Turmeric Beats Ibuprofen for Arthritis of the Knee

[donnay]

Turmeric Beats Ibuprofen for Arthritis of the Knee




An exciting new clinical trial published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has revealed that an effective natural alternative to the exceedingly popular pharmaceutical painkiller ibuprofen exists for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA), and it is a familiar kitchen spice known to be far superior both in safety and the number of side benefits it confers to any drug in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug class.

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[eduardo89]

I'd stay away from the food additive E100.

[donnay]

Turmeric: The Spice That Actually Doubles as a Powerful Anti-Inflammatory

In cultures that are thousands of years old, there tend to be deep traditions of cooking daily meals with medicinal roots and herbs. Turmeric is one such medicinal root that has made its way into many Indian recipes.

Research shows that turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antioxidant properties. Inflammation, if left untreated, can become a chronic health issue. And unlike aspirin or ibuprofen, turmeric's curcumin reduces inflammation naturally, without damaging the liver or kidneys.

Healthier Talk reports:


"It has been found especially helpful in treating conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, tendonitis and various autoimmune diseases. Some research even suggests that curcumin may also help those suffering asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and, yes, even cancer."

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[GunnyFreedom]

Ibuprofen is the wrong NSAID for arthritis and hard-tissue pain. You would be looking at Naproxen for that kind of pain.

[Brian4Liberty]

Good to know. Hopefully it is not hard on the stomach and intestines like NSAIDs.

[donnay]

Good to know. Hopefully it is not hard on the stomach and intestines like NSAIDs.

I cook with it all the time. I put it in soups, chicken dishes and Indian dishes.

[Zippyjuan]

"Pain" was measured by how long it took them to go 100 meters and how long it took them to go up and down one flight of stairs. Not quite sure how that measures pain levels.

After six weeks, significant improvements were observed in both groups, with all primary outcomes similar, except the turmeric group showed slightly better performance on the 100-m walk and less self-reported pain going up and down a flight of stairs.

so really there wasn't much difference at all.

While the researchers acknowledged the limitations of their study – no double-blind protocol, the need for a higher dose in the placebo group, and the need for a larger patient sample size – they concluded that "C. domestica extracts seem to be efficacious and safe for the treatment of knee OA similarly to ibuprofen."

[donnay]

"Pain" was measured by how long it took them to go 100 meters and how long it took them to go up and down one flight of stairs. Not quite sure how that measures pain levels.


so really there wasn't much difference at all.

Well let me see; Turmeric doesn't damage stomach, intestines, liver and kidneys and it helps pain, so I think I would settled with taking Turmeric over ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

[Zippyjuan]

Possible tumeric side effects: http://www.newhealthguide.org/Turmer...e-Effects.html

Turmeric is one of the popular spices that is widely used to give color and taste to the curry and other dietary products like cheese and butter, but its medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties makes it a perfect herbal remedy to manage inflammatory issues like arthritis, fibromyalgia and bronchitis along with other chest and skin infections. Moreover, it is also used to manage mild gut conditions like gas trouble, diarrhea, bloating of stomach, disorders of liver and intestines and water retention by kidneys. Despite its multiple benefits, its side effects should also not be neglected and precautions should be taken when using turmeric.

Suggested Dose of Turmeric

Turmeric serves a number of medicinal benefits when taken in a dose less than 500 mg. For best results and to minimize side effects, healthcare providers suggest avoiding a dose over twice or thrice the recommended dose (i.e. 1500 mg). Turmeric roots can be taken in a dose of up to 3 g.

Turmeric Side Effects

Clinical data suggest that excessive and inappropriate intake of turmeric may lead to a number of health issues that may range from mild inflammatory reaction to fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Few most frequently reported side effects of turmeric include:

1. Allergic Reaction

Turmeric is generally safe in individuals of all age groups if consumed within 1500 mg/ day; however, some individuals may develop nausea, vomiting, gastric upset or diarrhea with high (or sometimes with normal doses). Turmeric containing ointments and lotions may lead to skin allergy, rash and burning sensation in some genetically susceptible individuals. In severe cases, hives, contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis may also develop.

