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Turmeric’s Top 7 Benefits + 2 Potential Problems

Aug 23, 2021 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on Turmeric’s Top 7 Benefits + 2 Potential Problems

  TURMERIC’S TOP 7 BENEFITS  **Please see references below for more information. 1. Memory, Mood and Brain Health An 18 month study showed individuals who had mild memory complaints saw significant improvement in both memory and attention when supplementing with curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric.  Plus, they saw improvements in mood and their PET scans showed a decrease in amyloid accumulation in the amygdala and hypothalamus (responsible for memory and emotional tasks). Curcumin was also compared to Prozac (an anti-depressant medication with a long list of side effects) in a clinical study.  Researchers were surprised to learn that curcumin could be…Read more …

6 Key Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

Jul 29, 2021 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on 6 Key Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

**See below to purchase supplements     Fish oil   The first supplement I go to lower inflammation is fish oil (aka omega-3 essential fatty acids) which helps to lower levels of inflammation. The word ‘essential’ means you have to get it from food or supplements, our bodies do not make them.  Eating good quality, ethically sourced fish and seafood is a good idea, but difficult to get enough omega 3’s to combat inflammation, so supplementing a good quality fish oil (or algae oil for vegetarians) is the way to go.   Turmeric/curcumin    Turmeric has become a popular ingredient…Read more …