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Turmeric Cures
Turmeric is a spice widely used though most popularly on the Indian subcontinent. It is a mellow, mildly spicy, and somewhat earthy flavoring (somewhat surprising, as it is related to the ginger plant), yellow in color and inclined to stain any and all surfaces.
Regular use of turmeric has been found to reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease and may play a role in its treatment. It is also being studied as a natural remedy for arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and similar conditions, as it has anti-inflammatory characteristics.
Turmeric's primary active component is a molecule called curcumin, a powerful antioxidant. It is possible to purchase this component as a standalone supplement. Other organic compounds in turmeric have been found to offer anti-fungal and general antibiotic value. A number of studies are also pursuing turmeric as potentially being part of a natural cure for various cancers.
When taking turmeric as a health aid, it should be remembered that curcumin is substantially more bioavailable when taken along with a bit of black pepper.
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Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
POPULAR REMEDIES:
| TURMERIC FEEDBACK | 26 YEAS |
| BOILS | 8 YEAS |
| ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN | 7 YEAS |
| DIARRHEA | 7 YEAS |
| DIGESTIVE ISSUES | 7 YEAS |
| COLD AND FLU | 7 YEAS |
| ALLERGIES | 7 YEAS |
| HOW TO TAKE TURMERIC | 5 YEAS |
BUYING TURMERIC CAPSULES - WARNING!
"07/21/2008: If you decide to buy turmeric capsules, please read all the ingredients on the packaging! We recently bought a bottle Turmeric Curcumin at the chain GNC for $21.99 (gulp!) because so many of our readers mentioned buying capsules instead of powder in the spice section of a grocery store for $3-$4. We got the bottle home and inspected it more. We were quite dismayed to see Dicalcium Phosphate and Maltodextrin listed as "Other Ingredients". Reported side effects of Malodextrin are bloating and headaches. The caveats and side effects of Dicalcium Phosphate are reported here: http://www.superglisodin.com/dcp.html.
Wikipedia's official opinion is the same:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_hydrogen_phosphate
"Our position appears to be contrary to the majority of manufacturers and distributors of nutritional products. our decision is based on research and years of experience watching results of dietary supplement intake on hair mineral analysis reports. The Origin of DCP Mined from deposits within the earth's crust, calcium phosphate is known by many synonyms such as "lime," "hardware lime," "calcium lime" or "dolomite." Mixed samples of the substance may have a high percentage of impurities imbedded in them which may be harmful."
Replies01/11/2010: Anon from Brazil replies: "Be VERY suspicious of Wikipedia! It's a great starting point for research, but it's already tainted.One example: natural treatments for AIDS or anything that questions the role of HIV in AIDS. If you look at the edit history, you can see that anything that is not mainstream is immediately removed. You can also see that AIDS articles uses tactics such as name calling and personal attacks, which is typical of people that cannot hold up an open discussion free of bias, and can only defend non-sense dogma. After all, you can't attack the issue, then you have to attack the person."
01/11/2010: Anonymous from Springfield, Ohiyamaude replies: "It seems that the Wikipedia page for Dicalcium Phosphate no longer has any information reguarding it's reported side effects. Perhaps someone doesn't want us to know of it's potential danger? It always, and I mean always causes problems for me. No more vitamins in pill form for me thank you very much.
I would love to see someone put some credible, cited information about it's safety for human consumption on Wikipedia..and see how long it lasts up there. In fact, I urge all of you to contribute. Let's take back our right to free, open information!"
EC: Wow! Thank you for letting us know. Glad we have the old text from Wikipedia on our boils section... We should also be able to find it in internet archives like the Way Back Machine (if Wikipedia is indeed indexed) as proof that it was once there.
01/01/2011: Al Thompson from Torrance, Ca replies: "Turmeric/curcumin should be fortified with black pepper. Why black pepper? see below. I won't say my product name to respect the integrity of this Q&A, but I have some first-hand insight to offer on "other" ingredients on the GNC label and the effectiveness of turmeric (in general) for many ailments/disorders...
Re: The "Other" ingredients on the GNC label of Turmeric was probably only a few mg and was probably used for packaging (for packaging machine lubricity, getting the capsules full). My Turmeric/black pepper product also has a few mg of rice powder and a few mg of another approved ingredient to make sure the caps are full (and tight) after the exact mg of turmeric and black pepper has been reached per capsule.
The BEST Turmeric should be Turmeric (curcumin) fortified with Black Pepper. Turmeric does not absorb into the body well. Black pepper significantly improves bioavailibity (absorption) of the turmeric and other nutrients into the body. TRUE STORY: My sister has been hand-packing turmeric fortified with black pepper for over four years. I tried her formula Turmeric/black pepper about a year ago. I actually felt better and had noticeably more energy within 3-4 days.
The key to optimize the effectiveness of turmeric is the black pepper's bioavailavility. Black pepper also has its own health benefits. Turmeric is THE Super Supplement, a Super Herb. Turmeric (curcumin) has more health benefits than any other (single) natural herb on the planet. Google "turmeric health benefits" and "turmeric & black pepper health benefits" and learn more about India's "Super Herb" for over 4,000 years."
03/17/2011: Jason from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "Watch out for getting any of your health information from Wikipeda. It is biased against natural remedies and anyone who adocates them first over drugs. Wikipedia is not a credible source for anything truly health related.
And by the way, stay away from the real quack himself Stephen Barrett, "MD" of Quackwatch.com. Stephen Barrett, MD, the infamous "quackbuster" has been heavily touted by the AMA, FDA and FTC, AARP and numerous other organizations with ties to the medical and pharmaceutical cartels. Over the years, Barrett has savaged many practitioners of alternative, complementary, integrative and holistic medicine, especially chiropractors. He was also outspokenly critical of two-time Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling.
