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Turmeric, the 'king of spices' in Indian cuisine, has some amazing healing properties. A cup of turmeric tea everyday can do wonders for you.
Turmeric, the ‘king of spices’ in Indian cuisine, has some amazing healing properties. A cup of turmeric tea everyday can do wonders for you.
Here are the top 8 benefits of having turmeric tea every day.
Turmeric is loaded with an aromatic compound ‘turmerone’ that repairs the stem cells in the brain. Taking turmeric tea everyday helps prevent brain damage and protects you from Alzheimer’s disease in the future.
Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric plays a very important role in the treatment of arthritis. It cannot cure the disease, but it will definitely help you to get some major relief from the intolerable pain that a patient of arthritis has to tolerate.
Turmeric tea has the power to fight against cancer when taken with the usual treatment. The findings of the American Cancer Society throws light on the fact that curcumin not only killed the cancer cells, but also prevented the tumor from developing and spreading throughout the body.
Turmeric helps break down cholesterol, thus preventing the blockage of arteries, and helping to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Want to lose weight naturally without wasting your money on those expensive fat reducing pills? Include maximum turmeric in your diet along with exercises. Turmeric helps your body to burn those extra fats that get accumulated in your body, and helps to raise your fitness quotient. Fitting into your favourite dress is a bonus.
It is a natural anti-depressant. By involving turmeric in your daily diet such as turmeric tea you can improve your mental health along with your physical health.
As turmeric is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties, it works well against tension headaches. If a headache is your daily problem then you must take turmeric tea as a natural remedy for it.
Turmeric uplifts your immune system, decreasing your chances of becoming sick, and helps you to live a healthy life. A poor diet can hinder your immune system and make you often fall sick so it is always advisable to have healthy food and spices like turmeric.
What if your regular tea is replaced by turmeric tea? Brewing turmeric tea is as easy to make as your regular beverage.
Water 1 cup Freshly ground turmeric Freshly ground ginger Honey or lemon
First bring the water to boil, then add some freshly ground turmeric and ginger. Reduce the heat and simmer it for 10 minutes, and at last add lemon or honey according to your taste and need.
So, start your day with a cup of steaming freshly made turmeric tea and boost your immune system to remain fit and healthy throughout your life.
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