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Herbal Wisdom:  Turmeric for arthritis?  |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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 Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 07:47:31 AM
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I've read about taking turmeric (well, the active ingredient in the spice is curcumin, so really taking curcumin) for arthritis. Has anyone tried this? My mom has it bad in her hands and it runs in my family. I'm thinking about trying it myself. I doubt I could eat enough of the spice to get a benefit, so I'd probably need to take a supplement. I'd love to hear from anyone who has tried this.
Thanks!
Kimberly Ann
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 08:25:09 AM
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I found a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in a glass of ice cold water takes away my aches and pains. Turmeric is an ingredient we use a lot, my husband is middle eastern, but it can give you gas. Good luck finding what works best for your mom.
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 08:39:22 AM
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I went back to college to study holistic nutrition & one of my text books is authored by an Ayurvedic Dr.
He says, " a highly isolated turmeric extract standardized only to curcumin would miss the recognized cancer-preventative and anti-inflammatory properties present in the whole plant."
Ayurveda recommends having your turmeric as the complete herb and not as an extract.
Turmeric stimulates glutathione S-transferase (GST), an enzyme that carries out detoxification. But isolated curcumin, in high doses, can actually supress GST. So, the extract can have the opposite effect of the whole herb.
The recommendation is to cook with it, saute it in ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil,then put it on your food, ie., over veggies & he recommends curry sauces. He also offers a recipe for an Immunity Mix.
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ridgebird
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
willow
MO
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 2:54:09 PM
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| As Dawn posted, apple cider vinegar, organic taken with honey and warm water is one of the best treatments for arthritis. I was diagnosed with arthritis in my neck and a disc problem, had sever pain. After going thru steroid shots and several prescriptions, with no relive. In fact I was told the pain would probably get worse. (I did see several doctors.) So I cut out processed sugar and flours, started drinking my apple cider & honey drink, get sunshine everyday, and do yoga. I may have a flare up, but nothing like before. It is amazing what the body can do, to heal it's self. Hope you find the relief you need. Peace |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 3:15:19 PM
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What ridgebird says is especially significant...eliminate the processed sugars and flours.
Those are the primary triggers for inflammation.
The vinegar is an excellent choice.
Say to them, may the Lord bless you and protect you, May the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace. (Numbers 6:23-26)
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ramonaj
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
rhonda
gibsons
british columbia
Canada
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 8:23:55 PM
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you can go to a health food store and get gelatin capsules, then fill them with turmeric. take a capsule with each meal. i use it for inflammation and it works great. if you have a Middle Eastern store in your area, you should be able to find it in bulk.
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2009 : 06:49:18 AM
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This is off the topic of tumeric but for arthritis I have found the eliminating or at least reducing the amount of sugar in my diet makes a tremendous difference. Honey seems to be fine though.
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 30 2009 : 2:56:31 PM
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Yes, it's true! Lowering or eliminating sugars and alot of bread (or carbs) is a big help! I have found small amounts of honey to be okay. Also, making sure your digestive tract is in good order. I have plain yogurt with a drizzle of honey in the morning (and will put ground flax seed on top) and it is excellent. I am drawn like mad to spicy foods and since turmeric is a spice, that yogurt might be a big help for you all who have tummy issues. lol. I ALWAYS feel good after eating indian food and I know it's because of the spices. I highly recommend it. I have really bad arthritis-like pain. And if you are able, it's very hard but doing at least stretching will help ..even though it hurts like you-know-what ... it can be beneficial...
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greyghost
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Lynn
Summerville
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 8:27:48 PM
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| Carapacin in turmeric (and in cayenne) is what helps reduce inflammation. I took a tsp 3x a day while my back was bad, and for the past 6 mos I have given it to my older dog for her hip. It does work. A few days without it, and she can't go up the steps of our deck anymore. After a few weeks on it, she will run and play with our younger dog. Watching her tells me it builds in the system to reduce pain, it also takes about two days without to notice her behavior evidenice discomfort. |
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