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| INFLAMMATION | ||||||||
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| KIDNEY CLEANSES | ||||||||
| MELANOMA | ||||||||
| MENSTRUAL CRAMPS | ||||||||
| MULTIPLE CURES | ||||||||
| PMS | ||||||||
| SKIN | ||||||||
| TUMERIC FOR DOGS | ||||||||
| TURMERIC DURING PREGNANCY | ||||||||
| TURMERIC FEEDBACK | ||||||||
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Turmeric Cures
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INFLAMMATION
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[YEA] 08/03/2011: Sarah from Barcelona, Spain writes: "Tumeric has been used for years and years in India. It is one of the main spicies in cooking. It does, however, have a bitter strange taste when taken on it's own. To treat an inflamation that I have, I am now using tumeric (half teaspoon) in a half a glass of grape juice. So far it's working wonders :) And the taste is disguised completely."
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[YEA] 08/03/2009: T from Baltimore, Md, USA writes: "Wanted to add a YEA to using turmeric for thyroid inflammation. Sometimes I get this when my thyroid is under attack (I have Hashimoto's - autoimmune thyroid disease). When I feel that coming on, I take a capsule or two of turmeric. It has not failed to relieve it yet.
I make my own caps with vegetarian capsules, organic turmeric powder, and some freshly ground black pepper (a substance in pepper called piperine greatly aids the absorption of the turmeric) - no real measurement, I just do a few turns of the pepper mill into a small bowl of the turmeric and mix together. Making my own capsules is cheaper than buying ready-made caps, plus I know exactly what is in them (no fillers!)."
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[YEA] 08/30/2007: Ann from Duncan, SC writes: "I have been using Turmeric for my inflammation for 2 years now and swear by it. I have an autoimmune disease which causes a lot of inflammation. I take 1 tablespoon a day and it keeps my swelling way down.I am now goiter free and do not need thyroid removal surgery. If I go off of it the swelling picks back up and my goiter returns.I have taken it in capsule form or by mixing it with water and swallowing fast!"
Replies08/02/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin replies: "Ann, glad to hear you're hanging on. Have you read about glutamate and excitotoxins? If you haven't already, try eliminating them from your diet and see how you feel."
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[YEA] Rose from England writes: "I use turmeric, it works like magic for me - I have Crohn's disease, and finds it helps ease inflammation. All the anti-inflammatory pills that the doctor gave me only made me MUCH worse. Turmeric helps stop the 'loose stools'."
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JOINT PAIN
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[YEA] 12/30/2009: Nirinjan from Traverse City, Michigan writes: "Golden Milk is great and cheap way to get the turmeric into the body vs. buying pills. You can make the first part, the turmeric paste, in a larger amount and store it in the refrigerator for a weeks supply. Then just add to the milk and oil. We would drink this after doing yoga for 8 hours a day and no joint pain in the morning."
RepliesEC: Golden Milk recipe here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/goldenmilk.html
[YEA] 07/21/2010: Janet from Poynette, Wi, Usa replies: "I have been suffering with pain in my right hip for a few years. It started out being on and off and gradually got be constant. It hurt to get up from a chair, going up and down stairs and just walking. I was developing a limp. Funny though, it actually bothered me less if I was extremely active. I found that turmeric and ginger work like magic. Every morning I have a hot cup of organic green tea to which I add 1 tsp. Virgin coconut oil, 2 tsp. Honey, 1/2 tsp. Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp. Powdered ginger, a dash of black pepper and about 1/8 tsp. Of cayenne pepper. I read on EARTH CLINIC that those peppers help the efficacy of the spices. It's amazing, I have no pain in my hip. By the way, my daughter cured herself of classic fibromyalgia symptoms by following advice from EARTH CLINIC. This website is invaluable."
