I thought that life would settle down now that we are past the month of birthdays. Boy was I wrong. Work has gotten busier due to outdoor spring related injuries and people going on vacation. I have added yard work to my weekly routine. I need to get my house ready to sell. Plus I need to plan a wedding for September. Eek!!!
With all this on my plate, now is not the time to hurt myself. Too bad I have the crash, klutz gene. Somehow during the course of just living life, I have manged to twist my ankle and end up in an air cast.
This injury is not going to slow me down or delay my life. I am also not willing to pop motrin all day in order to keep the swelling and pain in check. Instead I am trying a more natural alternative in the form of Turmeric Ginger Tea.
Turmeric is an herb that is part of the ginger family. It is normally ground into an orange-yellow powder. This powder is commonly used in Asian cuisine, especially as a coloring for curry. It is also used in many cultures as herbal medicine.
There are studies being conducted to see how turmeric is able to remove toxins from our livers. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, this yellow herb may stimulates bile production in the gall bladder. The added bile is then used by the liver to flush out toxins and rejuvenate damaged liver tissue.
Turmeric is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties due to the phytochemical curcumin, which is what gives it the yellowish color. This anti-oxidant is recommended to help ease the swelling of arthritis or muscle sprains like what I did to my ankle. With all these potential benefits, why wouldn't I give it a try.
The Rishi website does not list any of these benefits on their website. Instead they advertise the Turmeric Ginger tea as a tonic for cough and cold season. The combination of ingredients is also supposed to promote longevity, stamina and balance.
I do not have time to fuss with tea leaves, especially since I am drinking it at work. Therefore, I ordered the tea bags from amazon. I love the way they expand into a little pyramid, instead of staying flat like most tea bags. The larger than normal mesh holes are a great difference as well, because they seem to allow the water to move more freely through the bag, thus creating a bolder tea flavor with less steeping time.
Don't let the color deter you from trying this tea. I steeped the bag in 200-degree water for 3 minutes, added a teaspoon of sugar and was thrilled with the results. There is a spicy taste in the foreground that reminds me of Indian food. The hind notes have a hint of lemony sweetness that balance the taste very well.
Even better is the fact that the swelling in my ankle did dissipate faster than if I had only elevated it. I didn't have to take any medications after walking on it for 2 hours at work. When I rotate it, there is no sharp pain or popping due to inflammation either. So far, so good.
Let me know about your favorite detox products and home remedies. I love to try new things.
As always, thanks for stopping by.
Kristie
With all this on my plate, now is not the time to hurt myself. Too bad I have the crash, klutz gene. Somehow during the course of just living life, I have manged to twist my ankle and end up in an air cast.
This injury is not going to slow me down or delay my life. I am also not willing to pop motrin all day in order to keep the swelling and pain in check. Instead I am trying a more natural alternative in the form of Turmeric Ginger Tea.
Turmeric is an herb that is part of the ginger family. It is normally ground into an orange-yellow powder. This powder is commonly used in Asian cuisine, especially as a coloring for curry. It is also used in many cultures as herbal medicine.
There are studies being conducted to see how turmeric is able to remove toxins from our livers. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, this yellow herb may stimulates bile production in the gall bladder. The added bile is then used by the liver to flush out toxins and rejuvenate damaged liver tissue.
Turmeric is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties due to the phytochemical curcumin, which is what gives it the yellowish color. This anti-oxidant is recommended to help ease the swelling of arthritis or muscle sprains like what I did to my ankle. With all these potential benefits, why wouldn't I give it a try.
The Rishi website does not list any of these benefits on their website. Instead they advertise the Turmeric Ginger tea as a tonic for cough and cold season. The combination of ingredients is also supposed to promote longevity, stamina and balance.
I do not have time to fuss with tea leaves, especially since I am drinking it at work. Therefore, I ordered the tea bags from amazon. I love the way they expand into a little pyramid, instead of staying flat like most tea bags. The larger than normal mesh holes are a great difference as well, because they seem to allow the water to move more freely through the bag, thus creating a bolder tea flavor with less steeping time.
Don't let the color deter you from trying this tea. I steeped the bag in 200-degree water for 3 minutes, added a teaspoon of sugar and was thrilled with the results. There is a spicy taste in the foreground that reminds me of Indian food. The hind notes have a hint of lemony sweetness that balance the taste very well.
Even better is the fact that the swelling in my ankle did dissipate faster than if I had only elevated it. I didn't have to take any medications after walking on it for 2 hours at work. When I rotate it, there is no sharp pain or popping due to inflammation either. So far, so good.
Let me know about your favorite detox products and home remedies. I love to try new things.
As always, thanks for stopping by.
Kristie
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