Hyla Cass
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 The key active ingredient in this spice is curcumin, which gives turmeric its distinctive yellow color. turmeric is also a potent antioxidant and helps to kill bacteria. It has no side effects.
Dose: Use curry powder liberally in foods—try it in chicken salad!—and supplement with 400-600 mg of turmeric, three times a day.
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
MSM is a form of sulfur, which is a building block of cartilage and other connective tissue. In this form, sulfur is a mild anti-inflammatory and has been found to help relieve arthritis pain. |
Amarjit S. Basra
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 At the close of the late ninteenth century turmeric was used in laboratories as "turmeric paper" to test for alkalinity before litmus paper was produced. Medicinally, turmeric is considered to be a strong antiseptic and is used to heal wounds, infections, jaundice, urinary diseases, ulcers, and also to reduce cholesterol levels. turmeric in the form of a paste has been used to treat external conditions such as psoriasis (anti-inflammatory) and athlete's foot (antifungal).
A major medicinal compound from C. longa is the phenolic constituent curcumin. |
| It is the rhizome that is the source of turmeric, widely used in both Indian cuisine, the dyeing of cloth, and traditional medicine. turmeric is produced by grinding the dried rhizome to a powder. The spice is used to dye cloth and confers on the robes of Buddhist monks their traditional bright orange color. At the close of the late ninteenth century turmeric was used in laboratories as "turmeric paper" to test for alkalinity before litmus paper was produced. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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| The key active ingredient in this spice is curcumin, which gives turmeric its distinctive yellow color. turmeric is also a potent antioxidant and helps to kill bacteria. It has no side effects.
Dose: Use curry powder liberally in foods—try it in chicken salad!—and supplement with 400-600 mg of turmeric, three times a day.
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
MSM is a form of sulfur, which is a building block of cartilage and other connective tissue. In this form, sulfur is a mild anti-inflammatory and has been found to help relieve arthritis pain. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 It has been used effectively in combination with ginger, turmeric, and ash-wagandha and proved beneficial for inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Turmeric: 400 mg in capsules, taken three times a day.
SAMe: It should be taken with folic acid at 800 mg and vitamin B12 at 1,000 meg.
*Glucosamine: 1,500 mg per day for three months, at which point you should see improvement. Then reduce to 500-1,000 mg per day.
*See also glucosamine for arthritis on page 96.
Note: The above dosages are daily dosages and in pill or capsule form, unless otherwise noted. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 The common name turmeric derives from the medieval Latin terra merita, "deserving earth," perhaps in reference to turmeric's color resembling mineral pigments. In many languages the literal translation of the common name for this plant is simply "yellow earth."
Also Known As
Arabic: kurkum Armenian: toormerik Bulgarian: kurkuma Cantonese: wohng geung
Avoid during pregnancy, except under the guidance of a qualified health-care practitioner. Avoid in cases of dehydration or blood or chi deficiency. |
Bottom Line Health
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| The beneficial effects of turmeric (also found in curry) are due to its anti-inflammatory compounds known as curcuminoids, as well as the essential oils and carotenoids it contains.
Scientific evidence: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 116 people who had indigestion took either a 500-milligram (mg) capsule of curcumin (the substance that gives turmeric its yellow color) or a placebo four times a day. Nearly 90% of those taking curcumin experienced full or partial relief after seven days. |
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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 Turmeric, a key ingredient in curry, has been used for centuries by practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammatory disorders, and turmeric extract containing curcumin (not to be confused with cumin, a spice commonly associated with Moroccan cooking) is available in most health-food stores as a dietary supplement for the treatment and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis. NIH researchers found that curcumin completely inhibited the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in animals by working to keep inflammatory proteins from being released and preventing destruction in the joints. |
Dan Buettner
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 Lots of turmeric, lots of garlic. Most people think mugwort is only for the Harry Potter books. Okinawan mugwort is one species of the genus Artemisia, which contains the most powerful natural substance for fighting malaria. The World Health Organization recently made it a top priority for one form of Artemisia to be available in developing countries."
