Indian influence on the West from Yoga to turmeric

It is usually accepted that Indians love to ape the West in not just dress and lifestyles but even in food habits – proof is the growing popularity of fast food joints and the craze for burgers and pizzas and fizzy drinks.
However, things appear to be changing and the West is gradually switching to Indian lifestyles like going in for yoga. Yoga is just one of many home remedies for health that the West has taken a liking to and have adopted as a part of their daily routines.

Use of turmeric in food is another area on interest. Turmeric is a staple spice in every Indian households and is an integral part of the food chain because this spice is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties. Realizing this important aspect, the West have embraced it and it has become extremely popular in the West.
The ginger s yet another item gaining popularity. Tea is the popular drink of the British. And, we Indians have added herbs and spices to it. Ginger tea is one of the most popular drinks in the west because it is considered to be a great source of detox. It also helps to fight cough and cold.
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Turmeric can help remove fear complex stored in the brain

#curcumin #turmeric #Alzheimer’s #posttraumaticstress Research carried out on rats by psychologists from The City University of New York has revealed that turmeric can help erase bad memories – the turmeric is an Indian spice and is usually used in preparing curry.
It seems curcumin, a bright-yellow compound, is found in the root of the Indian spice turmeric and it helps to prevent new fear memories from getting stored in the brain. It also has the dual function of doing away with pre-existing fear memories.
Researchers hope that these findings will help to develop treatments for people who are suffering with psychological disorders.
The experiments were conducted on rats. The psychologists had trained the rats to become scared when they heard a particular sound. Scientists interpreted that the rodents were frightened when they froze. The scientists observed that when the same sound was played after a lapse of time, the rats that had been given ordinary food froze. However, the rats that were fed the curcumin-rich diet did not freeze – the presumption was that the fearful memories had been erased.
The study was carried out by Professor Glenn Schafe and, in his opinion, a curcumin-enriched diet would be great help to people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological disorders like Alzheimer’s that are characterized by fearful memories.