Guest guest Posted February 21, 2000 Report Share Posted February 21, 2000 Love it (tumeric) in mashed potatoes . . . . Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2000 Report Share Posted February 21, 2000 Hello Arabella Apart from being widely used in South Asian cooking, in alternative medicine, Turmeric is said to be a tonic for the liver, to help calm inflammation and to relieve digestive problems. It improves circulation and also has antibacterial action. Properties: Antiseptic, warming, pungent, bitter and astringent. It acts as a stimulant, a carminative with antibacterial properties. It has a bright yellow colour and is used as a food colouring as well as a dye. Caution: Not to be used in cases of Hepatitis or Pregnancy. It reduces fertility and therefore not recommended for someone trying to conceive. Hope this information is useful. Kind regards Feisal ---------- Arabella McIntyre-Brown <abs turmeric Sunday, February 20, 2000 10:39 Arabella McIntyre-Brown <abs Hello, bodymindbenders I read somewhere that turmeric is an astonishing medicine - does anyone know anything more about it? Arabella ------ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click./1/911/4/_/148494/_/951106680/ ------ **************************************** To from , send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 The Happy doc is a virus you ass http://community.webtv.net/Talks-withtrees/PrayerChain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 well this was a mature response. I'm sick of this list. - <Talks-withtrees < > Friday, February 25, 2000 9:14 PM Re: turmeric > Talks-withtrees > > The Happy doc is a virus you ass > > > http://community.webtv.net/Talks-withtrees/PrayerChain > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Gail: I am sorry that you chose to leave the list over someone's bad behavior... was that particularly mature, either? ;-) At any rate, all good energy to you in your endeavors. There are many little bears who get sore paws over potential trojans/viruses; a little tolerance goes a long way. Besides which, the list is set up to default all responses to the list, not to the sender, which will occasionally cause an error in send-judgement. Just another reason to count to ten before you press " Send " folks! Caroline Abreu Owner Gail Mead wrote: > > " Gail Mead " <gailmead > > well this was a mature response. I'm sick of this list. > - > <Talks-withtrees > < > > Friday, February 25, 2000 9:14 PM > Re: turmeric > > > Talks-withtrees > > > > The Happy doc is a virus you ass > > > > > > http://community.webtv.net/Talks-withtrees/PrayerChain > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 would someone please tell me what the virus does ???? Sage - <Talks-withtrees < > Friday, February 25, 2000 6:14 PM Re: turmeric > Talks-withtrees > > The Happy doc is a virus you ass > > > http://community.webtv.net/Talks-withtrees/PrayerChain > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Hi I am new here, well I have been a r for a while but haven't been active, I was interested in the turmeric as a tonic for the liver. Has anyone here used it and had good results? I am pretty sure I have problems with my liver as I have an acne type of rash on my face that does not go away and I have a very noticeable reduction in energy each day around 3-4pm. Also I am interested in improving my general health to help in my quest for vision improvement. Is there anyone else on this list that has been working on improving their sight? Kim - Umar Monday, February 21, 2000 1:11 PM Re: turmeric " Umar " <umar Hello Arabella Apart from being widely used in South Asian cooking, in alternative medicine, Turmeric is said to be a tonic for the liver, to help calm inflammation and to relieve digestive problems. It improves circulation and also has antibacterial action. Properties: Antiseptic, warming, pungent, bitter and astringent. It acts as a stimulant, a carminative with antibacterial properties. It has a bright yellow colour and is used as a food colouring as well as a dye. Caution: Not to be used in cases of Hepatitis or Pregnancy. It reduces fertility and therefore not recommended for someone trying to conceive. Hope this information is useful. Kind regards Feisal ---------- Arabella McIntyre-Brown <abs turmeric Sunday, February 20, 2000 10:39 Arabella McIntyre-Brown <abs Hello, bodymindbenders I read somewhere that turmeric is an astonishing medicine - does anyone know anything more about it? Arabella ------ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click./1/911/4/_/148494/_/951106680/ ------ **************************************** To from , send an email to - **************************************** To from , send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sounds good. Let me know how your batch works out. I also now use fresh Cilantro in my Total Tonic (my last improvement ;-) since it chelates with existing proteins and helps them to bond with heavy metals and other toxic metals (like aluminum) and then removes them from the brain and the rest of the body. I'd have to say the formula is now perfect. LOL ML, Doc Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc - Cassandra A. Dr. Ian Shillington Tuesday, December 05, 2006 7:17 PM Re: turmeric Dear Doc, Thanks for answering. I'll do this. Love, Cassandra - Dr. Ian Shillington Cassandra A. Tuesday, December 05, 2006 3:26 PM Re: turmeric Did you ask your Organic Grocer to get some??? They will order it if you keep asking. You want the whole fresh root (looks a little like ginger root). Use in the same proportion as the Garlic and Ginger. Love, Doc Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc - Cassandra A. Dr. Ian Shillington Tuesday, December 05, 2006 6:02 PM turmeric Dear Doc, I couldn't find any raw turmeric for my total tonic. Do you use some other form? If so, what do you use and in what proportion? Love, Cassandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Has anyone used turmeric for inflammation healing? I have been using it to heal and was curious as to what others have to say about this wonderful herb? Thanks Diane M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 , Teddyberen wrote: > > Has anyone used turmeric for inflammation healing? I have been using it to > heal and was curious as to what others have to say about this wonderful herb? > Thanks > Diane M > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Turmeric can promote circulation, relieve pain, and alleviate traumatic swelling. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for detoxification and hemostasis. Put turmeric powder and milk mixture on the face, it could help to remove the fine hair, freckles, and chloasma. Another one having similar function is Yunnan Baiyao, mixture of different herbs. It has a better effect, according to my experience. Wang Qiang Http://www.tcmdepot.com , Teddyberen wrote: > > Has anyone used turmeric for inflammation healing? I have been using it to > heal and was curious as to what others have to say about this wonderful herb? > Thanks > Diane M > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 T is a wonderful, gentle " cleanser " . It's suggested often with hot water, a bit of lemon following a meal to aid in digestion. That's mostly how I apply it in my world. And it works nicely. I would imagine for the fever it worked kind of like vitamin C in cleansing the bad stuff out of your one year old's system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Tumeric is absolutely the best I have found for arthritis pain. It work on the same principle that vioxx did but it will NOT hurt you. It's also full of anti-oxidents and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 we use a indian powder to treat my adhd son.. is the termeric you speak of of Indian origin? orange? wangqiang0502 <wangqiang0502 wrote: Turmeric can promote circulation, relieve pain, and alleviate traumatic swelling. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for detoxification and hemostasis. Put turmeric powder and milk mixture on the face, it could help to remove the fine hair, freckles, and chloasma. Another one having similar function is Yunnan Baiyao, mixture of different herbs. It has a better effect, according to my experience. Wang Qiang Http://www.tcmdepot.com , Teddyberen wrote: > > Has anyone used turmeric for inflammation healing? I have been using it to > heal and was curious as to what others have to say about this wonderful herb? > Thanks > Diane M > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Heather Anderson wrote: we use a indian powder to treat my adhd son.. is the termeric you speak of of Indian origin? orange? Heather, Turmeric is a wonderful herb/food, but this is the first time I have heard of it being used to treat ADHD. Please do tell how it is working? Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 no change yet.. it just started.. Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote: Heather Anderson wrote: we use a indian powder to treat my adhd son.. is the termeric you speak of of Indian origin? orange? Heather, Turmeric is a wonderful herb/food, but this is the first time I have heard of it being used to treat ADHD. Please do tell how it is working? Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Turmeric is widely used in TCM. I don't know if it originated from India. But it is very popular in south asia. you can get some information here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric Wang Qiang Http://www.tcmdepot.com , heather anderson <handerson4388 wrote: > > we use a indian powder to treat my adhd son.. is the termeric you speak of of Indian origin? orange? > > wangqiang0502 <wangqiang0502 wrote: Turmeric can promote circulation, relieve pain, and alleviate > traumatic swelling. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for > detoxification and hemostasis. Put turmeric powder and milk mixture > on the face, it could help to remove the fine hair, freckles, and > chloasma. Another one having similar function is Yunnan Baiyao, > mixture of different herbs. It has a better effect, according to my > experience. > > Wang Qiang > Http://www.tcmdepot.com > > , Teddyberen@ wrote: > > > > Has anyone used turmeric for inflammation healing? I have been > using it to > > heal and was curious as to what others have to say about this > wonderful herb? > > Thanks > > Diane M > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 , " Diana Moore " <artbyrichardmoore wrote: > > Are there any members here that have been taking Turmeric with water > for health issues? I would be interested in hearing how it has helped > you. > > I have been taking Turmeric for my memory as my mother has possible > Alzhiemers. She is also taking it. > > My husband who has been taking Turmeric too noticed that his blood is > scarlet red now, whereas before it was quite dark. It almost looked > unnatural as it was so bright. I wonder if it is because his blood has > been purified by the Turmeric? > > All the best > Diana Moore > That is definately a good question, I also wonder if it helps the liver and white blood count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi Diana, I sprinkle turmeric on everything even my morning veggie/fruit smoothie. I have noticed that I have flouresent yellow urine. I do some blood work in August... So I will check to see if my blood is bright red, over dark red. I do believe that my brain seems faster and more fun. I also read that turmeric had antiflammatory properties, but I'm not sure what blood work would prove that was happening. I also read that it uploads better with black pepper. So turmeric, black pepper and cayenne are my three favorite spices. Dyan , " Diana Moore " <artbyrichardmoore wrote: > > Are there any members here that have been taking Turmeric with water > for health issues? I would be interested