Have you heard of the spice Turmeric. It seems to be the herb that many people resort to know, particularly as people are starting to learn that is can be helpful to combat inflammation.
I started doing a little more research about Turmeric a while ago as I have had some issues with inflammation in my joints. I learnt that when combining fresh turmeric with oil and black pepper it increases the amount that the body absorbs - it increases what is called the bioavailability. I have taken turmeric supplements for a long time (very good quality) with little relief, so I started giving fresh turmeric a go with a little oil and black pepper essential oil from young living. I have found this a little hard to keep up doing and I still did not get profound result. Now I have found a better way.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a yellow-colored spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which belongs to the ginger family. It is commonly used as a culinary spice in many cuisines, particularly in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. Turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for its potential health benefits.
The key bioactive compound in turmeric is called curcumin, which is responsible for its vibrant color and many of its therapeutic properties. Curcumin has been the subject of extensive scientific research due to its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. However, it's important to note that the bioavailability of curcumin is relatively low, meaning that it may not be efficiently absorbed and utilized by the body when consumed alone.
Turmeric and Curcumin are used for various purposes, including:
1. Anti-inflammatory and Pain Relief: Curcumin has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation in conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other inflammatory disorders. It is also used for its potential analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.
2. Antioxidant Support: Curcumin acts as a potent antioxidant, helping to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Antioxidants are important for combating oxidative stress, which is associated with various chronic diseases and aging.
3. Digestive Health: Turmeric is used to support digestive health by promoting healthy digestion, reducing bloating, and soothing gastrointestinal discomfort. It may also aid in the management of conditions like dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
4. Liver Health: Turmeric is believed to have hepatoprotective properties, helping to support liver health and detoxification processes. It may be used as a supportive therapy in liver diseases or as part of a liver cleanse.
5. Skin Health: Turmeric is used topically in skincare products for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It may help with conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis, promoting healthy skin.
6. Cognitive Support: Curcumin has been investigated for its potential neuroprotective effects and its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. It is being studied for its potential role in supporting cognitive function and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
What is inflammation?
Inflammation is a natural protective response of the body's immune system to injury, infection, or irritation. It is a complex biological process involving various cells, chemicals, and molecular signals. The primary purpose of inflammation is to remove harmful stimuli, initiate the healing process, and restore tissue homeostasis. However, inflammation can also occur inappropriately or persistently, leading to chronic inflammation, which can contribute to the development and progression of certain diseases.
The causes of inflammation can vary depending on the specific situation, but common triggers include:
1. Infections: Bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections can activate the immune system and trigger an inflammatory response. Examples include respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
2. Tissue Damage: Physical injury, trauma, burns, or surgical procedures can cause tissue damage, leading to an inflammatory response. The immune system activates to repair the damaged tissues, resulting in localized inflammation.
3. Autoimmune Disorders: In autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues, leading to chronic inflammation. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease are examples of autoimmune disorders.
4. Allergies: Allergic reactions occur when the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, such as pollen, dust mites, or certain foods. This immune response triggers inflammation, leading to symptoms like itching, redness, swelling, and respiratory problems.
5. Chronic Diseases: Certain chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancer, are associated with low-grade, chronic inflammation. In these conditions, persistent inflammation can contribute to disease progression and complications.
6. Environmental Factors: Exposure to environmental pollutants, toxins, or irritants, such as air pollution, cigarette smoke, or certain chemicals, can trigger inflammation in the body.
7. Lifestyle Factors: Unhealthy lifestyle choices, including a poor diet, sedentary behavior, chronic stress, and inadequate sleep, can contribute to systemic inflammation.
It's important to note that while inflammation is a natural response and necessary for healing and defense against pathogens, chronic inflammation can have detrimental effects on health. Lifestyle modifications, such as adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, can help reduce the risk of chronic inflammation and associated diseases.
What is water?
Water is a chemical compound composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, with the molecular formula H2O. It is a transparent, odorless, and tasteless liquid at standard temperature and pressure. Water is the most abundant substance on Earth's surface and plays a vital role in supporting life as we know it.
Water molecules have a bent or V-shaped structure due to the arrangement of the hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The oxygen atom is more electronegative than the hydrogen atoms, creating a partial negative charge near the oxygen atom and partial positive charges near the hydrogen atoms. This polarity gives water its unique properties and enables it to form hydrogen bonds with other water molecules and other polar substances.