Barrett calls himself a retired psychiatrist. However, in a 2007 court proceeding in Allentown, Pennsylvania, under heated cross examination, attorney Carlos Negrete exposed the fact that Barrett had never actually practiced psychiatry and had not even passed his credentialing exam."
03/22/2011: Tanny Abad from Paris, France replies: "Recently I've experienced to have a clusters of boils which is very painful especially those underneath my butt and armpit, it's really a pain in the ass and a real sucker. Sometime ago, while browsing the internet, Turmeric pop-up and it gives me an idea and I read it, I was amased the benefits of it, so went immediately to the supermarket to look for turmeric, but I can't find it, I live in Paris which is a different language, so turmeric is known here as Curcuma. I bought it right away and drink it 3 times a day, After 1 day I noticed that my boils started to drain and the pain is gone, Before reaching the 4th day my skin glows and skins that experienced boils peeled off automatically, for the meantime my skin changes a lot and for the better, It brings back my self-esteem and confidence, thanks for this wonder herb called TURMERIC..."
05/18/2011: Honora from Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand replies: "I read a reference to a problem with a wound that wouldn't heal. The woman used grated turmeric applied as a poultice and the wound finally healed."
03/20/2012: Dawna from Platte, South Dakota replies: "Turmeric with black pepper: if making a cup of hot chocolate as suggested, can someone suggest the ratio of turmeric powder to black pepper? Thanks, Dawna"
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GIVING TURMERIC TO CHILDREN
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[YEA] 06/27/2010: Kristi from Santa Rosa, Ca: "Re: Giving turmeric to babies or children
Turmeric has completely helped my husband and I deal with boils - after 2 or 3 each we have had no more. We mixed turmeric with warm water and milk to drink, and also applied paste of turmeric and honey.
But when my daughter developed extremely large painful ones, we weren't initially able to get any turmeric inside her. So we tried a few tricks that we don't normally turn to, and she's done better with them. Antibiotics did NOT work -- they cleared the infection while she was taking them, then the boils returned again.
External applications of turmeric are also fine for children, and draw out pus very quickly. We use a mixture of turmeric and honey, with a few drops of tea tree and lavender essential oil -- mix well. Note that tea-tree is safe for mucous membranes/genital area; lavender is not recommended on those areas for young kids unless very well diluted.
Here are some suggestions for parents who want to try giving turmeric orally to kids; I hope they can help someone!
1) Curcumin in capsules has a less offensive taste than straight turmeric -- we sometimes use that in our dosing by breaking open the capsules and using half the powder each time.
2) Put some turmeric/curcumin on a spoon with manuka honey (itself great against infections)- follow with milk or another bit of honey.
3) If all else fails, icecream is a good cover-up because it's cold and sweet, although of course the sugar isn't so great
Best to try when your child is hungry! Always start with a sip of water and a spoonful of the sweet stuff to lubricate the mouth and to make the experience appealing! Then turmeric, then honey/icecream again.
Good luck everyone."
Replies06/28/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "I am glad that the turmeric is doing good for you,,you can mix it with any oil or butter and it spreds or mixes great. Now, I was wondering why your family is having boils??? I have had some people in mine also, and we have had pets over the years that also have had Very big ones, and pets that had to be put down because of large swollen areas,,,over the last 2 years I have done a lot of study/reading on nutrtion/health. I have come to the conclusion that most of our and our pets health problems is the amount of soy and a few other foods that are blocking the absorption into our system of iodine and a lot of other minerials. After a few years of this the body cant fuction or fight tumors or anything. Soy is in everything, even tuna fish,,peanut butter, canned red beans. It is causing some pets and people to die, I am serious. Merryanne"
01/13/2011: Sharon Ramon from Gurnee, Illinois, Usa replies: "To Kristi from Santa Rosa, Ca - Did you use the manuka honey with the turmeric or did you use any kind. I hear manuka is the best. Where did you get it if you used it?"
03/16/2011: Taking Turmeric from Twin Cities, Mn replies: "Turmeric is outstanding stuff. It should work wonders for whoever is taking it, regardless of age, if the aim is to reduce an inflammatory condition. Children can be picky, though, so it helps to read about how to take turmeric in a way that minimizes its spicy taste. I recommend using it in food or gel caps, personally."
09/27/2011: Karen from El Segundo, California replies: "Whole Foods for Manuka Honey, or google for online resources."
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SANDY'S TURMERIC COMPILATION
06/13/2009: Sandy (Sandhya) from Bangalore, India: "Dear Earthclinic,
Based on all feedback received for turmeric so far (as seen on your turmeric pages), I have created the following list of cures by turmeric:
(Note that I have included only those cures that readers have EXPERIENCED, and not included the cures that readers have just heard of, or read about.)
