Some of us wonder what “that yellow spice” is in the grocery aisle but have yet to figure out how to use it. For thousands and thousands of years, people in India used Tumeric and Curcumin for more than just something to spice up the nightly meal. Here’s a taste of a healthier life style……

According to healthline, curcumin has the natural anti-inflammatory compound. Although we naturally have inflammation to keep the “bad bacteria” out of our bodies, there are some occasions where it overpowers us and attacks the tissues. Scientist are now showing that chronic low-level inflammation is taking a huge role in heart disease, effecting brain function, mental health and of course inflammation of the joints. It is believed that you get the same benefits minus the negative side effects of a prescribed anti-inflammatory medication. Comfortable office furniture can also help to decrease inflammation.

Not only does it fight inflammation, it help produce your antioxidants capacity in your body! Oxidative damage is believed to be one of the mechanisms behind aging and many diseases. They protect our bodies from the free radicals that attack the fatty acids, proteins and can even attach to our DNA. Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure and boost our bodies natural antioxidant enzymes.