Water exists in three states: solid, liquid, and gas. At temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit), water freezes and becomes a solid, commonly known as ice. At temperatures between 0 degrees Celsius and 100 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit and 212 degrees Fahrenheit), water is a liquid. At temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit), water boils and transforms into a gas, known as steam or water vapor.
Water is the most important substance we will ever put into our bodies - next to Oxygen
Did you know that adults are 75% water and children even higher!
Children lose 8 cups of water per day, adults up to 12 cups.
The exact percentage can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, body composition, and overall health. Water is found in various parts of the body, including cells, tissues, blood, and organs.
Our Blood is mostly water, this water supports our body functioning at an optimum, every moment of every day!
Water is essential for numerous bodily functions and plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
Here are some reasons why water is important for people to drink:
- Hydration: Drinking an adequate amount of water is vital for maintaining proper hydration. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, and support the function of organs, including the heart, brain, and kidneys. It also aids in digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Nutrient Transport: Water acts as a medium for transporting nutrients throughout the body. It dissolves and carries essential vitamins, minerals, and other substances to cells, enabling them to function properly.
- Waste Removal: Water plays a critical role in eliminating waste products from the body. It helps flush out toxins, waste materials, and byproducts of metabolism through urine, sweat, and bowel movements.
- Joint and Tissue Health: Adequate water intake helps lubricate joints, reducing friction and supporting smooth movement. It also helps keep tissues, such as those in the eyes, mouth, and nose, moist and functioning properly.
- Energy and Brain Function: Water is involved in the production of energy at the cellular level. It helps transport oxygen to cells and supports the delivery of nutrients needed for energy metabolism. Proper hydration is also important for maintaining cognitive function and concentration.
- Digestion and Absorption: Water aids in the digestion and absorption of food. It helps break down food particles, facilitates the movement of nutrients across the intestinal wall, and prevents constipation by promoting regular bowel movements.
- Skin Health: Drinking sufficient water is beneficial for skin health. It helps maintain skin moisture, elasticity, and suppleness, reducing the risk of dryness, wrinkles, and other skin problems.
- Exercise and Physical Performance: Staying hydrated is crucial for athletes and individuals engaging in physical activity. Water helps regulate body temperature during exercise, prevents dehydration, and supports optimal performance.
It is important to note that individual water needs may vary based on factors such as activity level, climate, and overall health.
Did you know that water has memory.
The Japanese Scientist Dr. Emoto explains it in the video here
Not all Water is the Same
The right water is:
- Clean with toxins, contaminants & chemicals filtered out
- Balanced with a range of alkaline minerals to aid absorption by the body
- Structured with water clusters small enough for absorption at a cellular level
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- Supports a more alkaline less acidic body
- Helps to eliminate toxins & acidic waste Improves absorption & use of nutrients Increases cellular energy flow & vitality
- Helps to boost immune function Improves performance & focus
- Supports better quality sleep Reduces fatigue and headaches
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Firstly what are Crystal Singing Bowls.....
Crystal silica quartz singing bowls are a type of crystal singing bowl made from pure silica quartz crystal.
Silica quartz is a common form of quartz crystal that is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and has a high level of purity.
Pure silica quartz crystal, which is known for its high vibrational properties. Silica quartz is believed to have amplifying and transmitting abilities, making it an ideal material for producing clear and resonant tones.
Just like other crystal singing bowls, crystal silica quartz bowls produce sound when struck or rubbed with a mallet. The high-quality silica quartz crystal allows the bowls to generate pure and sustained tones with rich harmonic overtones.
Here are some potential benefits of crystal singing bowls:
1. Deep Relaxation: The soothing and harmonious tones of crystal singing bowls can induce a state of deep relaxation. The vibrations emitted by the bowls have a calming effect on the mind and body, promoting stress reduction and overall relaxation.
2. Meditation and Mindfulness: Crystal singing bowls are commonly used in meditation practices. The pure and sustained tones they produce can help clear the mind, deepen focus, and enhance mindfulness. The sound vibrations can assist in achieving a meditative state and facilitate a sense of inner peace.