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[YEA] 03/12/2009: Jeri from Springfield, IL writes: "Turmeric cured my arthritis pain in my neck and back, and it relieved my chronic puffy eyes too. I started taking 450 mg. capsules of Turmeric 3x a day for the pain from bone spurs in my neck, and it really worked. I was in so much pain, and I was so grateful. But as a bonus, it also seemed to cure my chronic puffy eye problem, which I'd tried to control for the past two years by watching the salt in my diet. Well, there's no mistake about it, the Turmeric has also cured my puffy eyes problem too. I still plan on watching my salt intake, but it is SO nice to look normal, and feel normal again."
Replies12/07/2009: Tracy from San Augustine, Texas, Usa replies: "To help get rid of bone spurs, you might want to take horsetail herb capsules & try applying a poultice or compress of horsetail herb or tincture to the area with the bone spurs. There's also a homeopathic product available to use that's also high in silica (like horsetail). A doctor of acupuncture who uses electrodes attached to the needles can help break up bone spurs through a series of treatments."
[YEA] 01/30/2012: Christo from Montreal, Canada replies: "I've always used turmeric, not for therapeutic reasons, however. Mainly as a spice. The last couple of days I've drinking it as a tea because of joint and muscle pains and it works, I must say. But what I did notice the next day after I first started drinking it was that the bags under my eyes, which I've had for over ten years now seemed somehow smaller. As of writing, and this after only two days, they're even less pronounced. I can only thank the turmeric for this, because nothing else has changed in my diet."
01/31/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland replies: "Christo, my story is more or less yours: using turmeric as a spice (also a bit for therapeutical purposes, but not in big quantities). Now I am willing to try it in my tea but how do you do it, do you use the powder, how much a day..... Thanks for your help, right now I have quite a bit of pain in my left arm because of a sports injury (I hope that it is only that... ) and well, the bags under my eyes have been there forever and are starting to bother me more!"
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KIDNEY CLEANSES
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[QUESTION] 06/07/2009: Pradip from Suva, Fiji writes: "For kidney cleansing, is it okay to take powdered tumeric with water? Thanks for anyone's help."
Replies10/25/2010: Belinda from Adelaide, Australia replies: "I take turmeric in water from time to time for general health. I've just discovered that my kidneys are not functioning quite as well as they could be... Is it okay to continue with turmeric? I don't want to exacerbate the problem. Thanks."
10/26/2010: Sue from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada replies: "Turmeric is amazing. It is very anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, antivirial, plain and simple it's one of the best things you can add to your diet to improve your health. The best way to take turmeric is to put 1 tsp of turmeric in a glass of water about 1 cup. Add the juice of one lemon, freshly squeezed so that you get the anions from the lemon (very important) as this alkalizes you rapidly. Then add 1 tlbspn of unsulphered Blackstrap molasses which is full of minerals. I sweeten this with the Now brand of stevia extract. This stevia is non imflamatory and is the only one I recommend for this drink as it is safe and non toxic, plus it makes the drink taste much better. One more thing that you should add on the side is kelp. Laminaria digitata is the best kelp to use. This is an amazing drink that will change your life. It will energize you and it will heal you. You can and should drink it for once or twice a day for the rest of your life. Their turmeric is high quality and easy on the budget. Good luck and once you feel the energy from this drink, I hope you recommend it to your family and friends to help their health as well."
10/26/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Not wanting to be disrespectful Sue but it seems to me that you are selling products? Sorry if I am wrong....."
10/27/2010: Bessie from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Francisca, I don't think Sue is selling anything. She recommended a drink made with items easily found in a grocery store or health food store - turmeric, lemon, blackstrap molasses, sweetened with stevia. She mentioned a brand name of stevia (Now) because it's one of the more common ones found in health food stores and even a few pharmacies here. As for "laminaria digitata" it's a type of brown algae also found in the health food store. (it's part of the laminaria family of 31 species). It sounds like a very healthy drink not too sure of the taste though! Cheers!"
