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Cysts/MRSA
Posted by Ned (Austin, Texas) on 12/30/2007
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re: Turmeric. Works like a charm. The only downside is trying to drink it in warm milk. THe taste is too strong!!! Thinking of buying capsules and just eating them 2x! My bones feel fluid and oiled :) MRSA boils gone (couldn't believe I've been on Septra DS twice in a span of short periods of time). My immune seems to be up. Next step is to do a liver and gall bladder cleanse; then oil pulling and stick to some form of a modified vegan diet (with fish)! Happy 2008 to all coz i have a good feeling :)
Cold and Flu
Posted by Shireen (Khartoum, Sudan) on 12/13/2007
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I am a true believer that every illness has a cure in nature without being tampered with, but I have never heard of turmeric to cure coughs and sinuses.Since I found your website by sheer coincidence, while searching for a natural remedy for my wheezing cough and river-running nose, I thought I'd give turmeric a try( 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp honey with 1 cup of warm milk)VIOLA! I could breathe again. Thank You So Much EC, you're a life saver.
Arthritis and Joint Pain
Posted by Phyllis (Taranaki, New Zealand) on 09/02/2007
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Arthritis -- I believe in turmeric, but sweat a lot. Is this normal?
Diarrhea
Posted by Erica (Orange, NY) on 12/18/2006
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I was suffering from such a bad stomach virus for 10 days. I must have been going between 10 and 20 times a day. I was at the end of my rope because immodium and pepto did not help at all. And then i found your website. I can't believe the results of taking 2 doses of turmeric a day have done. I am a believer. i am going to get the apple cider vinegar to take daily to give me all of its wonderful benefits also. I love this website.
Diarrhea
Posted by Nancy (Akron, OH)
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I've tried everything to stop loose stools and gas. I've taken 1 tsp turmeric in hot water for three days and the gas has been relieved and the stool is formed. Sure glad I ran into this site. Thanks!!
Diarrhea
Posted by Carol (USA)
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I was recently diagnosed with ibd (inflammatory bowel disease). Thank the Lord (literally), he led me to this website. My doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory pill and it did not work or at least I did not think so. My stomach kept flaring up and i was having bowel movement after bowel movement. I drank some turmeric tea----1 tsp of turmeric in 4 oz. Of water and i could immediately tell a difference. I have not had a flare up yet even though its only been 1 day, but just the immediate relief was good for me. Once again, thank god for the advice and website.
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Mary (Usa) on 08/11/2018
​​Turmeric and ginger thin the blood, as does hormone d3.
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Sunny (Sunny CA) on 12/31/2022
I tried using turmeric, it always messed with my stomach. any ideas?
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by KT (Usa) on 08/11/2018
Dear Trish,
It could be from the capsules. Open the capsules, sprinkle on food and take powdered ginger with it. They are both anti-inflammatory spices and the Nutrition Almanac reports ginger contains an antidepressant ingredient that may help.
KT
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Janet (In) on 08/12/2018
Homemade Turmeric Extract
Posted by Rsw (Oh) on 10/28/2017
After many years of reading Mama to Many's suggestions for making homemade extracts, I decided to give it a try. I bought turmeric root from the local health food store, washed it (did not peel, as was suggested online) and put it through my salad shooter to grate it. I added a little more than a tablespoon of black peppercorns to the mix. A little over a cup of turmeric was then covered with two cups of 40% vodka. I made it on October 1, and have been shaking it almost daily.
My question is, how long before I strain it into a bottle, and how clear does the liquid have to be to prevent mold growth? (although the vodka may take care of that! ). Do I also need to put it through a coffee filter after the white cloth? I imagine I should put it in a small amount of water before drinking a dropperful, as I do with the HerbPharm I bought? Is it OK to keep it unrefrigerated in a dark place? Thank you! Any advice would be much appreciated!
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Michael (Australia ) on 04/17/2024
Turmeric lowers blood pressure and can make you light headed. Simply reduce dosage.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Mary (Sebring, Fl) on 01/10/2015
I have tried multiple ways to get 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper into me at once; but it's just too much for me. However, I can easily reach that goal by LIGHTLY sprinkling turmeric and black pepper on many things I eat throughout the day: cereal, hot or cold; vegetables; protein sources; after reading a suggestion here, I even tried it on ice cream - and that worked too.
When I have an acute pain, I mix turmeric and black pepper, with organic, raw (unpasteurized) honey* and spread it on, or mash it up with, a banana.**
Add in some peanut butter and cinnamon to help control blood sugar, and increase the "yum".
*I don't buy manuka honey, because honey, as described, works wonders for me. So much so, that sometimes a heaping teaspoon of honey, taken alone, will alleviate acute, non-chronic pain.
