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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
316 Posts
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
Homer Glen
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
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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
Farmgirl in Training
19 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
477 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
Farmgirl in Training
12 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
69 Posts
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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