When we were little and had sore throats, the first thing we got was a bit of turmeric with honey. This mixture coats the throat (the honey) and helps to prevent infection (the turmeric). It tasted nasty! but 9 times out of 10, the sore throat was gone in a day or so, as long as you had a little turmeric with honey, a couple times per day. I remember even an ENT surgeon in my early years, who happened to be my friend's dad -- if you went to him with a sore throat, then after checking you for strep or anything serious, he'd say go home and eat the turmeric! There is no need for heavy antibiotics or medication when the problem is not so serious.
More recently, I finally got to the point in life that if I start feeling a sore throat, I go back to this tried and true remedy. If I don't feel better soon or if I get worse, of course I go to a doctor, but turmeric and honey is a great first defense. Many people in India, including the most famous cricket player, Sachin Tendulkar drink a solution of turmeric in milk every day. It is known to boost your immune system and prevent common cold-like infections.
Here are a few recipes using turmeric on Mango Power Girl, and you can read more about turmeric the spicebox gold at Naturopath.ca.
Here are a few recipes using turmeric on Mango Power Girl, and you can read more about turmeric the spicebox gold at Naturopath.ca.
12 comments:
Well, this is something new I learned today. I will def try this MPG. (I've just been ill with the flu and sinus for the last 10 days!).
I'm sorry to hear that Peter, hope you feel better soon!
yes I've heard turmeric is used as medicine in India too. Must try the turmeric and honey one day.... or yellow-colored milk.. mmm......
have you tried raw turmeric? It is a root, like ginger but bright orange. They have it at uwajimaya. You should try it!
Billy - Yup give it some try!
Hi Sara - Yes, I grew up eating that stuff, too. We used to get a few different kinds in India! I'll have to look out at Uwajimaya...Thanks!
Cool tip! So now I'm wondering if that is turmeric coating the top of my glass after my Air Borne tablet dissolves. . . that stuff's hard to clean off if it dries.
-Kim
Food medecine is much better than tossing back antibiotics, it strenghtens your immune system instead of just killing everything, the good and the bad. In the fall we make shoo-vampire soup which includes five whole bulbs of garlic! It works great for keeping away colds (and not just because people keep their distance.)
Kim - I haven't used Air Borne, but have good things about it...now, I'm curious what they use.
Anon - So true ;) shoo-vampire soup mmm!
Nice tip for getting rid of throat problems. I like how it turns all my utensils yellow but never thought of it as a remedy.
Love this cute post! i just don't know if i could swallow it. but my mom used to make me mini versions of hot toddy's when i was really sick and would also rub my chest with that smelly "vicks' rub, so my way definitely isn't normal!
Jude - It is amazing how many uses of turmeric I've seen in India.
We are never full - I guess everyone has their share of home remedies. I've had my share of vick's...Hot Toddy has been on my list but I haven't gotten sick in a while...I guess that is good then ;)
Hey there MPG
I've just started taking milk, turmeric and honey in the evening before bed. I find that it helps me feel calmer and I have a sense of well being after i've had it.
I guess that is my body telling me that it is good for me - as they say, listen to your gut!
As an Australian man in his 20's this kind of thing is new to me...but if its good enough for Sachin Tendulkar, its good enough for me.
Cheers
Joe
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