**You have to experiment with the amounts at which it is palpable to you or children.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Jennie (Ky, US) on 11/30/2014
Hello All, I cook ALL my veges w/tumeric and other spices. I also put it in my potato salad.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Deedee (Skowhegan, Maine) on 11/17/2014
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We're already using coconut oil in our coffee. So I went one step further-and added a good sprinkle of turmeric, which was barely noticeable. We'll also add it to our scrambled eggs-which I also use coconut oil and black pepper anyways. It can also be added into smoothies/frappes type drinks. There are many ways to get it into the diet all day long without it being distasteful, the other night I added it to our rice. I also have some capsules, but it seems even easier to add it to food than trying to remember to take a pill...
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Ed2010 (Canada) on 08/20/2013
Try cooking grade grocery store turmeric powder. Don't use the capsules. Start from a quarter teaspoon.
In South India, some women used to apply turmeric in their face and body during their bath. But it is a different turmeric variety exclusively for applying in skin. Of course, cooking variety of turmeric powder can also be applied on the skin.
I agree some people experience the rash when applying turmeric on their skin. May be because if they rince with soap directly with applied turmeric, as soap reacts with turmeric. Better idea is, cleanse with water and then wash with soap.
When taking internally, try food grade turmeric. Good Health
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 05/28/2016
Kt, I can't see why they can't all be taken together, they are all "sauce ingredients"!
Maybe you could read up on Serrapeptase for adhesions.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Ed2010 (Canada) on 08/18/2013
Ok I will give a recipe to drink Turmeric Powder, a delicioius drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tsp - Turmeric Powder
- 250 ml - Butter Milk (incase you don't get butter milk, make your own by mixing 100 ml yoghurt and 150 ml of water)
- 1/2 tsp - Cumin Powder - Optional
- 1/4 tsp - Black Pepper Powder - Optional
- Salt to taste
Mix everything throughly, so flavours of all the herbs blends well. Sprinkle finely chopped Coriander Leaves. Delicious drink is ready. You can change the ratios according to the desired taste.
Get Well Soon.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Wendy (Raymore, Missouri, United States) on 06/03/2013
I found a way to take tumeric that I think is yummy. I warm some almond milk on the stove, pour into a mug, add 1/2 tsp. Turmeric, a dash of pure ground cinnamon and 2 drops vanilla extract and drink before bedtime. It tastes like custard.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Denise (Seattle, Wa) on 02/01/2013
I was told by a woman fro Inida that in India they take tumeric with a heated glass of milk. It works and tastes great! Two or three tablespoons a day. Add Lecithin if you choose to.
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Gurlith (Puttaparthi, A.p. India) on 01/21/2013
I saw the idea of turmeric for weight loss and followed the suggestion on 1/2 teaspoon turmeric in water. It was just before 10 am, about an hour later my heart start beating very violently and I felt so unwell, like very high bloodpreasure, or if I had taken a lot of coffeine. All night I suffered till 5am then I drank a big glass of water and walked a bit and slowly it calmed down. Anybody know what happened?
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/21/2013
Gurlith, maybe it was something else, not the turmeric. You seem to be from India so I suppose you eat turmeric often, so it might not be the turmeric that gave you that reaction.
Turmeric Side Effects
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 06/22/2014
Re: Turmeric Side Effects: And Robyn, as always, I would add, start SMALL. As in a TINY dosis at a time.
Inflammation
Posted by LeoB (Texas) on 08/11/2017
I too have bad inflammation from badly treated std. Main inflammation is on lingual lymphs, right testicle, pain on wrist and head/neck nerve pain
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 03/20/2012
You can also add Turmeric to tomato pasta sauces, soups and stews.
Eczema
Posted by Sara (The Beach, Canada) on 03/19/2012
Just a pinch of pepper will do, and it is best to take turmeric with a fat as it is more soluble that way so take it in warm milk or coconut milk or almond milk with a little honey... One more thing, I don't know if you have this where you are but the only thing that has turned my hands and feet around is an ointment called Bag Balm. It is used by farmers for cows, but humans use it too, and I have to say it was soothing, calming, and healing from the first use. I hope this helps you, sara
Eczema
Posted by Nicole (South Africa) on 08/11/2024
Hi, I advise you to take ½ teaspoon turmeric with ½ or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper instead of black pepper, to enhance the absorption and benefits of turmeric. It is best taken when heated with oil, then added to food. Try frying them in some coconut oil and adding it to meals. Hope this helps.
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Kay (Destin, Fl) on 08/27/2012
Oh, and you you aren't that fond of mustard, you can hide a tsp or two in a cheese omlet or make deviled eggs without noticing it!
How to Take Turmeric
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 06/09/2017
That is genius! Garlic would be good, too.
