Many people struggle with depression during the winter months and this year the number of women struggling has increased with the current situation in the world. Thankfully, God gave us many tools in order to combat depression symptoms. We just need to know what foods/herbs and how to use them to heal our bodies.
Studies have shown that turmeric/curcumin showed reduced depression symptoms!
Turmeric is an edible root that has a lot of medicinal uses besides just being a spice. It contains an active compound, curcumin; it is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
Extensive studies were performed on it, and that concluded that its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the depression. Curcumin removes the free radicals from the body. If those radicals stay in the body, then oxidative stress can increase the inflammation. Several studies are supporting the argument that chronic inflammation has a direct relationship with depression. Some studies even say that chronic inflammation and depression exacerbate one another.
Curcumin relieves the symptoms of depression by fighting chronic inflammation.
Many clinical trials were run and all presented with the same findings that turmeric does fight off depression.
Besides treating depression, turmeric has other benefits too. It can be applied on would for faster healing. It can be added to milk to enhance internal recovery after major surgery. It acts as a cardioprotective and decreases the risk of cardiac diseases. It also improves your body’s immunity to better fight off infections and acts as an anti-cancer.
If you’re suffering in depression, Turmeric milk can be highly beneficial to drink on a daily basis. Because turmeric is a natural product, so it is very safe to use and has no side effects. It can become an excellent addition to your diet.