All about TURMERIC

[ktlight]

"'Ancient Indians believed that turmeric contained the energy of the Divine Mother. Modern science now confirms that it has therapeutic properties relevant to well over 500 health conditions and may bestow on those who take it protection from many common causes of suffering.

The author has personally reviewed the majority of 4,000+ biomedical citations on turmeric and its primary polyphenol curcumin, available to view on the National Library of Medicine's bibliographic reference database known as MEDLINE (and searchable through engines like Pubmed.gov), and has been awed by how diverse, powerful and seemingly ideally suited this spice is for addressing the broad range of diseases and/or disease symptoms that commonly afflict our species.'

Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, discusses his findings after reviewing
all 3900 study abstracts on Turmeric (and its primarily polyphenol Curcumin) on the US National Library Medicine's database (pubmed.gov). GreenMedInfo.com now houses 1500 carefully indexed studies on this plant, indexed across 589 diseases and 152 pharmacological actions."

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[NeverMind]

I was familiar with the benefits of turmeric, but - amazingly - had no idea about this wonderful resource.
Thank you so much!

[CeltMan]

"'Ancient Indians believed that turmeric contained the energy of the Divine Mother. Modern science now confirms that it has therapeutic properties relevant to well over 500 health conditions and may bestow on those who take it protection from many common causes of suffering.

The author has personally reviewed the majority of 4,000+ biomedical citations on turmeric and its primary polyphenol curcumin, available to view on the National Library of Medicine's bibliographic reference database known as MEDLINE (and searchable through engines like Pubmed.gov), and has been awed by how diverse, powerful and seemingly ideally suited this spice is for addressing the broad range of diseases and/or disease symptoms that commonly afflict our species.'

Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, discusses his findings after reviewing
all 3900 study abstracts on Turmeric (and its primarily polyphenol Curcumin) on the US National Library Medicine's database (pubmed.gov). GreenMedInfo.com now houses 1500 carefully indexed studies on this plant, indexed across 589 diseases and 152 pharmacological actions."

s2AZOMu0bVA

Thanks KT

That resource is also useful. Good to know there is such for future reference.

Re: Tumeric, I had read that the 'shop/supermarket bought' is to be avoided.

I buy mine from a local asian supplier, - and for about 1/8th price of supermarket price.

[ThePythonicCow]

If I read this right, this report http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/turmeric costs 200 "Product Tokens", and (http://www.greenmedinfo.com/page/become-greenmedinfo-professional-member) it would cost $40 or $50 to get that many "Tokens".

I guess I'll stick with Google - more citations for less money :).

[taliesin]

HEy ktlight, yet another great thread, thanks!

I've been taking a teaspoon or org turmeric in warm water first thing in the AM, for two weeks now, on an empty stomach right before breakfast and I have found it almost AMAZING and MIRACULOUS in it's benefits. I am not one for hyperbole but seriously this spice has sorta changed my life!!

I was taking it as an anti inflamm, pain reliever and for cancer prevention but wow, within one day of taking it, my tummy was alot flatter which has continued and it has flattened more, I have alot more energy and clarity of thought, a sort of low grade depression has lifted, its like coffee (which I dont drink anymore) but with no come down and is alot gentler and more sustained.

What I think happened was that I must have had a mild candida overgrowth which was cleared up by the turmeric. I know most people say to take it with fat and black pepper but I don't like black pepper and having eggs and or brazil nuts slightly afterwards might be enhancing its effectiveness. Also there is some new research to suggest that there is also a water soluable compound created, I think its called turmerin, but i havent done much research into it.

I have been taking zyflamend but to be really honest the straight turmeric though it tastes gross, is alot more effective and alot alot cheaper.

I cant recommend it highly enough. Really.

Would be great to hear other people's experience of it.

I know of one athlete who uses up to four teaspoons before running to help with his joints and he swears by it, says its better than nurofen for swelling and has no reported side effects at all.

Turmeric blessings,

xxx T
PS Plenty of water during the day is a good idea as it can slow things down if you know what I mean.

[NeverMind]

Re: Tumeric, I had read that the 'shop/supermarket bought' is to be avoided.


Why?


If I read this right, this report http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/turmeric costs 200 "Product Tokens", and (http://www.greenmedinfo.com/page/become-greenmedinfo-professional-member) it would cost $40 or $50 to get that many "Tokens".

I guess I'll stick with Google - more citations for less money :).

I test-searched it for a number of conditions/substances and got a ton of results. You get abstracts, like this one (http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/tea-polyphenols-contributes-significant-hair-regrowth-rodents-experiencing-spontaneous-hair-), which is basically all you need.
(The rest, if you need it, and you're not affiliated with an institution that has access to such databases, you can easily find on Google.)

It is still a very, very valuable resource.

[onawah]

When buying any spice in the US (I don't know about other countries) as far as I am aware, unless you are buying organic or directly from a grower, what you are getting may have been irradiated, which can destroy most of the health giving benefits.

[minkton]

Love Turmeric! Wanted to add that I use it to fade acne marks on my teenage sons face. Mix with honey or yoghurt - or both - and it will fade down red marks sooo fast, that would otherwise takes months to disappear.

[NeverMind]

Also there is some new research to suggest that there is also a water soluable compound created, I think its called turmerin, but i havent done much research into it.

Perhaps you mean curcumin?
Anyway, I am including a link to "turmeric" results (http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/turmeric) from that very site.
Just reading the titles of the abstracts tells a lot. :-)

And thank you, Onawah. That would make sense.
(But it would also mean that they are irradiated regardless of where you buy them, right?
I am no expert on USA laws or import policies, but if they irradiate herbs and spices, I would assume they do it with ALL herbs and spices that come into the country, even those from "health" shops and such.)

[taliesin]

Hey NeverMind,

Thanks but I am already aware of the curcumin, and they aren't the same. In fact some peeps I know, get confused and think that it's cumin rather than turmeric that has been researched, so I have to clarify that for them.

There is definitely something about turmerin and it's water soluable and also very powerful . The research was done in India.

So I put boilied water on the turmeric and let it sit for five mins or so and then add some cold water to make it easy to knock back.

Blessings

xxx T

[onawah]

As I understand it, if they are marked "organic" or "non-irradiated" they are OK.
Isn't it the curcumin in turmeric that is the effective component for inflammation?

[NeverMind]

As I understand it, if they are marked "organic" or "non-irradiated" they are OK.
Isn't it the curcumin in turmeric that is the effective component for inflammation?

Yes, it is.
(Among many other things. :-))

Taliesin, perhaps you meant this study (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21972920)?
It seems to be the latest one.
But there is more to be found on Google & al.
(Who knew it was so good against cobra bites? :))

[CeltMan]

[QUOTE]Re: Tumeric, I had read that the 'shop/supermarket bought' is to be avoided.


Why?

Hi NM

As far as I can recall, it mentioned that it is 'somehow processed' when supplied via a supermarket?

also, just checked packet, it is called 'Haldi powder' in Indonesia.

[NeverMind]

Thank you, CeltMan.
I think it probably has something to do with them being irradiated, like Onawah said (although I see now that you do not live in the USA - still, perhaps the same happens here in the good not-so-old EU; I should probably check, but don't really feel like it right now. :-)).

[taliesin]

As I understand it, if they are marked "organic" or "non-irradiated" they are OK.
Isn't it the curcumin in turmeric that is the effective component for inflammation?

Yes, it is.
(Among many other things. :-))

Taliesin, perhaps you meant this study (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21972920)?
It seems to be the latest one.
But there is more to be found on Google & al.
(Who knew it was so good against cobra bites? :))

Hey NeverMind,

That's funny, it seems to begood for just about everything!

And thanks for that study, that was kind of you to look that up,so add antihyperglycaemic, antifungal, and on and on.

I wonder about taking the isolated extracts of something like this, like just curcuminoids when the whole thing has so much more and all the other stuff that helps it digest.

