Who knew one little spice could pack so much of a healthful punch? Well, apart from the Ayurvedic practitioners and a great many people in India, that is… According to the good Dr Mercola, organic, unprocessed turmeric is just about the healthiest addition you can make to your diet.

And as well as being a potent antioxidant, and therefore great for boosting your immune system and circulation, promoting good heart, blood and nervous health, turmeric is also particularly beneficial to the skin.

As well as being able to strengthen all of the body’s cells against external stressors, turmeric is considered ’skin food’ because it cleanses the skin and helps it maintain elasticity; provides nourishment; and helps balance the effects of the skin’s flora (healthy and harmful bacteria). In addition, by working to support blood and liver function and the body’s overall well-being, the Curcuminoids (the components that make Turmeric yellow), help promote radiant, supple skin.

So, basically, with turmeric, you can cleanse and nourish your insides and your outsides at the same time. Sweet. In fact, I am going to order some of Dr M’s capsules right now and see how my skin fairs… will report back in due course.

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