"Here in Okinawa it is nearly a weed," Greg said. "It grows everywhere. People eat it all the time and use it for medicine, including the treatment of fevers. Did you notice all the turmeric? |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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| Other Uses
None known
Constituents
Beta-carotene, protein, iron, vitamin C, linoleic acid, kaempferol, sapogenins (chlorogenin, diosgenin, gitogenin), essential oil, alkaloids (harmine), tribulo-side, tannin
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: sweet, bitter
• Temperature: warm
• Moisture: dry
• Polarity: yang
• Planet: Mars
• Element: fire
TURMERIC
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Family
Zingerberaceae (Ginger Family) Etymology
The genus name Curcuma derives from the Arabic kurkum, "saffron," in reference to turmeric's saffronlike color. |
Dan Buettner
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| Turmeric is one-fifth as powerful as cisplatin, which is one of the most powerful drugs in chemotherapy. turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer. This comes back to inflammation. Many age-related diseases are caused by an immune system out of balance. Excessive or unnecessary inflammation accelerates heart disease, bone loss, Alzheimer's disease. Antioxidants found in vegetables and herbs are also important, because the same oxidation process that rusts our cars also deteriorates our bodies. Antioxidants mop up highly charged oxygen-free radicals that cause this sort of rust. |
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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| Turmeric, a key ingredient in curry, has been used for centuries by practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammatory disorders, and turmeric extract containing curcumin (not to be confused with cumin, a spice commonly associated with Moroccan cooking) is available in most health-food stores as a dietary supplement for the treatment and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis. NIH researchers found that curcumin completely inhibited the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in animals by working to keep inflammatory proteins from being released and preventing destruction in the joints. |
Steven V. Joyal
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 Curcumin
The exotic aromas and flavors of Indian and some Asian cuisines owe much to turmeric, a spice that also has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin, a component of the turmeric root, is the key mediator of these beneficial properties. Curcumin has been shown in a great number of studies to possess remarkable qualities, including an ability to inhibit the development of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic nephropathy in experimental models, as well as to protect the nervous and cardiovascular systems and support a healthy colon. |
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| Scientific evidence: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 116 people who had indigestion took either a 500-milligram (mg) capsule of curcumin (the substance that gives turmeric its yellow color) or a placebo four times a day. Nearly 90% of those taking curcumin experienced full or partial relief after seven days.
Typical dose: Take 250 to 500 mg of curcumin (standardized to 80% to 90% curcumin) three times daily.. .or add 40 to 60 drops of the tincture to 1 ounce of water and drink three to four times daily.
For tea, mix Vi teaspoon of powdered turmeric with 8 ounces of boiling water. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It contains turmeric, the anticancer spice I spoke about. turmeric is something that has these tremendous properties in it that help to combat environmental estrogens on many different levels.
When I go through the list of all the different things that stimulate the growth of breast cancer, the one thing you can't do anything about are these environmental estrogens. They come in the form of pesticides, herbicides and a couple of different chemicals. When some of these chemicals get into your body, turmeric makes them behave less like estrogen. |
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| For tea, mix Vi teaspoon of powdered turmeric with 8 ounces of boiling water. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes, covered. Drink 4 ounces up to four times a day.
Possible side effects: turmeric stimulates liver function, so it should be avoided by anyone who has gallstones or any other bile-duct obstruction. Preliminary studies show that curcumin may lessen the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs, such as doxorubicin (Rubex) and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). If you are undergoing chemotherapy, talk to your doctor before taking curcumin. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 A variety of flavonoids found in dark chocolate made with at least 70 percent pure cocoa (just don't overdo it, because chocolate is high in calories).
þ turmeric and curcumin, spices found in Indian and curried foods. Mustard also contains turmeric and can reduce Apo E4 levels.
YOU Tip: Go with the Flow. Your blood feeds your brain nutrients. No nutrients, no brain. No brain, no Super Bowl party this year. So one of your big goals should be to keep your arteries clear and flowing (details in the next chapter). |
| Eating turmeric, which is found in Indian foods, seems to reduce expression of the E4 gene (India, by the way, has a relatively low incidence of Alzheimer's). Exercise has a similar effect.
Your Blood Supply: While there's a strong genetic component to memory problems, we'd be remiss if we didn't address the arterial component of an aging
Figure M Power Outage Apo I proteins that bind cholesterol are like workers clearing junk to ensure a good connection between neurons. Apo E4 gets in the way, and the power lines sag under a substance called beta-amyloid.
