The Potent Healing Power of Turmeric
Fresh organic, golden turmeric is one of the most potent, healing herbs that happens to do very well here in our southern, coastal climate. I am fortunate to have access to some grown by a couple of beautiful souls farming it organically in our region!
I LOVE when people see freshly dug, raw, organically grown turmeric for the first time. More than a few times I’ve had friends see a bag in my refrigerator and ask “What is that? Is that crawfish?!” Yes...we are also abundant in crawfish in the south!
Although adding turmeric to your crawfish seasoning may be an excellent idea, turmeric is not a water dweller! It is actually one of the most potent magical herbs that happens to do very well here in our climate.
Why the love (bordering obsession) for raw turmeric? We can’t say enough about the multitude of benefits it offers!
Research shows that the active component of turmeric known as curcumin may play a protective role in fighting inflammatory disease by helping reduce the body’s inflammatory response to everything from food and drink to stress and pollution. Turmeric is also packed with Vitamin C, manganese, iron and potassium.
In a 2014 article “A Review on Antibacterial, Antiviral, and Antifungal Activity of Curcumin”, curcumin has demonstrated a “wide range of activity against different viruses.”
Thus, this is one of the many reasons you will find it as an ingredient, along with ginger, in our juices (Jubilee, Dr. Rx and our wellness shot Gold Rush.)
This is what 10lbs or organic turmeric looks like!
Check out my YouTube video on the beautiful nighttime ritual of making Golden Turmeric Cashew Milk. It is immune boosting, beauty enhancing, and the perfect way to settle the mind and body before going to bed. I hope you enjoy! If you have any questions or are interested in pre-ordering some fresh pressed, local, organic turmeric or nut milk, please feel free to reach out!
Would you like to play with some of the freshest turmeric around? Contact me for details if you are interested and purchasing some of my stash!
As always, thank you all for doing your part in staying healthy and well through choosing preventative foods, taking care of yourself and spreading positivity in our community!
