The Turmeric and Health Newsletter for November 2026
Welcome to my November Newsletter.
I hope that you haven’t all gone rusty with all the rain that we’ve been having!! Added to which if I can’t get out and mow my back lawn soon, I will have to send out a search party for my veggie beds…though today is a lovely sunny day and my son Mike is off for a flight this afternoon, having been grounded by rain, strong winds and low cloud now for several weeks. So, he’s one happy chappie. 😊
Somebody told me yesterday that it was eight weekends until Christmas. I replied that it’s funny how quickly you can go off a good friend!! But, if you are thinking of giving a loved one the gift of better health this Festive Season, now is the time to get your orders in, as we get closer to Christmas, the postal service comes under stress, and delivery times blow out. I will be doing my markets as usual but do be aware that November starts on a Sunday this year which throws out all my usual pairing, and I do have my extra markets on Tuesdays and Fridays, where I can. Check out my timetable as usual, the last page of my newsletter for markets and events that I will be attending in November.
Also, congratulations to all my September winners. I have now contacted all 10 of the lucky winners who will be getting 10% off their next order. Well, done everyone and thank you to all those of you who orders and bought turmeric in September. It really does seem amazing that I have now been selling turmeric for 10 years. It honestly seems like yesterday that I was learning all the amazing information about turmeric and setting up on my own for the first time. Then a month later I was helping to train my colleague, the lovely Cherie. We are now good mates as well as colleagues. 😊 You just never know where life will take you.
TURMERIC FOR MIGRAINES - CAN IT HELP?
I was asked recently if turmeric/curcumin can help not only with headaches but specifically for migraines. Now I know anecdotally from my customers that several of them find that not only does curcumin help with their headaches but can significantly help with the pain of migraines. So, yet again I decided that I would investigate the scientific studies that could throw some more light onto this.
Migraine, a neurovascular condition, is a chronic and lifelong disease that affects about 15% of the population worldwide. Although the exact pathophysiology and etiology of migraine are still unclear, oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuroendocrine imbalances are identified as the critical risk factors for migraine attacks. For many there is also a genetic component to this as well.
Curcumin is an active component and a polyphenolic compound found in turmeric. Curcumin is a promising candidate for preventing and controlling migraine due to its antiinflammatory, antioxidative, anti-protein aggregate, and analgesic effects.
Turmeric may help improve symptoms of migraine in four ways.
It is a powerful pain fighting anti-inflammatory making it a good non-addictive option for chronic pain relief.
Reduces oxidative stress and increases antioxidant capacity.
Improves brain function and lowers the risk of brain disease.
Increases circulation making it a good choice to help reduce brain fog, tinnitus and histamine responses in the body.
In one review I looked at the researchers evaluated the experimental and clinical studies investigating the impact of liposomal curcumin and nano-curcumin on the frequency and severity of migraine attacks in patients.
For migraine in another pre-clinical trial, they looked at the pain-relieving effects of turmeric on migraine and found that it was more beneficial than nothing at all and curcumin even worked better than migraine medications propranolol and indomethacin.
One of the concerns raised about the use of curcumin, was its bioavailability as the regular absorption of the curcumin into the body is low. This is why it is so important to have the formulation that not only has a high level of curcumin in the turmeric (ours is a 6% curcumin which is the highest level available) but also mixed with the piperine in black pepper, which increase absorption by up to 2000%, also with the coconut oil to help the body transport the curcumin and the digestive activators like cinnamon and ginger etc which help the body use the curcumin. All this and more are to be found in the Health2all Turmeric range.
Although in the final analysis, the results are promising, more studies need to be conducted in this area to show the exact efficacies of curcumin on clinical symptoms of migraine and investigate its potential mechanisms.
If you ask me about turmeric and curcumin for migraine headaches, it’s definitely worth a shot. At the very worst, the aches and pains in your joints should feel great.
THIS MONTH’S MARKETS AND EVENTS
This month is one of those that is bound to challenge me as it starts on a Sunday, so all my usual market pairings are out. Plus, on the second Saturday I am venturing off to Bowraville to do the “Back to Bowra” market. This is a new one for me, so I’m really excited out it. Hope to see you at one of the markets.
Sunday 1st Nov – 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; with my usual orange gazebo I shouldn’t be too hard to find!! 😊 😊
Tuesday 3rd Nov – Port Central Real Food Market – 11am – 4pm – Held in the main front area in Port Central.
Saturday 7th Nov – Kempsey Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by the river, not sure where I will be but look out for the signature bright orange gazebo. A great day out for all the family.
Sunday 8th Nov – Forster Town Market – 8am – 1pm – Held on the green off Head Street. Great little market. Something for everyone.
Tuesday 10th Nov – Port Central Real Food Market – 11am – 4pm – Held in the main front area in Port Central.
Saturday 14th Nov – Back to Bowra– 10am – 4pm. Held in the High Street, Bowraville. This is a new one for me, so I’m excited to be coming along. I’m not sure where I will be but look out for the signature orange gazebo.
Sunday 15th Nov – Laurieton Market - 8am – 1pm down by the river on Short Street. With the new layout my site number is 132. As usual, if lost look for the orange gazebo or ring me. 😊
Tuesday 17th Nov – Port Central Real Food Market – 11am – 4pm – Held in the main front area in Port Central.
Friday 20th Nov – Bulahdelah Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm Held on the grounds of the Visitors Centre on Crawford St.
Saturday 21st Nov - 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.
Sunday 22nd Nov – Town Square Market – 10am – 2pm Held in the Town Square, Port Macquarie. The lovely Nan will be there to help you, so look for the orange gazebo.
Friday 27th Nov – Bulahdelah Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm Held on the grounds of the Visitors Centre on Crawford St.
Saturday 28th Nov – Tuncurry Market – 8 am – 1pm - I will see you over the bridge at the John Whiley Park. Plenty for the whole family and Marine Rescue do a great bacon and egg butty. 😊
Sunday 29th Nov - 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.
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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