Zyflamend is so expensive and to be honest I havent experienced any noticeable difference, not like with the whole tumeric, so I am going to stick to taking the whole herb as it works for me.

Much love, xxx T

[ktlight]

It also melts fibroids, is a great blood cleanser - just a teaspoon a day will help.

[cloud9]

Hi ktlight,
do you have any links or information about turmeric for melting or reducing fibroids? Thank you for the useful information, I really appreciate it.

[Sidney]

http://www.livestrong.com/article/399575-what-is-the-difference-between-curcumin-turmeric/

Here are a few helpful tidbits.

[Connecting with Sauce]

I buy mine from a local asian supplier, - and for about 1/8th price of supermarket price.

We get ours from the asian wholeseller and it says 100% pure and clean etc on the outside ... 400g for £1.79 :)

My Wife swears by the stuff... 2 teaspoons a day with water, morning and night ... No capsule versions they have additives etc in them...


ps By the way this greenmedinfo.org site was being blocked a few months ago on Facebook, when people were trying to share the info...

[NeverMind]

ps By the way this greenmedinfo.org site was being blocked a few months ago on Facebook, when people were trying to share the info...

Great.
The more I learn about Facebook, the happier I am that I've never set foot in there.

[NeverMind]

I have just been informed that turmeric works much better when combined with black pepper (because it enhances its absorption).
Also, it seems that adding a little bit of fat increases its absorption into the lymphatic system.

So, what I am doing now is making a mini-soup of turmeric and black pepper, with a spoon of cold-pressed coconut oil.

Just thought you'd like to know. :)

P.S. I do not have any specific links (I was told this personally), but it should be easy enough to find on the web.

[taliesin]

Hi Never Mind,

Yes in Ayurveda it's combined with fat and balck pepper to increase the absorption as the piperine in the black pepper makes the curcuminoids more available and they are also fat soluable as opposed to water soluable.

My mum, dad and sister have been taking it for two weeks now and I can honestly say it's quite incredible. They almost seem like they are on turmeric highs! My sister says that she felt better the day after taking it and has been feeling good ever since, and it has had a dramatc effect on increasing my Mum's level of optimism. We are all taking it in hot water just before breakfast which has a fat compnent so I am hoping this has an impact on the bioavailability of the active components.

I really think it's a remarkable spice and has been used by the Chinese to treat depression for thousands of years. So in this part of the world where the winters are dark and gloomy it seems to be working on SAD as well as candida overgrowth. I have to say that it has also managed my weight over the holidays. I was taking it every morning and then pretty much eating what I wanted during the day including cheese and sweet stuff and I have not gained any weight. It inhibits the growth of blood vessels into new fat tissue so I read, that's also the impact it has on tumours, so the turmeric stops them from growing as it prevents them from getting a blood supply.

Much love and enjoy your turmeric high!

xxx T


PS I have a feeling also that it works on the energy/feeling body. This may the impact that it has in clearing up the gut flora (and fauna!) but I am much more aware of my feelings and intuition. I have noticed in myself and in my family a much greater conscious awareness, an ability to speak that kindly and immediately, an increased optimism, better dealing with stress.

[NeverMind]

Thank you very much, Taliesin!
There's nothing like personal corroboration. :-)

[CeltMan]

Taliesin,

quote: "I know of one athlete who uses up to four teaspoons before running to help with his joints and he swears by it."

Wow, 4 teaspoons at a time!!- ' a braver man then me, ghunga din'!

Might also explain how his running performance might be enhanced?.
He cannot wait to get to the finish line!!........lol

[nomadguy]

For absorption have you looked at cayenne?

[taliesin]

Hey people,

I just want to say that I weighed myself this morning and my weight is unchanged since the 6th Dec. My body fat percentage has increased by 0.3%. I am uttterly amazed.

I started taking turmeric on 9th Dec. I put the weight management solely down to taking the turmeric. I have been unable to do any excersise even any significant walking for nearly two years because of an injury and I ate cheese, puddiings, refined carbs (I am sure there was HFCS and trans fats in some of the food), chocolate (lots of it), cake, roast potatoes, drank alcohol etc etc.

I know I keep going on about it, but I urge everyone to try taking turmeric for a week and see if it works for you. It's one thing reading about it and knowing all the amazing things that it does and maybe taking it from time to time in a tincture or supplement for pain relief, it's entirely another taking it every day.

To Celtman, that guy was a hard core, long distance runner.

To Nomadguy and Nevermind, I tried a teeny little bit of ground black pepper in my turmeric tea this morning. I really hate black pepper but couldn't really taste it. I have to say as well I am getting to really quite enjoy the turmeric tea i.e. in hot water, bizarrely (except the bit at the bottom, which I chug). Thanks for the pointer to Cayenne pepper Nomadguy, I love it, but taking it in a tea with turmeric first thing in the morning is an advanced stage at which I am not ... well yet anyway.

Much love and golden blessings

xxx T

[Seikou-Kishi]

Does anybody have any idea what type of fat would be best used? Sure, if it's lipophilic, it's lipophilic but is there any specific fat that is used? Is oil ok? If so, I think I'd just take it with oil, maybe with a bit of cayenne and black pepper. Absolutely hate pepper though lol


I just want to say that I weighed myself this morning and my weight is unchanged since the 6th Dec. My body fat percentage has increased by 0.3%. I am uttterly amazed.

I don't understand this. Your weight hasn't changed, but your body fat percentage has increased? That surely suggests that something else is decreasing? What is decreasing to account for the lack of change in weight? All I can think is that your weight has changed, but your scales aren't sensitive enough to register the change.

Is it good that your body fat percentage is increasing? Most people I know who have an issue with their body fat percentage could probably do with it going the other way lol. I hope I'm not being rude, but if you've been unable to exercise for two years and you've eaten cheese, puddings and refined carbs (presumably among other things lol) chances are you could be one them, so I wonder why an increase in body fat is a good thing?

This is probably going to be something very obvious that I'm just not seeing. Sorry :D



I know I keep going on about it, but I urge everyone to try taking turmeric for a week and see if it works for you. It's one thing reading about it and knowing all the amazing things that it does and maybe taking it from time to time in a tincture or supplement for pain relief, it's entirely another taking it every day.


Based on your enthusiastic posts, I've actually just taken my first lot (say half an hour ago) and I'm going to give it a try. I thought, like you, I should take it first thing in the morning and from tomorrow morning that's what I intend to do, but I actually couldn't bring myself to wait until tomorrow to start.



To Nomadguy and Nevermind, I tried a teeny little bit of ground black pepper in my turmeric tea this morning. I really hate black pepper but couldn't really taste it. I have to say as well I am getting to really quite enjoy the turmeric tea i.e. in hot water, bizarrely (except the bit at the bottom, which I chug). Thanks for the pointer to Cayenne pepper Nomadguy, I love it, but taking it in a tea with turmeric first thing in the morning is an advanced stage at which I am not ... well yet anyway.

I hate black pepper too, so I think I'll try with cayenne pepper. I've only tried it once and I took it your way (hot water and then cold to cool), but I think I'm going to try making a paste or 'sauce' mixing turmeric, cayenne pepper and almond oil.

[taliesin]

Hey Seikou-Kishi,

Thanks so much for your comments. Basically I was expecting to have gained weight and increased the fat % over the holidays. I am amazed that I haven't gained any overall weight and the increase in the fat % is very small 0.3%, maybe due to a decrease in water content or lean muscle mass. Either way its not at all serious and will be rectified in a couple of days. I thought because of eating all the stuff that I normally wouldn't touch, the damage would have been in the 5lbs range but it wasn't and I put that down to the turmeric because it's the only differing factor from other years when I would normally have gained several pounds. Basically I thought it would have been much worse. I hope that clarifies it?

