buy it HERE

 

 

 

If in the USA:  This product from Premier Research Labs is second to none.

Premium Blend of Unrefined Sea Salts with Hawaiian Volcanic Clay

Features two premium, untreated, unheated, solar-dried sea salts

  • Pure Australian sea salt and pink Alaea Hawaiian sea salt
  • Supplies critical trace elements*
  • No “anti-clumping” agents as commonly added to regular table salt

You will need to have an account with Premier Research Labs  to buy products. To do so, click HERE

To BUY this amazing salt click HERE