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Marshall Editions
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 Alternatives to non-steroidal drugs include ginger, turmeric, and plant flavonoids, which can be obtained from many natural health products.
To treat gastritis caused by H. pylori: A endoscopy and biopsy may be performed to identify the cause of the gastritis. If the H. pylori bacteria is found, a combination of proton pump inhibitor drugs (such as omeprazole) and the antibiotic clarithromycin is given for about 10 days. Other variations on the antibiotic combination can be given and will be determined by the doctor. |
Jack Challem
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 Pacific Natural Foods' Organic Free-Range Chicken Broth lists
Organic chicken broth (filtered water, organic chicken), organic chicken flavor, natural chicken flavor (chicken broth, salt), organic cane sweetener, autolyzed yeast extract, organic onion powder, turmeric, natural flavor.
The ingredients in parentheses identify what the preceding ingredient consists of, if it happens to contain multiple ingredients, such as in the case of
Organic chicken broth (filtered water, organic chicken). |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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| Cinnamon, cilantro, parsley, garlic, oregano, turmeric (cumin), ginger, and rosemary are just a few of the herbal superstars of the kitchen that have known healing effects.
The Salt Issue
Limit your intake of normal table salt. It is processed sodium chloride and is as bad for you as any other processed food. On the other hand, sea salt in its natural form is essential for good cellular function. It contains trace minerals, including iodine—the mineral usually added to table salt, important for the health of the thyroid gland—in a concentration that is more usable by the body. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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| Mustard also contains turmeric and can reduce Apo E4 levels.
YOU Tip: Go with the Flow. Your blood feeds your brain nutrients. No nutrients, no brain. No brain, no Super Bowl party this year. So one of your big goals should be to keep your arteries clear and flowing (details in the next chapter). Reducing high blood pressure to normal improves cognitive function and slows Alzheimer's progression substantially. If you have a diastolic blood pressure of over 90 (that's the bottom number), then you have a five times greater risk of getting dementia two decades down the line than if it's below 90. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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| Other Antioxidants
A broad spectrum of antioxidants—vitamins C, E, mixed carotenes (found in colorful vegetables and fruit), proanthocyanidins (found in grape seed extract), curcumin (from the herb turmeric), and catechins (found in tea, particularly the green variety)—is useful to round out any diabetic's supplement program. The various antioxidants work together, like instruments in an orchestra; taking one or two isn't enough. For best results, take a combination of antioxidants. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Vasant Lad, "Turmeric gives the energy of the Divine Mother and grants prosperity. It is effective for cleansing the charkas and purifying the channels of the subtle body."
When modern Western science and traditional forms of healing like Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine both agree on the healthful properties of the same compound, it's time to go to the store. m 70 03 CO to n m to
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Vinegar
(apple cider vinegar)
Vinegar was discovered by chance more than 10,000 years ago. It gets its name from the French, vin aigre—meaning "sour wine. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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| Research shows that you can do things to improve your levels of BDNF, such as consuming the spice curcumin (a component of turmeric), restricting calories, doing exercise, being in love, and taking some of a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhib-
FACTOIP
Those neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease contain aluminum (an element that makes up 14 percent of the earth's crust). While there's no evidence suggesting that aluminum causes memory problems, it's better to try to avoid it. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| The ingredients in the liver gallbladder soup include onions, carrots, garlic, beet, turmeric, and oregano. The combination of these foods will help your liver purge toxins during the cleansing process. Other liver and gallbladder detoxifying foods are artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, and cauliflower which may also be added to the soup if you wish.
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Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| However if you're dying to know what I personally eat, I'll tell you: oatmeal, guava, raw certified organic milk, eggs, blueberries, spinach, sardines, kale, whey protein powder, free-range beef, apples, wild salmon, turmeric, nuts, coconut oil, avocado, green tea, fresh vegetable juice, and green drinks. There, now you know.
Read the entries and you'll know why I—and so many of the experts—love those foods. I hope you will, too.
CHAPTER 1
Vegetables
Let's get one thing straight right off the bat: There are no bad vegetables. |
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