Turmeric which is an orange-colored spice imported from India, is one part of the ginger family and has been a staple in Southeast Asian cooking for thousands of years. However Turmeric Curcumin has also been used in Chinese medicines to clear infections and inflammations on the inside and outside of the body when reactions may occur. Beyond the holistic health community, Western medical practitioners have just came on board in recent times recognizing the health benefits of turmeric curcumin.
Studies by doctors at UCLA found that curcumin which is the main component in turmeric, appeared to block an enzyme that promotes the growth of head and neck cancer within the human body. In this particular study, 21 subjects with head and neck cancers chewed two tablets containing 1,000 milligrams of curcumin per day. The independent lab which is located in Maryland evaluated the results and found that the cancer-promoting enzymes in the patients’ mouths were slowed down significantly by the curcumin and that the curcumin also prevented from advancing the spread of the malignant cells. This study also showed that turmeric’s powerful antioxidant properties fight cancer as well as causing free radicals to reduce or prevent some of the damage they can cause during the process. Much research is still needed but in these preemptive studies the information has indicated that curcumin may help prevent or treat several types of cancer including prostate, skin and colon cancers.
The medical director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson Arizona, wrote a synopsis for the American Academy of Pain Management in which they discussed the health benefits of turmeric. According to these to individuals in involved in medicine practice, pretreatment with turmeric completely inhibited the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in the rats this was studied in. The study found that using turmeric for pre-existing rheumatoid arthritis resulted in a significant reduction of symptoms in the patients being tested. Other research also shows that curcumin might ease symptoms of uveitis — which is long-term inflammation in the middle layer of the eye. So far many studies show that taking turmeric daily for several months may improve kidney function for people with kidney inflammation.
Curcumin also works with the gallbladder helping to stimulating it to make bile. When bile is stimulated this may help with the digestion process. In Germany, turmeric can be prescribed for digestive problems for individuals with a referral. Some research shows that turmeric may also help upset stomachs, bloating and gas. Turmeric may also help reduce the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people who are otherwise healthy. Studies have suggested curcumin may help prevent the buildup of plaque that can clog arteries and lead to heart attacks and strokes which can prevent heart disease as well as prevent diabetes in some cases. Curcumin is now also being used in sports medicine as well as athletics. Athletes who use Curcumin have been shown to have improved cardiovascular systems, increased recovery, and healthier overall appearance.
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