The Turmeric and Health Newsletter for October 2026
Welcome to my October Newsletter.
I hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather that we have been having lately. With the school holidays on in full force this month it’s going to be a very busy time for me. I have taken on two new regular markets, one here in Port, the Port Central Real Food market and one down in Bulahdelah. So that will keep me on my toes, along with the usual extra markets at Scotts Head, Hat Head and South West Rocks. Plus, there is the annual Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Yup, a very busy month. I’m so glad that Nan and Graham are on hand to cover some of the markets. I’m also very glad that I have my van so I can stay overnight and not have to travel as far.
Though having said that, I unexpectedly had the opportunity to sell my little HiAce van, and I am now using my much larger LDV Deliver9 van. That was a bit of a shock to the system, but I’m getting used to driving her and finding out how to do each of the different markets as she doesn’t fit into all the smaller spaces that my HiAce used to fit it. It’s a steep learning curve, but I LOVE the fact that I can stand up in this van – her name is ESE – and I will gradually get her fitted out as I want, as I get the time and the money. A friend of mine is visiting from Brisbane and was kind enough to bring me a set of IKEA expanding metal bed supports and the associated wood cross struts, so that will be the next job once the school holidays are over. In the meantime, I simply moved everything over from the little van into the bigger van. The setup worked fine before, and it will work fine now 😊
Once the month of September is over, I will be drawing out the winning customers who have been lucky enough to get 10% off their next order. You have until the end of September to get your order in or come to see me at a market. Fingers crossed that you will be one of the 10 lucky winners to celebrate the fact that I have now been running my turmeric business for 10 years and it’s all thanks to you wonderful people. Without my customers I wouldn’t have a business, so I am very grateful for everyone of you and so glad that I can pass on all the benefits that I have felt by taking turmeric myself.
TURMERIC FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: CAN CURCUMIN HELP?
Turmeric and its powerful constituent, curcumin, are no strangers to scientific research. Long used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, the Curcuma longa plant always had an aura surrounding it regarding its therapeutic benefits.
With thousands of clinical and peer-reviewed studies in the books, we now have a vast swath of evidence suggesting that it’s more than just hype. But can turmeric help with ulcerative colitis (UC)?
Turmeric has shown potential as an alternative treatment in several conditions characterized by inflammation. These include arthritis, fibromyalgia, and eczema and psoriasis. Curcumin can even help detox and cleanse the liver.
Numerous studies have emerged, suggesting that curcumin can also target a few of the primary causes of UC. Thus, it may help reduce some of the uncomfortable symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, and rectal bleeding.
To understand how curcumin helps, we first need to look at the causes of UC. With UC, the patient suffers from chronic inflammation in the GI tract (gastrointestinal tract).
Unfortunately, this prolonged inflammation may cause extensive damage to the GI tract leading to significant pain and discomfort. If left untreated, chronic intestinal inflammation can even lead to more serious conditions. Ulcerative colitis frequently occurs in the rectum and the large intestine (colon). Damaged areas are continuous, not patchy, and they start at the rectum extending further into the colon.
We know that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) possesses many vital healing properties. Perhaps its most substantial assets are its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. By targeting inflammation directly, it’s thought that curcumin can benefit UC symptoms and improve quality of life.
In one randomized, double-blind study with patients who had quiescent ulcerative colitis (UC) they tested curcumin’s ability to serve as maintenance therapy. The results showed that curcumin was not only a safe, natural medication, but it greatly reduced the frequency of relapse in people with UC. Turmeric also suppressed morbidity linked to UC, improving the patient’s overall health.
In another study the group taking turmeric saw a massive 38% of patients reach complete endoscopic remission, while none of the placebo group achieved the same. This means there are no visual signs of UC in the intestines, all with no apparent adverse side effects during this study.
