Water Bottle Soap & more: The Next Big Thing..... Turmeric

Growing up with parents from the West Indies there are certain things that are second nature, for instance Curry, I've eaten Curry all my life. Whether it was chicken, beef, goat... Curry was a staple in our home, also a staple were seasonings like Cumin, Geera, Tandoori, Cardamon and Turmeric. These are not new or mysterious to me, but in the mainstream, they are definitely exotic. Ironically, as I was getting ready to write this post there was an ad pop up about Turmeric and its benefits to ease joint pain.

What is Turmeric? *Turmeric is a plant. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine.

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There are a mulitude of benefits Turmeric provides to not only our joints, but to our overall health.
*Here are the benefits of Turmeric in our body:

Eases joint pain
Heartburn
Stomach issues
Jaundice and liver problems
Loss of appetite
Gallbladder issues

Turmeric can be ingested in food or as a tea, you can even mix a bit in your detox water for added benefits. I especially love to use Turmeric in rice an peas, it gives the rice a beautiful yellow color and add great flavor to an ordinary dish.

**The topical (on the skin) benefits of Turmeric are:

It has anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce skin inflammation, pigmentation and blemishes.
It has antibacterial properties, which help reduce acne, especially when used with other natural ingredients.
It has anti-aging properties, which help prevent and improve dry skin and wrinkles, thus slowing the process of aging to help your skin look younger.

I use a combination of Turmeric powder and Eucalyptus Mint Essential Oil blend in my WBS Herbals soap. I have used a bar for 2 weeks now and I have noticed some scars on my arm have began to lighten...Yay! The great thing about Turmeric powder is it creates a very fine exfoliant in the soap and the blending of the Eucalyptus Mint make for a soothing scent.