Turmeric Cures:
1. cured allergies,
2. cured hayfever,
3. breathing became free, sneezing eliminated,
4. arthritis cured in 7 days by taking 3 capsules a day, (people have combined turmeric with ginger or with flax oil for relief from arthritis), joint pains cured, body pains relieved, sciatic pain subsided,
5. healed boils,
6. healed MRSA boils,
7. eczema healed,
8. menopause symptoms calmed down,
9. provided relief in thrombocythemia,
10. cured asthma,
11. cured Heal Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis),
12. when applied on skin cured skin infections, cleared up acne with taken orally,
13. dry turmeric rubbed on bunion healed the pain,
14. turmeric with ginger, pepper, honey etc cured cold, cured cough,
15. cleared cystic acne,
16. cyst cured,
17. diabetic's experience: taking 2 caps of turmeric with each meal dropped blood sugar levels to normal after 2 hours of eating-so was able to stop medication gradually,
18. cured loose stools (1 tsp of turmeric in a glass of warm water), cured diarrhea, cured intestinal bleeding, cured gas, cured inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), relieved IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome),
19. turmeric and honey mixture stopped stomach ache,
20. overcome fatigue, energizes, elevates mood, mental fog lifted,
21. using turmeric powder with toothpaste while brushing turned dark gums into pink colored gums, teeth including front veneers brightened, strengthened gums and teeth,
22. kept inflammation/swelling way down,
23. became goiter-free,
24. cured puffy eyes,
25. melanoma disappeared,
26. eliminated PMS, menstrual cramps relieved within 10 minutes of drinking turmeric +milk,
27. swelling/inflammation of injury decreased,
28. sinus cleared,
29. prevented/stopped migraine, prevented headaches,
30. lost weight,
31. overcame pain and itch due to spider bite,
32. shrank bone bruise,
33. Used turmeric instead of ibuprofen during dental procedure-swirled turmeric in mouth after brushing teeth, letting it reach all gums, then swallowed it-gum pain eliminated and gum became totally healthy.
Side effects of excessive turmeric consumption: too much turmeric may lead to constipation or sweating (counter this by drinking plenty of water), accelerated heart beats, thinning of blood (not good for people on blood thinners)"
RepliesEC: Sandy - THANK YOU! We feel very fortunate and blessed to have your help.
06/14/2009: Sandy (Sandhya) from Bangalore, India replies: "Dear EC, I am blessed and fortunate that you run such a treasure chest of a site. I am a daily visitor. Cheers!"
12/10/2010: Tee from Woodbridge, Virginia replies: "How do you use the Tumeric powder if I have the following things going on: 1, 2, 4, 5 and 11. Do I mix a 1 tsp or tbsp of it with milk and honey or maple syrup per day? I dont get boils often, and my allergies are pretty much seasonal (spring & fall), and my heels hurt everyday and I've tried physical therapy it worked, but it became too expensive for me. I'd really like some natural remedies for my issues. :) Thanks in advance for any advice"
[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/03/2012: Vicki from Houston, Texas replies: "Folks, use caution when taking Curcumin. While the benefits are amazing, it has been proven to cause something called gall bladder squeezing (quite painful) and hair loss! My husband and I were taking one 500 mg capsule per day (with food) for about a year when I started experiencing the gall bladder squeezing sensation (as well as noticeable hair loss). I was afraid I had gallstones but an ultrasound showed no issues? My hairdresser was also alarmed at the amount of hair loss I was experiencing. I even had blood panels done to check my thyroid levels (which were completely normal). By fluke, I stumbled across an article on the possible side effects of the Curcumin, and once we cut back our dosage to three 500 mg capsules per week, the negative symptoms completely disappeared. Just be cautious about your dosing...."
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TAINTED SUPPLEMENTS WARNING
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[WARNING!] 03/23/2009: Dianna from Austin, Tx: "Check out this link. there are tainted turmeric supplements killing people in scandanavia. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation/Tainted-turmeric-supplements-linked-to-Scandinavian-deaths/"
RepliesEC: Thanks so much, Dianna! Another good reason why we prefer the powder you find at an Indian grocery store for $3.00!
Here's the article:
Tainted turmeric supplements linked to Scandinavian deaths
By Shane Starling, 23-Mar-2009
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation/Tainted-turmeric-supplements-linked-to-Scandinavian-deaths/The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned the UK public to avoid a brand of turmeric food supplements containing a drug called nimesulide after it was linked to two deaths and several liver damage cases in Scandinavia.
The product in question, branded as Fortodol or Leppin Miradin, drew the attention of medical agencies after 11 liver-related adverse event reports in Sweden and a further five in Norway, including the deaths.
Nimesulide is not authorised as a medicine in the UK.
In response, the FSA said in a statement on Friday: "There have been no reports of liver failure or illness linked with these products in the UK. As a precautionary measure, however, these products have been voluntarily withdrawn from sale by the two main importers and recall notices will be placed in the shops selling these supplements."
Fortodol and Miradin are usually sold in the UK via the internet as food supplements, often accompanied by unsubstantiated claims to relieve arthritis, muscle pains and headaches.
The products are made by a Californian company called Donsbach, which typically exports the products to Sweden before they are shipped throughout Europe. [Bold our emphasis]
One of the Swedish cases involved a fatal liver failure which is under investigation by the Swedish Medical Products Agency. The Norwegian Medical Products Agency is conducting investigations of its own.
The FSA warning has been backed by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which, as its name suggests, governs medicines in the UK.
Nimesulide is an anti-inflammatory drug known to cause liver problems.
"Consumption of products that may contain undeclared and uncontrolled amounts of nimesulide represents a significant risk," the MHRA said.
A similar scare in Hungary was given the all-clear by the regulator there after investigations revealed a lack of nimesulide at hazardous levels.
03/23/2009: Dianna from Austin, tT replies: "yep! i've never bought turmeric in capsules because usually there are other things in them!
the powder is usually much fresher too and you can buy the root! can you imagine the smelly yellow mess - LOL believe me - your cutting board will never be the same again :)"
03/30/2010: Karen from Lawrenceburg, Ky replies: "About the post of Turmeric being tainted, I wanted to know, I buy mine from a seller on EBAY, so could this information possibly apply to his product? I buy turmeric powder. I have noticed since I've been having it, I've had stomache aches pretty bad, and I literraly never got them before. I hope I'm not getting a bad product, if anyone has any help, let me know. I don't think asking the seller about it will help, since he'll probably deny it. ~Karen"
10/21/2010: Harry from Hollywood, Maryland replies: "I HAVE FOUND THE TURMERIC TO BE OF GOOD QUALITY, FROM "FRONTIER CO. " HOPE YOU DO WELL."
