Turmeric spice compares favorably to conventional medicines

[PNW_Dem]

I read that the spice turmeric is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories on the planet. A growing number of studies have concluded that it compares favorably to a variety of conventional medications including Lipitor (for lowering blood cholesterol), Prozac (antidepressant) and Aspirin. If this is true, it’s amazing that we don’t hear more about it.

[Surya Gayatri]

1. Here in France, it's regularly "prescribed" by both traditional

and alternative medical practitioners. My GP was the first to advise me to use it like medicine.

I put it on and in practically everything I eat now--salads, vegetables, stir fried stuff, etc., etc. It's actually very tasty. I've even tried it in yogurt (not bad!).

I'm a vegetarian, so it's a welcome addition to my veg and greens. It mixes well with olive and walnut oil.

I try to eat at least 3 or 4 teaspoons a day. My arthritic joints and dry skin are much better since I started using it. And my over-all health is stronger--fewer colds and other ailments.

Only downside I can see is that your poop is perpetually yellowish. LOL!

[musselmanm]

2. awww shit

Please vow that you will not look so often and therefore not share with us.
Any pictures?

[PNW_Dem]

8. Why was it perscribed to you

For what condition was is supposed to treat?

[Stargazer99]

3. corporations can't make money on it-that is why you are not informed

[BlancheSplanchnik]

4. you can get fresh turmeric root in Indian groceries too.

I must increase my turmeric intake!

[Oldfolkie]

5. It's known in Asia to,,,

,,,be widely used by weightlifters and bodybuilders. Promotes health and strength.

[Curmudgeoness]

12. That is not a selling point for me

ever since I thought about all the things that are known in Asia to help this or that. When I think of the same people who swear by rhino horn and tiger penis and bear gallbladder, I have to dismiss whatever else they promote....ancient culture or not.

[JDPriestly]

15. I normally use it with success. A doctor advised one of my daughters to use it to help

her recover from a difficult illness. But you have to decide for yourself. What works for one person does not work for everyone. I don't think it is dangerous.

It is the spice used in Indian food. For one thing, Indians have relatively little Alzheimers I have read. Some think it is due to their use of turmeric. Something to look into.

The problem with natural remedies like turmeric, especially those from the Far East, is that how things work on you and whether they are safe depends on the dose and it is hard to be sure that someone is getting the right dose. Western medicines are carefully studied and also carefully produced so that you know exactly what you are getting.

I wouldn't take rhino horn and tiger penis and bear gallbladder either. I might be wrong but just the names would scare me.

On the other hand, nearly everyone has taken aspirin and it too is based on a natural substance in a plant.

'The father of modern medicine was Hippocrates, who lived sometime between 460 B.C and 377 B.C. Hippocrates was left historical records of pain relief treatments, including the use of powder made from the bark and leaves of the willow tree to help heal headaches, pains and fevers.

'By 1829, scientists discovered that it was the compound called salicin in willow plants which gave you the pain relief.'

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blaspirin.htm

[Curmudgeoness]

17. Oh, I am not dismissing it entirely.

I am just saying that I am unimpressed with an endorsement from Asians.

I have been told of this in the past by an Indian friend who also swears by it. I realize that there is a possibility that there is something to it.

[siligut]

6. Add about 1 of black pepper to every 10 of turmeric

Bioperine in black pepper aids in the absorption of curcumin from turmeric. Plus it is tasty.

[PNW_Dem]

7. I assume that is want they mean by piperine

The article mentions piperine from black pepper for better absorption.

[siligut]

9. It sure seems so

I confess, I didn't read the article. I have been taking curcumin and black pepper for over a year and YES, it works.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

11. I keep turmeric at the table & sprinkle on rice, potato, & kale. Tasty. nt

[JDPriestly]

13. Yes. I have taken Curcumin for my arthrities with success.

Curcumin is an extract, a concentrated extract, of turmeric. i liked it, but I don't know how it work for other people.

I developed some allergies and am not taking any supplements until my doctors try to figure out what is causing the allergies.

[stg81]

14. you can buy it in capsule form

that's how I take mine. Also take choline. Both seem to do a good job of reducing/eliminating pain in my hand joints.

[pnwmom]

16. Big Pharma can't patent it so they're not interested - and they're the ones with

the marketing budget.

[OnionPatch]

18. It's supposed to have an anti inflammatory effect.

It's in an herbal treatment my doctor recommended for my arthritis. And it does seem to help.

[arikara]

19. It's well known in the alternative health circles

Unfortunately allopathy only touts patentable pharmaceuticals.

[Quantess]

20. I was inspired by this, so I made a stew with curry and extra turmeric

So much extra turmeric, that I poured half the bag in. Wow, that yellow is highly likely to leave stains, so watch out! I scrubbed and scrubbed the kitchen counter but the yellow spots are still there!

I wouldn't be surprised if it turns my skin yellow...