Living With Cancer: Turmeric and cancer ? what does the research show?
Curcumin: Can it slow cancer growth?? Curcumin, a substance in the spice turmeric, has long been used in Asian medicine. Now some research suggests it may help prevent or treat cancer. Tired of feeling tired? Strategies for cancer-related fatigue If you're feeling exhausted from cancer treatments, you're not alone. Try these lifestyle tips to reclaim [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 2, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Turmeric May Not Be A Wonder Spice After All
When it comes to turmeric, the yellowish-orange spice many thought could have a positive effect on illness, research shows there may be much ado about nothing.
A recent meta-analysis of more than 120 clinical trials and 5,000 published studies casts serious doubts on whether there are any significant health benefits to the spice.
A group of researchers led by Kathy Nelson, a research associate at the University of Minnesota Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development, found that not a single double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial (the best type of research study) of curcumin, the active chemical in t...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Everybody Needs To Stop With This Turmeric Molecule
Consumers and scientists can ' t leave curcumin alone, even though there ' s little evidence it has any medicinal value. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 19, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sam Lemonick, Contributor Source Type: news
Study finds curcumin unlikely to boost health
Amy WallaceWASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A new report has found curcumin, a compound in the spice turmeric, has little to no therapeutic benefit despite widespread belief to the contrary. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Contrary to decades of hype, curcumin alone is unlikely to boost health
Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, continues to be hailed as a natural treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including cancer and Alzheimer ' s disease. But a new review of the scientific literature on curcumin has found it ' s probably not all it ' s ground up to be. The report instead cites evidence that, contrary to numerous reports, the compound has limited -- if any -- therapeutic benefit. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 11, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Contrary to decades of hype, curcumin alone is unlikely to boost health
(American Chemical Society) Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, continues to be hailed as a natural treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including cancer and Alzheimer's disease. But a new review of the scientific literature on curcumin has found it's probably not all it's ground up to be. The report in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry instead cites evidence that, contrary to numerous reports, the compound has limited -- if any -- therapeutic benefit. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Curcumin: The Natural Alternative To Antibiotic Ointment
In this study of 12 different pain relievers, curcumin was the most effective. Aspirin and ibuprofen were the least.5
4. It helps form new skin cells to close the wound. In one study, wounds treated with curcumin closed completely within 11 days. Untreated wounds took over twice as long (23 days) to close.6
And a recent animal study found that curcumin boosts levels of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1. This growth factor helps stimulate the development of new small blood vessels. This in turn, helps build new skin tissue.
Here’s What I Recommend…
Here’s what I recommend to help heal wounds and prevent infect...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 23, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
Curcumin: The Natural Alternative To Antibiotic Ointment
In this study of 12 different pain relievers, curcumin was the most effective. Aspirin and ibuprofen were the least.5
4. It helps form new skin cells to close the wound. In one study, wounds treated with curcumin closed completely within 11 days. Untreated wounds took over twice as long (23 days) to close.6
And a recent animal study found that curcumin boosts levels of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1. This growth factor helps stimulate the development of new small blood vessels. This in turn, helps build new skin tissue.
Here’s What I Recommend…
Here's what I recommend to help heal wounds and pre...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 23, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
Turmeric: Nature ’s Miracle Root for Disease
My friends Lelir and Westi in Bali don’t like to go to doctors. Nature is their pharmacy.
You see, Lelir is a Balian. That means “herbal healer.”
And Westi’s plantation is bursting with healing plants.
But one plant stands out above all the others. Lelir uses it to make a daily immune-boosting elixir as well as an anti-aging facial scrub. Balians use it as an antibiotic and for liver support. They boil it with milk and sugar to treat the common cold and allergies. Rural doctors make it into a paste with lime to ease sore joints. They make drinks to treat fevers and stomach pain. They mix it wi...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 20, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Natural Cures Source Type: news
Teaspoon of turmeric may ward off cancer
The findings have been intriguing: for instance, one U.S. study found the active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, can help slow down the progression of breast cancer in mice. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What You Need to Know About Turmeric
Turmeric has gotten some bad press lately due to the recall of certain labels that were contaminated with excessive lead. Recalls are always distressing. They require us to be especially diligent when choosing brands and often make me want to avoid the product altogether. But this is something I would not do in the case of turmeric. There are too many health benefits of this "super spice" to ignore it.
A Relative Of The Ginger Root
Turmeric, a relative of the ginger root, is most well known as that delightful ingredient which is the secret to any good curry recipe. Until several years ago when I was complaining of cold f...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
3 Beauty-Boosting Benefits of Turmeric
by the Rodale's content team
We're currently obsessed with turmeric.
This powerful, brightly colored spice, extracted from the roots of plants in the ginger family, has been used for centuries in medicine, dyes, and an incalculable number of tasty meals. And these days, turmeric is really having a moment! That's because various current research studies have revealed the science behind the benefits of ingesting turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin. Just a few of the health rewards these studies have linked the spice to are that it slows Alzheimer's progress, aids in detoxifying the liver and kidneys, and even boos...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Turmeric: Bali’s Anti-Cancer Tonic
I’m always happy to find things in my travels to bring back to you. Today I want to tell you about a miracle of nature called turmeric.
Turmeric has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions.
You can read about it in-depth in my latest book, Healing Herbs of Paradise.
The roots of this exotic leafy plant contain curcumin, a very powerful antioxidant that also has remarkable anti-inflammatory properties.1,2,3
What Does Curcumin Do?
Curcumin neutralizes free radicals… those nasty little chemicals that travel through your body and cause damage to healthy cells and cell membranes.
Which means curcumin effectivel...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - May 25, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Cancer Source Type: news
Edith Cowan University says turmeric 'blocks rogue proteins that trigger Alzheimer's disease'
Scientists at the Edith Cowan University in Australia found curcumin, a chemical in the spice, blocks the formation of amyloid plaques, which are the most common hallmark of the disease. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: Ask Well: Does Turmeric Have Proven Health Benefits?
Curcumin, which gives turmeric its bright yellow-orange color, is said to aid digestion and quell inflammation, but whether it really helps remains unproven. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - April 22, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Alternative and Complementary Medicine curcumin Alternative Medicine Ask Well Eat Featured Live Source Type: news
