The Invincible Liver? The liver is the one organ that can take a lifetime of lickings and keep right on ticking—at least we thought so! Sadly, in recent years, the liver’s reputation for invincibility has been challenged by a growing incidence of liver and gallbladder-related concerns and conditions. In today’s world, gallbladder concerns have become
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Turmeric Increases Health-Promoting Brown Fat
Brown Fat vs White Fat Did you know that we each have two types of fat? One is beneficial, while the other is harmful. These two primary types of fat cells are called brown and white. Brown fat cells are primarily found in newborns and leaner individuals. These cells are rich in energy-making mitochondria and
Surprising Stem Cell Research on Turmeric
Turmeric + Stem Cells If you follow LifeSpa, you probably know some of the amazing benefits of turmeric, one of Ayurveda’s favorite herbs. But there is some new research indicating that, alongside its other benefits, turmeric can also increase production of stem cells! Turmeric has been well documented to increase production of a brain and
Turmeric Boosts Gallbladder Function by 50%
Turmeric has been time-tested and well-studied (boasting over 5600 scientific citations!) to be a powerful agent for optimal health. It is perhaps most well-known for its support of the liver, and as the liver has its hand in nearly every function of the body, turmeric has been found to wear many hats. As a result
Turmeric: A Heart Healthy Pre-Workout Alternative
Turmeric has been shown to deliver outstanding support to the heart. So much so that it inspired researchers to compare it to exercise in regard to cardiovascular support. Specifically, they studied curcumin—the constituent of turmeric that gives it its yellow pigment. In the study, 32 post-menopausal women were assigned to 3 groups. One group took
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
Turmeric is a common ingredient in Indian cooking and is also used in religious ceremonies and skin care. It has become popular as a supplement, both as a whole herb and in its extracted form as curcumin. It is the subterranean stem of the 2-3 foot, long-leafed Turmeric plant that is used to make the
Turmeric Health Benefits Outperform Curcumin (Turmeric Extract)
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 19 seconds Whenever western scientists discover a new natural herbal medicine they quickly try to isolate the active ingredient that makes this herb so beneficial. Then, they try to patent a process of extracting it, and make it into a drug that only they can sell. This almost always backfires,
Turmeric Found to Boost Norepinephrine, Dopamine, and Serotonin
One out of ten Americans suffer from a mood-related disorder, and experts predict that in six years, mood disorders will be the world’s second leading cause of disability. (1) To make matters worse, 63% of folks who take medications for these conditions experience side effects. (2) Surprisingly, a new study on turmeric is suggesting that
Turmeric: A Most Amazing Spice!
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 26 seconds India has some of the strongest rates of prostate, breast, bone, and lung health in the world. (9) Some researchers attribute the low numbers to the regular consumption of turmeric, which has been shown to offer superb support for mental clarity, digestion, inner and outer skin health,
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Block the Aging Enzyme + Boost Longevity Ayurvedically with Boswellia
Do you look forward to your old age? Sadly, aging has become nearly synonymous with a handful of medical concerns, rather than with ripening healthily into greater wisdom and experience. What if these age-related concerns all had a common denominator, something that, if nipped in the bud, would lower your risk of not just one,
Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking
What makes a dish Ayurvedic? Ayurveda has been preserved and practiced for thousands of years in India: does this mean all Ayurvedic meals are Indian food? These are the questions I had when I started my journey with Ayurveda. First of all, I was relieved that, no, I don’t have to eat exclusively Indian food
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