Really good luck with trying it out. I haven't tried the paste thing yet as I am just taking baby steps really. The tea seems easier and therefore I am more likely to continue doing it. Maybe I will graduate to the paste. But please do let me know how you get on with it, I'll be really interested to know.

Love and blessings,

T xxx

[Seikou-Kishi]

Oh! I see now! I knew it would be something obvious lol. It's always the obvious bits I miss lol. No an increase in body fat percentage over the Christmas/New Year period of 0.3% is something most people would envy :D

[taliesin]

Oh! I see now! I knew it would be something obvious lol. It's always the obvious bits I miss lol. No an increase in body fat percentage over the Christmas/New Year period of 0.3% is something most people would envy :D

No worries at all. Oh and I think that the EV coconut oil might be the best to take it with as its also anti-fungal. It's working well in water before a breakfast with eggs, so it just depends on how potent you want it to be.

Bless you

xT

[taliesin]

HEy Seikou-Kishi,

Just wondering how you are getting on with the turmeric and how it's working with you?

xxx

[WhiteFeather]

Bumping the dead thread, awesome video.

[astrid]

i had no trouble sharing the site on FB,
just linked it then

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/turmeric

[jackovesk]

500 Reasons Turmeric May Be The World's Most Important Herb

July 2nd 2012

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/greenmedinfo/images/turmeric_research.jpg

There is a medicinal spice so timelessly interwoven with the origins of human culture and metabolism, so thoroughly supported by modern scientific inquiry, as to be unparalleled in its proven value to human health and well-being.

Indeed, turmeric turns the entire drug-based medical model on its head.

Instead of causing more side effects than therapeutic ones – which you can read any drug insert to see is a universally true phenomenon and which ensures the infinite expansion of the pharmaceutical market and all the associated medical services – it has several hundred potential side benefits.

While no food or herb is right for everyone, and everything has the potential for unintended, adverse side effects, turmeric is truly unique in its exceptionally high margin of safety vis-à-vis the drugs it has been compared with, e.g. hydrocortisone, ibuprofen, chemotherapy agents. Furthermore, nothing within the modern-day pharmaceutical armamentarium comes even remotely close to turmeric’s 6,000 year track record of safe use in Ayurvedic medicine.

Despite its vast potential for alleviating human suffering, turmeric will never receive the FDA stamp of approval, due to its lack of exclusivity, patentability and therefore profitability. Truth be told, the FDA’s "gold standard" for proving the value of a prospective medicinal substance betrays the age old aphorism: "he who owns the gold makes the rules," and unless an investor is willing to risk losing the 800+ million dollars that must be spent upfront, the FDA-required multi-phased double-blind, randomized clinical trials will not occur. For additional details on this rather seedy arrangement read our article on the topic: Why The Law Forbids The Medicinal Use of Natural Substances (http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/why-law-forbids-medicinal-use-natural-substances).

Here at GreenMedInfo.com, we have reviewed over 4,000 study abstracts from the National Library of Medicine’s bibliographic database known as MEDLINE and have discovered over 580 potential health benefits of turmeric, and/or its primary polyphenol known as curcumin. These can be viewed on our turmeric research page which is dedicated to disseminating the research on the topic to a larger audience.

Some of the most amazing demonstrated properties include:


Destroying Multi-Drug Resistant Cancer
Destroying Cancer Stem Cells (arguably, the root of all cancer)
Protecting Against Radiation-Induced Damage
Reducing Unhealthy Levels of Inflammation
Protecting Against Heavy Metal Toxicity
Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease Associated Pathologies

Again, what is so amazing is not that turmeric may have value in six conditions simultaneously, or that it may improve conditions that are completely resistant to conventional treatment, but that there are over five-hundred and eighty additional health conditions it may also be valuable in preventing and/or treating.

Consider also the fact that turmeric grows freely on the Earth, and you will understand why its very existence threatens a trillion-dollar plus conventional medical establishment.

Learn more about this research in the video below, and please spread the information to others who may benefit from learning more on the topic


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2AZOMu0bVA&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2AZOMu0bVA&feature=player_embedded

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/can-turmeric-alleviate-500-causes-human-suffering

[amym]

Thanks for this information. I have taken Turmeric as a supplement in the past but this is a good reminder as to its value.

[D-Day]

Don't bother taking the irriadiated crap that is found on most supermarket shevles.
That stuff contains virtually none of the beneficial health properties mentioned in the O.P.
If you're going to use tumeric, make sure it's certified organic tumeric - otherwise you're just wasting your time (and money).

[Cjay]

Thanks Jacko. I'm so inspired, I'm going to try to get a fresh root or whole plant so I can grow it in my food & medicine forest

[mattymoto]

Thanks Jacko. I'm so inspired, I'm going to try to get a fresh root or whole plant so I can grow it in my food & medicine forest

I second that.

Jacko you radiate the light of an honest truth warrior. Thank you for being.

[Cartomancer]

I have been taking tumeric everyday for the last three years. I initially started to take it because I was exposed to a parafin based grease solvent. This basically caused massive skin issues. I researched skin remedies and found out that African men used it to cure ingrown hairs from shaving etc. It really worked and made my recovery so rapid that the doctor freaked out. It also caused the scarring to be much less severe. Along with that I have noted its use as a pain killer or anti-inflammatory as well. Tumeric works.

[Maia Gabrial]

Ever since it was brought up on this forum I've been adding it to my food. And if I have a headache I take a little on the tip of my finger. It's good stuff....

[Ariel]

Thanks for posting this. My husband told me his mother (they are Laotian) has used Turmeric when him or his siblings were sick. He did mention she would make them drink the boiled root too. I love turmeric as well, it has many uses. :)

[music]

Don't bother taking the irriadiated crap that is found on most supermarket shevles.
That stuff contains virtually none of the beneficial health properties mentioned in the O.P.
If you're going to use tumeric, make sure it's certified organic tumeric - otherwise you're just wasting your time (and money).

Good reminder, this is true of all important medicinal herbs, and also for obtaining the medicinal benefits of foods. If it's not organic, don't expect anything other than empty calories.

[WhiteFeather]

I eat one small organic turmeric root once a weak raw, this is the way to go raw. Turmeric is a phenomenal herb. One of the best. The only negative thing about turmeric is your teeth will turn yellow for a few hours as well as your tongue if you eat it raw. A little embarassing if your around people. Its also bitter to the taste.

[Eram]

I eat one small organic turmeric root once a weak raw, this is the way to go raw. Turmeric is a phenomenal herb. One of the best. The only negative thing about turmeric is your teeth will turn yellow for a few hours as well as your tongue if you eat it raw. A little embarassing if your around people. Its also bitter to the taste.

Way to go Whitefeather!!!

If one wants to avoid the yellow teeth, tongue and bitter taste, one can also consider to make a fruitsmoothy every other day in which you can add all sorts of beneficial additives like Turmeric, ginger, bee pollen, omega 3 & 6 oil etc.
I make them with a few peace's of fruit, nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds etc., some oatmeal and berries. All organic of course.
Mix them with water, some yoghurt or fresh cheese in the blender and voilà.... a healthy fine tasting smoothy with everything in it.

[Rocky_Shorz]

Turmeric is in Curry, many people eat bean and cheese burritos for a quick meal, by adding Curry and Garlic, (Minced, not salt) it lowers blood pressure and aids the full respiratory system...

only 1 time a week makes a difference, you don't need to eat it for every meal...

methane is bad for the ozone... ;)

[jagman]

Health Benfits of Curry
While curry might be great for tantalizing your taste buds, did you know that there are also many health benefits to this zesty mix of spices?

While curry, or curry powder is actually a mixture of any number of spices, one main spice in most curry powders is turmeric. This is the spice that gives curry it’s yellow color and is also responsible, at least in part, for some of the health benefits of curried dishes.

Among the health benefits of curry is that of reducing inflammation of the joints. In fact, recent research shows that turmeric helped to prevent the swelling of joints in rats that had arthritis. And it’s not only arthritis that it may be helpful for. Other studies suggest that this powerful spice may also help protect us against cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease.

