Kid Gelatin and Turmeric

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Dear Old Glory,

Here are some posts on Turmeric and Gelatin.... I add Turmeric to my

Super Tonic mixture to ensure that my joints " slide " .............Love

Penny (and Gelatin is an old remedy for joint trouble..glucosamine

sulfate and

chondroitin are found in cartilage from cows....in fact there are 54

sulphates in beef cartilage. Gelatine is made from beef cartilage.

Grandmother recommended Knox Gelatine to help grow nails and bones and

recently there have been posts on others using this for bone injuries.

A dose that has been recommended for an adult is two Knox Gelatin

packets a day.........................I now take it because I am getting

older and want to ensure that my cartilage does not shrink.....I take a

packet about every other day................Love Penny)

http://www.herbalhut.com/turmeric.asp

Turmeric is a major ingredient in curry and used throughout Far Eastern

cuisine not only for flavor, but for its medicinal properties.

Turmeric appears to aid digestion by stimulating the flow of bile, which

 

facilitates digestion and absorption of nutrients.

 

Depending on your individual situation, if you suffer from allergies you

 

may

benefit from seasonal supplementation of quercetin from the spice

Turmeric.

 

In Samoa, natives have used the powdered rhizome to treat skin ulcers,

heal

the navel of the newborn children, get rid of pimples and relieve the

pain

and itching of dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. In cases of diaper

rash,

mix with some Coconut Oil.

 

In India and China, powdered Turmeric is mixed with juice from half a

lime

and a little water to make a smooth paste, which is then applied to

herpes

lesions, leprosy sores, measles, mumps, chickenpox and so forth with

excellent results. The paste also works for snakebites, insect stings

and

ringworm. Several crushed Zinc tablets may also be added.

 

Among some Ayurvedic practitioners in India, it's still a common

practice

to

wipe away discharges of acute conjunctivitis and ophthalmia with a cloth

 

soaked in a Turmeric solution. Also an equal mix of powdered Turmeric

and

baking soda is applied to the outer ear to help dry up any fluid

discharge.

 

Very helpful in alleviating any bleeding experienced during pregnancy,

according to the Philippine Journal of Nursing (50:95). When combined

with

eggplant it's even more beneficial for this and for healing wounds. In a

 

pint (~half liter) of boiling water, simmer one cup of diced eggplant on

 

low

heat for 45 minutes, covered. Strain into another pan and add one-half

teaspoon of powdered Turmeric. Cover again and steep until lukewarm.

Strain

through several layers of gauze or cheesecloth, drink one cup and repeat

 

for

as long as necessary to stop bleeding.

 

Its anti-inflammatory properties are comparable to the same effects

achieved

by popular anti-inflammatory drugs like hydrocortisone acetate and

phenylbutazone. Two half teaspoonfuls taken morning and evening in juice

 

can

help.(note from Penny here - in my Ayurvedic reference by Deepra he

suggests 1 ounce per day if there is serious inflammation ) Additional

relief may be obtained for arthritis, tendinitis,

bursitis,

contusions, sprains, fractures and even carpal tunnel syndrome by mixing

 

two

tablespoons of Turmeric with one tablespoon of lime juice and just

enough

boiling water to make a smooth, warm paste. Apply locally and cover with

 

plastic food wrap to retain heat and moisture longer.

 

It reduces the cigarette smoke's cancerous threat and helps improve the

treatment of skin cancer when applied directly.

 

Turmeric extract is helpful in maintaining and/or lowering serum

cholesterol

levels, sugar metabolism and deters blood clotting.

 

It prevents fatty accumulations in and around the liver. This works

twice

as

good when combined with cooked eggplant.

 

According to the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Therapy

and

Toxicology (1986;24:651-54), curcumin, its active compound, eases

inflamed

tissues, helping to ease arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma and

 

any

other inflammatory ailment.

 

As low as 20mg of curcumin, the antioxidant properties considerably

hampers

the cell-damaging ability of free radical molecules. Cancer Letters

(1997;116:265-69) reported that curcumin reversed pre-cancerous mouth

lesions by enhancing the antioxidant activity of the healthy cells.

According to some lab experiments, it also shows an ability to inhibit

the

HIV virus, reported Biochemical Pharmacology (1995;49:1165).

 

But Turmeric itself contains only one percent curcumin; extracts are

much

more potent with 95 percent curcumin.( note form Penny -which is why I

make my Turmeric Super Tonic and take at least three times a day with

meals - 1 dropperful - we add the TSP on sandwhiches, rice and just take

a nip when we feel like it...grin)

 

Also increases the shelf life of food when used as a dip, mixed with

olive,

soybean or sesame oil and salt; each at five percent level for 15-30

minutes.

 

Recommended Dosage

 

Extract: 400 to 1200mg daily.

 

Do not take if you have gallstones or bile duct dysfunction. Do not use

if

y

ou have a blood-clotting disorder as Turmeric appears to have an

anti-clotting effect. Consult with a doctor first if you are pregnant.