Yahooo!<\/strong><\/p>\n This is (really) big considering I\u2019ve lived with pain in my hips and lower back for most of my life as result of scoliosis. A lifetime of misalignment and decades of \u2018pushing through\u2019 with exercise has caused chronic inflammation and osteoarthritis that at times can be excruciating.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve tried all the standard remedies physio therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, massage, topical creams and modifications to exercise. While these helped none of them left me completely pain free.<\/p>\n I kept motoring on……C\u2019est la vie.<\/p>\n Two years ago I discovered turmeric and have been a fan since. I\u2019ve taken supplements, I use it liberally in food, I make golden milk (think turmeric latte without the caffeine) and I drink turmeric smoothies. They’re all awesome. But the very best one has been this\u2026Turmeric Tonic. I drink it twice a day, sometimes as a cold drink and other times I dilute half and half with boiling water and make a warming tea.<\/p>\n No. I\u2019m asked this all the time and considering what it does to your hands when you work with the fresh root or powder it\u2019s a very good question. I was concerned too. But I can safely say it does not affect teeth colour. In fact I have very thin enamel on my front teeth and it does not affect the colour of my teeth at all.\u00a0 Whewwwww<\/em>\u2026\u2026 safe.<\/p>\n The active compound curcumin is known to have a wide range of medicinal benefits not just \u00a0anti-inflammatory but anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial and anti-virus as well.<\/p>\n TURMERIC has been proven as an effective treatment for the pain of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. It aids in cancer prevention, it boosts liver detoxification by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary carcinogens. This wonder spice lowers cholesterol too. It is beneficial in the prevention of Alzheimer\u2019s and cardiovascular disease and most recently has been used in the treatment of depression.<\/p>\n TURMERIC\u00a0<\/strong>has extraordinary beautifying properties specifically related to how it cleanses the blood. It keeps the red blood cells from clumping, increases circulation and aids in tissue healing. Because it helps increase circulation and promotes better blood flow, turmeric helps make the skin more glowing, supple and healthy looking.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the awesome recipe for turmeric tonic I\u2019ve been drinking for the last 30 days.<\/p>\n 2 tsp (I use 3 tsp) powdered turmeric or 4\u201d piece fresh grated<\/p>\n 1 tbsp powdered ginger or 3\u201d piece fresh grated<\/p>\n 3 lemons peeled<\/p>\n 1 tsp coconut oil<\/p>\n 3 cups water or coconut water<\/p>\n *Dash of pepper.<\/p>\n OPTIONAL – 1-2 tsp honey to sweeten<\/p>\n Process in vitamix or other high efficiency blender.<\/p>\n Store in fridge for 3 days.<\/p>\n Stir before pouring \u2013 it tends to settle.<\/p>\n Play around with quantities to create a blend you like.<\/p>\n *Adding black pepper to turmeric or turmeric-spiced food enhances curcumin\u2019s bioavailability by 1,000 times, due to black pepper\u2019s hot property called piperine. \u00a0By mixing\u00a0turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body\u2019s absorption of the turmeric by\u00a02000%.<\/p>\n Everything you need to make turmeric tonic..I used fresh turmeric and ginger root this time I often use powder.<\/p><\/div>\n In the blender ready to go<\/p><\/div>\n Add coconut water feel free to add more than recipe indicates<\/p><\/div>\n Blend<\/p><\/div>\n Pour<\/p><\/div>\n On cold days drink as a tea dilute with boiling water or warm undiluted tonic before serving.<\/p><\/div>\n Here are additional posts that have appeared on Red Shoe Zone with even more info and recipes for turmeric.<\/p>\n The Miracle Spice and Why You Need it<\/a><\/p>\n Turmeric is Beauty Food<\/a><\/p>\nThis is BIG<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tried it All<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Then I Discovered Turmeric<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Will it yellow my teeth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What else does turmeric\u00a0 do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
TURMERIC TONIC<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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