The Turmeric and Health Newsletter for December 2025
- Alison Carroll
- Dec 2, 2025
- 7 min read
Welcome to my December Newsletter.
I hope that this newsletter finds you fit and well, in the count down to Christmas. This is going to be a big month for me in several ways.
Firstly, there are quite a few Christmas Twilight markets in the lead up to Christmas, which I’m sure are going to be fun. Also, you will notice that there are several markets where I appear to be in two places at once…well, I would like you all to welcome the wonderful Nan, who is coming onboard to help me with some of the duplicate markets over December and January. Some of you may have met her before as she very kindly covered for me when I travelled back to the UK to see family and friends. She’s done markets before with her own company, and you can’t keep a good woman down, so she will be out and about over the next couple of months. Just look out for the orange gazebo and you will find her.
Secondly, I am lucky enough to have both my son and daughter back for Christmas. This is a first in many years as one or other of them has been working or away over the holiday period, so we will all be together over Christmas, along with Darcy, Lexi’s partner. Plus, it will be Lexi’s birthday whilst she is here. Yes, I know not good timing for a birthday, but Mike was born in December as well, so it all comes at once!! 😊 You could say that I’m super organised……
Finally, I have a new product, which I think will be great for the Christmas holidays, or any time, to be honest, fresh Australian walnuts, in a dark chocolate coating, dusted in turmeric. Good nutritious walnuts, Australian grown, tick, excellent quality dark chocolate, tick, dusted in turmeric, tick, and they taste good as well. They come in two sizes, the 100gm retails for $9 and the 250gm pack sells for $19.50. You can get them at my stall and by phone order. They will be on my web site as soon as possible. They are proving to be very popular, and I will be ordering some more on Monday. 😊 Hope to see you over the coming weeks.
Turmeric for the Heart
Turmeric may benefit heart health due to its active compound, curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help improve endothelial function (how flexible your veins and arteries are), lower "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, and protect against oxidative stress. Initial results are encouraging, though the research is still developing, and turmeric's effectiveness can be limited by poor absorption, which is why we use an organic turmeric with a 6% curcumin, with the black pepper, MCT oil and the digestive activators, which all help to improve the absorption to over 90%.
Potential benefits for heart health
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects: Curcumin, which has been shown to be a highly effective natural anti-inflammatory can help fight inflammation and oxidative stress, which are linked to heart disease, myocarditis etc.
Improved endothelial function: Studies suggest curcumin can improve the function of the lining of blood vessels. As we age it is especially important that we don’t suffer from the hardening of our arteries and veins. Curcumin has been shown to help maintain their flexibility, with one study showing effects similar to exercise.
Lowered cholesterol: Some research indicates that curcumin may help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol. I have had several anecdotal accounts from customers who have seen their cholesterol levels reduced by taking their turmeric. It was almost a “side-effect”, but they were delighted with the outcome.
Reduced blood pressure: Turmeric may have a mild effect on lowering blood pressure. Again, as we age, the flexibility of our blood vessels can plan an important role in maintaining a good blood pressure.
Protection against heart attacks: A small study found that turmeric may help prevent heart attacks in patients who have had bypass surgery. This may be linked to the potential blood thinning property of curcumin.
As turmeric can have a blood thinning effect, it is important to check with your health care professional if you are taking any strong blood thinners such as warfarin. Also, if you are going for surgery, it is advised that you stop taking turmeric for 7 days before your operation. I did have emergency surgery on my wrist when I broke it, I was on a double dose to help take down the inflammation, which it did very well, and wasn’t able to stop my dosage, I did warn the surgeon and there was no deleterious effect.
Turmeric and Mango Bliss Balls
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cashews
150g dried mango (now is the time to get beautiful fresh mangos)
1/4 cup rice malt syrup
2/3 cup desiccated coconut
2 tbsp. coconut flour
1 tsp. vanilla paste (or use vanilla essence)
Juice of 1 lime
4 tsp Health2all turmeric or use your CurQone Chai
INSTRUCTIONS:
Soak cashews and mango (if using dried) for 30 minutes, drain.
In a blender or food processor, process cashews, mango and rice malt syrup until well combined.
Add desiccated coconut and continue processing.
Scrape mixture into a bowl and stir through coconut flour, vanilla paste (or essence), lime juice and Health2all turmeric or chai.
Roll into balls and then roll in additional coconut.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze.
Enjoy. 😊
THIS MONTH’S MARKETS AND EVENTS
This is going to be a busy month and I’m looking forward to seeing lots of new faces. As there are extra markets, do check out where Nan and I will be this month. I hope to see you out and about.
Friday 5th Dec Gloucester Twilight Christmas Market 5.30pm – 9.30pm. Held at Billabong Park. Do come along for this lovely market with lots of great stalls for some great Christmas gifts.
Saturday 6th Dec – Harrington Christmas Market 8am – 1pm. Held down by the river next to the Bowling Club. Come along to get those Christmas prezzies you still need.
Sunday 7th Dec – Blackhead Bazaar – 8am – 1pm. Held in the Wylie Breckenridge Park. Fingers crossed that we get another lovely day. I will be in my usual spot, so look out for my bright orange gazebo. Nan will be with me today to do some training.
Friday 12th Dec - Wingham Twilight Christmas Market 4.00 – 9.30pm. Held at Central Park. Do come along for this lovely market with lots of great stalls for some great Christmas gifts and lots of other attractions.
Saturday 13th Dec - Gloucester Farmers Market - 9am – 12pm. Held at Billabong Park. Do come along for this lovely market with lots of great local produce and wines.
Saturday 13th Dec – Port Macquarie Foreshore Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by the river at Westport Park. No, you are not seeing double. 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 14th Dec – Forster Town Market – 8am – 1pm – Held on the green off Head Street. Great little market. Something for everyone.
Wednesday 17th Dec – Scotts Head Market – 3pm – 8pm Held down by the campsite/beach – lots of great stalls, music and food.
Thursday 18th Dec – Bulahdelah Twilight Christmas Market – 4 – 8pm To be held at the Big4 River Myall Holiday Resort. Hope to see you there.
Saturday – 20th Dec - 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 20th Dec – Town Square Christmas Market – 10am – 2pm Held in the Town Square, Port Macquarie. Nan will be here to help you, look for the orange gazebo.
Sunday 21st Dec – Laurieton Market - 8am – 1pm down by the river on Short and Tunis Streets. Hopefully this month it will be calm and sunny, like it was last month.
Sunday 21st Dec – Gladstone Market 8am – 1 pm. Held down by the river. Not sure if Nan will be doing this one as I’m waiting to hear from the organiser. Fingers crossed.
Sunday 21st Dec – Summerfest Taree 3 – 9pm. Held in The Queen Victoria Park, down by the river. Yes, I’m pulling a double today…hope you can come along.
Saturday 27th Dec – South West Rock Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm. Back again, I can’t stay away. Held down by Horseshoe Beach.
Sunday 28th Dec – 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.
Sunday 28th Dec - Town Square Market - 8am – 1pm. At Elizabeth Beach, another great market for all the family and dog friendly, so come along for a fun day out.
Wednesday 31st Dec – Scotts Head Market – 3pm – 8pm Held down by the campsite/beach – lots of great stalls, music and food.
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,
Alison Carroll
aka The Turmeric Lady
AC Healthy Solutions
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