The Most Popular Herbal Supplement Turmeric the Number 1 Choice. The most sold or searched for supplement for general good health, at the moment appears to be Turmeric, either on its own or with other herbal solutions such as Ginger, and Black Pepper, even CBD (Cannabidiol), and Fish Oil. The component part, Curcumin is the key ingredient which many additive suppliers mix with other vitamins to support cartilage growth and to boost the immune system. It is often considered to have miracle healing properties. Turmeric is a natural plant grown mostly in South East Asia. The root has been used as a natural dietary addition in Indian Ayurvedic medicine over hundreds of years. In Ayurvedic Medicinal treatments, the aim is to cleanse and balance each of the physical body, the mind, and the spirit. Practitioners use methods such as diet, herbs, exercises such as Yoga including meditation, breathing disciplines, and other naturopathic methods. Known for its distinct shade of yellow, and as a cooking spice, and is present in most Indian Curry dishes. It has grown in popularity in the rest of the world because of its special properties and benefits such as:- • The relief of joint pain, arthritis, tendonitis. • Help with building up the immune system. • Lowering the risks of Heart disease. • Improving the Brain’s health. • Help with fighting inflammation. • Reducing the effects of Hay Fever. • Relief of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome.) • Relief of Kidney problems. • Treatment of Diabetes. (More details at the foot of the article.) Don’t forget when considering taking any supplement to consult your healthcare professionals. Also make sure that the product you buy is recommended by such professionals. A close friend who has been seeking help for arthritic hips and been visiting a consultant surgeon about a hip-replacement was told to take a concentrated Turmeric supplement by that doctor. The result of which is that after a month she is moving better and has reduced the pain and inflammation. Another tip when buying a Turmeric product for assisting with joint problems is to buy the Turmeric extract as it has a higher concentrated dosage. Many of us look for Organic products but in this case that version is less effective. Turmeric extract is 50 times more concentrated, which increases its efficacy. When taking supplements such as Turmeric it is always wise to check if it can affect any prescribed medicines that your health professionals advise. Ask your Doctor or Pharmacist because certain medicines can react adversely or cause side-effects. When travelling in Asia I’ve even been offered Turmeric in Tea as a daily recommended healthy infusion. As I do often try to find healthy foods in local cultural remedies on my travels, I tried it but could not get my palate to like the flavor in my tea. However, I do often add a teaspoon sprinkle onto my own spicy stir-fried vegetable dishes and enjoy it immensely. All the best health food shops, either online or on the high streets sell Turmeric. It is widely available in Asian grocers or supermarkets as a cooking spice. It is even available on Amazon and other online shopping sites. Diabetes I had never considered Turmeric as effective for treating Diabetes until researching for this article, when I found a specific self-treatment for diabetic’s website. That site listed the many benefits that would help diabetic patients. I have listed some below and along with those already mentioned prove that Turmeric is a powerful natural supplement to prolong our sense of well-being. It stated that in many medical studies worldwide Turmeric was found to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Turmeric improved insulin function in the body by reducing resistance to helping it get into the body cells. It helped stop people from progressing onto type 2 diabetes. It helped kidneys in the clearance of creatinine and urea from the blood. Even Cancer Research UK reported that Turmeric “seems to be able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing. It has the strongest effects on breast cancer, bowel cancer, stomach cancer, and skin cancer cells.” On laboratory tests in rats, it also increased blood flow to the genital area and fought diabetes induced erectile disfunction, along with assisting to empty the stomach quicker it helped digestion. Source for Diabetes: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/turmeric-diabetes/