Turmeric and Ginger Tea and stuff

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Bodies responding to seasonal changes with the flu, coughs, and running noses, are immediately administered with honey mixed with turmeric, or turmeric mixed in milk by the homemaker, to soothe and to cure.

 

Indians therefore, are no strangers to the multiple uses of Turmeric (Curcuma longa). It is well recognized as the best anti-oxidant, hypoglycemic, colorant, antiseptic and wound healer. Used in cooking as a spice for over 2,500 years, turmeric has a bitter, musty flavor similar to mustard. It is this spice that gives Indian curries their characteristic bright yellow-orange color.

 

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Regular use of turmeric has been found to reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease and may play a role in its treatment. It is also being studied as a natural remedy for arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and similar conditions, as it has anti-inflammatory characteristics.
Turmeric's primary active component is a molecule called curcumin, a powerful antioxidant. It is possible to purchase this component as a standalone supplement. Other organic compounds in turmeric have been found to offer anti-fungal and general antibiotic value. A number of studies are also pursuing turmeric as potentially being part of a natural cure for various cancers.
When taking turmeric as a health aid, it should be remembered that curcumin is substantially more bioavailable when taken along with a bit of black pepper.

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Turmeric is a near miraculous healer. It smothers the fires of inflammation and fights infection inside the body and on the skin. Turmeric is most effective if it can be consumed before an illness or infection even starts. Using one of these three methods is a guaranteed way to wield turmeric as a real health shield, against whatever life might throw at you.

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The astringent qualities of turmeric are also useful in cases of consumption, tuberculosis, bronchitis, colds and asthma, the root being lightly cooked and eaten. At times, turmeric has been taken as a diuretic, and topically it can be helpful with pimples or to stop bleeding.

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Turmeric tea can be made from the powdered spice and is available in instant forms, some with green tea combinations. When combined with ginger, turmeric tea is tasty. Simmer 1/2 tsp. each of powdered ginger and turmeric powder, in 2 cups of boiling distilled water. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and enjoy warm.

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3) Using ginger and turmeric

I’ve always been a fan of taking herbal remedies such as garlic whenever I feel under the weather, so when I learnt that ginger and turmeric were useful for healing uterine issues, I jumped right on board.

In vitro tests show that ginger kills ovarian cancer cells. Turmeric, which is also a root in the ginger family, has also been shown to have a positive effect on ovarian cancer cells.

Ginger Tea recipe (delicious!): As many fresh ginger slices as I can manage in a cup of hot water with a little bit of brown sugar to taste. Leave to steep for 15-20 minutes in a covered cup and top off with freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from half a lemon). This was delicious and became an almost daily drink for me.

A second method is by juicing. If you have a juicer, you can also extract fresh ginger juice. To save time, I like to make a big batch at once and freeze the ginger juice in ice cube trays. I then store these in a container in the freezer and pop in a few cubes in my drink whenever I want. It tastes really good in chilled lemon juice with a bit of sugar. Be warned though — this makes for a much more spicy drink than the hot tea method above. 

Turmeric concoction (much less tasty): To change up the routine a bit, some days I would also take a half teaspoon of turmeric powder in a little hot water with a pinch of sea salt for taste. This didn’t taste good so I only have it occasionally. It wasn’t too unpleasant, just a little bitter and chalky. This is the kind of drink to take quickly, and I downed it like a shot.

Interestingly, once I started drinking turmeric, I noticed that when I started feeling a little under the weather, I would start craving a turmeric drink. As oddly tasting as it was, my body wanted it. And it worked too. I rarely get sick, but I remember being hit by a particularly bad flu that was going around once, and it was because of turmeric that my symptoms were much less severe than what others around me seemed to be experiencing.

Magnesium chloride (which I ingest and apply transdermally on my skin) and magnesium citrate have proven to be a great nerve soother and relaxer. More importantly, magnesium is antagonistic to calcium. Thus, it helps dissolve the calcium deposits in ovarian cysts.