2. Gallbladder Problems

Research suggest that normal turmeric is helpful for the normal functioning of gallbladder by stimulating the release of different digestive mediators that stabilize the functioning of gall bladder ducts; however, high turmeric intake is also associated with aggravation of liver and gall bladder conditions. This includes inflammatory conditions of gallbladder (acute Cholecystitis) and gall bladder stones or duct obstruction. It is advisable to seek the help of a healthcare provider before using turmeric (even in recommended dosages) in all such cases to prevent pain and discomfort.

3. Stomach and Gastrointestinal Problems

Turmeric (also known as Indian saffron) usually does not cause any gastric irritation or inflammatory reaction when consumed as part of cooked curry (suggesting a small dose); however, individuals who consume turmeric for management of chronic inflammatory systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and aching joints can develop turmeric induced gastric issues. Turmeric is slightly acidic in nature and is widely considered as a stimulant of gastric acid secretion. If you have a current history of dyspepsia or hyperacidity, it is strongly suggested to avoid turmeric in high doses. Individuals who smoke or use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are especially vulnerable to the side effects of turmeric (leading to dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, gastro esophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers). It is indicated to consume a lot of water to minimize the accumulation of turmeric in high doses within the gastric lining. For best results, consume with food only.

4. Bleeding

Turmeric may inhibit platelet aggregation, and thus, theoretically, may increase the risk of bleeding. It also affects the production of clotting factors from the liver and therefore must be avoided in patients who have a bleeding tendency or inborn error of clotting.

5. Liver Problems

High turmeric intake is associated with liver dysfunction that may present with indigestion and jaundice. Research studies in animals have confirmed the toxic effects of turmeric on animal hepatocytes and although no human study is currently available to suggest the possible mechanism of development of complications, it is recommended by healthcare provider to limit the intake under recommended dosages only. If you are suffering from a current medical illness that involves liver, it is better to avoid or totally eliminate turmeric from your diet.

6. Drug Interactions

Turmeric may interfere with metabolism or functioning of anti-coagulants like aspirin, clopidogrel and warfarin. It also alters the functioning of several other medications like non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, turmeric is also known to decrease the blood sugar levels (hypo-glycemic effect) that may prove helpful in individuals who are at high risk of developing diabetes, but if you are a known diabetic and use hypoglycemic medication, simultaneous use of turmeric can increase the risk of hypoglycemia that may prove life threatening if emergent medical care is not sought.

7. Uterine Contractions

It is suggested to avoid turmeric if you are expecting or if you are looking to get pregnant. Turmeric is a uterine stimulant that increases the basal activity of uterine smooth muscle cells leading to premature uterine contractions, miscarriage or vaginal bleeding.

Other side effects include nausea and agitation, development of inflammatory skin blisters if applied on abraded or damaged skin and diarrhea if consumed in higher doses.

When to Avoid Turmeric

It is suggested to avoid turmeric intake during pregnancy due to risk of pre-mature uterine contractions, uterine bleeding or painful uterine spasms. Not enough data is available to support the intake of turmeric in breast-feeding mothers and therefore most healthcare providers suggest avoiding turmeric during lactation period.
Turmeric intake is associated with aggravation of gallbladder dysfunction and is best avoided in the setting of bile-duct obstruction.
Turmeric interferes with normal blood clotting and should be stopped at least 2 months in advance of any major surgery
Turmeric increases the secretion of gastric acid and thus should be avoided in known patients of dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
If you have a known history of allergy to organic coloring agents (especially yellow colored agents that include curcumin, there are fair chances that you will also be allergic to turmeric. In addition, since turmeric and ginger are members of same family, individuals who have allergy to any member of ginger family may also develop reaction to turmeric.

But like everything including ibuprofen or acetaminophen, these may happen at very large doses. The study you linked was using 2,000 mg which does put in in the "very high dose" category at four times the recommended amount.

Suggested Dose of Turmeric

Turmeric serves a number of medicinal benefits when taken in a dose less than 500 mg. For best results and to minimize side effects, healthcare providers suggest avoiding a dose over twice or thrice the recommended dose (i.e. 1500 mg). Turmeric roots can be taken in a dose of up to 3 g.

[donnay]

Possible tumeric side effects: http://www.newhealthguide.org/Turmer...e-Effects.html


But like everything including ibuprofen or acetaminophen, these may happen at very large doses. The study you linked was using 2,000 mg which does put in in the "very high dose" category at four times the recommended amount.