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MELANOMA
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[YEA] 04/18/2009: James from Summit, NJ writes: "The last two years or more I've been watching a mole like growth on my lower leg next to my calf. It didn't do much for a while but about six months ago it started to grow. It was about half inch across, maybe slightly less. It had a brown reddish dark hue. The texture was scaly and bumpy. Edges were irregular. It did have a more "round" shape. In short, it was the classic melanoma. I looked on the web and yes there it was in dozens of photos. An angry dark spot spreading out. I figured it was time to get to the Dermatologist but for some reason I held off. I started to take turmeric as a supplement in my morning smoothies. Intially I took turmeric as a cure for a severe case of diahrrea, which it cured almost instantly. After some more research I started taking it every day. After about a month I noticed that my small melanoma was changing. It was becoming lighter, the edges were turning into new skin. Now it's almost gone after three months. New skin has taken over most of it. There is only a small area in the original center left which won't be there long from the looks of it. I put a teaspoon of turmeric in my berrie smoothie, which hides the taste. I actually like the tast of it so for me it's not a problem."
Replies08/02/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin replies: "Someone said it's good as a tea with honey, black pepper and milk. Try using coconut milk."
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MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
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[YEA] 04/20/2008: Tiffany from Watertown, New York writes: "I have really bad problems with menstrual cramps during my period. One day my sister suggested trying a spice called Turmeric to help relieve them. Saying she had read this on the internet somewhere. So I tried it. She was right. Mixing a teaspoon of Tumeric into a quarter cup of hot water and drinking it, followed by a small glass of milk (to help take the bitterness out of your mouth), relieves cramps in about ten minutes. I swear by it today and use it everytime I need relief."
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MULTIPLE CURES
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[YEA] 12/01/2011: Bz from Bklyn, Ny writes: "I had aches and pains and even chiropractics and acupuncture didn't relieve it. I took turmeric and it relieved the aches and pains (joints mostly) and also has cleared up a great deal of my "brain fog". It's been incredible."
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[YEA] 11/28/2011: Janie from Nj, Usa writes: "Turmeric is great against arthritis pain, but also for headache or other pains.
My spouse and I take daily turmeric with bromelain (2) capsules and experience no symptoms of arthritis. If we run out of them, we notice the difference right away. (450 each combo capsule from nat fac)
When a headache comes along or a sore throat we use 2 capsules, instead of aspirin or ibuprofen (in addition to our daily regimen).
Conventional medical providers acknowledge turmeric is equal to ibuprofen in pain relief. (And lots less side effects to worry about! )"
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07/17/2011: Sayer from Bonita Springs, Fl writes: "Greetings Folks at Earth Clinic! In order to confirm the stories here about the therapeutic value of Turmeric, I want to share my experience reviewing all 4,000 peer-reviewed studies on this herb from the US National Library of Medicine.
After three months I was able to isolate 1511 studies indicating its value for 571 diseases, and expressing 155 pharmacological actions. I have provided direct access to this entire catalog as a public educational service here http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/turmeric
I hope this is of value to your website users!
Best Regards,
Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com "
Replies07/18/2011: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Excellent information on turmeric. Thank you, Sayer, for compiling this! Turmeric truly is one of nature's wonder foods. I've just started using it. Now if only I could get used to the taste."
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04/11/2011: Diamond from Salisbury, Ma.usa writes: "Here is a great web site on Turmeric as I was looking for some thing for pain. Turmeric has so much more cures then I even bothered to notice, and all along I had these spices in my cupboard.... I hope this site is useful as it's been a great god send for me. http://www.turmeric.co.in/turmeric_ayurvedic_use.htm"
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08/28/2009: Polly from Chania, Crete, Greece writes: "Hi everyone,
I'm another fan of turmeric! I started taking turmeric about two weeks ago for my acne, after I had tried strong antibiotics and salicylic acid in the past. I had large pimples on my face and back and often painful boils that lingered on for days. I'm delighted to say that my skin has cleared up completely- it's the first time I 've seen it like this in years!
