Turmeric Lemonade For Depression

Many people relying on home remedies believe that turmeric treats depression. If you are wondering how, read on to know about this remedy....

Saturday, March 25, 2017, 18:02 [IST]

Depression can suck the joy out of life. It is a mood disorder that makes one feel low all the time for no reason.

The turmeric lemonade is said to work well in some people who have mild depression symptoms. Anxiety, sadness, sorrow, guilt, fatigue, temper, lack of energy and insomnia follow as depression starts taking over your system.

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Here is a home remedy to try. But consult your doctor first before trying it. Also, stay away from this remedy if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Ingredients

You will need juice of an orange, 4 tablespoons of honey, 2 lemons, 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder.

How To Prepare

Blend all the ingredients and drink it once a day for 7 days and see if you experience any improvement in your condition.

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Curcumin

Turmeric contains a substance known as curcumin which is said to work better than some medicines when it comes to boosting health.

Animal Studies

Curcumin worked like an antidepressant in certain animal studies. More studies are required to confirm how powerful it is.

Nerves

Curcumin is also said to promote nerve-growth in certain areas of the brain. Turmeric is also said to diminish the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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Why Turmeric?

Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. It is said to fight depression, prevent heart diseases and also enhance cognitive functions.

Risks

People suffering from bile-duct dysfunction or galls stones may need to avoids turmeric. Even pregnant women may need a doctor's approval to try turmeric.