Turmeric

Overview



Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for 4,000 years to treat a variety of conditions. Studies show that turmeric may help fight infections and some cancers, reduce inflammation, and treat digestive problems, and it has gotten a lot of press lately.

But remember several facts when you hear news reports about turmeric. First, many studies have taken place in test tubes and animals, and turmeric may not work as well in humans. Second, some studies have used an injectable form of curcumin, the active substance in turmeric. Finally, some of the studies show conflicting evidence.

Turmeric is widely used in cooking and gives Indian curry its flavor and yellow color. It is also used in mustard and to color butter and cheese. Turmeric has been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin diseases, and wounds.

Curcumin is also a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants scavenge molecules in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants can fight free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

In addition, curcumin lowers the levels of two enzymes in the body that cause inflammation. It also stops platelets from clumping together to form blood clots.

Research suggests that turmeric may be helpful for the following conditions:

Indigestion or Dyspepsia

Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile, which some people think may help improve digestion. The German Commission E, which determines which herbs can be safely prescribed in Germany, has approved turmeric for digestive problems. And one double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that turmeric reduced symptoms of bloating and gas in people suffering from indigestion.

Ulcerative colitis

Turmeric may help people with ulcerative colitis stay in remission. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the digestive tract where symptoms tend to come and go. In one double-blind, placebo-controlled study, people whose ulcerative colitis was in remission took either curcumin or placebo, along with conventional medical treatment, for 6 months. Those who took curcumin had a relapse rate much lower than those who took placebo.

Stomach Ulcers

Turmeric does not seem to help treat stomach ulcers. In fact, there is some evidence that it may increase stomach acid, making existing ulcers worse. (See "Precautions" section.)

Osteoarthritis

Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, researchers have wondered if turmeric may help relieve osteoarthritis pain. One study found that people using an Ayurvedic formula of herbs and minerals with turmeric, winter cherry (Withinia somnifera), boswellia (Boswellia serrata), and zinc had less pain and disability. But it’s impossible to know whether it was turmeric or one of the other supplements -- or all of them together -- that was responsible.

Heart Disease

Early studies suggested that turmeric may help prevent atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque that can block arteries and lead to heart attack or stroke. In animal studies, an extract of turmeric lowered cholesterol levels and kept LDL "bad" cholesterol from building up in blood vessels. Because it stops platelets from clumping together, turmeric may also prevent blood clots from building up along the walls of arteries. But a double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that taking curcumin, the active ingredient in turrmeric, at a dose of up to 4 g per day did not improve cholesterol levels.

Cancer

There has been a great deal of research on turmeric's anti-cancer properties, but results are still very early. Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggests that curcumin may help prevent or treat several types of cancers, including prostate, breast, skin, and colon cancer. Its preventive effects may be because it is a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. More research is needed. Cancer should be treated with conventional medications. Don’t use alternative therapies alone to treat cancer. If you choose to use complementary therapies along with your cancer treatment, make sure you tell all your doctors.

Source: Turmeric | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed...#ixzz2xqnRtC16
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[Zippyjuan]

Everything has its good and bad points and "natural" does not mean side effect free.

[Suzanimal]

I don't know about Turmeric or arthritis but my BIL was having severe knee pain (he had some kind of cartilage problem)- he was popping Aleve like Pez and he went on an anti-inflammatory diet. I know he cut out tomatoes and onions (can't remember what else) and he said it really helped him. I know he pretty much quit taking the Aleve.

[donnay]

Everything You Thought You Knew About Turmeric and More Surprises — Heals Acne, Removes Facial Hair, Fades Scars

by JB Bardot

Most people associate turmeric primarily with Indian cuisine; and, keep a packet of this golden powder somewhere in the back of our spice cupboard for rare occasions. Turmeric has been used as part of Ayurveda medicine for thousands of years, and its medicinal properties are now finally being discovered and verified by Western science. Turmeric has multiple health benefits and is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that provide our body with all the tools it needs to heal. In addition to using turmeric for diseases ranging from cancer to arthritis, this versatile spice can also form part of an everyday beauty routine, being used to remove unwanted hair, reduce the appearance of scars, and even making a effective face mask. Turmeric can be purchased cheaply from most supermarkets, and makes a wonderful nontoxic alternative to many beauty products. It’s best to buy organic turmeric to avoid the inclusion of pesticides and chemicals that can mar its purity.

