Any one feel this works? I sprinkle turmeric on chicken and vegetables and hope for the best? Any doctors recommend these things? Am I grasping at straws?
Thanks forum buddies! You keep me upbeat and smiling, Vacationing in Nantucket. Lots of rest.
MrsO (Celtic on the HU forum) swears by them - she used them in cooking and ate oily fish at least 2 or 3 times a week and said she always noticed if she missed the fish or the spices. I don't - except the fish - because my husband wouldn't eat anything if I did!
If it helps you - great. All you can do is try it out. Be careful with supplements in the form of tablets though - they can be too much. Don't take supplements without checking with your pharmacist that they are OK with the medication or other supplements you are already taking.
sandy65909, from what I can understand that is the least efficient way to take Turmeric. And as always there quite a bit of information on line as to the best type to take. My wife just bought me a new bottle that I have to check out, I wish the manufacturers were regulated, who knows what they are buying today!
Nantucket one of my favorite places!
Just thinking of it brings a big smile to my face, ENJOY! 🙂🙂
Many people get upset stomachs from turmeric capsule supplements. All that is really important with turmeric is to also use piperine, in the form of black pepper, at the same time when cooking.
I see that in the capsules also.
Apparently there's an article in the BMJ about the use of turmeric. It concerns a woman who was diagnosed with myeloma and she had a number of chemotherapy treatments over a period of time. Eventually it no longer worked and she was terminal. She tried turmeric over a long period and the medics were surprised to find that she is cancer free. They are doing some research but they cannot recommend it until the outcome of the research. It would not necessarily work for everyone but it is something that needs researching. I'm sorry but I don't know how to access it in order to verify but perhaps you have some way of checking it, Eileen. I am not recommending it but thought it may be of interest in view of the topic having been raised.
There is a lot of information on Google!
I have seen some but this seemed to be more specific.
I have found the article but don't how to do the link and of course it will probably go for monitoring. I suggest you google. It's very interesting
I remember reading something about turmeric which made me think that in my case at any rate I should avoid it. Can't remember why. I have recently used aloe vera gel and found that helpful. I bought a bottle of aloe vera liquid last time, and I really think it is not helping me nearly as much, so will try the gel again next time. Take a couple of tablespoons twice a day. I also like a cup of tea made from fresh gingerroot every evening. Ginger is in same family as turmeric and a proven anti-inflammatory.
Anhaga, Aloe vera gel has been recommended for increasing glucose sensitivity, have not tried it yet. Figured I get the PMR under control before I started down another road, but do want to give it a try. Keep smiling. 🙂
Tumeric is an anti-inflammatory. I've resumed taking capsules and think it's helping. In any case, I've had some unusually good days since I started. As Ellen mentioned, black pepper is good with it. Also, some oil, since it's oil soluble. I used to make a drink at night - tumeric root, ginger root, coconut milk, a tsp of ghee and a sprinkle of black pepper. It's soothing at the very least.
This is the title of the PMJ report:
Long-term stabilisation of myeloma with curcumin [Open Access] [Press Release]Abbas Zaidi, Maggie Lai, Jamie Cavenagh
and the abstract says
"Myeloma is a haematological malignancy which typically follows a relapsing-remitting course. While treatment can control the myeloma and improve quality of life for given periods of time, remissions generally become progressively shorter with subsequent relapses, and patients ultimately enter a final refractory phase. To help control symptoms and enhance quality of life, some patients use complementary therapies as an adjunct to their conventional therapy. Here, we describe a myeloma patient who started a daily dietary supplement of curcumin when approaching her third relapse. In the absence of further antimyeloma treatment, the patient plateaued and has remained stable for the last 5 years with good quality of life."
Not really cancer-free (as the DM reported) but a remission period has been sustained for 5 years.
Absolutely worth a try - but as well as, not instead of I think.
But NOT if you are on anticoagulant or anti-platelet drugs (e.g. low dose aspirin or clopidogrel)! So I can't...
Pfft - BMJ of course.
What's the name of capsules? Can you get them on Amazon? Dosage? Do I need Dr. approval? Glad you're feeling well. Thanks.
Thanks! The hot tub really helps. This is a beautiful place to rest. Not sure where to get tablets, dosage. Too many choices. Let me know if you stumble on something you like.
Thank you Eileen. I eventually found it but didn't know how to post the link and thought it may disappear even if I could post it. Used to work in Haematology so was aware of remission. I'd barely retired when my OH began to attend Haematology. Couldn't decide if my knowledge was a help or a hindrance. His consultant is pleasantly surprised at how well he is doing despite the picture which was painted over 7 years ago. He said to keep doing whatever we are doing!! I think stress plays such a part that having retired the body copes better and may account for the unexpected improvement. No turmeric involved.
Check that you don't have any contraindications for taking turmeric supplements. I looked it up again as there was a reason I wouldn't consider it, and the main thing for me is I have a tendency to low iron, plus it can lower blood pressure. Other people may be concerned that it can increase symptoms of GERD or it can interfere with some of their other meds - anyone on omeprazole, are you listening?
Anhaga, I besides being a diabetic I have
Barrett esophagus is a precancerous condition predominantly seen in patients with longstanding acid reflux disease, have been prescribed Omeprazole. I started taking Turmeric several months ago and have had no bad side effects. Both of my doctors have been notified of all my medications and supplements. Several on the medications and supplements can interact with each other there for it is somewhat of a juggling act.
But so far all is good and I have a smile on my face. 🙂
A friend - who has blood cancer - swears by it to reduce pain. 'The turmeric plant grows in South Asia and is related to the ginger family (it is a common ingredient in curries). Curcumin is a key chemical in turmeric. Claims: Reduces pain, inflammation and stiffness related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA); treats bursitis'.
As an ex-pat Sri Lankan, I use it a lot in cooking. I don't have pain, so I don't need it for anything else. Used extensively in the East, it's the current 'wonder panacea' in the West, but I would advise you check with your doctor about real benefits and if there will be any contra-indications with drugs you are already on. It's also easy to grow from corms - like I did in a pot. Have a go.