Better Nutrition August 2017
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Curry Spice Extract<br />
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, the yellow<br />
spice used in curry, is known as an anti-inflammatory<br />
Reverses Bone Loss<br />
for pain control and prevention of age-related inflammatory<br />
diseases. And now, an Italian study has found that it may also help reverse bone loss.<br />
Researchers compared the effects of a curcumin supplement with no supplement in a group<br />
of 57 people with osteopenia, the medical term for low bone density. To monitor effects,<br />
they tested bone in the heel, a finger, and the upper jaw, and found that daily curcumin<br />
supplements increased bone density in all three areas after 12 weeks, without any side<br />
effects. The study, published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological<br />
Sciences, used Meriva, a patented form of curcumin found in a variety of supplement brands.<br />
10 Healthy<br />
Reasons<br />
TO PLAY TENNIS<br />
A friendly game of tennis isn’t just an enjoyable<br />
way to spend time with friends and make new<br />
acquaintances. Studies show that a weekly or<br />
more frequent game delivers significant health<br />
benefits, including:<br />
1. A healthier heart<br />
2. Lower body fat<br />
3. Stronger bones<br />
4. Less stress<br />
5. Less anxiety<br />
6. Less depression<br />
7. <strong>Better</strong> coordination<br />
8. Improved agility<br />
9. Healthier cholesterol<br />
10. Improved brain power<br />
If there’s a racket in the back of your closet,<br />
maybe it’s time to dust it off and start polishing<br />
your swing.
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