in hearing how it has helped > you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Turmeric is supposed to be a blood thinner Begum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Health Benefits Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the bright yellow of the spice rainbow, is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain, and colic. A Potent, Yet Safe Anti-Inflammatory The volatile oil fraction of turmeric has been demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of experimental models. Even more potent than its volatile oil is the yellow or orange pigment of turmeric, which is called curcumin. Curcumin is thought to be the primary pharmacological agent in turmeric. In numerous studies, curcumin's anti-inflammatory effects have been shown to be comparable to the potent drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agents such as Motrin. Unlike the drugs, which are associated with significant toxic effects (ulcer formation, decreased white blood cell count, intestinal bleeding), curcumin produces no toxicity. An Effective Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Curcumin may provide an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn¡¯s and ulcerative colitis, recent research suggests. In this study, mice given an inflammatory agent that normally induces colitis were protected when curcumin was added to their diet five days beforehand. The mice receiving curcumin not only lost much less weight than the control animals, but when researchers checked their intestinal cell function, all the signs typical of colitis¡ªmucosal ulceration, thickening of the intestinal wall, and the infiltration of inflammatory cells¡ªwere all much reduced. While the researchers are not yet sure exactly how curcumin achieves its protective effects, they think its benefits are the result of not only antioxidant activity, but also inhibition of a major cellular inflammatory agent called NF kappa-B. Plus, an important part of the good news reported in this study is the fact that although curcumin has been found to be safe at very large doses, this component of turmeric was effective at a concentration as low as 0.25 per cent¡ªan amount easily supplied by simply enjoying turmeric in flavorful curries. Relief for Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical studies have substantiated that curcumin also exerts very powerful antioxidant effects. As an antioxidant, curcumin is able to neutralize free radicals, chemicals that can travel through the body and cause great amounts of damage to healthy cells and cell membranes. This is important in many diseases, such as arthritis, where free radicals are responsible for the painful joint inflammation and eventual damage to the joints. Turmeric's combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects explains why many people with joint disease find relief when they use the spice regularly. In a recent study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin was compared to phenylbutazone and produced comparable improvements in shortened duration of morning stiffness, lengthened walking time, and reduced joint swelling. Help for Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers Curcumin, the major constituent of turmeric that gives the spice its yellow color, can correct the most common expression of the genetic defect that is responsible for cystic fibrosis, suggests an animal study published in the April 2004 issue of Science. Cystic fibrosis, a fatal disease that attacks the lungs with a thick mucus, causing life-threatening infections, afflicts about 30,000 American children and young adults, who rarely survive beyond 30 years of age. The mucus also damages the pancreas, thus interfering with the body¡¯s ability to digest and absorb nutrients. Researchers now know that cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the gene that encodes for a protein (the transmembrane conductance regulator or CFTR). The CTFR protein is responsible for traveling to the cell¡¯s surface and creating channels through which chloride ions can leave the cell. When the protein is abnormally shaped because of a faulty gene, this cannot happen, so chloride builds up in the cells, which in turn, leads to mucus production. The most common mutation, which is called DeltaF508, results in the production of a misfolded protein. When mice with this DeltaF508 defect were given curcumin in doses that, on a weight-per-weight basis, would be well-tolerated by humans, curcumin corrected this defect, resulting in a DeltaF508 protein with normal appearance and function. In addition, the Yale scientists studying curcumin have shown that it can inhibit the release of calcium, thus allowing mutated CTFR to exit cells via the calcium channels, which also helps stop the chloride-driven build up of mucus. Specialists in the treatment of cystic fibrosis caution, however, that patients should not self-medicate with dietary supplements containing curcumin, until the correct doses are known and any adverse interactions identified with the numerous prescription drugs taken by cystic fibrosis sufferers. Cancer Prevention Curcumin's antioxidant actions enable it to protect the colon cells from free radicals that can damage cellular DNA--a significant benefit particularly in the colon where cell turnover is quite rapid, occuring approximately every three days. Because of their frequent replication, mutations in the DNA of colon cells can result in the formation of cancerous cells much more quickly. Curcumin also helps the body to destroy mutated cancer cells, so they cannot spread through the body and cause more harm. A primary way in which curcumin does so is by enhancing liver function. Additionally, other suggested mechanisms by which it may protect against cancer development include inhibiting the synthesis of a protein thought to be instrumental in tumor formation and preventing the development of additional blood supply necessary for cancer cell growth. Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth and Metastases Epidemiological studies have linked the frequent use of turmeric to lower rates of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer, and earlier laboratory experiments have shown curcumin can prevent tumors from forming. Now, new research conducted at the University of Texas suggests that even when breast cancer is already present, curcumin can help slow the spread of breast cancer cells to the lungs in mice. In this study, published in the September 2005 issue of Biochemical Pharmacology, human breast cancer cells were injected into mice, and the resulting tumors removed to simulate a mastectomy. The mice were then divided into four groups. One group received no further treatment and served as a control. A second group was given the cancer drug paclitaxel (Taxol); the third got curcumin, and the fourth was given both Taxol and curcumin. After five weeks, only half the mice in the curcumin-only group and just 22% of those in the curcumin plus Taxol group had evidence of breast cancer that had spread to the lungs. But 75% of the mice that got Taxol alone and 95% of the control group developed lung tumours. How did curcumin help? " Curcumin acts against transcription factors, which are like a master switch, " says lead researcher, Bharat Aggarwal. " Transcription factors regulate all the genes needed for tumors to form. When we turn them off, we shut down some genes that are involved in the growth and invasion of cancer cells. " In another laboratory study of human non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cells published in the September 2005 issue of Biochemical Pharmacology, University of Texas researchers showed that curcumin inhibits the activation of NF-kappaB, a regulatory molecule that signals genes to produce a slew of inflammatory molecules (including TNF, COX-2 and IL- 6) that promote cancer cell growth. In addition, curcumin was found to suppress cancer cell proliferation and to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis (cell suicide) in the lung cancer cells. Early phase I clinical trials at the University of Texas are now also looking into curcumin's chemopreventive and therapeutic properties against multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancer, and other research groups are investigating curcumin's ability to prevent oral cancer. Turmeric and Onions May Help Prevent Colon Cancer Curcumin, a phytonutrient found in the curry spice turmeric, and quercitin, an antioxidant in onions, reduce both the size and number of precancerous lesions in the human intestinal tract, shows research published in the August 2006 issue of Clinical Gasteroenterology and Hepatology. Five patients with an inherited form of precancerous polyps in the lower bowel known as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) were treated with regular doses of curcumin and quercetin over an average of six months. The average number of polyps dropped 60.4%, and the average size of the polyps that did develop dropped by 50.9%. FAP runs in families and is characterized by the development of hundreds of polyps (colorectal adenomas) and, eventually, colon cancer. Recently, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen) have been used to treat some patients with this condition, but these drugs often produce significant side effects, including gastrointestinal ulcerations and bleeding, according to lead researcher Francis M. Giardiello, M.D., at the Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University. Previous observational studies in populations that consume large amounts of curry, as well as animal research, have strongly suggested that curcumin, one of the main ingredients in Asian curries, might be effective in preventing and/or treating cancer in the lower intestine. Similarly, quercetin, an anti-oxidant flavonoid found in a variety of foods including onions, green tea and red wine, has been shown to inhibit growth of colon cancer cell lines in humans and abnormal colorectal cells in animals. In this study, a decrease in polyp number was observed in four of five patients at three months and four of four patients at six months. Each patient received curcumin (480 mg) and quercetin (20 mg) orally 3 times a day for 6 months. Although the amount of quercetin was similar to what many people consume daily, the curcumin consumed was more than would be provided in a typical diet because turmeric only contains on average 3-5 % curcumin by weight. While simply consuming curry and onions may not have as dramatic an effect as was produced in this study, this research clearly demonstrates that liberal use of turmeric and onions can play a protective role against the development of colorectal cancer. And turmeric doesn't have to only be used in curries. This spice is delicious on healthy saut¨¦ed apples, and healthy steamed cauliflower and/or green beans and onions. Or, for a flavor-rich, low-calorie dip, try adding some turmeric and dried onion to creamy yogurt. Turmeric Teams Up with Cauliflower to Halt Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer¡ªthe second leading cause of cancer death in American men with 500,000 new cases appearing each year¡ªis a rare occurrence among men in India, whose low risk is attributed to a diet rich in brassica family vegetables and the curry spice, turmeric. Scientists tested turmeric, a concentrated source of the phytonutrient curcumin, along with phenethyl isothiocyanates, a phytochemical abundant in cruciferous vegetables including cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi and turnips. When tested singly, both phenethyl isothiocyanate and curcumin greatly retarded the growth of human prostate cancer cells implanted in immune-deficient mice. In mice with well-established prostate cancer tumors, neither phenethyl