I also read how turmeric cures allergies and hayfever and recommended it to my boyfriend and my housemate, who both suffer from hayfever. At first they didn't even want to hear about it, but now - guess what- they swear by it! It works for both of them and they've stopped taking their hayfever/ anti-histamine medicines. It does taste horrible though and after trial and error, the three of us are using the following recipe:
1 teaspoon turmeric diluted in 2 teaspoons olive oil (or whatever oil you want) and some warm water. Mix well and top up the glass with any kind of fruit juice. Drink with a straw.
This recipe makes drinking it a lot easier; we tried water and warm milk but it just won't go down- do give this a try, it makes the taste bearable.
I drink this every morning before breakfast for my skin and it works wonders! I see that there's no need for me to take more, so I just don't. However, with hayfever it's a different story. The other two people drink as much as they need throughout the day; my boyfriend is usually ok with 1-2 glasses per day, but my housemate needs more.
I think you just have to experiment until you find out what dosage works best for your particular needs. It definitely works though! Thank you so much Earth Clinic!!!"
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[YEA] 06/08/2009: Pcline from Springfield, Ohio writes: "Turmeric has controlled almost all of my health issues! I am amazed! It was given to me by a relative when I fell on the ice, to prevent swelling and inflammation in my injured knee, and while it appeared to make a difference (I continued to be able to walk, and the pain and swelling abated quickly) the most wonderful thing that emerged was that I realized about a week later that the my whole sinus/allergy issue was clearing up. I had been taking at least one Zyrtec and often either more Zyrtec or other sinus medication every day for over 18 years to keep the ever-lurking migraine away. I could not have gone more than 24 hours without taking the Zyrtec or a headache would start creeping up and my sinuses would begin to swell shut. First I saw, after taking turmeric for about a week, that I did not need any "back-up" medication, then I tried missing a Zyrtec, and to my complete amazement, I felt GREAT! No headaches! I can breathe! I cannot believe it.
I take at least a heaping teaspoon of turmeric (from the spice section of the grocery, although I am looking for it in bulk now) stirred in water as soon as I get up, and one in the evening. If I begin to feel any swelling during the day, such as when I am exposed to household dust, I take another teaspoon right away, and it eliminates the "headache creep". I stay ahead of the allergies this way, but if I cannot get turmeric when the swelling starts, and it begins to cause headaches, when I can get to the turmeric, I may have to take several teaspoon doses before it alleviates, leaving a half-hour or so before I take each additional dose, but IT WORKS! It has ALWAYS EVENTUALLY WORKED. I have not had to take more than three additional doses to stop what used to be RAGING migraines, causing me to have to go to bed and be debilitated for hours afterward.
I feel marvelous, but the additional benefits have been that I realize that my arthritis in my knees is all but gone! I can walk up stairs most of the time without noticing any discomfort at all!
Finally, most astonishingly, I (and everyone I know who has begun to take this) have begun to LOSE WEIGHT! I determined after a bout of intestinal virus to eat less food at a time. (After all, I had not been able to eat anything for 3 days, so this was a good time to break a habit) This was just before I started taking turmeric. With the addition of the turmeric, I feel, I was able to eat less. Nothing else has ever made a difference in my being able to eat less and not feel ravenous and deprived. In just over 3 months, I have lost 48 pounds!!!! And I feel energetic, fabulous, lively and alert! I cannot say what actual physical role turmeric plays as a weight loss aid, but I don't care. I am 53 years old and feel better than I have in YEARS!
I have begun to try turmeric on everything that occurs. I got a spider bite and it began to itch and sting immediately. I washed it right away and put a band-aid with moistened turmeric on it and in minutes, the pain and itch left, no sign of any bite. My family jokes that I would try to revive the dead by sprinkling some turmeric on them, but I cannot believe what a difference just taking turmeric has made with me."