01/16/2011: Vickie from Northfork, Wv replies: "The turmeric, from Swanson Health Products(swansonvitamins.com), is high quality guaranteed. I have been buying the 720 mg capsules from there for the last several years. Their prices are great too."
10/13/2011: Sunita from Clovis, California replies: "Getting rid of turmeric stains from your cutting board, dishes, cloth-kitchen towels is wash the item with soap/detegent and hot water than set it out in the sun.Here's another help this spice provides, I was given turmeric baths for the duration of measles outbreak as a child and gave my own four children turmeric baths when they had chicken pox, helps heal quicker and cools body so it doesn't itch as much.
Have used turmeric powder mixed with fresh lemon juice as a face mask for as long as I can remember. Needless to say I am reaping the benefits.
No wonder the Hindu's rub turmeric all over the bride and the groom's body in preparation for marriage. I am not sure exactly what the benefits are but it's been done for centuries. I find that interesting, would like to know why it is done."
10/13/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Sunita, using Turmeric as a face mask will surely stain your skin? How do you do it? I want to try but I don't want to look all yellow for a few days!"
10/13/2011: P from Middle Of, Fl replies: "I've mixed honey with turmeric, the ratio of honey larger than turmeric. I am light skin and didn't stain my face. Hope this works! =]"
10/14/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "It is important to note that Turmeric may be contraindicated for people who have liver problems as it boost phase 1 detox enzymes but inhibits phase 2. If not for this finding, Turmeric would certainly be a faultless herb in the top 10."
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TURMERIC RESEARCH AND INFO
"CURCUMIN BIOAVAILABILITY
9/16/2007: Alan from Ann Arbor, Michigan writes:
http://grouppekurosawa.com/blog/2005/12/curcumin-preparation-and.htm
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Curcumin Preparation and Bioavailability
Curcumin is getting lots of scientific interest these days. Every month additional scientific studies are published on the effects of curcumin on different biochemical pathways.
Just keep one thing in mind. The curcumin used in these laboratory studies was dissolved in alcohol or DMSO. In short, the curcumin was made soluble in certain solvents that do not translate well for introduction into the human body.
The following two papers studied the effects of 3.6 grams of oral curcumin, in capsules, on humans. The first study is quite clear that curcumin simply does not enter the body in sufficient quantities to be medically effective.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?
In this study, oral doses of 3.6 grams of curcumin a day showed blood levels of 10nM. This is a VERY low concentration of curcumin. Yet, it was apparently enough to reduce prostaglandin E2 synthesis in colon cancer patients.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/
In order for curcumin to be maximally effective against cancer, it MUST be introduced into the body in a bioavailable form. Curcumin is almost totally insoluble in water. On the other hand, it is completely soluble in fat.
Curcumin dissolves readily in coconut milk or cream, especially if they are warm. There is NO reason to boil coconut milk or cream in order to dissolve curcumin. Never boil anything unless you are absolutely certain the heat will not damage the medicinal properties of the natural medicine. I have no idea how heat stable curcumin is for medicinal purposes. So don't boil it.
Curcumin that is dissolved in fat will be introduced into the lymphatic system with the fat. There is exactly where we want curcumin to be introduced into the body. The lymphatic fluid bathes all the tissues in the body. We are NOT interested in directly introducing it into the blood.
People complain about the taste of curcumin. So add other spices, such as turmeric, or other spices to the mix to change the taste.
How much curcumin do we need to treat cancer and leukemia? No one knows but I would recommend at least 10 grams a day, 5 grams twice a day dissolved in fat. Since curcumin is not toxic, why screw around with low doses?
You must use glutamine, at least 20 grams a day, with the curcumin to make it maximally effective. I blogged on this issue yesterday.
Stay tuned..."
.................... ALSO: Curcumin Bulk Source http://grouppekurosawa.com/blog/2005/11/curcumin-bulk-source.htm
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Curcumin Bulk Source The following is our preferred supplier of bulk natural medicines. We have purchased from them before and their service and prices are excellent. Our main HIV mouse, Mouse Peter, is taking 12 grams of curcumin a day in coconut milk without any side effects at all. The curcumin is from this company. The Famous Mouse Blanche turned us on to this company. The company is Supplement Health Formulations in Mayer Arizona. They ship internationally.
http://shfnatural.com/ingredients.html
Scroll down to Turmeric Extract, 95% curcumin. 500 grams. The cost is $65 for 500 grams bulk, a great price. Curcumin comes in red to orange colors. This is NOT a issue of purity. The amount of moisture in the product determines the color. No big deal. Supplement Health Formulations will be added to our list of preferred suppliers on the home page. Stay tuned...
Grouppe Kurosawa, Medicine in the Public Interest (http://www.grouppekurosawa.com)
[EC: Wikipedia Definition of Curcumin]
Curry Spice May Help Tackle Cancer
Tues Apr 9, 2002, 5:34 PM ET
By Jacqueline Stenson
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The substance that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color may help fight cancer, preliminary evidence suggests.
Researchers have found in the lab that the active ingredient in turmeric, called curcumin, can enhance the cancer-fighting power of treatment with TRAIL, a naturally occurring molecule that helps kill cancer cells. TRAIL stands for tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand.
In an experiment with human prostate cancer cells in a laboratory dish, the combination treatment killed off two to three times more cells than either treatment alone, according to a study released Tuesday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in San Francisco, California.
