Gotta Love Mom 2- "You have to try this tea-Turmeric tea"

Posted on November 21, 2014

Mom's, aren't they something else?.. Always having us try something. Well a few years ago, right before moving to Okinawa Mom (who is PR) started really paying attention to her health (as a diabetic, hypertensive despite nl BMI) and told me about her turmeric, noni, moringa tea/drinks concotions..all natural (no pills) either root (turmeric), the fruit (noni) or the leaf (moringa).

Please note that I am all about evidence based medicine. This information I am sharing is only from my personal experience and with all natural elements is hard to obtain good evidence based studies. I would want you to be your best doc, do the research, check your meds for any potential interactions and consult w/ your physician if you are taking meds that may be affected by theses teas. Be a Smart patient.

Ok, back to my story. Well I started using turmeric on my foods, which gave an awesome flavor. When I arrived in okinawa (2012), I found the tea bags which I have sinced used more frequently since this summer due to a pretty bad flare up of my right knee arthritis.

Before starting dietbet, I was already trying to be more active, eat healthy and had lost about 10lbs on my own. I completed my first tri, ran 5K, 10K, and was feeling great. This past July 2014, I did too much on the same day I did a mini tri and then did my zumba w/o, that next day my right knee was like a melon.

The orthopedist told me "you have severe right knee arthritis more advanced for your age, no running, no zumba, no high impact". I felt like my life was destroyed. It took about 6 weeks for the flare up to improve. I, of course, prayed to God to help me. I began taking my turmeric tea w/ green tea in the afternoon and turmeric tea alone before bed, which I still do. I allowed for recovery, adjusted my workouts as well and joined dietbet.

I must say my knee is much better and has allowed me zumba, run and do insanity. I do take the occasional pain meds and I am on a maintance med, but I don't think I could have done as much as I am doing w/ turmeric as part of my regimen.

Hope this helps anyone who is usually achy like me.. We can still accomplish it!!!- For me Philippines 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

medlineplus.gov & livestrong both have good information on Turmeric (not sure I could copy the links)

God Bless

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Les

12/01/2014 6:48AM

Thanks GF! Doesn't take very much for one cup does it:)?

Odette O

did you make the tea? How was it? I tried sending you some links

Les

11/30/2014 12:03PM

Ok, went to buy tea today and didn't find locally so bought some fresh ground and will see where to order from. Do you know how to do it with fresh ground?

Odette O

Hi. I found these 2 links to be useful in making turmeric from ground. hope it helps
http://www.bespokespices.com/turmeric-tea.html
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02833/turmeric-tea

Chrissy

11/22/2014 6:08AM

I'm so happy your knee is getting better ;)

I'm not a spice girl...lol just started cooking with pepper, onions, garlic for myself recently (I'd make it for the Hubby but mine would be plain bland) ...lol

Turmeric is a spice I've tried once...it was in a recipe & I didn't care for it...but, I'm gonna have to try the tea ;))

I do like nature cures & always try them first ;)))
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful findings with us ;))
Your the best Odette ;)) & I so enjoy reading your posts ;)))
Hope your having a great weekend ;))

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Shauna

11/21/2014 5:53PM

Amen and so glad your knee is doing better. My mom has arthritis. I'll tell her about it. I've been blessed not to have any yet, but based on family history I'll probably deal with it eventually.

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Biking Syl

11/21/2014 3:44PM

Great info, thanks for sharing! I think I will try the tea and also use it for cooking more often.

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Les

11/21/2014 2:51PM

I am definitely going to try it...................you look young GF, sorry for those issues. But, I swear I am getting arthritic STUFF in my hands. Going to try it. Love you virtual GF.................I hope one day we do meet!

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Chrissy

Yes...yes...I would love love that ;)))

adrienne121

Yes indeed!!! I'd ABSOLUTELY love to meet you guys!!! WE ARE FAMILY!!! :-)

Els momma

11/21/2014 2:29PM

I'm so glad your able to do the activites you enjoy again. Great post. I'll have to give the tea a try. Where can it be purchased?

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Odette O

thanks Els momma. health grocery store?- I can always send you some.. :-) so you can try and see if you like it..

Els momma

That would be awesome. I would love to try it. I can send you the shipping cost via paypal.

adrienne121

11/21/2014 2:24PM

Odette, great post!!! Thank you sooo much for providing great information to me!!! I've also learned a lot of natural home remedies for healing from my grandmother, mother, & auntie over the years. I believe in trying to help myself, & going to the doctor when it's absolutely necessary. I was diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis in 2012, & since my condition improved, I've been taking cayenne pepper capsules daily. My neurologist gets a kick out of me telling her medical students what I do. Since it has anti-inflammatory properties, I also season my food with it too. I tell her that I honestly believe that's probably why I haven't had another episode of neurosarcoidosis. :-)

I'm gonna go to the health food store to see if I can get some tumeric tea. As a matter of fact, I'm going to chinatown tomorrow to see if I can find some.

I also love that verse from the Bible. Thanks for sharing, & GOD BLESS YOU TOO!!! :-)

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Odette O

Amen, Amen ladies.
@Adrienne- I am so happy how well you're doing.. a true miracle and learning example in my eyes.. I drizzle cayenne pepper of my foods too.

If there were just better effective communication/listening skills, patience, & common sense, we would be so much better off.

Btw, some do think like us ;-) "wink, wink"..

adrienne121

Shauna, I'm glad what you're doing is working too!!! Wishing you continued good health too!!! :-)

Thanks Odette!!! Girl, I love my cayenne pepper on my meats & veggies!!! I definitely plan to get some of that tumeric tea too!!! Was very busy today & didn't get a chance to go to the health food store, but I'm gonna go either tomorrow or Monday. :-)

And yes they do!!! ;-) "wink, wink" back @ ya!!!