Typically, UC gets treated with antibiotics, steroids, and immunomodulators. The reason why curcumin has become a focal point of research is due to the long-term adverse side effects of these treatment methods. Curcumin can reduce free radicals, increase antioxidant capacity, and influence several signalling pathways. The best turmeric supplement with black pepper (Health2all Turmeric has 8 herbs and spices including the black pepper to aid digestive absorption) will not only demonstrate potent antioxidant properties, but it will also attack the very foundation of inflammation by inhibiting several inflammatory processes.
As always, take precaution and consult with your doctor to see if Health2all Turmeric fits within your current regimen.
Taken from: Divinity Nutra July 28th, 2019
THIS MONTH’S MARKETS AND EVENTS
With the school holidays on this will be a very busy month for me. I have taken on two new regular markets at Port Central and Bulahdelah, so do check those out and the lovely Nan will be joining me again this month for some extra markets, so whenever you see a double up that’s when you will find her, and her handsome assistant, Graham, out and about. So do pop over and say Hello.
Wednesday 30th Sept – Scotts Head Market – 3pm – 7pm Held down by the campsite/beach – lots of great stalls, music and food.
Thursday 1st Oct – Hat head Market – 3pm – 7pm – Held down by the Bowling Club – lots of great stalls, music and food.
Friday 2nd Oct – Bulahdelah Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm Held on the grounds of the Visitors Centre on Crawford St. This will be my first time here so I’m really looking forward to it.
Saturday 3rd Oct – 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.
Saturday 3rd Oct – South West Rock Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by Horseshoe Beach. Nan’s will be at this great little market.
Sunday 4th Oct – 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!! 😊 😊
Monday 5th Oct – Harrington Long Weekend Market - 8am – 1pm. Held down by the river next to the Bowling Club. Come along, I will be in a different spot as my new van is too big to go under the tree…but my orange gazebo is pretty distinctive, so I shouldn’t be too hard to find. 😊
Tuesday 6th Oct – Port Central Real Food Market – 11am – 4pm – Held in the main front area in Port Central.
Wednesday 7th Oct – Scotts Head Market – 3pm – 8pm Held down by the campsite/beach – lots of great stalls, music and food.
Thursday 8th Oct – Hat head Market – 4pm – 8pm – Held down by the Bowling Club – lots of great stalls, music and food.
Friday 9th Oct – Bulahdelah Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm Held on the grounds of the Visitors Centre on Crawford St.
Saturday 10th Oct – Port Macquarie Foreshore Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by the river at Westport Park. I’m not sure where Nan will be but look out for the signature orange gazebo.
Saturday 10th Oct – South West Rock Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm. Held down by Horseshoe Beach. This time it’s Nan’s turn to be at this great little market.
Sunday 11th Oct – Forster Town Market – 8am – 1pm – Held on the green off Head Street. Great little market. Something for everyone.
Saturday 17th Oct – Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival - 9am – 5pm This is a great annual market, and I’m delighted to be back. Look out for my orange gazebo. Hope to see you there. 😊
Saturday 17th Oct - 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 18th Oct – 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. 😊
Sunday 18th Oct – Gladstone Market 8am – 1pm, Held down by the river, Nan and Graham will be at this great little market.
Tuesday 20th Oct – Port Central Real Food Market – 11am – 4pm – Held in the main front area in Port Central.
Friday 23rd Oct – Bulahdelah Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm Held on the grounds of the Visitors Centre on Crawford St.
Saturday 24th Oct – 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 25th Oct – 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.
Sunday 25th Oct - 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.
Tuesday 27th Oct – Port Central Real Food Market – 11am – 4pm – Held in the main front area in Port Central.
Friday 30th Oct – Bulahdelah Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm Held on the grounds of the Visitors Centre on Crawford St.
Saturday 31st Oct – South West Rock Beachside Market – 8am – 1pm - Held down by Horseshoe Beach. This time it’s my turn to be at this great little market, 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,
Alison Carroll
aka The Turmeric Lady
AC Healthy Solutions
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