"Using these two agents--curcumin and TRAIL--we killed up to 80% of cells in culture," said study author Subhash Gautam, a researcher at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. "That's pretty remarkable."
The next step is to see if the results with this experimental treatment combination can be reproduced in lab animals, he said.
Turmeric is a common ingredient in Indian food, Gautam noted. Indian folklore suggests it helps reduce inflammation, he said, and there is some laboratory evidence that it has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Other studies in the laboratory and in animals suggest the spice can help wounds heal and could also be protective against Alzheimer's.
While turmeric consumption has not been proven to lower cancer risk, Gautam pointed out that the spice contains plant phytochemicals that are associated with many health benefits, including cancer prevention. --- Copyright 2002 Reuters Limited."
RepliesMissK from JC, NJ replies: "Can you tell me when I can buy tumeric pills online? I was using the GNC brand but since I read your feedback that it contains other ingredients, I am looking to get it elsewhere. I tried the two above sites and one is not working and the other I could not find. BTW--Love this site! Very informative. Thanks so much for your help."EC: Try your local health food store or Whole Foods. Otherwise, iherb.com.
02/05/2009: Suzanne from Rotterdam, Netherlands replies: "In India alzheimer is almost non existent and cancer is more rare, especially male types of cancer. Researchers found that it has to do with the consumption of large quantities of turmeric (also known as kunjit) in the curry. Especially the combination of chilly powder, turmeric and cauliflower and broccoli seems to do the trick. If you prepare a curry don't just use the herbal mix form the grocery but add your own paste of vegetable oil (arachide, sunflower or sesame oil), chilli powder and turmeric powder. Wash and cut the cauliflower and broccoli and let them sit for 15 minutes before cooking, as this improves the health benefits."
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TURMERIC TEA FOR JOINT PAIN
"RECIPE FOR RELIEVING JOINT PAIN
Gurudev Khar Khalsa, a Sat Nam Rasayan healer and Kundalini Yoga teacher in Los Angeles sent us this Ayurvedic tea for lubricating the joints. Gurudev tells us that the almond oil is a very important part of this recipe. Turmeric is called "the internal healer" in Ayurveda. Turmeric is also a blood purifier and is best known for its ability to help the female reproductive organs. Some research indicates that turmeric may be of value in preventing diabetes and cancer.
Recipe:
1/8 teaspoon turmeric, 3 cardamom pods (optional), 1/4 cup water. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, then add : 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons almond oil (cold pressed). Bring just to the boiling point (but do not boil). Add honey or maple syrup to taste. Sip slowly as a hot tea."
04/22/2011: Faye from Sparta, NC replies: "I am interested in trying tumeric tea for joint pain and have a question. Can this tea be made ahead as instructed and then reheated to a simmer in the microwave or would that destroy some of the properties of the components. Also, how often do you recommend that this be taken? Thank you."
03/09/2012: Kace from Denver, Co replies: "Regarding the use of microwave ovens, here is some info found on website "spirit health synergies dot com."Text bolded below highlights the reversal of positive influences that turmeric tea has which would be affected by the microwaves:
1. Heating prepared meats in a microwave sufficiently for human consumption created:
* d-Nitrosodiethanolamine (a well-known cancer-causing agent)
* Destabilization of active protein biomolecular compounds
* Creation of a binding effect to radioactivity in the atmosphere
* Creation of cancer-causing agents within protein-hydrosylate compounds in milk and cereal grains;2. Microwave emissions also caused alteration in the catabolic (breakdown) behavior of glucoside and galactoside elements within frozen fruits when thawed in this way;
3. Microwaves altered catabolic behavior of plant-alkaloids when raw, cooked or frozen vegetables were exposed for even very short periods;
4. Cancer-causing free radicals were formed within certain trace-mineral molecular formations in plant substances, especially in raw root vegetables;
5. Ingestion of micro-waved foods caused a higher percentage of cancerous cells in blood;
6. Due to chemical alterations within food substances, malfunctions occurred in the lymphatic system, causing degeneration of the immune systems capacity to protect itself against cancerous growth;
7. The unstable catabolism of micro-waved foods altered their elemental food substances, leading to disorders in the digestive system;
8. Those ingesting micro-waved foods showed a statistically higher incidence of stomach and intestinal cancers, plus a general degeneration of peripheral cellular tissues with a gradual breakdown of digestive and excretory system function;
9. Microwave exposure caused significant decreases in the nutritional value of all foods studied, particularly:
* A decrease in the bioavailability of B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, essential minerals and lipotrophics
* Destruction of the nutritional value of nucleoproteins in meats
* Lowering of the metabolic activity of alkaloids, glucosides, galactosides and nitrilosides (all basic plant substances in fruits and vegetables)
* Marked acceleration of structural disintegration in all foods."
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ALLERGIES
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[YEA] 09/01/2009: Rebekah from Athens, Ga: "WOW. For about 3 weeks now I have been taking 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric every day. My allergies are GONE. It worked in a matter of days. It works so well that I can hardly remember how bad my allergies used to be. I know that I was miserable and I was trying all kinds of over-the-counter crap from the pharmacy that wasn't working or made me feel worse. But turmeric... ahhhhh what relief!!! I used to have to sleep with a roll of toilet paper next to my head because I would wake up and blow my nose 6 or 7 times in the night. None of that now!!! No symptoms at ALL now unless I forget to drink my turmeric tea for 2 days.
This is how I take it: dissolve 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder in hot water (I get the powder from the spice section in my natural food store). I add a tiny amount of coconut oil because I read that turmeric works better if you take it with a little fat. Then I add a spoonful of blackstrap molasses because I like the taste. Keep stirring as you drink it so that the spice doesn;t settle at the bottom. I drink this any time during the day, just once a day. I had allergy problems my whole life- allergic to everything. Now I never even sneeze!!!!! I am so thankful. Hope this helps someone else.
