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Turmeric is a deep orange root from India that is used as a spice and a dye in many eastern dishes, and is widely used as a pantry staple to add an earthy, exotic flavor to a dish. However, there’s more to turmeric than spicing up a curry. Research has shown the many health benefits of turmeric, such as potentially warding off dementia, reducing the risk of cancer, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Sprinkle on a little bit of that aromatic goodness and feel better from the inside out.

Taming stomach pains and indigestion: 

Curcumin, the main compound found in turmeric, is not only responsible for its bright hue, but also takes credit for a variety of health benefits, such as stimulating the gallbladder to aid the process of digestion. Providing relief to the digestive system helps reduce stomach pain, bloating and gas. By helping our bodies move food and toxins along, turmeric may also lessen the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and may contribute to regular trips to the bathroom!

Controlling diabetes: 

Turmeric can be used in the treatment of diabetes by helping to moderate insulin levels, improving glucose control and strengthening the effect diabetes treatment medications! Turmeric may also prevent the onset of Type-2 diabetes by lowering the body’s insulin resistance.

Heals wounds and prevents scarring: 

Look no further than your spice rack for a natural antiseptic and antibacterial, as turmeric can be used as an effective disinfectant. If you have a cut or burn, sprinkle turmeric powder on the wound to speed up the healing process and to prevent deep cuts from scarring. Turmeric serves an additional skin-saving purpose by helping to repair weather-damaged skin and may be used to treat psoriasis, allergy rashes, and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Controls dandruff and prevents hair loss: 

If you have chronic dandruff, hair loss, or even just a dry, itchy scalp, turn to turmeric to rejuvenate and heal.  If you have itching scalp, dandruff or hair loss then turmeric is good for you. It has been proven that turmeric provides nutrition to hair follicles, restores scalp health by soothing itchiness and removes the signs of dandruff by increasing the circulation in the scalp.

Improves skin’s elasticity: 

Turmeric is a powerful agent to keep the skin looking dewy, young and fresh. Because of the high antioxidant content found in the exotic spice, turmeric is great for aging skin and restoring its youthful glow. The antioxidants in turmeric are responsible for stimulating new cell growth, helping to keep the skin’s elasticity intact.