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The Many Uses Of Turmeric

Jun 20th, 2012 | By
The Many Uses Of Turmeric

Turmeric has been a trusted spice with a variety of uses over the last thousand years.  It is best known for its culinary use in curries; however, its uses reach far beyond merely flavoring and coloring food.   While it has a history of being used to color textiles, it is also used in cosmetics, perfumes, and as a remedy for a multitude of health problems. Perhaps the most important part of turmeric’s makeup is the part that gives it color: curcumin. Curcumin has many antioxidant properties that are greatly beneficial for health. Here are just
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Natural Remedies for Inflammation

Feb 29th, 2012 | By
Natural Remedies for Inflammation

Inflammation is irritating, painful, and itchy—and it happens to all of us. Many people reach for the medicine cabinet or go to the drug store when inflammation strikes, but there are plenty of natural ways to battle it. Several natural compounds found in foods, spices, and herbs can defeat the symptoms and occurrence of inflammation as well as or better than NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). NSAIDs can be over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen or prescription medications like celecoxib (more commonly known by the brand name Celebrex). These can very effectively battle inflammation, but they can also
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