Turmeric

Wyllow3

Word had it passed round the gym that turmeric was not just good for osteoarthritis and other joint pains but has helped some a great deal.
So its not only worked really well for me for relatively low level osteoarthritis but even more for my 87 year old friend who found it made getting around much easier and pain eased substantially.

I chatted to an Indian friend and she laughed becuase it's well known in Ayurvedic medicine for a number of things..

To be really effective if you want a once a day supplement you need a high dose, I use Lamberts 20.000mg tablet. That is expensive, but I googled just now and see that Nature's Best brand do a 10.000mg tablet.

I know "the jury's out" in some ways but my POV is that it can't harm you and may help so it worth a try. I cant comment on other conditions as I've never spoken to anyone taking it for MS etc.

Very interesting... thank you...

I have emailed my MS nurse.... yes it was aimed at this turmeric being good for joints. I am certainly going to follow it up and its helped starting this thread to read the posts.

The benefits of turmeric have been publshed in the media and discussed in medical columns for a decade or more.

The link is only one organisation's opinion, albeit a reputable one and says nothing beyond the standard anodyne 'probably works but don't blame us if it doesn't'. Certainly nothing to warn people off.

I take turmeric as part of a set of supplements supplied by Univite and, while I must obviously have some arthritis at my age (nearly 80), since it is yet to cause me any problems, before or since taking turmeric, I can make no judgement on its efficacy.

Where possible always buy the fresh root. You grate it as you would ginger. This was recommended by my own Doctor.

Thank you for all posts ...

Please check with your GP, some people shouldn’t take it.

www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/turmeric-supplements

I take it in tablet form and have been taking it for about 2 years as an anti inflammatory. I also give it to my dog as well.
I am happy that it helps both of us.
Finn's was recommended by the vet.

Interestingly it’s been a main constituent of “golden paste” a very effective dog remedy that’s been around for those in the know for many years.

I’ve been taking turmeric in capsule form for a year for my osteoarthritis and have not noticed any difference whatsoever so have just finished with it.

I take it every day in capsule form, after reading about the research. I started taking it a year ago to try and reduce arthritic inflammation plus inflammation post C.

I don’t take any other supplement and buy a high turmeric content, with black pepper, bought from G Baldwins and Co, herbalists. (Sorry GNHQ).

Blossoming

Those links all seem to be selling supplements containing turmeric Fleurpepper. Do you have any links to independent research, peer reviewed papers or controlled clinical trials?

I have been to 2 Conferences with Medical Pharmacologists who are working with Universities in Europe, India and China, with links to UK and other countries. Both explained that it is hugely difficult to get funding for trials with Curcumin- or other natural products. Big Pharmas are developing hugely expensive drugs to combat Alzheimers, and other related neurological issues- and they do NOT want to promote natural, cheap products that can be bought off the shelf. Even if research in many different countries have shown that such natural remedies can be as good, and, as with curmuma, even better, than those recently created by Big Pharma.

youtu.be/X9fQtHjNf44

I was very surprised when my rheumatologist recommended turmeric and black pepper in high dosage capsules for my arthritis. She said she had excellent reports from people with arthritis in their hands. I tried it and within three weeks the pain in my thumbs had gone. The arthritis is still there and my grip is still weak but I’m not in pain anymore.

Thank you for your posts....

I’ve just remembered that it doesn’t stay in your system for very long so you need to take it several times a day if possible.

Ive been researching it and the benefits are astounding. Its taken off big time but it dates back over 4,000 years!!!

I went to Asda today to purchase some and the shelf ( box ) was empty !!!

I do have some tablets but didn’t notice any benefits in particular. Could it be because I eat home made curry about 3 times a week. If you make basmati rice, why not add some turmeric and peas? If I have a bad cold I love full cream milk with turmeric as a hot drink.

As far as I remember the active ingredient of Turmeric is Circumin. I know some people seem to have had good results taking it for Multiple Myeloma (Bone marrow cancer) but it's difficult to source an effective version and it has to be cleared by the medical team as it reacts badly with some chemotherapy.

I don’t know whether this is allowed but Spice Origins sell the ready made golden paste with high Circumin content or the recipe to make at home is available on the fb group I mentioned upthread. The ordinary turmeric in jars from supermarkets isn’t strong enough. Start off slowly and gradually increase the amount otherwise it can cause the runs!

Ive bought some ...

Put slice in mug with slice lemon and ginger, add boiling water, da daaaa.

It tastes ok... so I wait and see in 6 weeks time if there any surprising changes !!!!!

Cant help but think, is a slice enough?

No it is not, to be honest. Which is why we buy it in concentrated form in capsules. We alternate between the East and West extract of Curcumin, and Turmeric High strength capsules with black pepper (which helps absorbtion). From Holland and Barrett, when they have 2 for 1 sales.

It is also highly recommended to slow memory issues, and even Alzheimer's, even better if combined with dark fruit like blueberries.

You have to do your own research, there is a lot out there.

But remember that Big Pharma companies are totally against promoting natural products which are readily available, and try very hard to discredit them.

Here is just one medical journal article

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2781139/

A very time ago before the health benefits of turmeric were being discussed in the UK - this recipe for Haldi Ka Doodh was given to me by a very old man able to work a full day and do exercises !

And wait for it - do enjoy at night !
I'm leaving enjoy to your imagination , but think Sting and tantric !

Mash one level teaspoonful of dried turmeric into a generous teaspoonful of butter or a little oil - coconut is fine .

Add half a teaspoonful of cinnamon .

Add half a teaspoonful of dried ginger .

Add half a teaspoonful of ground cardamon .

Add a few black pepper grindings .

Mix very well .

Add three or four teaspoonfuls of runny honey .

Then about one cup of full fat milk .

Bring to the boil and simmer gently for a minute or two .

Allow to cool slightly and drink at bedtime .
Sip slowly .

He used ghee to make the paste and ideally it could be made from fresh ingredients , but it takes time to prepare then and then sieve .

Dare I write it ?

Enjoy !

Esmay

A very time ago before the health benefits of turmeric were being discussed in the UK - this recipe for Haldi Ka Doodh was given to me by a very old man able to work a full day and do exercises !

And wait for it - do enjoy at night !
I'm leaving enjoy to your imagination , but think Sting and tantric !

Mash one level teaspoonful of dried turmeric into a generous teaspoonful of butter or a little oil - coconut is fine .

Add half a teaspoonful of cinnamon .

Add half a teaspoonful of dried ginger .

Add half a teaspoonful of ground cardamon .

Add a few black pepper grindings .

Mix very well .

Add three or four teaspoonfuls of runny honey .

Then about one cup of full fat milk .

Bring to the boil and simmer gently for a minute or two .

Allow to cool slightly and drink at bedtime .
Sip slowly .

He used ghee to make the paste and ideally it could be made from fresh ingredients , but it takes time to prepare then and then sieve .

Dare I write it ?

Enjoy !

Wow !!!! I will try this ...

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I passed a cafe today with a list of various drinks .... on the list was turmeric latte.

Turmeric, turmeric, turmeric, its allll around me !!!!

I made the old recipe last night .
It really needs to be passed through coffee filter paper as it's so gritty .

If you make it from whole ingredients - you can pass it through a tea strainer.

I think that it's delicious .