3. Chakra Balancing and Energy Healing: Crystal singing bowls are often associated with the chakra system, which represents different energy centers in the body. Each bowl is believed to correspond to a specific chakra, and playing the bowls near the body can help balance and align the chakras, promoting energetic healing and well-being.
4. Sound Therapy: The vibrations and harmonics produced by crystal singing bowls can be therapeutic. They can help release physical and emotional blockages, reduce tension, and promote a sense of harmony and balance within the body and mind. Sound therapy with crystal singing bowls can be used to complement other healing modalities.
5. Enhanced Creativity and Intuition: Some individuals find that playing or listening to crystal singing bowls enhances their creativity and intuition. The pure tones can stimulate the imagination, open the mind to new possibilities, and enhance the flow of creative energy.
6. Physical and Emotional Healing: The vibrations produced by crystal singing bowls can penetrate deep into the body, promoting relaxation and helping to relieve physical tension and pain. They can also have a positive impact on emotional well-being by reducing anxiety, soothing the nervous system, and fostering a sense of inner calm.
7. Aural Cleansing and Space Clearing: The sound generated by crystal singing bowls has been associated with clearing negative energy and purifying the environment. Playing the bowls in a space can help cleanse and uplift the energy, creating a more harmonious and positive atmosphere.
It's important to note that while many people find crystal singing bowls beneficial, individual experiences may vary. Some people may resonate more with the sound and vibrations of crystal singing bowls than others. Exploring and experiencing them firsthand is the best way to understand their potential benefits for yourself.
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Here is a very interesting video about the benefits of Sound
My heart is singing right now. I went to Mount Buffalo this morning to see if there was any snow and to spend a little time in nature. Mount Buffalo is only 30 km from where I live at the moment.
I was greeted by the most beautiful scenery. I was all of a sudden in winter wonderland!
My heart is feeling full. I have always felt at home in the heart of nature. I remember thinking when I was younger that I could never have a job where I would spend inside. So my whole life I have created my life around having time to spend in nature. Nature fills my heart up with gratitude, it creates a sense of peace within and my body loves it too.
I captured some photos and videos and I put together the below clip. It will give you an idea of how amazing my morning was. I hope you enjoy it.
Karin x
Here are some photos too:
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I sometimes have people ask me; why I choose the Essential Oils I choose, when their are cheaper alternatives. It is a good question. I asked myself that too, before doing my own research. It wasn't until then that I started to understand why some essential oils are more expensive than others.
Firstly, it's important to do research, so that you can understand why the price difference is worth it. The price difference is definitely worth it. It is also important to understand what essential oils are and also how they are made.
Essential Oils are plant extract and they have been made by steam distilling, resin tapping or pressing various parts of the plant (flower, leaves, bark or fruit) to capture the compounds that produce the essence or fragrance. It can take a huge amount of plant matter to produce a single bottle of essential oil. Every essential oil is priced differently depending on the plant; where it's grown, how much plant matter is needed to produce the oil, purity of the plant, rarity of the plant, shipping costs and more.
It can take a huge amount of plant matter to produce one single oil such as Rose. I find it incredible that it takes up to 9.98kg or rose petals to produce only one 5ml bottle of pure Rose oil! It takes 75 lemons to produce one 15ml bottle of Lemon! Isn't that incredible.
It's a delicate process to harvest the plants. Some botanicals has to be harvested at specific time of the day, month and season to make sure you get the best quality oil.
Some plants are also very rare such as Blue Tansy which originates from the mediterranean coast of Mexico.
The best quality oils are grown in their natural environments to produce the best quality oil. This means that it can cost a lot in shipping.
Here are just some things that I would check before purchasing the essential oil:
- Read the ingredients on the bottle
- Research the company you are looking at buying the essential oil from
- Check so they don't have any synthetic fillers
- Check if you are allowed to go and visit the company's farm
- Make sure the oil is pure and authentic
- Look at the companies values and how long it's been around
They are just some things that I would check.
After doing extensive research myself and using many different brands of oils, I decided that I choose the essential oil based on Quality and the company that ticked all my boxes was Young Living. Young Living has high quality products. They have a strict Seed to Seal quality commitment. They oversee the making of their oils from start to finish.
The price range of Young Living's oils vary a lot but you can get oils that are under $30 such as
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