The Turmeric and Health Newsletter for April 2026

Alison Carroll
Mar 30
6 min read

Updated: Apr 13

Welcome to my April Newsletter.

Happy Easter everyone. Hope that you get your chocolate fix, not forgetting the Hot cross bus, I know that there are lots of different types these days, but I still prefer the traditional variety. 😊 With school holidays upon us again this month the lovely Nan is back in the hot seat, or should I say the hot gazebo – to help me out at some of the extra markets that are on. So do check out the last page to see where we will be this month.

This month’s article is all about how turmeric can help with Menopause, I was listening to the radio recently and there was a program on how menopause is being monetarised, with a projected spend of up to $10B by 2030 (I think those were the figures – or something similar) and that doesn’t include the loss of money we experience as well. Now, I really won out on the genetic lottery when it came to the menopause and took after my mother who not only had children late in life – as did I – but seemed to sail through the menopause years. My journey was very similar with very mild symptoms, which I was able to easily deal with. My two sisters weren’t so lucky. Now, whilst I don’t claim that turmeric is a silver bullet – otherwise I would be a very rich woman – research has shown that taking a good turmeric – like my Health2all turmeric - can help with a wide range of problems and symptom, whether you’re a perimenopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal. And if the woman in your life is happier, that will make the lives of the men better too, so it’s a win-win situation.

Turmeric - "The Golden Goddess"

This colourful spice has a long history of medicinal use. I love its nickname “The Golden Goddess”, for me, it is the perfect menopausal herb for the Goddess approaching her Golden Years, as it can help bring richness to her health and happiness.

Turmeric is known to contain over 300 active constituents, some have been researched others are still undiscovered. For this reason, I don’t recommend isolated Curcumin products, as ideally, you want to use a whole root extract, as you will find in Health2all turmeric products.

Turmeric has many modes of action, including - a phytoestrogen, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihistamine, anti-atherogenic, analgesic, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, digestive, hepatoprotective, Immune modulating, vulnerary (wound healing), nephroprotective (kidney), neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and the list goes on and on.

In regard to the menopausal transition, turmeric may benefit you in these ways.

1. Reducing Hot Flushes – due to its phytoestrogen and antihistamine properties.

2. Natural Antihistamine – helps with hives, migraines, fatigue and severe sweating.

3. Weight Loss- helps regulate fat metabolism and may reduce dangerous visceral fat.

4. Bone Health – reduces bone loss due to its phytoestrogen activity.

5. Heart Health - it is a blood thinner, helps dissolves clots, improves blood vessel function, as well as reducing total cholesterol.

6. Brain Health - Tetra hydro curcumin has a powerful neuroprotective effect. It may help slow down age-related neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

7. Pain - As an analgesic it has painkiller-like effects, it also has anti-inflammatory effects meaning it can reduce pain and improve joint mobility.

8. Immune Health - it has an immune regulating action and can boost general immunity. It has also been shown to reduce viral replication.

9. Allergies - Turmeric’s antihistamine effects not only helps to reduce hot flushes but also reduces allergies.

10. Urinary Health - inhibits the pathogens causing urinary tract infections.

11. Blood sugar/diabetes - increases adiponectin levels, which regulates metabolic processes including glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity and fat storage.

12. Digestion - has wound healing properties. It protects and heals any gastrointestinal damage, especially with conditions such as UC, Crohn's, leaky gut, proctitis and ulcers.

13. Chelator - helps to bind and remove excess iron and copper.

14. Liver Function - increases detoxification. It protects the liver against assaults and may play a role in rejuvenating and improving liver function.

15. Kidney Function - it works to protect the kidneys against damage.

As you can see turmeric can offer an amazing array of benefits for many people not just menopausal women. Though as a Golden Goddess myself I have to say that I can highly recommend it. 😊 However, as with all things do, please check with your health provider before starting to take it.

