Tumeric

[Summer]

I have been using Tumeric off and on for a year or so now, since I found out that it works wonders for my hip inflammation that I periodically go through. Recently, one of my Uncle's bought me some concentrated Tumeric and told me it was an excellant antioxidant as well. So I looked it up online, and found out that it's also used to treat Alzheimer's disease. That was VERY good news for me, as I'm a prime candidate for dimensia. The surgeon found what he called a "diseased vein" in my brain that had calcification gravel in it. That was the vein that had the largest aneurysm in it. So I'm on 2 different types of herbs now that are supposed to increase blood flow in the brain, one of which is Tumeric.

I have noticed that I'm able to find things more easily and read more easily now, so something IS working. Most people who have the type of stroke that I had end up crippled in one way or another, so me improving so much before 90 days since my surgery is a very good thing.

[Creator]

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.

Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of the chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are on their way on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumours.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodelling of damaged skin.

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

[Summer]

I am very lucky as my Uncle bought me a very good brand of Tumeric (Curcumin) supplements in capsule form. It is highly absorbable to one's system, and I only have to take one capsule per day. One can even find Tumeric capsules at Walmart these days, although I found that I had to take 4-8 of those capsules per day to achieve the desired result.

[Summer]

I am pretty sure that if one takes too much tumeric, it may cause one's liver to be overly active. It's best to follow the instructions on the bottle rather than take a lot of this from what I have found.