Turmeric also commonly known as ‘haldi’ is a staple ingredient in authentic Indian vegetables and curries. In the recent time this humble spice has gained a lot of importance in the scientific world. The golden bottle of turmeric in your kitchen has immense health benefits even beyond you can imagine hence it is also known as the ‘Golden spice of life’ or ‘Poor man’s saffron’.
Nutritionists say that turmeric has a source of dietary fibre, potassium, iron, manganese, vitamin b6, vitamin c, and omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
Let’s understand more about the health benefits of turmeric
Age controller
Turmeric is known for its timeless benefits on the body. It slows down your aging process the natural way. It helps to remove the acne and blemishes from the skin and makes the skin soft and supple. As the name suggests it gives a golden glow on the skin. Regular use of turmeric helps to make you look younger even as you age.
Skin healer
This golden spice has an anti-septic and anti-bacterial effectiveness. It helps to repair wounds, cuts, bruises or other skin damages. It is also a pain reliever and prevents infections hence used after an injury.
Diabetes manager
It has anti-glycaemic property that helps in optimum functioning of the pancreas and lowering the blood sugar levels. It also helps to regulate and balance insulin levels and prevent development of insulin resistance in the body thereby helping to treat diabetes effectively.
Immunity booster
Since time immemorial turmeric has gained fame as an immunity booster. It contains a substance called lipopolysaccharide which acts an immunity booster. Its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties also help to strengthen the immune system by protecting against various diseases.
Cancer protector
Preliminary studies conducted on cancer states that turmeric has an ability to prevent cancer causing enzymes reducing the risk of cancer cell formation and growth.
Arthritis defender
Ayurveda states that turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that help in the treating inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Studies suggest that individuals who consume turmeric on a regular basis experience much relief from inflammation as well as joint pain.
Digestion enhancer
Turmeric helps to improve digestion. Regular intake of fresh turmeric with ginger and a few drops of lemon help to ease digestion related issues.
Liver detoxifier
Turmeric is a natural detoxifier as it produces enzymes that detoxify the blood. These enzymes reduce the toxins in the body and improve blood circulation. Turmeric has curcumin an ingredient that enhances livers ability to lower serum cholesterol levels from the body thus protects against cardio vascular diseases.
Turmeric has immense health benefits and is easy to use. You can use it in your day to day culinary use and enjoy good health in return.
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Work life balance has always been a challenge for the working women. They are expected to match the males’ output levels at work as well as be a perfect mother, wife, daughter and daughter-in-law. In a bid to balance both professional and domestic responsibilities women struggle a lot and finally tend to withdraw from their careers.
This sparks of the question - can women have it all?
It is very obvious, juggling between work and home is no easy task. To balance both calls for certain level of self-introspection and understanding. This would automatically enable you to set up the priorities and mental make
up to face the drudgeries.
Here are a few tips for a better work life balance
- Every woman should question their priority and needs in life. They should try to see what is best for the family; where in their personal interest and family interest could be matched. Before finding a solution, working woman need to find solace in the choices they make. Family could be managed by hiring help or reaching out to family for support. However, this can give you lasting peace only when you are convinced that you are making these choices in best interest of you and your family. So have your priorities clear and separate them from your need, those are different.
- Be organised: Planning and being organised relieves a lot of tension off the motherhood/family-hood. Setting aside certain days of the week for cleaning, grocery shopping and other sundry jobs would ensure the other days are free. Asking the spouse and the children help to keep the home tidy and do a few house hold jobs will ease pressure. Thus one would be able to spend quality time with the family as well get the work done.
- Do not get upset over petty things: Accept and understand that nobody will do your chores as well you could. However, you could hire help and delegate responsibilities to family members as well. Even if they do not match up to your expectations, coach them up or work around a solution. Instead getting upset at minor issues will only spoil the harmony of the household. Turning off such negative thoughts and encouraging positive ones will automatically boost up energy levels and enable to achieve more.
- Set aside some time for yourself: It is very important to have a bit of time for yourself doing what you like the most. Otherwise the mundane routines of life would take a toll on mental and physical health. Go on a vacation, blogging, photography or any creative activity could help to break the monotony and rejuvenate yourself.
- Stop trying to be perfect in all: Remember you are not super women but a real women. It is impossible to get 10/10 always in all roles. Gracefully, accept the mistakes and move on.
- Do not feel guilty: There is no need to have the ‘mother’s guilt’. Many mothers feel guilty about working, some about not working and some about enjoying their ‘me time’. It is time to stop it. This kind of thinking will only lead to misery. Rather thinking of the benefits achieved by your will make you feel more productive.
- Read about it: Reading about successful women who managed both responsibilities may give new tips, encouragement and ideas to solve your own problems.
Women can wear many hats with the support of family and with the right mind-set.
cheers.........