[Maia Gabrial]

Good for headaches, too!

[shadowstalker]

I thought we had an alternative meds section?

[jagman]

I thought we had an alternative meds section?

Curry is not a med it's a wonder spice but your probably right lol
wrong section

[Billy]

Turmeric is sacred, it is used in all the Hindu Temples. Cum Cum on the third eye when blessed. The Hindu Deities. And when you have your head shaved at the Temple they protect the head from the sun by covering with Turmeric. Wedding Ceremonies, Apart from medical they say Turmeric cleanses the Soul.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hindu+turmeric+ceremony&oq=Hindu+Turmeric+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.27410j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Peace

[Tesla_WTC_Solution]

I have a friend who uses turmeric.
It's true that there are a lot of benefits.
He said that it also helps you get more value from your food.

[northstar]

Turmeric is sacred, it is used in all the Hindu Temples. Cum Cum on the third eye when blessed. The Hindu Deities. And when you have your head shaved at the Temple they protect the head from the sun by covering with Turmeric. Wedding Ceremonies, Apart from medical they say Turmeric cleanses the Soul.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hindu+turmeric+ceremony&oq=Hindu+Turmeric+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.27410j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Peace

That's good to hear- I probably have a very clean soul because I eat turmeric every day!! hahaha

[shadowstalker]

I sometime wonder if we had not been convinced that herbs/roots/spice and the like are only foods and nothing more.
I mean when you look at all the benefits of all the organic grown fruits and veggies and all the rest actually benefit us in one way or another.
Think about it...

[jagman]

Here is a good link to a study on turmeric
http://www.mightyturmeric.com/

[heyokah]

One of my favorite spices.

Every morning I put quarter of a teaspoon in my yoghurt together with some dried fruits and nuts.

Good with fried eggs and in vegetable dishes.
Put in an egg-salad it gives that extra yellow color.
A great recipe for a cold sauce is; full yoghurt, mayonnaise, tumeric (curcuma), parsley, little lemon juice and lots of squeezed garlic.
And add some to your smoothie too

Actually you can use curcuma in quite a lot of dishes


Here a great site for turmeric, or curcuma

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=78#preptips

[Ernie Nemeth]

I use curry, garlic and onions in almost every meal I make. Great cancer fighters.

[ulli]

Health Benfits of Curry
While curry might be great for tantalizing your taste buds, did you know that there are also many health benefits to this zesty mix of spices?

While curry, or curry powder is actually a mixture of any number of spices, one main spice in most curry powders is turmeric. This is the spice that gives curry it’s yellow color and is also responsible, at least in part, for some of the health benefits of curried dishes.

Among the health benefits of curry is that of reducing inflammation of the joints. In fact, recent research shows that turmeric helped to prevent the swelling of joints in rats that had arthritis. And it’s not only arthritis that it may be helpful for. Other studies suggest that this powerful spice may also help protect us against cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Cures colon cancer although the entire digestive track benefits from a regular intake of turmeric.
The rate of colon cancer in India is 18 times lower than in the US, due to turmeric as a diet staple there.

[GreenGuy]

The Amazing Turmeric Smoothie (http://www.zengardner.com/amazing-turmeric-smoothie/)


Who needs medication when nature gave us turmeric. Take a look at the incredible health benefits of this plant.

- Digestive Aid
- Blood Purifier
- Anti-inflammatory
- Wound Healer
- Skin Tonic
- Analgesic
- Anti-viral
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Antiseptic
- Anti-carcinogenic
- Fat Metabolizer
- Cholesterol Reducer
- Gas Reducer
- Expectorant

Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat a host of illnesses. It inhibits inflammatory reactions, has anti-diabetic effects, reduces cholesterol among other powerful health effects. A recent study led by a research team in Munich showed that it can also inhibit formation of metastases.

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential health benefits.

Turmeric has a slightly bitter taste. By blending it with sweet fruit, you won’t even notice it in your smoothie. This recipe is so tasty and nutritious, you could have it daily.

Turmeric Smoothie Recipe

1 cup hemp or coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
1 fresh banana
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maca (optional)

This recipe is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Not only will it increase your energy for the first half of the day, but it will clear your mind and infuse your body with some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Now that’s a great breakast idea!

Karen Foster is a holistic nutritionist, avid blogger, with five kids and an active lifestyle that keeps her in pursuit of the healthiest path towards a life of balance.

[markenty13]

Wow, that does look tasty, will be giving it a try this week, Thanks for posting :)

[GreenGuy]

Tasty indeed. Tried it this week, only with one difference. Instead of powdered turmeric I used chunks of the root. I find it at Asian markets where it is called haldi. Expensive at health food stores if you can even find it, but I got 2 lbs for $3.

[DeDukshyn]

!/2 a teaspoon of whole turmeric doesn't have much health benefits (it's the qty - human bodies aren't designed to uptake a lot of curcuminoids, unfortunately). I'd bump that up to 2 or three to even get into a range where it might be really benefitting your health. Or better yet, a 10:1 extract ratio standardized for 95% curcuminoids (fairly cheap) instead (they taste similar) would be better yet.

That said, this recipe looks fantastic! I may have to give this a try ...

[rgray222]

We know Turmeric is amazing but how do we actually use it? Practical Answers

Source (http://tv.greenmedinfo.com/know-turmeric-amazing-use-practical-answers/)
If you have followed GreenMedInfo.com in the past you know how amazing turmeric is. But how do you use it? Ayurvedic teacher Vaidya Mishra teaches about its practical applications — how to use turmeric. He emphasizes that traditionally you don’t just take “two teaspoons a day” in isolation, rather, you combine it with other balancing food factors in formulas (recipes) that help to activate and balance out all the proper properties in this powerful herb. Listen closely, as this man has a wealth of information to share!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafoiHQiwPw

[Maia Gabrial]

I don't use aspirin or tylenol anymore. Tumeric is an anti-inflammatory. Whenever I get a headache or muscle aches, I take about 2 finger tips of tumeric and wash it down with something to drink. My pain goes away in minutes. Never fails.

I noticed that the stores are not as stocked up on it as they used to be. Could be someone has realized it's amazing healing potentials.

[HaulinBananas]

Yes, after all the articles on Tumeric's health benefits started to come out a year or two ago, it's been hard to find at grocery stores. None on the shelves, or a small amount for a few dollars.

Found it here for a great price:

http://www.herbco.com/

http://www.herbco.com/o-organic-170-turmeric.aspx

$3.80 for a 1/4 lb
or
$9.50 for 1 lb

(delivery was very quick)


turmeric
plant overview
golden root of india

Turmeric is a semi-aquatic member of the ginger family that naturally occurs throughout Southeast Asia. The long, golden-colored taproot is the source of the dried spice we know as turmeric and as the primary seasoning in curry. The warm, spicy and slightly bitter taste of turmeric is widely used to season a variety of meat, rice and vegetable dishes in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. The spice is also used to produce a deep yellow dye for coloring various textiles. Because turmeric represents fidelity and fertility in Indian culture, it plays a role in traditional weddings. Ground turmeric is also used to make pastes for topical use on the skin.


For the health benefits, GreenMedInfo details tumeric's many benefits through various articles and research sources:

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/turmeric-produces-remarkable-recovery-alzheimers-patients

excerpt to start the article, click link to read entire article, see illustrations, click embedded sources, etc:


Turmeric has been used in India for over 5,000 years, which is likely why still today both rural and urban populations have some of the lowest prevalence rates of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the world. A recent study on patients with AD found that less than a gram of turmeric daily, taken for three months, resulted in 'remarkable improvements.'
Alzheimer's Disease: A Disturbingly Common Modern Rite of Passage

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), sadly, has become a rite of passage in so-called developed countries. AD is considered the most common form of dementia, which is defined as a serious loss of cognitive function in previously unimpaired persons, beyond what is expected from normal aging.

