A few months ago, I found out that my neck had been injured quite severely over the years. I will go into more detail on this in a future post but one of the things I found out is that I essentially have arthritis in my neck, as a result.
I knew that I wanted to find a more natural way of handling the pain, which at times could be quite severe. So, I started researching natural remedies and turmeric kept coming up again and again.
Turmeric is an Asian spice. You have probably had it in curry or commercially-produced yellow mustard. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory. Curcumin is the component in turmeric that is most often cited for blocking inflammation and having positive effects in treating arthritis. Turmeric has also shown promising results in treating and preventing cancer, as well as, Alzheimer’s.
I add turmeric into certain dishes and often include it in my salad dressing. One of the tastiest ways that I have discovered to take turmeric is to drink it in a warm beverage. It tastes a bit like chai tea but a little earthier
Turmeric Milk:
One Cup of Milk (I use almond milk)
One Heaping Teaspoon of Turmeric
One Teaspoon of Honey
A Generous Sprinkle of Cinnamon
A Pinch of Nutmeg
Put the cup of milk in a saucepan and heat on low. Add the other ingredients. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Do not boil it! Just gently warm it. It should be pleasantly warm, not hot. Put in your favorite mug and enjoy!
Will you try Turmeric Milk? Do you have a favorite natural and delicious drink to deal with a health ailment? Let me know in the comments section. I would love to hear from you.
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Cynthia
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Thanks, definitely will try it….lots of arthritic problems around here!!!!
Thanks for commenting Jennifer! Let me know if it helps,
I will try this. Turmeric is also a big part of most curry powder mixes. I also add turmeric to rice and pastas. It adds a nice flavor and turns them golden yellow, making them appear more tasty.
Great Keith! I like adding turmeric while I’m cooking also. I hope you enjoy the drink. 🙂
I made this tonight and it was delicious and very soothing. My husband even said it was his new favorite drink. High praise indeed. Many thanks for sharing.
p.s. I used coconut milk in mine.
🙂 I am so happy to hear that Louise! Thank you for letting me know. Coconut milk must have been yummy!
I will give it a try. Its amazing how nature has many healing ingredients that do not need be given in the form of a pill. L’ natruala. Love it. Thanks for the tip.
Very well said Sylvia! I completely agree!:-)