A wonderful side effect for me has been a drastic improvement in the texture of my breast tissue. Not only has the general “lumpiness” disappeared, but a hard, benign lump that I have had for many years softened and shrank drastically thanks to iodine and magnesium chloride. I’m positive it will disappear completely over time. (If your breasts get sore/swollen during or before menstruation, try painting them with iodine tincture. I got almost instant relief when I painted my breasts the first time. And the brown stain disappeared very quickly, a sign that my poor breasts were sucking up the iodine. )

I strongly recommend reading more about iodine and magnesium. Here are a few great articles to get you started.

• Iodine – The universal medicine. “In the case of polycystic ovary syndrome, the starvation of the ovaries causes them to become cystic, swollen…. The greater the iodine deficiency, the greater the number of cysts in the ovaries.”
• A 2004 Taiwanese study on magnesium and calcium in drinking water and risk of death from ovarian cancer. The results of the present study show that drinking magnesium-rich water on a regular basis may exert a protective effect on the risk of death from ovarian cancer. Future studies of magnesium intake and ovarian cancer should include estimates of magnesium intake from drinking water as well as from diet and supplements.
• Magnesium — The Neglected Mineral We Cannot Live Without (download pdf). This article will be an eye-opener for most people and for that, I’m labeling it a must-read. You’ve heard about calcium through the powerful milk/dairy lobby and endless milk commercials, but it’s actually magnesium that’s crucial for strong bones. Would it surprise you that two of the strongest animals on earth—elephants and oxen—don’t sit around guzzling milk all day? Of course not. They eat plants, which are chock full of magnesium.

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Food As Medicine

Ginger’s medicinal properties are valued by many cultures and have been proven by modern science: it’s anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant benefits and protective against several types of cancers.
Ginger is often used to treat upset stomach, gas, nausea and diarrhea. It is widely used to prevent or treat nausea associated with motion sickness, pregnancy and cancer chemotherapy.
Ginger reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness, nausea, vomiting and cold sweating.
Ginger is an excellent expectorate, relieving congestion in the chest or sinuses. Ginger is widely used to treat the common cold, flu, headaches and even painful menstrual periods.
Recent studies have shown ginger helps lower cholesterol and prevent blood clotting and thus protecting against heart disease.
Ginger is used by traditional cultures as well as modern health care professionals to treat health problems associated with inflammation, including arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
Ginger is used as a food preservative and is antimicrobial (kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoans, viruses) has been proven to kill e-coli.
Ginger is mineral rich (potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium) and has B vitamins, but its medicinal properties may come from its powerful essential oils and phenolic compounds.
Ginger’s fiery and pungent aroma makes it distinct and is highly valued throughout the Caribbean where it grows wildly in warm, fertile tropical areas. Much of the world’s supply of ginger comes from Jamaica.

How to Make Ginger Tea

I buy ginger root from the health food store and get a piece about the size of the palm of my hand. I determine the freshness by breaking off a piece. The skin should be tight and when you break a piece, it should snap off. If it’s weak, softer and doesn’t have a crisp, clean break, its old and should not be eaten.
Always wash ginger and although some people peel it, I leave the skin on without peeling it. I do cut off the gnarly, dark edges though.
Break or cut off a piece about the size of your thumb and slice it thin (see image above).
Here are two simple ways to make ginger tea:
1 – Put the ginger slices in a pot of water and turn up the heat until it boils. As soon as it boils, take it off the heat and let it cool for 5 – 10 minutes.
2 – Boil some water and add the hot water to your cup of ginger and let steep for 5 – 10 minutes.
I don’t strain the pieces of ginger out (I leave them in and chew on them when finished with the tea). Then, just before you drink it, while its still hot, squeeze in an entire lemon and add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper and mix it up. Do not add honey or any sweetener. That will do the trick.
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Preparation:

Peel the ginger and slice thinly to maximize the surface area. This will help you make a very flavorful ginger tea. Boil the ginger in water for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger and tangier tea, allow to boil for 20 minutes or more, and use more slices of ginger. Remove from heat and add lime juice and honey (or agave nectar) to taste. The secret to making a really flavorful ginger tea is to use plenty of ginger - more than you think you will need - and also to add a bit of lime juice and honey to your ginger tea. You will also probably want to add more honey than you think you will need as well. Enjoy your hot ginger tea! A homemade ginger tea is excellent in soothing stomach aches and in aiding digestion.