A 2006 study estimated that 26 million people throughout the world suffer from this condition, and that by 2050, the prevalence will quadruple, by which time 1 in 85 persons worldwide will be afflicted with the disease.[1]

Given the global extent of the problem, interest in safe and effective preventive and therapeutic interventions within the conventional medical and alternative professions alike are growing.

Unfortunately, conventional drug-based approaches amount to declaring chemical war upon the problem, a mistake which we have documented elsewhere, and which can result in serious neurological harm, as evidenced by the fact that this drug class carries an alarmingly high risk for seizures, according to World Health Organization post-marketing surveillance statistics.[i][2]

What the general public is therefore growing most responsive to is using time-tested, safe, natural and otherwise more effective therapies that rely on foods, spices and familiar culinary ingredients.
Remarkable Recoveries Reported after Administration of Turmeric

Late last year, a remarkable study was published in the journal Ayu titiled "Effects of turmeric on Alzheimer's disease with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia." [ii] Researchers described three patients with Alzheimer's disease whose behavioral symptoms were "improved remarkably" as a result of consuming 764 milligram of turmeric (curcumin 100 mg/day) for 12 weeks. According to the study: . . . (click link to read rest of article)

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/turmeric-produces-remarkable-recovery-alzheimers-patients

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[powessy]

Mustard

ingredients: distilled vinegar, water, #1 grade mustard seed, salt, Turmeric ,paprika, spices.

I also believe one could find a mustard with all organic ingredients.

[sigma6]

I like mine on hotdogs... LOLOLOL it balances out the chemicals and artificial food substances...

maybe better on hamburgers and sausages, think how simply switching to mustard from ketchup can make a huge difference...

[Omi]

Yes, there are many articles on the web about the benefits of turmeric, but not so much about how to really use it.
I studied a bit of Ayurveda in the past, and it's very true what the teacher says in the video about the importance of how each food is combined with another in order to have a well-balanced diet.

That said, I also don't feel there is the need the completely disagree or dismiss the usage of just one food on itself- its positive benefits may not be as effective to as when 2 or more foods are combined, but still are benefits nonetheless. Perhaps for some individuals, depending on their cultural backgrounds, personal life styles and diet, it may work better for them to just take one food for its benefits, in this case 2 teaspoons of turmeric with water.

When combining foods, we need to know each of their characteristics.
There are 3 types of foods according to Ayurveda:
Sattvic (simply put, foods that have positive effects),
Rajastic (neutral)
Tamastic (negative)
(These 3 qualities are not only applied to foods but to all things existing in the physical world, and also to elements in higher dimensions including mind and thought)

Some Ayurvedic teachers say that all spices are tamastic. On Wikipedia, someone who clearly has knowledge of Ayurveda to some degree (but misspells the words rajastic and tamastic) has written that there are few spices that are sattvic, including turmeric. I'm not completely sure about this myself, I experience turmeric to be tamastic from how my body reacts to it, but I suppose it's one perspective that we can take into account.



Spices[edit]
All spices are considered as either rajsik or tamsik. However, over time certain Hindu sects have tried to calassify a few spices as Sattvic. It is however considered as inappropriate by purists.

Sattvic spices are mild spices including basil (Tulshi), cardamom (Sukumel in Nepali), cinnamon (Dalchini in Nepali), coriander (Dhaniya in Nepali), cumin (Jeera in Nepali), fennel (Soph or soop in Nepali), fenugreek (Methi in Nepali), fresh ginger and turmeric (Besar in Nepali). Rajasic spices like black pepper (Marich in Nepali) and red pepper are normally excluded, but are sometimes used in small amounts, both to clear channels blocked by mucus and to counter tamas. Salt is good in strict moderation, but only unrefined salts, like Himalayan salt or unbleached sea salt, not iodized salt.

Sattvic diet on Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sattvic_diet


As for my experience with turmeric, ever since I noticed its benefits 2 years ago I enjoy it in almost all of my meals.
There was a mustard-phase at one point in too, I even just ate it on its own (not the spicy but the mild kind) because I just liked the taste of it so much :p
I usually cook turmeric with grain- rice, buckwheat, quinoa, millet, oats, etc. and balance out the seemingly tamastic characteristic of turmeric (at least to my physical body) by adding a little honey, which is sattvic. It adds a nice sweet and spicy flavor to your grains. Honey is another super food that has many benefits on its own btw, but that's for another topic. :)

Other favorite uses: in salad; sandwich with turmeric and oregano mixed in avocado and cheese on top; onion, veggie, lentil soups

Happy turmeric-ing up your foods :)
Love & Light

[Maia Gabrial]

I noticed a reduced amount of Tumeric that costs almost triple!

[Metaphor]

I work in akitchen and saw that I was able to order fresh/ raw organic turmeric. Any insights there from anyone? Is it more potent perhaps?

[778 neighbour of some guy]

diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), sadly, has become a rite of passage in so-called developed countries. AD is considered the most common form of dementia, which is defined as a serious loss of cognitive function in previously unimpaired persons, beyond what is expected from normal aging.

Low fat, low salt consequence, butter, ghee, eggyolks, fatty pastured beef, pastured chicken, coconut oil, mct oil, will probably fix a very large part of that particular demograpic.

I use turmeric instead of black pepper and cook in ghee, excellent.

[vilcabamba]

I make turmeric tea with honey and ginger. Delicious!

[GuyFox]

What do you do about the "yellow teeth" problem?

[conk]

What do you do about the "yellow teeth" problem?Take it in capsule form. ;) And try and eat some quality fats or oils with it. I make a concoction out of hesperidin, curcumin, liquid E, and quercetin. Mix those ingredients in a tbls of real olive oil. Relieves inflammation in a grand way and will heal gastritis very quickly.

[Sean]

I take tumeric in capsule form, with spirulina and chlorella daily. awesome stuff.

[jerry]

buy jell caps off ebay and fill em is the way Ive found to get my daily intake

[Dawn]

I just wanted to briefly mention here that tumeric is anti fungal and therefore anti cancer. There are excellent recipies available to make lipisomal vitamin C with curcumen (the active ingredient in tumeric). Here is one example: http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,59374,0.htm

When I make this recipe I just use whole powdered tumeric as the curcumen.

Last fall I purchased some fresh turmeric root from my local store. It was known as 'lesser ginger' there, which is a common name. I heard it was not difficult to grow, however I do not live in a subtropical climate, which is its favorite. I put it in a pot with good quality soil and placed the pot against a SW wall of my home so that it would have a chance of staying warm over winter. Unfortunately an opossum came and dug around in the pot to eat a number of the tender roots... but it missed 2 of them which put up leaves in January and have continued to grow ever since. I have heard that ginger actually likes shady areas so I plan to move it to a less sunny area soon for the summer. In general I always like to grow my own herbs and spices if I can so that I can control the mineralization of my soil and the soil biome. Who really knows what some farmer in another area really does to his/her crops?

[linksplatinum]

Turmeric has been discussed before about its health benefits, but in doing a search within PA, I didn't find this additional information about this important known fact


http://dailyspiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/turmeric_brain-660x330.jpg
http://dailyspiral.com/turmeric-shown-to-protect-brain-against-fluoride-poisoning-dailyspiral-com/
Turmeric Shown to Protect Brain Against Fluoride Poisoning – http://DailySpiral.com

The neurodegenerative effects of fluoride are well documented in the scientific literature, and yet this toxic byproduct of industrial manufacturing continues to get dumped into the water supplies of almost every major city in the U.S. without Glass-half-fullconsent. And while it may take a little more time before a critical mass of folks finally wakes up and puts a stop to this mass poisoning of the public, there is a way you and your family can better avoid the toxic effects of fluoride today through proper nutrition.
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Publishing their findings in a recent issue of Pharmacognosy Magazine, a research team out of India observed that regular consumption of turmeric, a spice commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisine, helps to protect the mammalian brain against fluoride poisoning. Having previously uncovered the pathways through which fluoride induces harmful neurodegenerative changes in the brain, the team from Mohanlal Sukhadia University found that turmeric both neutralizes existing fluoride and protects against additional fluoride.