isothiocyanate nor curcumin by itself had a protective effect, but when combined, they significantly reduced both tumor growth and the ability of the prostate cancer cells to spread (metastasize) in the test animals. The researchers believe the combination of cruciferous vegetables and curcumin could be an effective therapy not only to prevent prostate cancer, but to inhibit the spread of established prostate cancers. Best of all, this combination¡ªcauliflower spiced with turmeric¡ªis absolutely delicious! For protection against prostate cancer, cut cauliflower florets in quarters and let sit for 5-10 minutes; this allows time for the production of phenethyl isothiocyanates, which form when cruciferous vegetables are cut, but stops when they are heated. Then sprinkle with turmeric, and healthy saut¨¦ on medium heat in a few tablespoons of vegetable or chicken broth for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and top with olive oil, sea salt and pepper to taste. Reduce Risk of Childhood Leukemia Research presented at a recent conference on childhood leukemia, held in London, provides evidence that eating foods spiced with turmeric could reduce the risk of developing childhood leukemia. The incidence of this cancer has risen dramatically during the 20th century, mainly in children under age five, among whom the risk has increased by more than 50% cent since 1950 alone. Modern environmental and lifestyle factors are thought to play a major role in this increase. Childhood leukemia is much lower in Asia than Western countries, which may be due to differences in diet, one of which, the frequent use of turmeric, has been investigated in a series of studies over the last 20 years by Prof. Moolky Nagabhushan from the Loyola University Medical Centre, Chicago, IL. " Some of the known risk factors that contribute to the high incidence of childhood leukemia are the interaction of many lifestyle and environmental factors. These include prenatal or postnatal exposure to radiation, benzene, environmental pollutants and alkylating chemotherapeutic drugs. Our studies show that turmeric¡ªand its colouring principle, curcumin¡ªin the diet mitigate the effects of some of these risk factors. " Nagabhushan has shown that the curcumin in turmeric can: inhibit the mutagenicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (carcinogenic chemicals created by the burning of carbon based fuels including cigarette smoke) inhibit radiation-induced chromosome damage prevent the formation of harmful heterocyclic amines and nitroso compounds, which may result in the body when certain processed foods, such as processed meat products that contain nitrosamines, are eaten irreversibly inhibit the multiplication of leukemia cells in a cell culture Improved Liver Function In a recent rat study that was conducted to evaluate the effects of turmeric on the liver's ability to detoxify xenobiotic (toxic) chemicals, levels of two very important liver detoxification enzymes (UDP glucuronyl transferase and glutathione-S-transferase) were significantly elevated in rats fed turmeric as compared to controls. The researchers commented, " The results suggest that turmeric may increase detoxification systems in addition to its anti-oxidant properties...Turmeric used widely as a spice would probably mitigate the effects of several dietary carcinogens. " Curcumin has been shown to prevent colon cancer in rodent studies. When researchers set up a study to analyze how curcumin works, they found that it inhibits free radical damage of fats (such as those found in cell membranes and cholesterol), prevents the formation of the inflammatory chemical cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and induces the formation of a primary liver detoxification enzyme, glutathione S- transferase (GST) enzymes. When the rats were given curcumin for 14 days, their livers' production of GST increased by 16%, and a marker of free radical damage called malondialdehyde decreased by 36% when compared with controls. During this two week period, the researchers gave the rats a cancer-causing chemical called carbon tetrachloride. In the rats not fed curcumin, markers of free radical damage to colon cells went up, but in the rats given turmeric, this increase was prevented by dietary curcumin. Lastly, the researchers compared giving turmeric in the diet versus injecting curcumin into the rats' colons. They found injecting curcumin resulted in more curcumin in the blood, but much less in the colon mucosa. They concluded, " The results show that curcumin mixed with the diet achieves drug levels in the colon and liver sufficient to explain the pharmacological activities observed and suggest that this mode of administration may be preferable for the chemoprevention of colon cancer. " Cardiovascular Protection Curcumin may be able to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the body. Since oxidized cholesterol is what damages blood vessels and builds up in the plaques that can lead to heart attack or stroke, preventing the oxidation of new cholesterol may help to reduce the progression of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. In addition, turmeric is a good source of vitamin B6, which is needed to keep homocysteine levels from getting too high. Homocysteine, an intermediate product of an important cellular process called methylation, is directly damaging to blood vessel walls. High levels of homocysteine are considered a significant risk factor for blood vessel damage, atherosclerotic plaque build-up, and heart disease; while a high intake of vitamin B6 is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. In research published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, when 10 healthy volunteers consumed 500 mg of curcumin per day for 7 days, not only did their blood levels of oxidized cholesterol drop by 33%, but their total cholesterol droped 11.63% , and their HDL " good " cholesterol increased by 29%! (Soni KB, Kuttan R). How Turmeric Lowers Cholesterol Tumeric¡¯s cholesterol-lowering effects are the result of the curry spice¡¯s active constituent, curcumin, which research reveals is a messaging molecule that communicates with genes in liver cells, directing them to increase the production of mRNA (messenger proteins) that direct the creation of receptors for LDL (bad) cholesterol. With more LDL-receptors, liver cells are able to clear more LDL-cholesterol from the body. LDL-receptor mRNA increased sevenfold in liver cells treated with curcumin at a concentration of 10 microM, compared to untreated cells. (Liver cells were found to tolerate curcumin at levels of up to 12. microM for 24 hours). (Peschel D, Koerting R, et al. J Nutr Biochem) Practical Tips: Help increase your liver's ability to clear LDL-cholesterol by relying on turmeric, not just for delicious fish, meat or lentil curries, but to spice up healthy saut¨¦ed onions, potatoes and/or cauliflower; or as the key flavoring for a creamy vegetable dip. Just mix plain yogurt with a little omega-3-rich mayonnaise and turmeric, salt and pepper to taste. Serve with raw cauliflower, celery, sweet pepper, jicama and broccoli florets. Be sure to choose turmeric rather than prepared curry blends. Recent research indicates the amount of turmeric (and therefore curcumin) in curry blends is often minimal.(Tayyem RF et al.,Nutr Cancer) For the most curcumin, be sure to use turmeric rather curry powder¡ªa study analyzing curcumin content in 28 spice products described as turmeric or curry powders found that pure turmeric powder had the highest concentration of curcumin, averaging 3.14% by weight. The curry powder samples, with one exception, contained very small amounts of curcumin. (Tayyem RF, Heath DD, et al. Nutr Cancer) Protection against Alzheimer's Disease Growing evidence suggests that turmeric may afford protection against neurodegenerative diseases. Epidemiological studies show that in elderly Indian populations, among whose diet turmeric is a common spice, levels of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer¡¯s are very low. Concurrently, experimental research conducted recently found that curcumin does appear to slow the progression of Alzheimer's in mice. Preliminary studies in mice also suggest that curcumin may block the progression of multiple sclerosis. While it is still unclear how it may afford protection against this degenerative condition, one theory is that it may interrupt the production of IL- 2, a protein that can play a key role in the destruction of myelin, the sheath that serves to protect most nerves in the body. A number of studies have suggested that curcumin, the biologically active constituent in turmeric, protects against Alzheimer¡¯s disease by turning on a gene that codes for the production of antioxidant proteins. A study published December 2003 in the Italian Journal of Biochemistry discussed curcumin¡¯s role in the induction of the the heme oxygenase pathway, a protective system that, when triggered in brain tissue, causes the production of the potent antioxidant bilirubin, which protects the brain against oxidative (free radical) injury. Such oxidation is thought to be a major factor in aging and to be responsible for neurodegenerative disorders including dementias like Alzheimer¡¯s disease. Another study conducted jointly by an Italian and U.S. team and presented at the American Physiological Society¡¯s annual scientific conference, held April 17-21, 2004 in Washington, DC, confirmed that curcumin strongly induces expression of the gene, called hemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1) in astrocytes from the hippocampal region of the brain. Curcumin Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier, May Help Prevent Alzheimer¡¯s Disease Research conducted at UCLA and published in the December 2004 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, which has been confirmed by further research published on-line April 20, 2006, in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, provides insight into the mechanisms behind curcumin's protective effects against Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease results when a protein fragment called amyloid¦Â accumulates in brain cells, producing oxidative stress and inflammation, and forming plaques between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain that disrupt brain function. Amyloid is a general term for protein fragments that the body produces normally. Amyloid¦Â is a protein fragment snipped from another protein called amyloid precursor protein (APP). In a healthy brain, these protein fragments are broken down and eliminated. In Alzheimer's disease, the fragments accumulate, forming hard, insoluble plaques between brain cells. The UCLA researchers first conducted test tube studies in which curcumin was shown to inhibit amyloid¦Â aggregation and to dissolve amyloid fibrils more effectively than the anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and naproxen. Then, using live mice, the researchers found that curcumin crosses the blood brain barrier and binds to small ¦Â- amyloid species. Once bound to curcumin, the amyloid¦Â protein fragments can no longer clump together to form plaques. Curcumin not only binds to amyloid¦Â, but also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supplying additional protection to brain cells. The results of this research are so promising, human clinical trials to further investigate curcumin's potential as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's disease will soon be underway. Turmeric Helps Remove Beta-Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer's Patients In persons with Alzheimer's disease, immune system cells called macrophages, which would normally ingest and destroy waste products¡ªincluding the beta-amyloid proteins that deposit in the brain forming the plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's¡ª don't work very well. Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, (Zhang L, Fiala M, et al), indicates that curcuminoids, phytonutrient compounds found in turmeric that give the spice its yellow color, stimulate the macrophages of Alzheimer's patients' to clear out beta-amyloid plaques. Following up on earlier experiments that showed curcuminoids enhanced clearance of beta-amyloid in animals, researchers at the University of California-LA, studied the blood of six patients with Alzheimer's disease, ranging in age from 65 to 84, and three healthy controls. When macrophages were extracted from the subjects' blood and exposed in the lab to curcumin, the macrophages of three of the Alzheimer's patients showed greatly improved clearance of beta-amyloid deposits. The patient's age and how far his or her Alzheimer's had progressed appeared to influence curcumin's effectiveness, with younger and early-stage Alzheimer's patients benefiting the most. For one delicious way to add more turmeric to your healthy way of eating, cut cauliflower florets in half and healthy saut¨¦ with a generous spoonful of turmeric for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Description Turmeric was traditionally called ¡°Indian saffron¡± since its deep yellow-orange color is similar to that of the prized saffron. It has been used throughout history as a condiment, healing remedy and textile dye. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. This herb has a very interesting taste and aroma. Its flavor is peppery, warm and bitter while its fragrance is mild yet slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger, to which it is related. History Turmeric is native to Indonesia and southern India, where it has been harvested for more than 5000 years. It has served an important role in many traditional cultures throughout the East, including being a revered member of the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. While Arab traders introduced it into Europe in the 13th century, it has only recently become popular in Western cultures. Much of its recent popularity is owed to the recent research that has highlighted its therapeutic properties. The leading commercial producers of turmeric include India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Haiti and Jamaica. How to Select and Store Even through dried herbs and spices are widely available in supermarkets, explore the local spice stores or ethnic markets in your area. Oftentimes, these stores feature an expansive selection of dried herbs and spices that are of superior quality and freshness than those offered in regular markets. Just like with other dried spices, try to select organically grown turmeric since this will give you more assurance that the herb has not been irradiated. Since the color of turmeric varies among varieties, it is not a criterion of quality. For the most curcumin, be sure to use turmeric rather curry powder¡ªa study analyzing curcumin content in 28 spice products described as turmeric or curry powders found that pure turmeric powder had the highest concentration of curcumin, averaging 3.14% by weight. The curry powder samples, with one exception, contained very small amounts of curcumin. (Tayyem RF, Heath DD, et al. Nutr Cancer) Turmeric powder should kept in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. Fresh turmeric rhizome should be kept in the refrigerator. How to Enjoy For some of our favorite recipes, click Recipes. Tips for Preparing Turmeric: Be careful when using turmeric since its deep color can easily stain. To avoid a lasting stain, quickly wash any area with which it has made contact with soap and water. To prevent staining your hands, you might consider wearing kitchen gloves while handling turmeric. If you are able to find turmeric rhizomes in the grocery store, you can make your own fresh turmeric powder by boiling, drying and then grinding it into a fine consistency. A Few Quick Serving Ideas: Add turmeric to egg salad to give it an even bolder yellow color. Mix brown rice with raisins and cashews and season with turmeric, cumin and coriander. Although turmeric is generally a staple ingredient in curry powder, some people like to add a little extra of this spice when preparing curries. Turmeric is a great spice to complement recipes that feature lentils. Give salad dressings an orange-yellow hue by adding some turmeric powder to them. Safety Turmeric is not a commonly allergenic food and is not known to contain measurable amounts of goitrogens, oxalates, or purines. Nutritional Profile Turmeric is an excellent source of both iron and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber and potassium. For an in-depth nutritional profile Turmeric. In-Depth Nutritional Profile In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in- depth nutritional profile for Turmeric is also available. This profile includes information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more. Introduction to Food Rating System Chart The following chart shows the nutrients for which this food is either an excellent, very good or good source. Next to the nutrient name you will find the following information: the amount of the nutrient that is included in the noted serving of this food; the %Daily Value (DV) that that amount represents; the nutrient density rating; and the food's World's Healthiest Foods Rating. Underneath the chart is a table that summarizes how the ratings were devised. Read detailed information on our Food and Recipe Rating System. Turmeric, powder 2.00 tsp 4.52 grams 16.04 calories Nutrient Amount DV (%) Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating manganese 0.36 mg 18.0 20.2 excellent iron 1.88 mg 10.4 11.7 excellent vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.08 mg 4.0 4.5 good dietary fiber 0.96 g 3.8 4.3 good potassium 114.48 mg 3.3 3.7 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5% In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Turmeric , " Dyan " <dyanbuffa wrote: > > Hi Diana, > > I sprinkle turmeric on everything even my morning veggie/fruit > smoothie. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Turmeric in plain yogurt is delicious! Try it! Linda -------------- Original message ---------------------- " Dyan " <dyanbuffa > Hi Diana, > > I sprinkle turmeric on everything even my morning veggie/fruit > smoothie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I am certainly glad I love the taste of turmeric. It appears to be good for everything. Thanks for the information. Hi Linda, I use nonfat yogurt for a lot of things and always put a dash of turmeric and pepper into it to spice it up. I love the taste and the color and just seem to like a dash on everything. Dyan , " montaraspeaks " <MontaraSpeaks wrote: > > Health Benefits > > Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the bright yellow of the spice rainbow, is > a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian > systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide > variety of conditions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual > difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest > pain, and colic. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Turmeric is derived from a plant. Plants have no ability to manufacture inorganic compounds in themselves. However, a particular plant may process fluorides better than another if they are present in the soil. If you read Dr. Joel Wallach's book, " Rare Earths, Forbidden Cures " , you will get some clever insight into this process. When you Googled Turmeric, you got several pages telling you about its marvelous effects. Read a few. Plant based minerals are generally not a concern, but their medicinal effects are often quite impressive. Turmeric is one of the more impressive of these natural gifts. Read, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric_powder I quote, " Turmeric contains up to 5% essential oils <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil> and up to 3% curcumin <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcumin>, a polyphenol <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenol>. It is the active substance of turmeric and it is also known as C.I. 75300, or Natural Yellow 3. The systematic chemical name is (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione. It can exist at least in two tautomeric <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tautomerism> forms, keto and enol. The keto form is preferred in solid phase and the enol form in solution. " All raw metallic minerals are to avoided as Dr. Wallach tells you. Many are poisonous to your system... iron. sodium, and fluoride are good examples. In the case of fluoride, your concern should be with waste products from commercial processes... which is what all of the fuss is about, not plant based fluoride in small quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Deb, My opinion is that you should not have to worry about flouride from turmeric. Tumeric is a naturally occuring spice used by Indians primarily for thousand of years. Below is some related information extracted from Time Magazine. The article Margot Roosevelt (2005), " Not in my Water Supply " , Vol 166, Issue 17,pp62-63. Ingested in high doses, fluoride is indisputably toxic; it was once commonly used in rat poison. Hydrogen fluoride is regulated as a hazardous pollutant in emissions from chemical plants and has been linked to respiratory illness. Even in toothpaste, sodium fluoride is a health concern. In 1997 the Food and Drug Administration toughened the warning on every tube to read, " If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison-control center right away. " The most recent-and controversialcharge links fluoridation with bone cancer. In June the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a watchdog organization, petitioned the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to list fluoride in tap water as a carcinogen. The group cited " decades of peer-review studies " on fluoride's " ability to mutate DNA and its known deposition on the ends of growing bones, the site of osteosarcoma " -a rare, often fatal cancer that affects mainly boys. Federal health officials view those concerns as exaggerated. Current standards rely on a 1993 review of published studies by the National Academy of Sciences, which found " no credible evidence for an association between fluoride in drinking water and the risk of cancer. " The academy has launched a new review to be released in February. Meanwhile, unions representing 7,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have waded into the debate. The optimal level of fluoride in water, according to the CDC, is between 0.7 and 1.2 parts per million. In 1985 political appointees at the EPA raised the acceptable level of fluoride in drinking water to 4 p.p.m., over objections from agency scientists. All this makes for a potent mix, especially when filtered through the Internet, where health-safety concerns tend to get amplified. If you require specific research-based information from journals,you may consider registering at http://www.yourorganicdepot.com/contactus.php All the best for health! Pascal Xavier. , Carriage <carriage wrote: > > deb3857wick wrote: > > > > I goggled turmeric and found out that it has high levels of floride in > > it. Was anyone else aware of that? > > > > Deb > I'm wondering if this is naturally occurring fluoride and would it be > different than a toxic fluoride by product as in aluminum smelting. > My instincts are that this is most probably true, but I will wait for > others more knowledgeable to weigh in. > > Bb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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