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PMS
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[YEA] 07/10/2008: Liana from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada writes: "Turmeric reduced my PMS symptoms substantially. I was born and raised in Central Java, Indonesia. In addition to the fact that turmeric has been used in cooking for many centuries, it is one of the common home-made herbal remedies for menstrual cramps.
This is the version that I used effectively on myself while living in Western countries where fresh turmeric root was not available:
1.Boil 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 to 2 cups of water.
2.Add lemon/lime juice.
3.Add honey (or sugar) to taste.
4. Drink this once a day.
Whenever I remembered to take this about 5 days before my menses, I had absolutely no discomfort whatsoever. And ... as a bonus, my complexion that turned itchy, bumpy and/or pimply before and during menstruation usually stayed smooth.
Now come to think of it, even though I am now post-menopausal, I probably will still benefit from this concoction. Thank you to all of those who write how turmeric root/powder cures other ailments such as colds."
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SKIN
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08/15/2009: Tussy from Clinton, Iowa writes: "I have been taking turmeric 3x a day for my skin and applying it topically."
EC: Let us know how it works out!
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[YEA] 08/11/2009: Kavi from El Dorado, Tunapuna, Trinidad writes: "Turmeric for beautiful skin -
My mom suggested that I use tumeric powder as a paste on my face to remove some dark spots around the crease of my mouth. Having tried it several times over the past 2 weeks (not quite every day), I can say pretty confidently that it has been the best thing I have ever used on my skin, even beating ACV.
It is a commonly known home remedy among Indian people, since we use tumeric powder (or hardi/haldi, as we call it here) daily in curries, in tea and also in Hindu prayers. In fact, during Hindu weddings, which can last for days, we have something called Hardi ki Raat (the Night of Tumeric, lol), when the bride's whole body is consistently rubbed down with tumeric and coconut oil for hours during general festivities so that her skin looks amazing on her wedding night. Well, I wonder why we ever switched to store-bought stuff, since this works so well!
Needless to say, it did remove those marks and the dark areas under my eyes which I've always had (and my mom and grandma also have). It generally evens the tone of my skin to a very noticeable extent. It tightens the pores and makes my skin very smooth and even gives it a beautiful warm, healthy glow - which is amazing as I have PCOS and my skin has suffered many hormonal ravages. Though my PCOS is under control, I sometimes get one or two pimples and the tumeric starts drying them up upon application so that they never develop. It is also the only thing that helped the dry patches of skin on my legs left from recently using a soap that I was allergic to - clearing it up and leaving it healed in 2 days after a few days of it not healing on its own.
I basically use it by mixing 1 tbsp. in a small bowl with some milk and a bit of sugar (as a mild exfoliant). I rub my face and any other problem areas with this and leave it on for as long as possible before I shower, usually for about 15-20 mins.
One **major warning** is that tumeric stains very easily and it is difficult to get out of fabric, which is why I apply it while naked and before a bath. It can slightly stain your nails too, so I use it at night and the color fades by morning. I'm experimenting with using something thicker than milk as a base, such as honey or beeswax, so it doesn't drip everywhere. I tried using 1 tbsp. tumeric in some honey with a tiny splash of ACV and sugar, which worked fantastically, even better than the milk.
You can try a lot of different things, but the tumeric itself is great for your skin!"
Replies10/18/2011: Elle from Traverse City, Mi, Usa replies: "Hello, I'm wondering when you say tumeric got rid of dark areas under your eyes, is that darker pigmented skin you're talking about? Or are you referring to the type of dark circles that are showed by thin skin where you can see bluish vein coloring?Thanks for your help."
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TUMERIC FOR DOGS
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[YEA] 07/01/2008: Jane from Cambridge, UK writes: "Turmeric (Ruptured retina): I gave my dog turmeric (1 teasp) mixed in with his food and some tasty gravy after the vet said he would have to have his eye removed. There has been a dramatic improvement and the vet is no longer talking about removing the eye. He still has drops from the vet but the turmeric seems to have reduced the inflammation. It also seems to have shrunk a large fatty lump on his chest. This was not a tumour, but unpleasant to touch and you can hardly feel it now."
