Health Benefits of Turmeric | Dr. Josh Axe

In today’s video I want to share with you the incredible benefits of turmeric. There are over 6000 clinical studies proving turmeric to be the #1 healing herb today. The reason turmeric is so beneficial is because it contains an active compound called curcumin that is highly anti-inflammatory.

Some of the main benefits include:
1. An anti-inflammatory which helps relieve pain
2. Helps balance blood sugar levels
3. Anti-microbial properties
4. Supports detoxification
5. Cleans out your arteries

Another way you can consume turmeric is by adding it to chicken breading, adding it to burger meat, salad, hummus, or simply in a capsule form.
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Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle.
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This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

[bluestarcry]

I not only love these videos, but I love the commenters. I learn a lot from the videos, then commenters that have extra knowledge also add to his video. Awesome!

[chaithragowda]

I am Indian we use turmeric to all foods daily . I love ur channel

[kenny.m.olsen]

I love adding it to my scambled-eggs, pan fried with olive oil, along with a little seasoning salt, black pepper and a tiny amount of garlic powder.

[BourneAccident]

My wife adds turmeric to eggs.  Fantastic flavor AND add black pepper too.  They say when black pepper and turmeric get together, it stays in your body for weeks giving you continual health benefits galore.

[gracieladacker]

Your video reaffirmed me of the benefits c Turmeric offers. I make a mixture of powder ginger with Turmeric + powder cinnamon. I also use Elder Flower hot water ( I boil elder flower with cinnamon sticks in a one gallon of water and refrigerate it). My husband has been drinking one cup in the am and one at night; since August 11/15. He was diagnosed with a chronic bronchial disease. He had constant coughing with phlegms and trouble breathing, this past June. I am still amazed of the results. My husband of 51 years and I sleep much better. The cough and other symptoms related to the diagnoses has taken a trip to another land. For the last two weeks he has only taken one cup of the tea in the morning with one teaspoon of the dry mixture, honey and a drop of lemon juice. Thank you for your recommendations.

[laurapueblas]

This is the only doctor I trust on YouTube

[busybee]

Me & my husband we add turmeric paste in morning smoothies ( black pepper, coconut oil and turmeric )
Thank you Dr Josh Axe!

[leroyskalstad]

When purchasing Tumeric look for 95% extract and look for the additive Bioperine which is an extract of black pepper

[ronnetheberry]

This is my first time using. I love it. I have bad sinus and coughing a lot. it’s open my nose and I’m not coughing as much.

[amalik]

I had a chronic atypical infection - had tx for 6 months, which left me with chronic muscle fatigue and low immunity - saw Immunologist, saw cant do anything.
Then saw Tumeric Capsule in the market - and just within 1 week by taking 2capsules per day, I can definitely tell the difference..!
Please do try !

[stevenrussell]

I drink a turmeric tea every morning before breakfast. Instead of coffee. Working great.

[thegoodsoilsharvest]

Be careful if you do the face mask! Don't leave it on too long, it will turn your face yellow! :)

[michaelsiva]

it’s 1/4 tsp or more of ground turmeric 1/2 tsp of ground ginger and some 1tbs honey or agave and add almond milk 🥛 and you have a yummy drink perfect for Fall season!

[DoubleGauss]

For the curious, how does turmeric promote cell apoptosis ? The wall of a cell's mitochondria actually has two layers and within that space is a suicide potion called cytochrome c. When it's time for the cell to die the potion must permeate through the wall and be released into the cytoplasm where it triggers a chain of events leading to cell death. The wall is made of a protein called BCL2 which is produced by the BCL-2 gene. If BCL-2 is over expressed as in certain types of NHL, the wall becomes impermeable or not so easily permeable and the potion cannot be released. As a result cells 'past their expiry date' continue to accumulate forming tumors. Regularly consuming turmeric will prevent thickening of the mitochondrial wall So if you want your cells to die when they should, keep ordering Indian curry or keep drinking turmeric tea !

[amo]

I love kefir and love turmeric! If I were to make a golden kefir, would the antibacterial properties of the turmeric kill the probiotics and beneficial factors of the kefir?

[erichawoolley]

I honor your service you are sharing with the world. You are a beautiful sharer of this wisdom. You are saving and changing lives for the well being of all!! Humanity thanks you. Mother earth thanks you. Thank you from my heart. May your life be blessed with all your hearts true desires being met in the most beautiful miraculous ways ♡

[Misdamas]

Use it with pepper to help it absorb. If in teas I use pepper oils, but be careful oils are more concentrated. Diabetes is a silent killer like high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I was getting close to borderline on some of these, but because my rheumatoid arthritis was hurting I looked at this first. I started a regimen of turmeric and ginger. Cabbage and other colon cleansers garlic and other natural foods and wow, now everything is within normal range and I don't have to take synthetic medications! I started using YouTube for lots of research and looked at health studies. Please try it and be your own self advocate. God bless and good luck.

[shreeya]

Drinking tumeric tea is sooo good for skin

[ezraels]

I am so glad I discovered this channel. Preparing myself for a wellspring of knowledge!

[micdrop]

Our dog recently had a bad rash on his skin that he was constantly scratching and biting at so the skin had become broken. I was planning to take him to the vet the next day, but began reading how a turmeric and water paste would relieve itch and heal. I tried it the next day and he immediately stopped biting and scratching at the rash. It healed completely in a couple of days.