Testing the effects of turmeric in mice, the researchers observed that curcumin, the most well-known nutritive compound in turmeric, produces powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity that protects against multiple forms of cell damage, including singlet oxygen, hydroxyl radical and superoxide radical damage. Curcumin also helps spur the production of glutathione, the body’s “master antioxidant” that studies have shown plays a primary role in guarding against oxidative stress.
http://dailyspiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Turmericroot.jpg
Supplementing with turmeric can completely reverse damage caused by fluoride

Knowing that fluoride induces both neurotoxic and neurodegenerative effects on brain tissue, particularly that of the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, the team tested the effects of fluoride alone, fluoride in combination with turmeric, turmeric alone and a control on mice that were randomly divided into each of these four groups. All the mice consumed their respective regimens for 30 days before undergoing analysis.

At the end of the study period, it was observed that mice in the fluoride group, which were given 120 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride in water without curcumin, experienced significant increases in malondialdehyde (MDA) activity — MDA is a recognized marker of oxidative stress. Mice consuming the same amount of fluoride along with 30 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (mg/kg), however, experienced a marked reduction in MDA, revealing the toxicity-mediating power of turmeric.

“[Fluoride] may cross the blood brain barrier, accumulate in mice hippocampal neuron cell bodies and initiates cascade of reactions which increases the oxidative stress that causes an increase in MDA content of brain tissue, which is an end product of LPO [lipid peroxidation],” wrote the authors.

“On the other hand, a distinctive decrease in MDA level was observed after [curcumin] treatment, compared to group treated with [fluoride]… [because] this phytochemical is capable of quenching oxygen free radicals such as superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals, which are important for the initiation of LPO.”
Fluoride is an ‘excitotoxin’ like MSG that causes brain neurons to die

Concerning the general toxicity of fluoride, the team is convinced, based on more than a decade of extensive research, that the chemical very clearly collects and accumulates in brain tissue. Similar to the way that monosodium glutamate (MSG) over-excites brain neurons and essentially kills them, fluoride likewise produces an excitotoxic effect that can have lasting health consequences.

“Fluoride (F) is probably the first inorganic ion which drew attention of the scientific world for its toxic effects and now the F toxicity through drinking water is well-recognized as a global problem,” explains the study. “Health effect reports on F exposure also include various cancers, adverse reproductive activities, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases.”

You can view the curcumin/fluoride study in its entirety here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Sources for this article include:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
http://www.fluorideresearch.org
http://science.naturalnews.com
http://science.naturalnews.com

[wnlight]

It may be that ginger (same plant family) has the same ability to nullify florid. Does anyone know?

[Sunny-side-up]

Looks like Turmeric’s medicinal properties proven again!

I guess the prices will keep going up and or the PTW will buy it all up/controll it and or just bomb it out of existence!

For thoes of you who buy shares, Turmeric companies/producers it would be an earner.

Found this post from 'Alternative News Project (http://www.alternativenewsproject.org/)'



Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo & Radiation to Shame
The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric extract selectively and safely killing cancer stem cells in a way that chemo and radiation cannot.

A ground-breaking new study published in the journal Anticancer Research reveals that one of the world's most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment: the primary polyphenol in the ancient spice turmeric known as curcumin, has the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, which are at the root of cancer malignancy, while having little to no toxicity on normal stem cells, which are essential for tissue regeneration and longevity.

Titled, "Curcumin and Cancer Stem Cells: Curcumin Has Asymmetrical Effects on Cancer and Normal Stem Cells," the study describes the wide range of molecular mechanisms presently identified by which curcumin attacks cancer stem cells (CSCs), which are the minority subpopulation of self-renewing cells within a tumour colony, and which alone are capable of producing all the other cells within a tumour, making them the most lethal, tumorigenic of all cells within most if not all cancers. Because CSCs are resistant to chemotherapy, radiation, and may even be provoked towards increased invasiveness through surgical intervention, they are widely believed to be responsible for tumour recurrence and the failure of conventional treatment.

He study identified the following 8 molecular mechanisms by which curcumin targets and kills cancer stem cells:

Down-regulation of interleukin-6 (IL-6): IL-6 is classified as a cytokine (a potent biomolecule released by the immune system) and modulates both immunity and inflammation. It's over expression has been linked to the progression from inflammation to cancer. Curcumin inhibits IL-6 release, which in turn prevents CSC stimulation.
Down-regulation of interleukin-8 (IL-8): IL-8, another cytokine, is released after tumour cell death, subsequently stimulating CSCs to regrow the tumour and resist chemotherapy. Curcumin both inhibits IL-8 production directly and indirectly.
Down-regulation of interleukin-1 (IL-1): IL-1, a family of cytokines, are involved in response to injury and infection, with IL-1 β playing a key role in cancer cell growth and the stimulation of CSCs. Curcumin inhibits IL-1 both directly and indirectly.
Decrease CXCR1 and CXCR2 binding: CXCR1 and CXCR2 are proteins expressed on cells, including CSCs, which respond to the aforementioned cytokines in a deleterious manner. Curcumin has been found to not only block cytokine release, but their binding to these two cellular targets.
Modulation of the Wnt signalling pathway: The Wnt signalling pathway regulates a wide range of processes during embryonic development, but are also dsyregulated in cancer. Curcumin has been found to have a corrective action on Wnt signalling.
Modulation of the Notch Pathway: The Notch signalling pathway, also involved in embryogenesis, plays a key role in regulating cell differentiation, proliferation and programmed cell death (apoptosis), as well as the functioning of normal stem cells. Aberrant Notch signalling has been implicated in a wide range of cancers. Curcumin has been found to suppress tumour cells along the Notch pathway.
Modulation of the Hedgehog Pathways: Another pathway involved in embryogenesis, the Hedgehog pathway also regulates normal stem cell activity. Abnormal functioning of this pathway is implicated in a wide range of cancers and in the stimulation of CSCs and associated increases in tumour recurrence after conventional treatment. Curcumin has been found to inhibit the Hedgehog pathway through a number of different mechanisms.
Modulation of the FAK/AKT/FOXo3A Pathway: This pathway plays a key role in regulating normal stem cells, with aberrant signalling stimulating CSCs, resulting once again in tumour recurrence and resistance to chemotherapy. Curcumin has been found
In multiple studies to destroy CSCs through inhibiting this pathway.
As you can see through these eight examples above, curcumin exhibits a rather profound level of complexity, modulating numerous molecular pathways simultaneously. Conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy is incapable of such delicate and "intelligent" behaviour, as it preferentially targets fast-replicating cells by damaging their DNA in the vulnerable mitosis stage of cell division, regardless of whether they are benign, healthy or cancerous cells. Curcumin's selective cytotoxicity, on the other hand, targets the most dangerous cells – the cancer stem cells – which leaving unharmed the normal cells.



By Sayer Ji

Source: greenmedinfo.com; March 22, 2015; http://tinyurl.com/nflsdzw)

or
[URL="http://www.alternativenewsproject.org/article/health-healing/turmeric-s-smart-kill-properties-put-chemo-radiation-to-shame"]
[URL="http://www.alternativenewsproject.org/article/health-healing/turmeric-s-smart-kill-properties-put-chemo-radiation-to-shame"]

[zen deik]

Just reading about curcumin and here it is again, I wonder what the cancer rate in in India is?