:-)
~Rebekah"
12/30/2009: Nirinjan from Traverse City, Michigan replies: "a tincture or tea of the stinging nettles plant works well for allergies, too"
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[YEA] 09/08/2008: Carolyn from Northwest, Ohio: "I vote "yea" for Turmeric as a cure for allergies:
I suffered from hayfever type allergies seemingly constantly since we moved to our new house in Jan of '07. During that summer, my symptoms were so severe I couldn't be outside for 5 minutes without having a severe hayfever attack. I took OTC meds daily but they were getting harder to buy as they all got moved behind the pharmacy counter, plus they took hours to start working.
I sought out earth clinic and wrote down my top 5 cures for allergies, thinking I would start trying them in the spring of '08. But in the Winter of '07 I rescued a rabbit that needed to eat hay twice a day. Of course I was allergic! I decided to try Turmeric as it was the cheapest remedy. I started taking 2 capsules a day (720 mg caps) in February '08. Within 5 days I noticed a great improvement. After a few months with this regime, I started noticing my allergies getting less severe and less frequent. After 4 months, my husband told me, "You don't have allergies anymore!"
Now, 7 full months later (and past pollen season), I am down to 1 capsule per day as maintenance, and take an extra one if I have congestion. I am so thankful for this simple cure! The world is open to me again: I can go outside without bringing a snot rag. I can brush my cats daily with no symptoms. I can clean the cat litter without having a reaction to the dust. I can feed my rabbit and not suffer. I was able to bring my feather bed back out of storage and use it with confidence cause I'm not allergic to it anymore! I do still have problems with mold when it rains, but just clogged sinuses not the severe reaction I used to get. An extra turmeric capsule and I'm fine. Gotta love it!"
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[YEA] 07/08/2008: Aster from Vancouver Island, Canada: "The infection is nearly gone!
I wanted to share, as well, that I have very bad seasonal allergies requiring daily anti-histamine treatment, plus eye drops and nasal spray. As a side effect of taking the turmeric capsules (I must assume as nothing else has changed), I do not have allergies today. It is very hot and dry and I was in the garden for hours today... it is the height of allergy season. I realized I had not taken anti-histamines for two days but have no allergies. I really didn't expect that!!!!"
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[YEA] 01/19/2008: Shane Murphy from Chicago, IL: "I am a severe allergy sufferer but I am taking turmeric and its helping alot I hope this continues to help me, I am currently taking it for my allergies it completly stoped them, Thanks so much. Sincerly, Shane Murphy"
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[YEA] 01/11/2007: Lorelei from Utah: "I'm so glad I read about turmeric for allergies. It seems too simple, but after trying and failing with ACV and honey, the turmeric worked miracles! Every time I stop taking it, the allergies come back. I'm allergic to our 2 dogs and cat, dust, and practically every plant out there. I was popping pills and snorting drugs daily, so the fact that this works is amazing. Two months pill free -- we'll see when spring hits! At first I was putting it in my drinks and whatever food I could, but now I fill gel capsules with turmeric, and take 2 to 5 a day (up to a tsp worth), depending on how sneezy I am. If I do it regularly, I can get away with only 1 or 2 capsules a day. You can also buy capsules, but they seemed pretty expensive (as long as you don't mind staining your fingers yellow to make your own). Sometimes I take a little extra Vit C too, depending on how I am feeling, but it doesn't seem to matter too much for me. As a side note, if your eyes get itchy, put a wet chamomile tea bag on them. That seems to help too."
Replies08/30/2008: Abby from S.F. Circeo, Italy replies: "For two days I'm on Tumeric. I would like to know how long it takes for one to see results on allergies. My eyes are always attacked by them. Another thing I notice I sweat alot could it be the tumeric? Thanks"
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[YEA] 08/18/2006: Gail from Minnesota: "I had difficulty breathing all last winter. My chest felt so tight it was hard to get a breath. I was taking care of my daughter's two cats and dog in addition to my own cat. I have mild allergies to these animals but this many probably was an overload. I read on the internet, maybe here, that turmeric is anti allergenic and anti-inflamatory. I took a teaspoonful every day in a glass of water. After three days I could breath perfectly. I will continue to take this for as long as I live. I heard on the news that this is the worst hayfever season in a long time. I'm having almost no symptoms at all."
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[YEA] 07/23/2006: Betty from Wheeling, WV: "I started taking increased doses of Vitamin C a number of years ago at my doctor's recommendation for a tendency to bruise easily. One of the other unexpected benefits is that my sinuses cleared up. I used to wake up sneezing and would continue throughout the morning, sometimes through the entire day, year round. After experimenting with different dosages, I am now on a maintenance level of 2000 mg of Vitamin C daily and this keeps my allergies under control usually 50-51 weeks out of the year. Occasionally, I may have a flare-up and need something else. When that happens, I stir 1 teaspoon of ground Turmeric into an 8 oz. glass of water and drink it. Within 15 minutes, I am breathing freely once again and no more sneezing!"
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ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN
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[YEA] 06/05/2011: Louise from Southampton, Ny: "Turmeric has changed my life in just 2 weeks! I have had extremely painful arthritis of the hands for about 2 years, that prevented me from sewing, gardening, housework, many things I previously enjoyed. I could barely hold a book or a glass. I started taking 1 tsp of turmeric root powder a day which I put into empty capsules I bought at the health food store and it is an absolute miracle! The pain is 80 -90% gone. I have strength back in my hands and can do normal activities again.
