Day One Hundred Sixty-Seven: Turmeric Supreme

I am recovering quite well from my knee injury and have recently started running again. It's been (and continues to be, in many ways) a slow process, but I'm so thankful for the progress I've made. Since the injury, I've been trying to do everything I can to strengthen my knee and ensure that it keeps performing well for me into the future. I have tried incorporating collagen and turmeric powders into my diet, but frankly, they are inconvenient to use, and the turmeric powder can really stain clothing and skin, so I find myself passing on them more than using them. A couple of months ago, I switched over to collagen supplements, which are much more convenient. I don't know why I didn't think of also switching to turmeric supplements at the same time, but I didn't. However, this afternoon, while perusing the supplement section of my favorite natural-leaning grocery store, I came across the Gaia Turmeric Supreme line, which included a formulation specifically for joints. I decided to give them a try. It's obviously too early to tell if they will make any impact, but they are definitely more convenient and less messy than the powder.

Day Seventy: Golden Tonic

I have been trying to learn about natural ways to combat inflammation and joint pain ever since I injured my knee, not only because I have been dealing with those very things in the present, but also because I have heard that this type of injury can lead to arthritis down the road. My hope is that I can get myself healthy and active as soon as possible and stave off other issues in the future.

Turmeric is touted as having anti-inflammatory properties, and collagen is supposed to help with joint pain. So when I found a recipe for this Turmeric-Collagen Coconut Tonic, I bookmarked it so I could give it a try. (It was my first time to make this drink, but it was also my first time to buy a package of collagen, which I added to my stash of weird products in the pantry that provide an endless amount of shock and entertainment to my family members!) I can't say yet what the verdict is for my joints, but I can tell you it is delicious, and I would drink it even of it didn't have the potential health benefits.

Golden Tonic