Turn on the Turmeric Smoothie

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I recall many years of patients telling me about their first signs of joint pain, it always seemed to be in the finger joints and usually the pointer or middle finger, a soreness or a feeling of stiffness. I suppose my time has come. I’ve been having some finger joint soreness lately so I’ve turned to turmeric!

Turmeric is such an aggressive and powerful herb. In Chinese medicine, we call this herb Yu Jin and use it for pain, menstrual cramps, for all aspects of the liver, for nosebleeds, it can be emotionally calming and helps with jaundice and gall stones.

The taste of turmeric is pungent and spicy, I found that by adding a little bit of cacao, it hides the punch that turmeric provides.

From the Classic Chinese Medicine Text, The Yellow Emperor:

Moves Qi and Blood, Relieves Pain
Especially for pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis including hypochondriac pain, irregular menses, masses (especially in abdomen and hypochondriac region), traumatic injuries, and dysmenorrhea. Also for liver cirrhosis, enlarged liver and spleen
Clear Heat and Cool Blood
For bleeding due to Heat in the Blood including epistaxis, hematemesis, hematuria, and epistaxis during menses
Clear the Heart, Open Orifices
For Shen disturbances associated with Damp, Phlegm and Heat in the Heart with symptoms like disorientation, epilepsy, mania, anxiety, agitation, seizures, and derangement
Treats Jaundice, Benefits the Gallbladder
Treats Damp-Heat jaundice and gall stones

Turn On the Turmeric Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon fresh turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon of powdered, fresh is better!

2 tablespoons raw cacao powder

1 tablespoon of raw cacao nibs

½ a zucchini

1 cup spinach

1/2 banana

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 scoop of protein or collagen powder of your choice

2–3 cups water, coconut or almond milk

Blend in a Vitamix or Ninja and enjoy!

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