Another plus is a scalp condition I have had for about 20 years seems to have cleared up completely! All this after only two weeks of taking turmeric root powder!"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 01/30/2010: Windisea from Rancho Cucamonga, Ca, Usa: "Hello, To everyone wondering about Tumeric.
I have been using it for about a year now in a mixture with ginger,1/2 & 1/2. I add a little cinnamon, red pepper and cardamon. I just sprinkle it into my coffee, tea and food, to taste, everyday. It doesn't taste bad this way and you do get used to it. By adding it this way it just becomes a part of your diet not something extra you have to do.
I use it for it's anti-inflammatory properties after having a major attack of arthritis. The old damage hasn't gone away but doesn't hurt as much as it did and I would say that I have experienced major improvement in the duration, frequency and intensity of the flare-ups.
HTH, Windisea"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 10/17/2009: P.R. from Pineville, Nc: "Turmeric for Crohn's disease & Arthritis
I started taking turmeric for arthritis and got my mother who is 69 taking turmeric pills as well, 600 mg per day in one pill. If I run out of pills for longer than 4-5 days my knuckles start hurting and it's hard to bend my index finger. I make sure I don't run out any longer.
My mom has been faithful about taking the turmeric pills and just recently mentioned how she thinks it is helping with her Crohn's disease. She had emergency surgery in 1992 for an obstruction and they removed a large portion of small intestines and colon. It was due to Crohn's disease but they didn't diagnose it until after the surgery.
Since the surgery in 1992, my mom has narrowed down what foods bother her to eat. She cannot digest any kind of fat. Red meats, fried foods, nothing with fat digests and if she eats anything with fat she gets bad diarrhea sometimes all night long.
Since she has been taking the turmeric she has noticed that when she cheats and eats pizza or french fries (knowing full well what she will endure later after eating those fatty foods) she has found that she isn't bothered by the fat now and doesn't get the bad diarrhea.
She does take 2 different over the counter digestive enzyme pills with fattening meals to help digest the fat but she has always taken those pills. But now with taking the turmeric pills she can eat more of what she wants to eat without any of the consequences which is a blessing since she is so thin.
Hope this helps someone else. Reading this site has helped me and my family out tremendously. I encourage everyone to give feedback. You never know when it might help someone."
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[YEA] 09/03/2008: Sonja from Swanley, UK: "I had knee pain for years. My knees were so swollen I could not even see them. The doctor prescribed NSAIDS, but I am not sure how much difference it made. I bought various things for arthritis, but nothing really helped. It did no harm. Then I started to read up on it, and most things i took contained Ginger, tumeric and others. I started taking Tumeric on its own 3 capsules a day and within 7 days my knees were almost pain free!!! i would recommend tumeric to anyone.."
Replies05/15/2011: Martinick from Alexandria, Va, United States replies: "I do not take turmeric inside - but use cream: it contains turmeric and other herbs and is very helpful in joint pain relieving"
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[YEA] 01/07/2008: Linda from Eugene, OR: "I just want to thank the people who set up this website. I was experiencing paintful arthritis in both shoulders and I found your site and read about using Turmeric. That was several weeks ago and now I can truly say that taking the Turmeric has changed everything! The pain is nearly gone. I still have some slight discomfort, but nothing like I was going through before the Turmeric. I am praising God for His wonderful herbs and for inspiring all of the folks who write in with their testimonies. I take two 400 mg capsules three times a day and one 500 mg ginger capsule 3 times a day. This site is the best!!! Plus, I have contacted several people on the site who were so helpful and responded with great advice and encouragement. Health and blessings to all."
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[YEA] 09/17/2007: Cathy from Richland, Washington: "I have had terrible pain in my knees for the last 2 years and have had to give up most activity. Just paid for more xrays from MD and got same response.. its arthritis degenerative.. take lots of ibuprofen every day and reduce exercise.. like I could reduce from nothing! I ahve been taking turmeric and fish oil/flax oil combination oil for 4 days and I worked a 14 hour shift all on my feet and my knees don't hurt!!!!!!!"
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[YEA] 09/02/2007: Phyllis from Taranaki, New Zealand: "Arthritis -- I believe in turmeric, but sweat a lot. Is this normal?"
Replies04/14/2009: Kelly from San Francisco, CA replies: "I study Ayurvedic Medicine and find it very interesting that there are comments about people noticing that they are sweating alot... This makes total sense as inflammatory responses are liver related and a pitta or fire symptom/response in the body. The tumeric must be reducing the inflammation but the fire has to move somewhere, and so the skin is taking over (probably to help relieve the liver's load as the skin and liver work together and are both channels for the body to detoxify). The fire is moving out the skin in the form of sweat! So I would say, yes it would seem normal to me in a body with excess heat."
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[YEA] Reem from Karachi, Pakistan: "I have used turmeric as a joint pain remedy and it has always worked for me. I usually take 1 tsp in hot milk and it relieves all forms of body pains, joint pains."
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[YEA] Bill from Califon, NJ: "I have had severe knee and lower leg pain for over one year. All the doctors say my knees have normal wear and tear but they always hurt and especially at night. I took 1600 mg of turmeric (800 x2 day) and after about six weeks the pain almost all gone and flexibility is returning."
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BLEEDING GUMS
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[YEA] 11/19/2009: Sow_b from Sydney, Nsw: "Hello!
Firstly, your site is amazing!!! Thanks.
