Turmeric is anti inflammatory, antioxidant packed, anti-cancer, antibacterial and antiviral super food and now, has been found to lift depression so more effectively than any other conventional medicine!
Turmeric Fights Depression
This super - root is very beneficial to our health . It is rich in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties , which is ideal for the health of the brain, reducing the risk of diseases of the heart, and it has been found out of a depression, as mentioned above. In a clinical trial in major depressive disorder (MDD), curcumin (the active ingredient of turmeric) was found to have the same effects as prescription drugs fluoxetine (the form generic Prozac), without adverse effects!
Dr. Ajay Goel, Baylor Research Institute and Charles A Sammons Cancer Center, Baylor University Medical Center and co - author of the study, said: "It is a novel and surprising application for this natural medicine. People with depression have higher levels of inflammation in the brain. In addition, people with depression have lower levels of neurogenesis in the brain, which means they make fewer new brain cells than people without a history of depression. Curcumin is both a potent anti-inflammatory and powerful for neurogenesis "stimulating agent.
It has also been shown that the addition of turmeric to dishes reduces inflammation in the body.The Lemonade turmeric (4 servings)
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cold filtered water or sparkling
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated or powdered turmeric
- 4 tablespoons of 100% maple syrup, honey or stevia if you are trying to avoid sugar
- Juice of 1 1/2 lemons or limes
- Juice of 1 blood orange (optional)
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a small, stir and serve with a slice of lemon as garnish pitcher. Have it weekly once or twice to get relaxation.
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