[Sunny-side-up]

Just reading about curcumin and here it is again, I wonder what the cancer rate in in India is?

here is one set of stats:
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/cause-of-death/all-cancers/by-country/

[Flash]

Just reading about curcumin and here it is again, I wonder what the cancer rate in in India is?

here is one set of stats:
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/cause-of-death/all-cancers/by-country/

this site is sooo interesting. All kinds of graphs for all kinds of stats. And the woldwide population graph goes against all what globalists have to say about being overpopulated. If the tendency is maintained, the planet will remain around 7-8 billion for a long long time. No overpopulation in sight if we solve some problems.

Then, just finding solution to feed everyone, give energy and disposed of waste would save all of us including the planet.

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Just reading about curcumin and here it is again, I wonder what the cancer rate in in India is?

here is one set of stats:
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/cause-of-death/all-cancers/by-country/

this site is sooo interesting. All kinds of graphs for all kinds of stats. And the woldwide population graph goes against all what globalists have to say about being overpopulated. If the tendency is maintained, the planet will remain around 7-8 billion for a long long time. No overpopulation in sight if we solve some problems.

Then, just finding solution to feed everyone, give energy and disposed of waste would save all of us including the planet.

As for cancer growth, this is entirely another problem to be solved.

[Foxie Loxie]

Just a Head's Up to anyone suffering from arthritis in the back, as I was. I had been on up to 6 pain pills a day & now am down to NONE! :bigsmile: I had read Tumeric was good for anyone who had had cancer, so started taking it a few months back. It has been a great unexpected result! :clapping: Hope someone else can benefit from what I have learned! :flower:

[Kano]

Just a Head's Up to anyone suffering from arthritis in the back, as I was. I had been on up to 6 pain pills a day & now am down to NONE! :bigsmile: I had read Tumeric was good for anyone who had had cancer, so started taking it a few months back. It has been a great unexpected result! :clapping: Hope someone else can benefit from what I have learned! :flower:

Yes! And another great supplement is taking the concentrated form of Turmeric - Curcumin. You should take either with a dash of pepper as Turmeric has low bioavailability but the pepper acts as vehicle for Turmeric to piggy back into the bloodstream and your body will then fully realize the anti-inflammatory benefits of such a wonderful gift from our Earth.

[Ivanhoe]

What's the dosage?
A pinch, a teaspoon, do you mix it with anything?

[wondering]

I think it depends on the quality of the Tumeric. I have some organic stuff and I have been sprinkling it on my toast in the morning. The taste is OK to me. I think that small amount has made a difference, but I have also read up to a tsp. a day.

[Sunny-side-up]

Just a Head's Up to anyone suffering from arthritis in the back, as I was. I had been on up to 6 pain pills a day & now am down to NONE! :bigsmile: I had read Tumeric was good for anyone who had had cancer, so started taking it a few months back. It has been a great unexpected result! :clapping: Hope someone else can benefit from what I have learned! :flower:

Yes! And another great supplement is taking the concentrated form of Turmeric - Curcumin. You should take either with a dash of pepper as Turmeric has low bioavailability but the pepper acts as vehicle for Turmeric to piggy back into the bloodstream and your body will then fully realize the anti-inflammatory benefits of such a wonderful gift from our Earth.

Just so we get it right, when you say 'Pepper' I guess you mean 'Red-Peppers' and the likes or do you mean 'Black-Pepper' as in salt and pepper?

Foxie Loxie glad you have found some pain relief :sun:

[joeecho]

Hey Foxie Loxie, your post has an interesting timing to a package I literally received last night from a friend. It is Turmeric, what are the odd? I had never heard of Turmeric or it's benefits until the friend struck it up in an unrelated conversation.

It's from the company Greenic Naturals in pill form called 'Turmeric Curcumin with BioPerine. Do you are anyone reading this post know if it's a good product in the category of Turmeric?

[Foxie Loxie]

Most interesting to read everyone's posts! Thanks for the pepper idea! What I have been taking is a capsule, 750 mg, brand name of "Nature's Way. I have an Aunt who sprinkles it on all her food! :idea: I'm always amazed at the synchronicities that happen in our lives, joeecho! Like my stumbling on to a video of Bill & Kerry! :blackwidow:

[samildamach]

Turmeric was championed by June Brown a famous t.v personality in the u.k for its properties in preventing alsiemiers and partially reversing the effects.unfortunately the main media only gave this a brief mention.tumeric helps prevent proteins in the brain from folding

[Kano]

Just a Head's Up to anyone suffering from arthritis in the back, as I was. I had been on up to 6 pain pills a day & now am down to NONE! :bigsmile: I had read Tumeric was good for anyone who had had cancer, so started taking it a few months back. It has been a great unexpected result! :clapping: Hope someone else can benefit from what I have learned! :flower:

Yes! And another great supplement is taking the concentrated form of Turmeric - Curcumin. You should take either with a dash of pepper as Turmeric has low bioavailability but the pepper acts as vehicle for Turmeric to piggy back into the bloodstream and your body will then fully realize the anti-inflammatory benefits of such a wonderful gift from our Earth.

Just so we get it right, when you say 'Pepper' I guess you mean 'Red-Peppers' and the likes or do you mean 'Black-Pepper' as in salt and pepper?

Foxie Loxie glad you have found some pain relief :sun:

Black Pepper

[Ewan]

We grow our own roots in pots on the windowsill, they're not very fast growing nor very big. (The leaves are tall and narrow, diffuse green light in the kitchen :) ). Slice them up, thinly, in home made soups.

Go to a Chinese importer, 2 kg bags of powder a fraction of the cost, like for like, that you buy 35g from the supermarket. Put it in all your soups and stews.

[joeecho]

Looked up what BioPerine is from the Turmeric Curcumin I received:

BioPerine

Piperine, also known by its trademarked name, BioPerine, is an extract derived from black pepper, Piper Nigrum L, and long pepper, Piper longum L. Piperine is what gives peppers their spicy taste. This extract is marketed as a nutritional supplement and has been found to increase the absorption of a variety of nutrients.

Makes sense with what I read here and online.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLuxsqka2JA

[Justplain]

We use tumeric at most meals, in salads and non-oatmeal porridges. Usually take it with black pepper. It has helped keep our family healthy. We just pickup the organic ground stuff at the health food store.

[Hym]

Wherever I work I gift small bags of organic Turmeric, from a health food store in the area, to those with a variety of symptoms. A steady amount have found relief from arthritis, various joint complaints, lack of mobility in muscles, tendons, etc. and take turmeric daily. I have taken it for decades in 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon amounts.

I take in and hold a small amount of water in my mouth, take a heaping teaspoon of turmeric powder, and without mixing it take a larger amount of water in and swallow it that way. In this way I get a large amount in a bioavailable way and don't have to taste it much. Dp not attempt this if you do not have much control over your ability to swallow, as you may inhale the powder and not take it in via the pathway of water as a carrier. I also take the same amount of mild chili powder, to increase oxygen absorption (with Vitamin E) in the same manner.

I must also say that I do not find that some of the claims about a massive increase in bioavailability with the addition of piper nigrum, black pepper powder, is accurate, even though it does help absorption. It is my experience that taking turmeric with a tincture of piper nigrum in small amounts, 10 drops per dose, is the most effective. My experience is based on the extremes of outdoor work and intense exercise. Also, black pepper creates a very strong heat when taken in the powder form and the body has to do a lot of work dealing with it in that form. Easy does it when adding it to your food or supplementation.

[nomadguy]

Here is a couple combo's using turmeric than can be really beneficial to prevent problems related to inflammation and others too.
Golden milk: A healthy spoonful of coconut oil(or butter), hot water, a spoonful of turmeric and a tsp of black pepper, lastly a spoonful of honey. (before bed)

also
When eating cauliflower or broccoli (steamed) add coconut oil, black pepper and turmeric for maximum inflammation reduction effects.
Feel free to google any of these :yo:

[Ivanhoe]

Thanks for all the info guys.
I have a milder aspect (for now!) of arthritis, but my brother has severe rh. Does it work for that also?