Turmeric Removes Facial Hair, Fades Scars, Heals Acne

Turmeric is a firm staple in Indian kitchens, and is used in many different ways during wedding ceremonies. Indian brides often mix a paste of turmeric and ground chickpeas and use as a facial scrub to impart glowing skin before their big day. Turmeric is effective at reducing skin pigmentation, and will help to fade any stretch marks, acne scars, and age spots. Make a paste of turmeric and lemon juice and apply directly to affected areas. Allow this mixture to stay on the skin for 20 minutes before washing off with warm water. To remove unwanted hair from the face and body, mix one tablespoon of turmeric with one tablespoon of milk and apply to areas such as the upper lip where there is extra hair growth. Leave on for 20 minutes and use a clean wash cloth to gently scrub the hair off in circular motions. Regularly using this method will eventually lead to permanent hair removal.

Turmeric as an Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant and Natural Disinfectant

Ancient Indian healers were aware of the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric thousands of years ago, and scientists are now researching the true potential of this miracle spice. The root of the turmeric plant looks similar to ginger, and both contain circuminoids which are powerful antioxidants. These properties have proven to be affective at fighting cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have now proven that the polyphenol contained within turmeric, known as curcumin, reduces the growth of cancers within the brain, breast, prostate, and bone. Turmeric powder is also a natural antiseptic, and can be applied directly to wounds and insect bites to reduce swelling and prevent infection.

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[donnay]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KQE9bAYig4


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DESCRIPTION: The spice turmeric appears to be able to switch back on the self-destruct mechanism within cancer cells.

This is the last of a three part video series on turmeric and cancer. If you missed the first two, check out: Back to Our Roots: Curry (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/back-...) and Carcinogen Blocking Effects of Turmeric Curcumin (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carci...).

Other herbs and spices such as garlic (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/1-ant...) and amla (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/some-...) have similar selective effects against cancer cell.

I talk more about this concept of "apoptosis," programmed cell death in:
• Clonal Deletion Theory of Immunity (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clona...)
• Ex Vivo Cancer Proliferation Bioassay (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/devel...)
• Is It the Diet, the Exercise, or Both? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-it...)
• The Answer to the Pritikin Puzzle (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-a...)

What else can turmeric do? Here's the videos I have so far (with more on the way!):
• Who Shouldn't Consume Curcumin or Turmeric? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/who-s...)
• Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turme...)
• Boosting the Bioavailability of Curcumin (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boost...)
• Spicing Up DNA Protection (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/spici...)
• Which Spices Fight Inflammation? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which...)
• Turmeric Curcumin and Osteoarthritis (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turme...)

Stay tuned for another 3-part cancer series coming up in a week or two:
1. Phytates for the Prevention of Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/phyta...)
2. Phytates for Rehabilitating Cancer Cells (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/phyta...)
3. Phytates for the Treatment of Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/phyta...)

Have a question for Dr. Greger about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turme... and he'll try to answer it!

[donnay]

The Spice That Prevents Fluoride From Destroying Your Brain

April 7th 201
Written By:
Sayer Ji, Founder

Fluoride is found everywhere today, from antibiotics to drinking water, no stick pans to toothpaste, making exposure inevitable. All the more reason why new research proving this common spice can prevent fluoride damage is so promising!

Fluoride's neurotoxicity has been the subject of academic debate for decades, and now a matter of increasingly impassioned controversy among the general public, as well. From 'conspiracy theories' about it being first used in drinking water in Russian and Nazi concentration camps to chemically lobotomize captives, to its now well-known IQ lowering properties, to its ability to enhance the calcification of the pineal gland – the traditional 'seat of the soul' – many around the world, and increasingly in the heavily fluoridated regions of the United States, are starting to organize at the local and statewide level to oust this ubiquitous toxicant from municipal drinking water.

Now, a new study published in the Pharmacognosy Magazine titled, "Curcumin attenuates neurotoxicity induced by fluoride: An in vivo evidence," adds experimental support to the suspicion that fluoride is indeed a brain-damaging substance, also revealing that a natural spice-derived protective agent against the various health effects associated with this compound is available.

