Turmeric- Sprinkle it on!
I've been sick this week and today I remembered that Turmeric is good for colds. I sprinkled it on my eggs this morning and also used it in my coffee (inside the brew basket, on top of the ground coffee). I did a little search and found out that it is used for a whole bunch of other illnesses as it is also an anti-inflamatory. Read on and sprinkle that spice on everything you can think of :-) According to WebMD: "Turmeric is used for arthritis , heartburn (dyspepsia), stomach pain , diarrhea , intestinal gas, stomach bloating , loss of appetite, jaundice , liver problems and gallbladder disorders. It is also used for headaches , bronchitis , colds, lung infections, fibromyalgia , leprosy , fever, menstrual problems, and cancer . Other uses include depression , Alzheimer ’s disease, water retention, worms, and kidney problems. Some people apply turmeric to the skin for pain, ringworm , bruising, leech bites, eye infections, inflammatory skin co...