The Healing Power of Plants: Turmeric Root

You don't often hear the terms curry, cancer prevention, and beauty referring to a single herb. Turmeric, commonly known as an ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, has amazing healing powers valued in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Modern research affirms turmeric as an excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial herb highly effective for the therapeutic treatment of skin disorders such as acne, blemishes, psoriasis, dandruff, dry skin, eczema, discoloration, irritation and sun damage, including the prevention of recurring melanoma. The addition of turmeric to The Yellow Crème gives this anti-aging formula its distinctive color.

Turmeric's powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it an effective natural agent to fight free radicals that contribute to the aging process. Facial creams and lotions containing turmeric have shown substantial antibacterial activity against skin pathogens mediating acne, and have reduced the redness of Rosacea and the appearance of broken capillaries. It is gaining word of mouth popularity as a natural treatment for psoriasis. This includes the topical application of a turmeric cream as well as ingestion of a teaspoon a day of powdered turmeric.

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Studies confirm what we've always suspected: cheerful people are healthier and live longer. What are the secrets to happiness? Researchers find that happy people share many common traits.

1. Keep things in perspective. Not every problem indicates the sky is falling. Ask yourself, "Will this make a difference two years from now?" If the answer is no, don't worry about it. You can't always change a problem but you can change how you respond to it. Remind yourself: This too shall pass.

2. Keep fit. Some psychologists treat depression with exercise, but you don't need to run marathons to derive benefits. Take a walk. Ride a bike. Work in the garden. Take the stairway rather than the elevator. Keep moving. Find things to do. Even better, find NEW things to do.

3. Count your blessings. Neurotics lose sight of the good things going on in their lives and dwell on the negatives. Avoid whining, self-pity, and looking at life as a series of catastrophes. Think before you speak. Constant complainers drive people away because they're such a downer.

4. Be sociable. Constantly being alone is not healthy. Develop a support group of family or friends. Seek new ways to involve yourself in an activity that involves others. Step outside yourself.

5. Think happy. Researchers agree that happiness is not simply luck. Happiness is a proactive endeavor that you can consciously cultivate. It is a state of mind. Abraham Lincoln said that most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.