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[muh_roads]

The Spice That Prevents Fluoride From Destroying Your Brain

April 7th 201
Written By:
Sayer Ji, Founder

Fluoride is found everywhere today, from antibiotics to drinking water, no stick pans to toothpaste, making exposure inevitable. All the more reason why new research proving this common spice can prevent fluoride damage is so promising!

Fluoride's neurotoxicity has been the subject of academic debate for decades, and now a matter of increasingly impassioned controversy among the general public, as well. From 'conspiracy theories' about it being first used in drinking water in Russian and Nazi concentration camps to chemically lobotomize captives, to its now well-known IQ lowering properties, to its ability to enhance the calcification of the pineal gland – the traditional 'seat of the soul' – many around the world, and increasingly in the heavily fluoridated regions of the United States, are starting to organize at the local and statewide level to oust this ubiquitous toxicant from municipal drinking water.

Now, a new study published in the Pharmacognosy Magazine titled, "Curcumin attenuates neurotoxicity induced by fluoride: An in vivo evidence," adds experimental support to the suspicion that fluoride is indeed a brain-damaging substance, also revealing that a natural spice-derived protective agent against the various health effects associated with this compound is available.

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Do you think water bottle companies lobby Governments to put fluoride in the water to keep profitting from the fear? Does someone own the patent on fluoride?

The fluoride thing has always really pissed me off. Let me put it on my own teeth when I want. It's not supposed to go past my teeth and be consumed. FDA jerks.

[donnay]

Do you think water bottle companies lobby Governments to put fluoride in the water to keep profitting from the fear? Does someone own the patent on fluoride?

No patent on the water fluoride per se, but there is one on the delivery system. However, Colgate in 1955 obtained patent protection for a toothpaste containing sodium monofluorophosphate (inorganic fluorides). The water fluoridation is an industrial waste by-product from the phosphate fertilizer industry.

The Industrial Sources of the Chemicals

Until recently, all fluoridation chemicals were obtained from the wet scrubbing systems of the phosphate fertilizer industry in central Florida. In recent years, however, an increasing number of water departments have begun purchasing their fluoride chemicals from China. Based on recent incidents, it appears that the quality control of the Chinese chemicals is even more lax, and variable, than the U.S.-produced chemicals.

Phosphate Fertilizer Industry (Florida, US)

In the process of converting phosphate rock into soluble fertilizer, two very toxic fluoride gases are released: hydrogen fluoride and silicon tetrafluoride. In the past, the phosphate industry used to let these two gases vent freely into the atmosphere. This, however, caused severe environmental damage among downwind communities, including widespread cattle poisonings, scorched vegetation, and various human health complaints.

Eventually, as a result of both litigation and regulation, the phosphate industry installed “wet scrubbers” to trap the fluoride gases. The collected liquid in these scrubbers (hydrofluoroslicic acid) is entered into storage tanks and shipped to water departments throughout the country. In 1983, an official at the Environmental Protection Agency stated the agency’s support for this process:

“In regard to the use of fluosilicic acid as the source of fluoride for fluoridation, this agency regards such use as an ideal solution to a long standing problem. By recovering by-product fluosilicic acid from fertilizer manufacturing, water and air pollution are minimized, and water authorities have a low-cost source of fluoride available to them.” [See letter]

http://fluoridealert.org/issues/wate...ion-chemicals/

[donnay]

Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs

By:
Sayer Ji, Founder

Turmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today. Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. In fact, our five-year long research project on this sacred plant has revealed over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications, as well as 175 distinct beneficial physiological effects. This entire database of 1,585 ncbi-hyperlinked turmeric abstracts can be downloaded as a PDF at our Downloadable Turmeric Document page, and acquired either as a retail item or with 200 GMI-tokens, for those of you who are already are members and receive them automatically each month.