Taken from an article by Jennifer Harrington Clinical Director Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist Mar 05, 2021

THIS MONTH’S MARKETS AND EVENTS

This Month's Events And Markets | AC Healthy Solutions

School holidays are upon us again and it’s time for Easter fun. The wonderful Nan will be joining me again this month, so where you see clashing dates, you will find her at one of the markets. Plus, with it being holiday time, I will be back at Scotts Head and Hat head for their twilight markets. Hope to see you around. So, although April will be a busy month, at least we are back to our usual market pairings….. 😊

Saturday 4th Apr – South West Rocks Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by Horseshoe Beach. This time it’s Nan’s turn to be at this great little market.

Saturday 4th Apr – Kempsey Market - 9am – 1pm. We are now back down on the grass by the river. I’m not sure where I will be, hopefully in my usual spot. So, look out for my familiar orange gazebo.

Sunday 5th Apr – Blackhead Bazaar – 8am – 1pm. Held in the Wylie Breckenridge Park. Fingers crossed that we get another lovely day. Nan will be in my usual spot, and she also has an orange gazebo, so is easy to find. 😊😊

Sunday 5th Apr – Pacific Palms Market - 8am – 1pm. No, this is not a typo, I’m back for a rerun of this great market. Down at Elizabeth Beach, so come along for a fun day out for all the family and dog friendly.

Wednesday 8th Apr – Scotts Head Market – 3pm – 8pm Held down by the campsite/beach – lots of great stalls, music and food.

Thursday 9th Apr – Hat head Market – 3pm – 8pm – Held down by the Bowling Club – lots of great stalls, music and food.

Saturday 11th Apr - Gloucester Farmers Market – Note – there is No Gloucester market until further notice. ☹️ Hopefully, it will be back soon, in the meantime you can always ring me or go to my website.

Saturday 11th Apr – South West Rocks Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by Horseshoe Beach. This time it’s my turn to be at this great little market.

Saturday 11th Apr – Port Macquarie Foreshore Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by the river at Westport Park. The wonderful Nan will be doing this market for me. I’m not sure where she will be but look out for the signature orange gazebo.

Sunday 12th Apr – Forster Town Market – 8am – 1pm – Held on the green off Head Street. Great little market. Something for everyone.

Wednesday 15th Apr – Scotts Head Market – 3pm – 8pm Held down by the campsite/beach – lots of great stalls, music and food.

Thursday 16th Apr – Hat head Market – 3pm – 8pm – Held down by the Bowling Club – lots of great stalls, music and food.

Saturday 18th Apr - Forster Farmers Market – 7am – 12pm Along the river by the Police Station. We are now back in our old spot where the Visitors Centre and the CWA used to be. Getting bigger and better all the time.

Saturday 18th Apr – Tuncurry Market – 8 am – 1pm NEW DAY FOR APRIL Again, not another typo, the Tuncurry market has moved out of respect, so that it isn’t on Anzac Day See you over the bridge at the John Whiley Park. Nan will be there for me in the usual spot.

Sunday 19th Apr – Laurieton Market - 8am – 1pm down by the river on Short Street. Hopefully you are all now aware of the rather dramatic changes that have taken place to the layout at the Laurieton market. My site number is 153, which means that I’m in the same row that I used to be but at the other end. As usual, if lost look for the orange gazebo or ring me. 😊

Sunday 19th Apr – Gladstone Market 8am – 1 pm. Held down by the river. Nan will be doing this one so look out for the orange gazebo. 😊

Saturday 25th Apr – no markets today as it’s Anzac Day

Sunday 26th Apr – Pacific Palms Market - 8am – 1pm. At Elizabeth Beach, another great market for all the family and dog friendly, so come along for a fun day out.

Monday 27th Apr - South West Rocks Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by Horseshoe Beach. This is an extra market, so I hope to see you there.

For those of you who can’t get to those markets all you need to do is ring me or Nan - if you ring whilst I'm away, on 0406 036 845 or you can now go to my website – www.achealthysolutions.com.au and order from there, and I will arrange for it to be posted or delivered to you. The cost is the same as at the market and postage/delivery is free on all orders over $100 with a flat rate of $10 below that.

To your happiness & health,