20 Health Benefits of Turmeric
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Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. 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.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. 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 leukemia.
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 chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway 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 tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.
Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in recipes. My favorite way to use it is to add a pinch of it to egg salad. It adds a nice flavor and gives the egg salad a rich yellow hue.
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.
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I use it as a substitute for saffron, great for Paella's- pickled cabbage- risotto- onion in mustard- etc..
I buy it fresh and fry it in oil together with ginger-onion and garlic a great start for a great dish.
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I was diagnosed with a pretty severe inflammatory disease of the joints a year ago and was heavily medicated on various high-priced drugs that didn't help at all. By a stroke of luck I found turmeric root in my local supermarket and started chewing the root in one-inch pieces every day. Every single symptom I had simply VANISHED within two days. I keep eating it every day and haven't had any problems since, except for when I stop taking it. Then the symptoms come back within a few days. I try to make everyone I know aware of the health benefits of this amazing root.
I had a cyst on my wrist that popped out when I bent it and it hurt and you could see it as a lump. I started taking turmeric capsules for a week and it went away and has not come back a year later. What a preventative and cure for things like this.
I call it one of my quick fixes.
PS: Cordyceps is another.It's an ancient chinese longevity herb I heard about. I had vertigo one time so bad that I was falling over at work like a drunk and my vision was dissolving with squiggly lines. This stuff is scary.
I found cordyceps is an adaptogen (finds out what is wrong in your body and corrects it), that simple! and
I got rid of those problems in 1 day with 2 cordyceps tablets. If you want to buy it just punch cordyceps in a search engine and find a supplier.Hope some needy person reads these comments.
I have read enough about this root to know about its amazing effects on health. Dr. Mehmet Oz includes turmeric and cinnamon on his list of daily supplements (You Staying Young), I am creating a line of supplements that includes a concentrated of the active ingredient curcumin polhyphenol contained in turmeric, if you have use turmeric as a medicine please write to me and tell me your story velajorge@hotmail.com
I HAVE BEEN USING TURMERIC NOW FOR A MONTH. TAKING 2 PILLS 2X A DAY WITH A MEAL I AM SO HAPPY WITH WHAT TURMERIC AS DONE FOR MY PSORIASIS. AND AGE SPOTS MY SKIN FEELS SOFTER IT EVEN HELPED WITH POISON IVY REALLY CLEARS THE SKIN. AND ON TOP OF THAT I FEEL WONDERFUL. I HAVE TOLD EVERY ONE ABOUT THIS AND NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME HOW GREAT THEY FEEL.
Here's some more health research http://andrewwilmot.blogspot.com/search/label/curcumin ... best wishes, Andrew
I just watched a 2 minute video of a research lab ("that in MICE") showed the beneficial effects of tumeric (curcuma, curcumin) of 2 groups of mice overfed and obese. The control group without were obese and developed diabetes. The test group showed diabetes and the symptoms were diminished and eliminated by the use of tumeric (curcuma, curcumin). No trials yet on humans.
I'm 78--still work as a nurse which is a lot of walking.I have been taking Turmeric for 3 years---have NO PAIN- sleep like a baby--before that my arthritis made me stiff-I put a little in my pepper shaker besides the capsules-add it to most of my recipes. I have had people ask me --how do you do it? They guess my age as 60--Bonnie RN
How much should one consume daily if you are buying it in raw powder form as opposed to capsule form???
Thanks in advance.
How much should one consume daily if you are buying it in raw powder form as opposed to capsule form???
Thanks in advance.
How long should I put tumeric paste on my scalp for help of my vertigo?
thanks!
1 tsp turmeric daily. If you are using it for inflammatory bowel issues, take as is and much of it will stay in your bowel. If you want better absorption into your body, add 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Why do we always say 'consult with your doctor first'? Doctors do not study nutrition. They only study symptoms and drugs. If anything we should be saying 'consult with your naturopath' or 'your health professional' instead of pandering to the wealthy medical profession that only promotes the latest drugs for the pharmaceutical giants. Many of those new drugs have not even been tested on humans yet, and if they have, it's only short term.
how much to take in powder form for joint pain or cancer prevention?
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TUMERIC IS GOOD FOR HEALTH BUT DRINK IT WITH MILK TO ACHIVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF IT.
TUMERIC IS GOOD FOR HEALTH BUT DRINK IT WITH MILK TO ACHIVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF IT.
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takes away eye infection if used in compress
Do not apply it to the scalp!!!
One of it's uses is to reduce hairgrowth, it's known as a good hair inhibitor if used daily on your face, arms and legs. That's why not a good idea to apply on the scalp.
I use it on my face, it looks a little yellow but clears out acne and makes the skin very soft and clear. You can mix it with yoghurt if you have dry skin like I do.
I'm 42,i use tumeric,because i have joint pain,seems to help me,i fill better.I really started to change my eating habits,taking supplements ,when i lost my mom to a stroke I also use a product called genesis,which has resveratrol,some people have gotten really excellent health benefits. IF you like more info go to.symmetrydirect.com/healthandbeautyc.
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In India Turmeric which is known as Haldi is used as the main ingredient in cooking, never used as dye. If there is a strain of turmeric on your cloth, then just hang the cloth on sunlight. It will go away. I doubt it can ever be used as dye. Apart from that we use it all over our body before taking bath. As Lisa and Ron has mentioned, you can apply the paste on your face, and then let it dry for sometime, and then rub them a little..it will work as facial scrub...Anytime you can drink milk with pinch of Haldi in it. Its very very beneficial. In India,we might cook everything without oil, but without Haldi, life will stop.
In India Turmeric which is known as Haldi is used as the main ingredient in cooking, never used as dye. If there is a strain of turmeric on your cloth, then just hang the cloth on sunlight. It will go away. I doubt it can ever be used as dye. Apart from that we use it all over our body before taking bath. As Lisa and Ron has mentioned, you can apply the paste on your face, and then let it dry for sometime, and then rub them a little..it will work as facial scrub...Anytime you can drink milk with pinch of Haldi in it. Its very very beneficial. In India,we might cook everything without oil, but without Haldi, life will stop.
I use a GC capsule that contains
aged garlic,turmeric,milk thistle,artichoke powder,and Yucca stalk for uric acid control.
GC is much better than any prescription drug for Gout control however most MD's do not prescribe it or even know about it.
I think that the side effects of this capsule promote health rather than damage it as the prescription drugs.
Just put half a teaspoon powder turmeric with some chili powder, fried onion and ginger, makes for a great rice recipe!!
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I USED TURMERIC POWER FOR MY THROAT. MY UVULA HAD DROPPED AND MY THROAT WAS VERRRRRRY SORE. I PUT SOME IN WATER AND ATE SOME IN 24 HRS I WAS FEELING BETTER
In India, Turmeric is not (and never been) used as a dye... It has been used for its medicinal values for ages and is metioned in Ayurveda(~5000 years or more)...
Turmeric is used in almost all Indian recipes... I apply turmeric powder topically (raw powder without making a paste) on fresh open wounds (Will heal small cuts / bruises almost instantly - I apply it immediately after I start to bleed after a cut)... Indian Women apply turmeric paste all over the body for removing unwanted hairs and preventing/curing pimples and scars... Also, it enhances beauty... Whenever I have cold / sore throat, a hot drink with Milk, Turmeric and freshly powdered Black Pepper (powdered using /in a small Iron container) gives immediate relief and gradually cures it... Also, a drink which is made from mixing crushed Ginger, Lemon, Honey and small quantities of turmeric in hot water would be taken in regular intervals in case of severe cold/sore throat... This drink tastes good too and I take it often - even if I am perfectly healthy - it is absolutely safe and in fact highly beneficial...
Apart from all these, turmeric is also used as Short term preservative....
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my parents and my relatives use turmeric as a tea,isn't good for their health?
I take turmeric... its antioxidant benefits are compounded when you take it with green tea, or EGCG caplets... you can even sprinkle some in your green tea, it actually tastes pretty good. Remember that our bodies heal themselves, turmeric may help... but its silly to say things like i got the flu and took turmeric and it cleared it up in less than a week (usually it goes away by itself in this time) haha... happy Turmeric eating all
I had a stye on my eye, when I looked it up I found turmeric it sayd it also works for high coloesterol. Is this true?
I sprinkle a lot on my popcorn and then eat my popcorn with a spoon so my fingers don't get yellow!! Just a little salt and lots of turmeric - nothing else.Popcorn is popped inolive oil. Sooooo gooood!
I sprinkle a lot on my popcorn and then eat my popcorn with a spoon so my fingers don't get yellow!! Just a little salt and lots of turmeric - nothing else.Popcorn is popped inolive oil. Sooooo gooood!
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I have been taking two capsules a day for a few months now and have noticed less inflammation and pain. After changing my diet and taking turmeric, I don't get sick anymore. I will try turmeric powder on wounds and infections as you suggested. Since turmeric is anti-bacterial, does it kill internal parasites too?
Being from India in origin, I have eaten turmeric all my life since birth. Turmeric is a big part of indian cooking. I have no complaints at all against turmeric.
Turmeric is one of the primary ingredients in nutmeric a nut based spread containing turmeric with black pepper and almonds and garlic. This product is very tasty and extremely healthy and delivers about 700 mg of turmeric per serving.
my mother plants it in the garden and a fresh harvest is grated and then chuck into d blender with ripe banana and ripe tomatoes so fantastic my uncle with prostate cancer ongoing was healed for good in few months time drinking this healing smoothie only
Turmeric has been great for pain and my general health. I would like to know that if you have pale skin and you apply the turmeric as a paste, does it stain your skin? My skin is quite dry.
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Can turmeric be grown in Ontario, Canada? If so, where to get seeds?
Message to poori – where to get a nutmeric? Or can you please, provide a recipe?
I use Turmeric in everything I can think of - scrambled eggs, casseroles, crab cakes, soups, etc. I make homemade popcorn in a cast iron pot and put the turmeric in the oil with the corn kernels and then pop. It turns the popcorn into a beautiful yellow color almost like movie theatre popcorn, but healthier. Remember though, if you want it to be absorbed more readily into your body you must combine it with a little oil and black pepper.
I started using turmeric w/green tea for uveitis today. My eye looked and felt about 60% - 80% better after the first use ( less than a teaspoon). I didn't know about the antidepressive benefits, but noticed a difference for the better in my moods and anxiety levels today. I almost always have a headache/pressure, but that was not as bad today, either. Tha's surprising, because I am sensitive to pressure change this time of year. I also have IBS and other inflammatory problems, so I hope to start seeing some benefits for that soon, according to some things I've read recently. After today, I am going to keep this in my daily diet. I love the taste, & it's so easy to add it to food. Cow's milk is an inflammatory food for me - would it be good in rice milk? I'll have to check that out for myself soon. Thanx to everyone that posted here.
I used it as a paste on an infected insect bite and it cleared it up in three days.