[bearcow]

I was in the health food business for many years. because of its anti inflammatory qualities, Turmeric or Curcumin was at the top of my list of items i recommended to people who were looking to generally improve their health, the relationship between inflammation in the body and the onset of disease cannot be understated. Over the years i saw more people obtain positive results with turmeric than any other anti inflammatory. It is not just for people with arthritis.

[bettye198]

Thanks Foxie. I grate tumeric every other day, about a tsp. in water, simmer for about 15 min and strain. I drink with a little honey and lemon. It is delicious. I do it for joint health!! Since that practice, my joint pain is decreasing. So, ontop of all that, my husband ordered Boswellia ( Frankincense) with the proteases and with handfuls of that, my joint pain is almost gone! This is dramatic. If you study Boswellia you will note that in conjunction with Turmeric it is far and above the answer.

[Rosco1]

I love this hot milky drink before bedtime

This drink has a very strong anti-inflammatory properties, also it can detox your body from toxins and kill parasites.

½ teaspoon of ginger powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup of milk
3 teaspoon honey, or to your own taste

Blend all ingredients together except the honey.
Then heat milk mixture in saucepan with the honey.
Pour into pre-heated cups.
Yum!

[Cartomancer]

I was exposed to industrial lubricants on a construction site about seven years ago. I had long hair and some of the people there thought it would be funny to spray this in my hardhat every day for a month or two. This nearly killed me and caused me to have to cut off my long hair. These types of lubricants make all the hair in the area of exposure ingrow and cause great irritation. As I researched this I found that many men who have trouble shaving due to ingrown hairs took tumeric and swear by it. I took this for about four years and it helped a great deal. So it works for skin issues as well! I am still suffering from this exposure now to some degree but it is getting better all the time.

[Foxie Loxie]

I had no idea Tumeric worked for skin issues as well! Thanks for the info! :highfive:

[Helene West]

Just a Head's Up to anyone suffering from arthritis in the back, as I was. I had been on up to 6 pain pills a day & now am down to NONE! :bigsmile: I had read Tumeric was good for anyone who had had cancer, so started taking it a few months back. It has been a great unexpected result! :clapping: Hope someone else can benefit from what I have learned! :flower:

Foxie
I read that the one group of people who need to avoid Tumeric are those with gallbladder problems. Have you heard anything to that effect?
My mom suffers a lot of pain from severe osteoarthritis and neuropathy and she had her gallbladder removed. I wonder if that is ok then if you don't have a gallbladder.
Also any feedback on tumeric interactions with common medications? Many older people are in pain but they are also taking meds for several things sometimes. Tumeric is one of several substances I would love to recommend to her for relief of pain but worrying they may react with some drug makes me not suggest too much which is sad.

[Foxie Loxie]

Hello Helene! Sorry your Mom is in pain; from my personal experience I can say I have had no bad side effects or reactions. Also, I had my gall bladder out back in 1974!! :bigsmile: Big Pharma doesn't want us to realize there ARE natural products that can help us. Our Drs. are not allowed to tell us even if they know about it!
I do hope this might be helpful for her.

Peace & Love! :bearhug:

[Helene West]

Hello Helene! Sorry your Mom is in pain; from my personal experience I can say I have had no bad side effects or reactions. Also, I had my gall bladder out back in 1974!! :bigsmile: Big Pharma doesn't want us to realize there ARE natural products that can help us. Our Drs. are not allowed to tell us even if they know about it!
I do hope this might be helpful for her.

Peace & Love! :bearhug:

Thanks Foxie. The fact that you had your gallbladder out the same as her makes me feel more confident to recommend this. XOX

[DeDukshyn]

Looked up what BioPerine is from the Turmeric Curcumin I received:

BioPerine

Piperine, also known by its trademarked name, BioPerine, is an extract derived from black pepper, Piper Nigrum L, and long pepper, Piper longum L. Piperine is what gives peppers their spicy taste. This extract is marketed as a nutritional supplement and has been found to increase the absorption of a variety of nutrients.

Makes sense with what I read here and online.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLuxsqka2JA




Piperine, which is also manufactured by other companies, is often added to turmeric extracts - curcumin, to "enhance bio-availability". It is important to note the mechanism in which piperine helps in this regard - as the mechanism itself is a bit concerning for overall health. Firs, piperine is a highly concentrated form of the compound that gives pepper its spiciness. When we used to work with it, the staff used dust masks and full gown to ensure against irritation - potent stuff - only needed in small quantities (but not at all the same as adding a dash of pepper - it'd have to be an aweful lot of pepper).

How it works is a bit like this:
They method your body uses to get rid of unwanted molecules - toxins for example, is to have special molecules (maybe enzymes? not sure what they are) go around "tagging" these unwanted molecules with some additional material. The liver then recognizes these and prepares them for elimination either through bile or by having them excreted through urine. Curcumin is a molecule that the body does not recognize as something it needs, therefore, whatever curcumin molecules can even get through the gut wall (another issue), will be actively tagged for immediate elimination, before the molecule can get to the target site.

This, along with the issue of it not easily getting through the gut wall, is the compound reason why curcumin / turmeric is so hard to get to work to its potential via an oral supplement. So where does piperine come in? Piperine makes less effective the entities responsible for doing the "tagging" of unwanted molecules (including toxins) in the body, therefore allowing curcumin a longer life within the body -- hopefully enough to reach the target area. Herein lies the problem, the activity of piperine on this part of the detoxification system does not differentiate between curcumin and any other toxin. This may well be problematic for overall health - especially for long term use.

There are other technologies that have been proven to both get curcumin through the gut and to hide it from the detox system; one would have to do some research in this area.

[conk]

Hello Helene! Sorry your Mom is in pain; from my personal experience I can say I have had no bad side effects or reactions. Also, I had my gall bladder out back in 1974!! :bigsmile: Big Pharma doesn't want us to realize there ARE natural products that can help us. Our Drs. are not allowed to tell us even if they know about it!
I do hope this might be helpful for her.

Peace & Love! :bearhug:

Thanks Foxie. The fact that you had your gallbladder out the same as her makes me feel more confident to recommend this. XOX My gallbladder was removed as well and I take copious amounts of turmeric. The use of digestive enzymes and bile salts may help in the assimilation and digestion. Something highly recommended for all who have been mutilated by the surgeons. Many doctors are moving away from gallbladder surgery after finding that the issue can be remedied without extreme measures. They have it wrong anyway. There are no gallstones. They are liver stones, dumped into the gall sac along with bile. Cleansing the liver is key.

The Standard Process AF Betafood will aid tremendously in preventing gall attacks and stone development.

[Curious77]

Also read something about Apple Cider Vinegar (usually recommends Braggs ACV with the Mother) --
It needs to be mixed with equal parts of either Molasses or Honey -- I use honey.

IT DOESN'T WORK IF YOU TAKE HBP MEDICINE because it all has a diuretic and washes away everything each time you take it.

Within four days you'll know if the tonic works for you -- check on line for the dosage -- and check with your doctor as to whether or not you can take it -- usually they agree because it's natural.

The dose I used was Two teaspoons of Cider and two teaspoons of Honey in a glass of water -- probably about a cup or so of water.
Mix together and take with meals 3X a day for a week --

Then switch to one tablespoon of ACV and one tablespoon of Honey only 2X a day.

That's it -- if you're lucky it will work for you.

Good luck!

[Bill Ryan]

:bump:

Hi, Folks: I was researching Turmeric, found 8 quality threads from a few years back, and I've just merged them all into one.

I'm far from an expert (which is why I wanted to do some reading!), but as a simple summary, from everything I can gather three things are needed to optimize and ensure absorption:


Add some black pepper. (Freshly ground is better.)
Mix it with healthy fat or oil. (This also helps to minimize any peppery taste.)
Heating it isn't critical, but that does help absorption further.

There's a lot more about this earlier in the thread, of course. This may now be a very useful combined resource.

:muscle: