Despite being thought to be difficult to finish, new research uncovers how a basic zest may add to the recovery of the harmed mind.

Turmeric is hands down one of the, if not the, most flexible recuperating zest on the planet with more than 600 tentatively affirmed medical advantages, and an old history loaded with profound respect for its apparently empathetic energy to mitigate human enduring.

Polyphenol Considered Most Important Phytocompound

 Be that as it may, the greater part of the center over the previous decade has been focused on one and only of its numerous many phytocompounds: in particular, the essential polyphenol in turmeric known as curcumin which gives the zest its luxuriously brilliant tint.

This curcumin-driven center has lead to the improvement of some great items, for example, phospholipid bound curcumin concentrate (e.g. Meriva, BCM-95) which enormously serves to expand the assimilation and bio-action of curcumin. In any case, curcumin detaches are just equipped for giving a part of turmeric’s remedial force – and in that lies the confinement and hubris of the prevailing ‘separate the dynamic fixing’ model.

Results Are To the Contrary

In reality, it has ended up run of the mill inside of the alleged nutraceutical industry to copy the pharmaceutical model, which concentrates on recognizing a specific “monochemical” tree inside of the woods of multifaceted nature spoke to by every organic operators, endeavoring to institutionalize the conveyance of each indicated ‘dynamic fixing’ with every serving, as though it were a pharmaceutical medication.

These extraction and detachment forms likewise creates restrictive recipes which are what makers need to separate their item from all others and hereafter catch a bigger piece of the piece of the pie; a worth suggestion that serves the producer and not the shopper/quiet.

Honestly, there is no solitary ‘enchantment shot’ in nourishments and herbs in charge of replicating the entire plant’s mending force. There are, truth be told, in most recuperating plants or sustenances many mixes arranged by the astute ‘undetectable hand’ of God or “Nature,” or whatever you wish to call it, and which can never be lessened to the action of a uniquely quantifiable phytocompound or synthetic.

Presently, an energizing new study distributed in the diary Stem Cell Research & Therapy gives extra backing to the idea that curcumin alone is insufficient to clarify the recuperating force of turmeric all in all plant. The study observed that a bit known, fat-dissolvable part inside of turmeric – Ar-tumerone – may make “a promising contender to bolster recovery in neurologic infection.”

Titled, “Sweet-smelling turmerone affects neural undifferentiated organism expansion in vitro and in vivo,” German analysts assessed the impacts of this turmeric-inferred compound on neural immature microorganisms (NSCs) – the subgroup of mind cells fit for consistent self-restoration needed for cerebrum repair.

The study found that when cerebrum cells were presented to ar-tumerone, neural immature microorganisms expanded in number through improved expansion. In addition, these recently framed neural immature microorganisms additionally expanded the quantity of completely separated neuronal cells, demonstrating a mending impact was occurring.

This impact was additionally seen in a live creature model, demonstrating that rats infused with ar-tumerone into their brains experienced increments in neural undifferentiated cell expansion and the formation of recently framed solid mind cells.

Source: http://fitlife.tv/how-whole-turmeric-heals-the-damaged-brain/

Today, it is one of the most commonly cultivated herbs, because of its wide use. This calorie-free herb has negligible effect on the blood glucose and it is especially used in the low-carb diet regimens.

The leaves are 30-45 times sweeter than sucrose according to the measuring units, and they can be consumed fresh or combined with tea or food.

The glycosides give its sweet taste, which are separate compounds obtained during the extraction process. These compounds are 250-300 times sweeter than regular sugar. Glycosides are molecules that contain glucose and other substances called aglycones.

Taste receptors respond to glycosides, and those that contain more glucose (rebaudioside) are sweeter than those that contain less (stevioside). In the digestive tract the rebaudiosides are metabolized into steviosides, and these are transformed into glucose and steviol.

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Turmeric is the main ingredient used for this recipe. It contains curcumin, which is actually a polyphenol identified as the main active ingredient used in more than 150 potential therapeutic activities, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. When combined with black pepper, it is even more powerful.

Additional health benefits:

• Anti-inflammatory properties, powerful antioxidant, antiseptic, analgesic
• Strengthens the immune system
• Anti – carcinogen
• Helps in maintaining cholesterol levels
• Improves digestive health
• Liver detoxifier
• Regulation of metabolism and weight management
• Helps in treating high blood pressure
• Great for better memory and healthy brain
• Effective in treating skin problems
• Helps in treating neurological disorders
• Reduces triglycerides

By adding black pepper in dishes seasoned with turmeric, you can increase the bioavailability of curcumin for up to 1 000 times, thanks to the piperine responsible for the pungency of black pepper. This means that if you combine turmeric and black pepper, you can increase the absorption of turmeric for up to 2 000 per cent.

Step 1: Turmeric paste

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 filtered water

Preparation:

Cook all the ingredients together in a saucepan on a medium heat. Stir well until the mixture thickens. You will not need much time to prepare this paste, so stay close to the stove. After it is done, let the paste cool for a while and keep it in a small jar in the fridge.

Step 2: Golden milk

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk (coconut milk is also a good option, and Ayuvreda recommends using cow’s milk, but only if you can find organic milk from the local farms)
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp (or more) turmetic paste
• honey

Preparation:

Combine all the ingredients together, except the honey, in a small saucepan. Cook on a medium heat and stir constantly. Take the milk off the heat and add honey to taste.

It contains flavonoids, sterols and other compounds with positive effect on the overall health. Nettle contains large amount of chlorophyll, minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron), vitamin C and provitamin A.

Boil a bunch of young nettle leaves in one liter of water for 15 minutes. Filter the nettle tea and drink it during the whole day. Nutritionists recommend regular consumption of fresh nettle tea for a month.

Nettle is rarely included in the everyday menu, even though it is really delicious food. You can cook it like spinach or simply chop and add it to your favorite omelette. It can be prepared in many ways, same as any other vegetable. Even though nettle pie is a delicious dish, nettle soup is quite popular in Europe, the only dish where nettle is the main ingredient.

Scientists have not discovered any side effects caused by the application of products containing nettle. But still, you should be careful when using nettle or nettle extract, because large amounts of nettle can cause skin rash and obstipation. Nettle should not be used fresh because it can damage the kidneys. Given that nettle affects intense urine secretion, if you often include it in your diet, try consuming more foods rich in potassium.

Nettle contains iron and it is amazingly beneficial for anemic people, mostly because it helps the creation of red blood cells. The consumption of nettle stimulates urination, reduces rheumatic pain and stimulates the secretion of milk in nursing mothers. Nettle is also largely used in cosmetics. Nettle root extract can be found in many hair loss products.

It contains flavonoids, sterols and other compounds with positive effect on the overall health. Nettle contains large amount of chlorophyll, minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron), vitamin C and provitamin A.

Boil a bunch of young nettle leaves in one liter of water for 15 minutes. Filter the nettle tea and drink it during the whole day. Nutritionists recommend regular consumption of fresh nettle tea for a month.

Nettle is rarely included in the everyday menu, even though it is really delicious food. You can cook it like spinach or simply chop and add it to your favorite omelette. It can be prepared in many ways, same as any other vegetable. Even though nettle pie is a delicious dish, nettle soup is quite popular in Europe, the only dish where nettle is the main ingredient.

Scientists have not discovered any side effects caused by the application of products containing nettle. But still, you should be careful when using nettle or nettle extract, because large amounts of nettle can cause skin rash and obstipation. Nettle should not be used fresh because it can damage the kidneys. Given that nettle affects intense urine secretion, if you often include it in your diet, try consuming more foods rich in potassium.

Young nettle leaves resemble the flavor of spinach, but they contain five times more calcium and six times more vitamin C. This plant is mostly used because of its healing properties, proven by medicine.

Nettle is a natural remedy for anemia, hair loss, rheumatism and joint pain, stomach ulcer, fever, insomnia and anxiety.

It has high vitamin value, so it should be also included in diet. It contains a lot of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins C,A, B2, B5, K, carotene, pantothenic acid, lecithin and tannins.

Nettle is perfect blood purifier, it is rich in chlorophyll, which helps in restoring damaged cells and improves the supply of oxygen to the brain.

As a perfect blood purifier, nettle helps in treating acne, and its use is also recommended in cases of oral infections, canker sores and gum inflammation.

Several scientific researches showed that nettle is also efficient in the treatment of spring allergies. But, before using nettle syrup, extract or tea, it is important to consult your doctor or a homeopath.

Nettle tea purifies lungs, intestines, liver and stomach.

Besides the fact that horseradish is widely used in the preparation of different dishes, there is evidence that back in the Middle Ages, it was used in the treatment of different diseases.

Horseradish stimulates digestion and it is also considered as a natural diuretic, which are the main reasons why it should be used more often in winter…

Horseradish is an excellent ally in the fight against bronchitis, pneumonia and influenza. It contains glucosinolates, compounds that dilute thick secretions and facilitate their disposal, and they also give the specific taste horseradish has.

If you experience any of these problems, prepare your own remedy, by mixing 2 cups of honey, half a cup of shredded ginger and half a cup of shredded horseradish. Leave it for two weeks, and then, if coughing still bothers you, eat a tablespoon of the mixture every day, in the morning.

If you can not eat the mixture because of its strong taste, add a teaspoon in your favorite tea and drink it.

Extra hot horseradish is an excellent remedy for sinusitis. Shred some horseradish, wrap it in a small towel and place it on your forehead, just above the eyes, using a scarf to keep it attached for longer. Be careful, it can irritate your skin, so it is best to wrap it in the towel in several layers, and if you feel strong warmth on the forehead, make a break for few minutes.

Moreover, various researches showed that horseradish increases the resistance of human body against cancer, mostly because of the high amounts of glucosinolates found in this plant.