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TURMERIC DURING PREGNANCY
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10/06/2009: Marie from Manistique, Michigan writes: "I just found out I'm pregnant and want to make sure that Turmeric will not adversely affect the baby or pregnancy in any way. Is there such a thing as taking too much? Or are there any known problems it could cause? My husband takes turmeric & ginger for arthritis pain and it has done WONDERS for him! We buy it from the spice section in bulk and pre-mix it 50/50. He takes a few spoonfuls a day with a glass of water. I have read so many great benefits of turmeric that I am hopeful it will work for allergies and sinus problems. My main concern is it being safe for the baby..."
Replies10/07/2009: Sara from The Beach, Canada replies: "check with your doctor first, but i would find it difficult to believe that tumeric would be harmful for the baby, since it is a mainstay in the diet of india. and other places. it is added to almost all their cooking. but it is always a safe rule of thumb to consult your doctor before starting anything new when you are pregnant good luck and congratulations!!
sara"
[YEA] 10/07/2009: Paritp from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "Yes, it is absolutely safe to have turmeric....coming from india...i use turmeric everyday in my cooking...even during my pregnancy......Actually i had bad cold during my 2nd trimester and i would put 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder in warm milk and drink it..it is very good for colds n coughs and also good for the baby....."
10/07/2009: Pareetp from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "best remedy for your husband's arthritis would be 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds soaked in 1 cup of water....boil it all together in morning .....drink the water and eat the fenugreek seeds.......gr8 for arthritis...tried n tested by my grandmoms"
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TURMERIC FEEDBACK
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 08/01/2011: Kcya from Atlanta, Ga writes: "I must say.... I have been taking tumeric during my period and I have never had so much thick clotting and blood. I would not suggest it. The only reason I was taking it was to reduce inflammation from the adjustment. It happened to be the same time as my period.... Stay clear during your period. You don't need any extra detoxification during your period anyway. Our bodies natural cleansing process will be all we need during the menstral cycle."
Replies10/23/2011: Hiddenjewel from Wasilla, Ak replies: "Turmeric is a blood clotting inhibitor so perhaps this is why the trouble during your period."
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07/28/2010: Isabelle from Garden Grove, Ca, Usa writes: "Hello! Here is a question for the scientists. I wanted to print an info on turmeric for a friend and I saw "turmeric should be kept away in salmonella diseases" here is the link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Keep-turmeric-at-bay-during-Salmonella-infections/articleshow/6227289.cms ! That is something that I have difficulty to understand and believe . I use turmeric for many things- bacterias as well as viruses beside the soothing of inflammations, blood circulation, memory improvement etc. Always with black pepper, cayenne, coconut oil on hot liquid sea salt for taste. It always give me the result expected very fast. Please, can somebody look into the matter and give me feedback about what they think. Can it be a bias study like a few years back on vitamin E , just to force people to buy some allopathic med or does it look legit? I hope it's just bogus. Peace"
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[YEA] 07/26/2009: Grayson from Orlando, Fl writes: "SORE THROAT RELIEF: Having recently stopped a respiratory infection in it's tracks by spraying a solution of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide directly into the throat using a saline nasal spray bottle that I emptied of nasal spray and filled with H202, I found that the virus has left my throat raw, sore and irritated and I was coughing up copious amounts of greenish phlegm. To alleviate the soreness, I put approximately 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric in my mouth and held it there until it was thoroughly mixed with saliva then slowly swallowed the mixture aided with a little liquid of choice such as water or coffee,etc..A very similar technique to oil pulling except there was only turmeric and saliva-no oil was used.WHAT A RELIEF!!!The turmeric will slightly numb the tongue but this passes quickly. I do not spray the H202 into the nose as it tends to decrease my sense of taste."
