Turmeric and turmeric water have potent anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties.

If you add turmeric to some lemon water, which provides various health benefits, you will boost the properties and make it an incredibly healthy drink.

The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, acts as a potent antioxidant, has strong anti-inflammatory properties, and provides numerous health advantages.

This is how to prepare it:

Warm Turmeric Water with Lemon

Ingredients:

• 1/2  lemon
• 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric
• Warm water
• Organic honey(optional)

Directions:

You should squeeze the lemon into a glass, and add the warm water and turmeric, and mix them well. If preferred, you can add some honey in order to sweeten it. Stir again well, as the turmeric can fall down on the bottom of the glass.

Health effects of Warm Turmeric Water

Keeps diabetes under control

Turmeric effectively reduces the insulin resistance and prevents type 2 diabetes. However, before using turmeric, make sure you consult your doctor, as the use of some strong medications combined with turmeric may lead to low blood sugar or hypoglycemia.

Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties

Chronic inflammation seriously damages the body tissues. The active component of turmeric, curcumin, has potent anti-inflammatory properties and is as effective as many commercial anti-inflammatory drugs.

Relieves Arthritis

Turmeric, due to its strong antioxidant properties, efficiently removes the harmful free radicals which damage the cells in the body. The regular use of turmeric in the case of rheumatoid arthritis provides significant relief of the pain in the joints and soothes the joint inflammation.

Prevents Heart Disease

Numerous studies have shown that curcumin prevents the accumulation of plaque which clogs the arteries, and causes serious health issues, including strokes and heart attacks.

In a study which involved 121 participants who needed coronary artery bypass surgery, it was shown that the daily intake of 4 grams of turmeric lowered the risk of heart attack by 65%.

Prevents Cancer

This amazing spice prevents proliferation or the survival of almost all sorts of tumor cells, and its use is highly beneficial in the case of cancer.

Source: www.secretlyhealthy.com
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