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Nick on Friday, October 5th, 2007 |
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Have you ever suffered from an abscess? I have in the past. About a year ago I was suffering from monthly bouts of painful inflammation in either my earlobes or inner thighs. After the 4th affliction I started to look for a solution, not wanting to go on any anti biotic , I came upon this Indian spice called Turmeric. It’s used in abundance in Indianne cuisine and gives off that yellow tint in most dishes from it’s pigment.
I started taking 3 tablets a day when feeling the onset of another abscess. This time the inflammation subsided with no pain or that horrible popping with pus, the turmeric stopped it’s growth in about 48 hours.
What’s so special about Turmeric? It’s the medicinal properties of curcuminoid which has an anti-inflammation and anti-viral properties. Presently, there is over 15 major clinical studies around the world studying the effects of this food molecule to fight against cancer.
Research from the past couple of years shows that turmeric is a strong anti cancer inhibitor which may explain why the population of India have a lower incidence of cancer compared to North America.
One of the more significant finding is prostate cancer comparison with 100 out of 100 000 men in North America afflicted, while less than 5 men out of 100 000 in India are affected. (20 times less!)
Turmeric has the unique ability to have multi function qualities. It can inhibit cancer cell growth, inhibit the formation of angiogenesis (formation of blood vessels in cancer tumours) and an anti inflammatory. The last is of major interest to many pharmaceutical companies which are trying to identify the derivative molecules of curcuminoid . It’s properties can actually replace regular anti inflammatory medication like vioxx and celebrex with no harmful side effects.
You can benefit from this spice today by using it daily in your own food preparation. However there is two points to remember.
Turmeric is fat soluble, so it is best to use it in sauces and salad dressings which can bind with fat.
Secondly, curcuminoid molecules are not easily absorbed by the intestine, but can be boosted up to 2000 times with the presence of piperine. Piperine is found in black pepper and is essential to use when cooking with Turmeric.
More information
Turmeric can be found in any good grocery store in the spice section. The medicinal ingredient curcuminoids is of a higher standard in supplement form which can be purchased from health food stores.
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Nick on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 |
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You’ve heard about the good fats and the bad fats, saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Can’t keep them straight, between what you’re supposed to eat and what you can? Unfortunately, many people who are dieting eliminate all fats altogether, which is as unhealthy as what they were previously putting into their body.
We’re here to help you make sense of one variety – the Omega-3 fatty acids, which offer immeasurable health benefits. Doctors and scientists are still only scratching the surface of the power of Omega-3. Including more of this essential nutrient in your diet will award you better health. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fats are the healthy kind of fat that should be part of your regular diet.
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Nick on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 |
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If you have a family history of osteoarthritis then you have a higher chance of developing the disease yourself. Besides genetic predisposition, osteoarthritis can be present in those who are overweight or those who routinely put stress on the particular joint. Injury is also a culprit.
Osteoarthritis affects the joints in the body, most commonly the spine, hips, knees, feet and hands. It is caused by the wearing down of cartilage between these joints, causing bones to rub together. This causes discomfort and a decrease in mobility to the area.
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Nick on Monday, August 27th, 2007 |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder, causing your immune system to attack the joints, causing a painful inflammation. Unlike other forms of arthritis like osteoarthritis, RA also attacks the organs like the heart, eyes and lungs. Of the 100+ forms of arthritis, this is one of the most debilitating varieties.
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1 out of 100 North Americans, or 2.1 million people, and women are three times more likely to get the disease than men. The cause of RA is unknown, but a popular theory points to the disease being infectious as those who have close friends or family with the disorder are more likely to develop it themselves. Susceptibility to the disease may also be an inherited trait as well.
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Nick on Sunday, May 13th, 2007 |
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You may be aware of its use as a flavoring or spice, but you may not know that there are numerous health benefits of ginger root. Throughout history, ginger root has been used to relieve nausea, pain, swelling and cold symptoms. Today, ginger capsules are sold for medicinal purposes in pharmacies in many countries, but not the United States.
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