Britt Brandon - Turmeric for Health: 100 Amazing and Unexpected Uses for Turmeric

Avon, Massachusetts

Copyright 2016 Simon and Schuster

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Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322. U.S.A.

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Contains material adapted from The Everything Eating Clean Cookbook for Vegetarians by Britt Brandon, copyright 2013 Simon and Schuster, ISBN 10: 1-4405-5140-5, ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-5140-6; The Everything Healthy Green Drinks Book by Britt Brandon, copyright 2014 Simon and Schuster, ISBN 10: 1-4405-7694-7, ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-7694-2; and The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook, 2nd Edition by Peter Minaki, copyright 2013 Simon and Schuster, ISBN 10: 1-4405-6855-3, ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-6855-8.

ISBN 10: 1-4405-9467-8

ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-9467-0

eISBN 10: 1-4405-9468-6

eISBN 13: 978-1-4405-9468-7

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Brandon, Britt, author.

Turmeric for health / Britt Brandon, CFNS, CPT.

Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2016.

Includes index and bibliographical references.

LCCN 2016021760 (print) | LCCN 2016023496 (ebook) | ISBN 9781440594670 (pb) | ISBN 1440594678 (pb) | ISBN 9781440594687 (ebook) | ISBN 1440594686 (ebook)

LCSH: Turmeric--Therapeutic use. | Turmeric--Health aspects. | BISAC: HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Healing. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Beauty & Grooming.

LCC RS165.T8 B73 2016 (print) | LCC RS165.T8 (ebook) | DDC 615.3/2439--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016021760

The various uses of turmeric as a health aid are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not yet been proven in clinical trials. Some of the conditions for which turmeric can be used as a treatment or remedy are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

This book is intended as general information only, and should not be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. In light of the complex, individual, and specific nature of health problems, this book is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions in this book are intended to supplement, not replace, the advice of a trained medical professional. Consult your physician before adopting any of the suggestions in this book, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.

Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocol while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.

Cover design by Michelle Roy Kelly.

Cover image iStockphoto.com/Melpomenem.

Are you suffering from a lack of energy? Chronic digestive issues? Dry skin or wrinkles? Tired of buying countless over-the-counter medications and creams that dont even seem to work? It turns out that the solution to these problems and more has been around for thousands of years: turmeric!

Turmeric is a perennial root, closely related to the well-known gingerroot, that has traveled from the coasts of South Asia across the globe to grace the entire world with delicious flavors and immense health benefits. With its distinctive peppery, warm, earthy flavoring, it has improved the taste and aroma of dishes that are now craved across continents. While turmeric has been used for medicinal properties in the Asian countries for thousands of years, only recently have the Americas embraced the natural healing capabilities of turmeric. Its not just for making mustard! Because it contains vitamins, minerals, and unique phytochemicals that make this specific spice an effective alternative to pharmaceutical and over-the-counter remedies, turmeric is able to improve and transform health and well-beingnaturally.

Turmeric has been shown to be an effective reliever of nausea, diarrhea, and inadequate nutrient absorption, and can even combat symptoms associated with chemotherapy. While preventing illnesses and promoting health throughout the body, turmeric also enhances brain health, helping to improve memory, fight Alzheimers disease, and reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with Parkinsons and multiple sclerosis, all while protecting the brain and nervous system from potentially cancerous changes within brain cells that can lead to catastrophic (and possibly fatal!) developments.

The health benefits dont stop with the positive influences on overall health aspects, eitherskin, hair, and nails also benefit from simple-to-create mixtures that incorporate turmeric. In this book, youll find step-by-step instructions for such mixtures, plus numerous recipes for delicious dishes that include turmeric so your taste buds can benefit from the savory spice as well.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health estimates that Americans spend more than $30 billion in the complementary and alternative medicine industry every year. With the overwhelming number of products and options out there, you need to know which products really work so you can spend your money wisely! Let turmeric, an affordable and easy-to-use choice, lead the way. Every page of this book will show you how to create and combine beneficial remedies and applications that will transform your life naturally... inside and out!

Used internationally as a staple spice in cuisine, an element of holistic medicine, an offering in religious ceremonies, and even a coloring in cosmetics, turmeric has been providing the world with countless uses and immense health benefits for thousands of years. The scientific name for the plant is Curcuma longa, a well-known perennial belonging to the ginger family of Zingiberaceae. The adult plant produces the turmeric offshoot roots that can grow up to 1 meter in height. With beautiful long, oblong leaves, this precious plant is known to have more than 133 species worldwide.

Turmerics beautiful bright yellow root has led to its nicknames the golden spice and Indian saffron. It has graced countless cultures around the world with its gorgeous coloring, unique aroma, and unmistakable flavor. Available in a natural state of the whole root or in powdered, pressed, or extract forms, turmeric can provide countless preventative and healing measures.

Native to the southwest of India, turmeric has been a staple of Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4,000 years. Its use has spread recently around the world to contribute to the healing and preventative medicinal applications of countless conditions. Around C.E. 700, the turmeric plant is thought to have arrived in China. The earliest record of the plant is in one of the first Ayurvedic scientific and medical documents, the Sanskrit text Compendium of Caraka (written between the fourth century B.C.E . and the second century C.E .), which recommended turmeric as an efficient remedy for food poisoning. Marco Polo later recorded references to the beauty and importance of turmeric in 1280 as he traveled around the world.