Hi Gary. In Ayurveda (ancient system of medicine from India), they recommend small quantities of turmeric be added to food daily. Like a pinch at each meal.

This is easy to do if you make any sort of Indian curry dishes. I also have added it to a spice blend (internet search "Ras al hanout" - spice blend of the house for some ideas) and sprinkle on fish or poultry, or use as a dry rub... if you like warm milk, then you can make turmeric milk (add some spices like fresh grated ginger, cinnamon and cardamom) and sweeten with honey or maple syrup. Take in the afternoon or evening.

A little goes a long way, especially if you combine with crushed black pepper (black pepper multiplies the bioavailability) and with fat (like ghee, olive oil, full fat milk, etc) as this will enhances absorption directly into the bloodstream since curcumin (active ingredient in turmeric) is fat soluble.

Ayurveda says that turmeric is heating and drying. This is partially why it has such great results as an anti-inflammatory.... it burns toxins that cause inflammation and drying up excess dampness. Similarly why it is considered anti-cancerous (burns up cancer cells)....

Hope this is useful πŸ™

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This was immensely helpful!

My sister didn’t call it turmeric milk but she made a blend similar to what you described and shared some with me yesterday. Was delicious!

That prompted my turmeric in the coffee this morning.

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I love to hear this. Is your sister into Ayurveda? Happy to chat and answer any questions.

I geek out on Ayurveda πŸ˜‚

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Not specifically. But definitely into wholistic natural health, etc.

she does a lot of yoga. So maybe?

Turns out. Yup. My father is probably alive today because of Ayurveda. He suffered a massive heart attack but had been doing all this β€œstuff” that I never really understood.

TIL it was Ayurveda.

Humbled.

That is so cool!!

Sometimes Ayurveda feels like Bitcoin. Only a small percentage of the population get it and are willing to try it.

It works best as a preventative or early intervention protocol. Turmeric for the win πŸ™Œ

Is your sister on here? I'll follow her.

She’s not yet but I shared your info with her.

Thank you. Post some pictures of your turmeric adventures πŸ˜‚

Cheers!