Given the sheer density of research performed on this remarkable spice, it is no wonder that a growing number of studies have concluded that it compares favorably to a variety of conventional medications, including:

Corticosteroids (steroid medications): A 1999 study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found that the primary polyphenol in turmeric, the saffron colored pigment known as curcumin, compared favorably to steroids in the management of chronic anterior uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease.[ii] A 2008 study published in Critical Care Medicine found that curcumin compared favorably to the corticosteroid drug dexamethasone in the animal model as an alternative therapy for protecting lung transplantation-associated injury by down-regulating inflammatory genes.[iii] An earlier 2003 study published in Cancer Letters found the same drug also compared favorably to dexamethasone in a lung ischaemia-repurfusion injury model.[iv] [for additional curcumin and inflammation research – 52 abstracts]

Prozac/Fluoxetine & Imipramine (antidepressants): A 2011 study published in the journal Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica found that curcumin compared favorably to both drugs in reducing depressive behavior in an animal model.[v] [for additional curcumin and depression research – 5 abstracts]

Aspirin (blood thinner): A 1986 in vitro and ex vivo study published in the journal Arzneimittelforschung found that curcumin has anti-platelet and prostacyclin modulating effects compared to aspirin, indicating it may have value in patients prone to vascular thrombosis and requiring anti-arthritis therapy.[vi] [for additional curcumin and anti-platelet research]
Anti-inflammatory Drugs: A 2004 study published in the journal Oncogene found that curcumin (as well as resveratrol) were effective alternatives to the drugs aspirin, ibuprofen, sulindac, phenylbutazone, naproxen, indomethacin, diclofenac, dexamethasone, celecoxib, and tamoxifen in exerting anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity against tumor cells.[vii] [for additional curcumin and anti-proliferative research – 15 abstracts]


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[Working Poor]

I don't know about Turmeric or arthritis but my BIL was having severe knee pain (he had some kind of cartilage problem)- he was popping Aleve like Pez and he went on an anti-inflammatory diet. I know he cut out tomatoes and onions (can't remember what else) and he said it really helped him. I know he pretty much quit taking the Aleve.

He was probably on the no nigh shades/mold diet. Usually if someone eliminates tomatoes from their diet it is best to eliminate all night shades including all peppers, egg plants, white potatoes and products made with any of theses you might also want to stay away from moldy cheeses especially Blu,Gorgonzola, asiagos cheeses ect...

[IBleedNavyAndOrange]

While the researchers acknowledged the limitations of their study – no double-blind protocol, the need for a higher dose in the placebo group, and the need for a larger patient sample size – they concluded that "C. domestica extracts seem to be efficacious and safe for the treatment of knee OA similarly to ibuprofen."

Why is that important?

[donnay]

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[opal]

Everything You Thought You Knew About Turmeric and More Surprises — Heals Acne, Removes Facial Hair, Fades Scars

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Turmeric Removes Facial Hair, Fades Scars, Heals Acne

Turmeric is a firm staple in Indian kitchens, and is used in many different ways during wedding ceremonies. Indian brides often mix a paste of turmeric and ground chickpeas and use as a facial scrub to impart glowing skin before their big day. Turmeric is effective at reducing skin pigmentation, and will help to fade any stretch marks, acne scars, and age spots. Make a paste of turmeric and lemon juice and apply directly to affected areas. Allow this mixture to stay on the skin for 20 minutes before washing off with warm water. To remove unwanted hair from the face and body, mix one tablespoon of turmeric with one tablespoon of milk and apply to areas such as the upper lip where there is extra hair growth. Leave on for 20 minutes and use a clean wash cloth to gently scrub the hair off in circular motions. Regularly using this method will eventually lead to permanent hair removal.

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wait.. hair remover by leaving a paste on for 20 minutes? Everything I use turmeric in (on) stains yellow.. my kid permanently stained an enameled cast iron dutch oven with it..
and reducing pigmentation? Yellow isn't lack of pigment

[donnay]

wait.. hair remover by leaving a paste on for 20 minutes? Everything I use turmeric in (on) stains yellow.. my kid permanently stained an enameled cast iron dutch oven with it..
and reducing pigmentation? Yellow isn't lack of pigment

I have done the Turmeric and lemon juice for some dark spots on my hands. I think it has to do with the fact it is mixed with lemon juice. It comes right off with soap and water.

I haven't tried the turmeric and milk for hair removal yet. I'll try it on my legs, the worst case scenario I will look like I have a spray tan or jaundice. LOL!

[opal]

dark spots on my hands.. I call them freckles - let me know how it goes with the legs

[donnay]

dark spots on my hands.. I call them freckles - let me know how it goes with the legs

Will do.