The Healing Benefits of Turmeric Golden Paste

The Healing Benefits of Turmeric Golden Paste
You may have heard of the benefits of the spice Turmeric. Curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) supplements are getting more and the more common by the day, however, the most effective way to receive the full benefits of this spice is to cook it on your stovetop! Curcumin’s bioavailability increases at cooking temperatures. Additionally, researchers have found that cooking curcumin in coconut or olive oil leads to the formation of a compound named ‘deketene curcumin’ which has better anti-cancer activity than curcumin itself. Combining black pepper with turmeric powder increases antioxidant activity in cooking.

What are some of the benefits of Turmeric Golden Paste?

• It’s a powerful antioxidant, and is believed to have cancer fighting properties (see below)
• It’s a natural and effective anti-inflammatory (Great for Arthritic Conditions!)
• It provides pain relief
• It has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal benefits
• It protects the liver from toxins
• It has health benefits for the heart
• It helps prevent cataracts
• It can reduce blood clots
• It promotes digestive health
• It's a natural detox

The Healing Properties of Turmeric for Dogs with Cancer*

Turmeric has healing properties that have been known to block the cancer cells in dogs that are suffering head or neck cancer. In some cases, it has also been known to shrink tumors.
Turmeric Paste Benefits for Dogs with Cancer include:

• Destroys cancer cells and leaves healthy cells
• Can prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body
• Reduces cancer-causing inflammation
• Can help alleviate pain
• It can increase the sensitivity of cancer cells and how they respond to treatment

For more great benefits and the scientific research behind turmeric and curcumin, click here.

GOLDEN PASTE RECIPE:

1. 1/2 C Organic Turmeric Powder (organic is higher in curcumin which is the active ingredient)
2. 1 – 1 1/2 C filtered water
3. Mix together in a pan over medium/low heat for 7-10 minutes or until the mixture thickens (if too thick or watery you can adjust the water or turmeric levels to smooth it out).
4. Turn off heat and add: 2-3 teaspoons of freshly ground organic black pepper (NEVER table pepper) and 1/3 cup organic, cold-pressed coconut oil. You may also add 1 TBSP of Ceylon cinnamon, which will help keep your dog odor free, as the Tumeric can produce a "Cat Pee" smell in some dogs. (NEVER use regular cinnamon, which can be poisonous to dogs.)
5. Mix everything together or blend with a whisk and store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Note: You may omit pepper if you cannot tolerate it. The absorption of turmeric will still be improved by cooking it and adding oil, but it will be less effective without the pepper.

DOSAGE:
Start off slow...1/4 tsp. 2-3 times a day with food and water. This may be the actual dose for small dogs and puppies, but for larger dogs increase the amount by 1/4 tsp until you see results. You may give Golden Paste up to 3-4
times a day once tolerated if necessary.

When adding turmeric to your dog's diet for the first time, if there are any signs of loose stools or upset stomach then you may wish to reduce your serving to 1/8 tsp or so, and remain at a lower dose for a longer period. It will eventually pass and the gut microbiome will soon benefit.