What are the benefits of Turmeric

We have used turmeric in our family for many years for its natural anti-inflammatory properties.  This spice is often referred to as the queen of spices.  It has a sharp taste and a beautiful golden colour.  It has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and carcinogenic and ant mutagenic properties.  So, what are the benefits of eating Turmeric?

Studies on cancer cells have shown that curcumin (a naturally occurring chemical compound found in turmeric) has anti-cancer effects.  Curcumin kills cancer cells and prevents more cells from growing.  It appears to have the best effects on stomach, breast and bowel cancer.

Turmeric is known to ease arthritic pain as well as preventing and fighting certain cancers.  Researchers have found that active components in turmeric make it work against radiation-induced tumours.  It also has an effect on T-cell leukaemia and breast carcinomas.  One of our members takes 1 teaspoon of turmeric with Manuka honey every day after being treated for cancer.

Turmeric can also help reduce cholesterol levels, aid with the treatment of diabetes by helping to moderate insulin levels and can even help to heal wounds because it is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent.  It is also known to stimulate the body’s immune system so it could lessen the change of coughs and colds.

Turmeric

In our house, we no longer use headache tablets.  Usually, one or two turmeric capsules are taken for pain relief and it should ease any discomfort.

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If you are pregnant, taking other medicines or have any allergies, medical conditions, you should seek the advice of your GP before consuming.  Always read the label.

Turmeric has many healthy nutrients including:

• Vitamin C
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Pantothenic
• Potassium
• Copper
• Calcium
• Protein
• Dietary Fiber
• Niacin
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Zinc

There are however some side effects if you exceed the recommended daily dose:

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Increased risk of bleeding
• Increased liver function tests
• Hyperactive gallbladder contractions
• Hypotension (lowered blood pressure)
• Uterine contractions in pregnant women
• Increased menstrual flow

How to take Turmeric

• Cuts and burns: sprinkle the powder onto the affected area.  It will help to speed up the healing process.
• 2 teaspoons in warm boiled water daily.
• One to two capsules a day for pain relief (always read instructions on the bottle).
• Cough or cold: 1 teaspoon in hot milk or water should speed things up.
• 1 teaspoon in warm boiled water and 1 teaspoon of manuka honey.
• One to two capsules a day (always read the label).

Curcumin (a component of Turmeric) appears to have helped a dying woman win her fight against cancer.

In July 2017 the Daily Mail published an article about a dying woman (Dieneke Ferguson) who turned to turmeric to help her fight cancer.

As a result, her case made the pages of the British Medical Journal because it appeared to be keeping her cancer at bay for many years.

Dieneke Ferguson was taking this product daily (click to view on Amazon):

If you are pregnant or taking other medicines, you should seek the advice of your GP before consuming them.

Although turmeric is perhaps most famous for its role as a culinary herb, the presence of curcumin means that it has also been traditionally used in a medicinal capacity to treat a number of conditions.

It is believed to inhibit the activity of a number of inflammatory mediators in the body, and because of this ability, it is popularly chosen to support joint function. In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin is known to scavenge free radicals, which may help to protect cells and DNA from oxidative damage.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4726136/How-curry-spice-helped-dying-woman-beat-cancer.html#ixzz53Qglwynt
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