I cured my bleeding gum problem of many years by using turmeric powder as a toothpaste. I would first brush my teeth normally with toothpaste and then wash out and then my next round of brushing I use tumeric powder and apply it to the brush and start brushing away. The turmeric kills of any bacteria that lives in the gums which cause the bleeding and its great for your mouth as a whole. Whenever I used to ask my dentist how to cure my bleeding gums he would just tell me to come into his surgery for a scale and clean for the teeth which costs almost $200 australian dollars. I ignored it and it struck me that turmeric is a great anti-bacterial so that should fix my problem. I now brush this daily and my gums have never bled since, and it costs just a few dollars. Be warned, turmeric stains yellow and although this HARDLY ever affects the color of your teeth but if you want to be super sure then finish the last round of brushing using pure baking soda, this will remove any small turmeric leftover, keep your mouth in an alkeline state and super brighten your teeth!
Best of luck! Email me (sowrabh@digital-soul.com.au) any questions"
Replies[YEA] 04/15/2011: Adolfo from Miami, Florida replies: "You can also use Sea Salt to eliminate bacteria and brighten your teeth. You know it works when people begin asking you what you are doing because your teeth are lighter now."
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BOILS
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[YEA] 01/24/2009: Cindy from Astoria, Oregon: "In desperation I tried turmeric for a very large and painful abcess I had on my inner thigh. I've had problems with a boil there before and took 1 teaspoon of turmeric in water or milk 3 times a day. Day one the pain started to subside greatly... By day two it was shrinking and by day three it was about 75% smaller!! I'm amazed and relived BUT what I found to be extraordinary is that I noticed I have used my rescue inhaler for asthma only once in the time I started taking the turmeric. I am on an oral medication for asthma but still must use my rescue inhaler several times a day. The relief in my asthma is truly a mircle treatment for me. I plan to use turmeric daily for asthma and will play around with the dosage to see what will keep it at bay for me. thank you Earth Clinic!!"
Replies[YEA] 08/15/2011: Isabel from Sydney, Nsw replies: "Our 2 year old suffers from boils on his bottom. Very sore and aggressive. Read about turmeric and it works! I put some calendula cream on bandaid and then sprinkle on the turmeric tape it on over night and I see improvement over night. They shrink and dry out. Takes about 3 - 4 days of application, but they have always gone. I also give him turmeric in warm rice milk ( and cinnamon too ). He loves this."
[YEA] 12/26/2011: Kasra from Tehran, Terhan, Iran replies: "I also had a perianal abscess, I went to doctor and he prescribed me cephalexin 500 every 6 hours and I tried it for one week, the pain subsided but the abscess got the same size as it had, when I first tried turmeric I was worried about surgery and honestly I didm't think that it would help me with this abscess but miraculously the abscess got smaller day by day and after one week it gone totally .Thank you earth clinic for this wonderful web site and everyone else for sharing such a great priceless experiences."
04/18/2012: Amanda from Alexandria, Virginia replies: "I have been suffering a tremendous amount of stress unlike any other time in my life. Normally I exercise, but I don't have time to do that as I'm trying to find a job after being laid off, keep my house from being taken by the bank, and I'm dealing with a discrimination lawsuit that is so massive that it would eclipse Tom Cruise's movie 'A Few Good Men' if made into a movie. Life is tough sometimes.Because of all the stress, I've never had folliculitis quite like what I've suffered recently. Before my boyfriend visits from out of town, I shave my female 'danger zone'. However, as I get more stressed out, the hair follicules get more infected. It's led to a few painful abscesses deep below the surface of my right labia majora. I don't have insurance and really don't want to go to a doctor that will charge hundreds just to give me something that may not work. The infection turned into 2 painful abscesses the size of grapes that I could feel beneath my skin. However, I couldn't get the infection to drain. It stayed there and hurt more and got larger. I read they shouldn't be lanced because it's a staph infection and that's asking for trouble.
I ingested a bit of turmeric, but I needed something to work faster to alleviate the pain. I couldn't wait anymore because it hurt when I walked and I wanted to visit my bf in Florida in a week. I decided to mix the 99% pure DMSO liquid (comes in a blue and white plastic bottle I got off Amazon) with water, then mix in some turmeric. Last night I put the mixture on my skin with a Q-tip, then put a bit of an old rag dampened by the solution on top of the area (labia majora) and placed some plastic over it all and secured it with surgical tape. I went to sleep with the heating pad turned on high and as the heat rose, the bumps throbbed more and more. By morning a tiny bit of the infection rose to the top of my skin surface from deep below the hair follicle. The abscesses had subsided substantially with the pain reduced about 60%. I tried this process in the afternoon again, pressing down on the painful areas with a Q-tip and holding it there so the turmeric could reach the troubled areas. By the evening, all the lumps were gone! No more pain. I started to wonder if I was imagining the abscesses. Then I looked down and saw my lady area was bright yellow. I wasn't imagining it. :)
Tomorrow I will start taking turmeric capsules regularly to fend off future infections and hopefully clear up my skin because I'm also suffering acne at 41, which is NOT the funnest!
Good luck. I'd highly recommend this as a super fast way to rid yourself of abscesses or boils. I used tap water, but as always, distilled is always recommended to be best."
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[YEA] 08/06/2008: Havilah from Auburn, CA: "I have had boils and severe acne since I was ten years old. I'm twenty five now. The boils spread from my face to my back and arms, and then to my thighs and other areas in that region. I was unable to find a remedy. It was very frustrating and painful. I discovered this website last year and have used several remedies successfully for other issues. One day I discovered the section on boils and saw that many people recomended turmeric. I started taking app. 7 capsules of turmeric every day. I purchased the capsules from Wal-Mart. They are very inexpensive. Within two weeks my face cleared up. It's been four weeks now and no new boils have appeared at any place on my body. I get compliments from friends and family asking what I did to clear my face up. The turmeric not only cleared up the boils but the acne as well."
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