Martha was 57 when the doctors shared the heartbreaking news - she had Alzheimer’s.
She was one of my good friends and three years later we had to say goodbye to her.
The thing was...her symptoms started out slowly, almost innocent even.
One day she’d forget her keys.
The other, she couldn’t recall the name of her favorite TV show...
And she burned the Christmas turkey because she forgot she’d even put it on.
But her family never thought much about it.
After all, who hasn’t burnt the turkey at least once in their life?!
However, things took a rapid turn when Martha couldn’t remember the name of her dear husband.
And when he took Martha to see their doctor, the news shook their world…
She was diagnosed with severe and rapidly progressing Alzheimer’s.
Unfortunately, my friend Martha and her family aren’t the only ones who’ve been through this heartbreaking experience.
According to the NHS, over 850,000 people over 65 suffer from Alzheimer’s.
The good news is scientists are hard at work to find a cure.
And while there are no definitive answers found yet, there are some promising discoveries.
For example, researchers are looking into the benefits of turmeric.
And while most people think of achy joints when they hear about turmeric…
Turns out, this Ancient Indian Spice might be helpful with fighting off memory problems.
A recent study found adding just a tablespoon of turmeric to your breakfast can improve your memory by 28%.
See, turmeric has a compound called curcumin.
According to this study, curcumin helps to protect specific proteins in your brain.
These proteins defend the “memory wires” in your brain and make them stronger and less susceptible to ageing.
But mixing spoonfuls of turmeric into your morning Weetabix might not be for everyone.
So if you’re not a fan of the taste, but want to protect your memory, then try our Advanced Turmeric.