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[QUESTION] 07/06/2009: Karen from Gloucester, England writes: "Hello all. I have a question about turmeric. I have been taking one teaspoon of turmeric twice a day in water, morning and evening. However, I am finding that it is staining my teeth. I have also taken it in milk, but with the same result. I want to continue taking this because of the spice's benefits. Has anyone found a way of taking turmeric that prevents it from staining the teeth apart from buying expensive capsules (of which I would need to take quite a few)? Or has anyone found anything that removes the yellow staining from the teeth and restores them to normal? Many thanks for any thoughts about this."
Replies07/07/2009: Sara from The Beach, Canada replies: "Karen, i have found that since tumeric works better and is better absorbed in a oil base, that i mix 1 tsp of tumeric and 1tsp of coconut oil, which is a solid. Make a paste of it and then I just place it at the back of my mouth with a butter knife so that i can swallow it directly without having it touch the rest of my mouth. If I dont have coconut oil I mix it with a nut butter. peanut or almond. It works! hope this helps. Sara"
07/07/2009: Tim from Princeton, NJ replies: "I brush with 3% H2O2 + Baking Soda & also use 3% H2O2 as mouthwash just after taking turmeric. My teeth are whiter than before. Good Luck!"
07/07/2009: T from Maryland, USA replies: "You could try rinsing with regular 3% hydrogen peroxide after brushing (I dilute mine; some don't). Just swish it around your mouth for a few minutes and spit out. As far as capsule expense, I buy turmeric and caps in bulk from an organic place online and just make my own. It's cheaper than buying filled caps at a health shop and I like knowing mine are organic and have no fillers. If this really isn't a viable option for you, try the HP rinse. It should brighten your teeth nicely if used regularly."
07/07/2009: R from Sarasota, FL replies: "Dear Karen,
The first thing that comes to mind is oil pulling. To the left of the home page there is a link for oil pulling. There are many benefits, which both my husband and I have experienced including whiter teeth, healthy gums, no sentivity issues etc. I also use turmeric and do not have any stains on my teeth from it."
07/08/2009: Sheena from Glasgow, Scotland replies: "HP may well remove the staining, as another poster recommended, but if you have metal fillings I'd think twice before using HP in your mouth. It may well work, but I stopped using HP in my mouth after reading many articles about metal fillings. If you do have metal fillings, I'd suggest trying something like bicarbonate soda to remove the staining."
07/09/2009: Rob from Manhattan, New York replies: "Drink with a straw, so less contact with teeth..I do this with ACV as well. oil pulling has worked great for whitening teeth, though turmeric
may be stubborn."
07/14/2009: Alicia from Madrid, Spain replies: "there are some gellatin capsules in which you can put the tumeric and swallow them as any other capsules of any prescription. i think you can buy them in Health Food Stores. I wish you the best."
07/15/2009: Suzi from Missoula, Montana replies: "Just use a straw! I do, and it works great,,,I also sip my ACV thru a straw also, must protect that enamel. Cheers!!"
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[QUESTION] 06/08/2009: Robert from Pacific Harbor, Fiji writes: "Is it okay to take turmeric in its root form or does it have to be the powder?"
Replies06/25/2009: Directorabcri from B.g. Nagara, Karrnataka India replies: "You can take turmeric powder Quarter spoon in water on an empty stomach for good absorbtion. it will definitely prevent cancer, cataract, artheritis. malaria any inflanmmation & even snake bite lethality I as a scientist working on turmeric for last25 years can vouch for its excellent biological properties good luck
leela srinivas"
06/25/2009: Sangeetha from Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands replies: "Hi Leela, I take my thyroid medication "Eltroxin' first thing in the morning on empty stomach and it is suggested we take any other medicine after a gap of 4 hours. Will taking turmeric within a few minutes of Eltroxin hinder the absorption of my thyroid medication?"
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