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Moto-neuron disorder, Huntington's disease, etc.</p><h2 id="c2a1">Turmeric Has A Positive Effect On Cancer Cells And Tumours</h2><p id="0d2d">Laboratory studies on dogs have shown turmeric shrank cancer growth and tumours, but further studies are needed on whether this positive effect will be on all types of cancer in humans.</p><div id="a7b8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4726136/How-curry-spice-helped-dying-woman-beat-cancer.html"> <div> <div> <h2>How curry spice helped a dying woman beat cancer</h2> <div><h3>Dieneke Ferguson was diagnosed with the blood cancer myeloma in 2007 and underwent three rounds of chemotherapy as well…</h3></div> <div><p>www.dailymail.co.uk</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*EsWyuVyAxlM8gz2v)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="75f0">The curcumin in turmeric inhibits the growth of cancer cells, by cutting off the blood vessels that aid the growth of the cells.</p><h2 id="ecda">Turmeric Benefits Cardiovascular Functions</h2><p id="641b"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30716389/">Turmeric improves the lining of the blood vessels,</a> making it easy for blood to flow through without clotting, thereby also regulating and improving blood pressure.</p><p id="b1b1">The current study on laboratory mice suggests curcumin may foil the development of <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/what-is-atherosclerosis">atherosclerosis</a>, or <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-heart-attacks">clogged arteries</a>, a key risk factor for <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-heart-attacks">heart attacks</a> and strokes.</p><blockquote id="86cb"><p><b>‘Researchers in France fed 20 mice a diet supplemented with curcumin or a comparison diet not supplemented with curcumin. After 16 weeks, mice fed on the curcumin-based diet had a 26% reduction in fatty deposits in their arteries compared to mice on the comparison diet. In addition, curcumin appeared to alter the genetic signalling involved in plaque buildup at the molecular level.’ </b>SOURCE: Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Annual Conference, Las Vegas, July 20–23, 2009.</p></blockquote><

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h2 id="250e">Turmeric Benefits The Immune System</h2><p id="cf6f">Antioxidants slow down specific cell damage, while free radicals, both from the food we eat and external pollution counter-effect the work of the antioxidants. However, there needs to be a balance of antioxidants and free radicals for optimum health benefits. That is by reducing the number of free radicals in the body, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17211725/">the curcumin in turmeric acts as an antioxidant </a>in fighting free radicals, thereby enhancing the body's immune system.</p><blockquote id="290c"><p><b>‘A turmeric supplement may help reduce free radical content in the body and <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18547552/">slow the cell death process.</a> This benefit makes curcumin an excellent contributor to overall mental and physical wellness and a potential ally against age-related diseases.’</b></p></blockquote><h2 id="2329">Be Cautious In Taking Turmeric</h2><p id="bf0a">High doses of turmeric could have a blood-thinning effect, especially if you are on blood-thinning medications (known as anticoagulants). This can cause a higher risk of dangerous bleeding.</p><p id="ed39">Others with liver problems should desist from taking turmeric as it can increase the production of bile.</p><div id="90b5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://lanupitan.medium.com/simple-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system-and-ward-off-illness-49f004f74d97"> <div> <div> <h2>Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System And Ward Off Illness</h2> <div><h3>There is a strong connection between healthy lifestyle choices and strong immunity</h3></div> <div><p>lanupitan.medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*oQKOO11wNUARUGjoHH-Pww.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="1f6c">The Takeaways</h1><ul><li>Be careful of ready foods and drinks with added turmeric (they use turmeric as a selling point). These are not usually healthy as they are laden with high saturated fat or sugar.</li><li>You can also cook with fresh turmeric powder, apart from taking it as a supplement.</li><li>Turmeric is NOT a cure-all herb, but it is desirable to take if it agrees with your system.</li></ul></article></body>

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5 Ways Turmeric Can Improve Your Health

Turmeric well-liked in Asian meals is gaining acceptance in the West due to its ability to effectively address a range of ailments

Turmeric, a herb in the ginger family has a vibrant orange colour & earthy taste. Photo by Jellybee on Unsplash

Turmeric is a herb that contains a range of products called curcuminoids with powerful medicinal properties, notable is the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. Here are the five ways taking turmeric into your diet can boost your health naturally:

Help To Reduce Acute & Chronic Inflammation

Turmeric is very effective in reducing both acute and chronic inflammation, with PMC (PubMed Central) studies showing that it has a stronger anti-inflammatory effect than hydrocortisone (a steroid medication used for swelling and inflammation). It does this by blocking the production of inflammatory molecules (cytokines), thus effective for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and IBS (inflammatory Bowel Disease).

Turmeric helps increase mucous production in the gut, thus preventing the overproduction of stomach acid, which can lead to inflammatory bowel disease.

Reinforce Brain Health

Turmeric is shown to cross the blood-brain barrier (this is a membrane that regulates what nutrients enter the brain), specifically to reduce inflammation and the build-up of protein plaques. Protein plaques are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Turmeric supports BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). BDNF is a valuable protein that boosts the growth development and survival of nerve cells in the brain. It is essential to have a good level of BDNF to ward off neurodegenerative ailments, learning, memory and behavioural disorders.

Examples of neurodegenerative diseases are Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Moto-neuron disorder, Huntington's disease, etc.

Turmeric Has A Positive Effect On Cancer Cells And Tumours

Laboratory studies on dogs have shown turmeric shrank cancer growth and tumours, but further studies are needed on whether this positive effect will be on all types of cancer in humans.

How curry spice helped a dying woman beat cancer

Dieneke Ferguson was diagnosed with the blood cancer myeloma in 2007 and underwent three rounds of chemotherapy as well…

www.dailymail.co.uk

The curcumin in turmeric inhibits the growth of cancer cells, by cutting off the blood vessels that aid the growth of the cells.

Turmeric Benefits Cardiovascular Functions

Turmeric improves the lining of the blood vessels, making it easy for blood to flow through without clotting, thereby also regulating and improving blood pressure.

The current study on laboratory mice suggests curcumin may foil the development of atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries, a key risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.

‘Researchers in France fed 20 mice a diet supplemented with curcumin or a comparison diet not supplemented with curcumin. After 16 weeks, mice fed on the curcumin-based diet had a 26% reduction in fatty deposits in their arteries compared to mice on the comparison diet. In addition, curcumin appeared to alter the genetic signalling involved in plaque buildup at the molecular level.’ SOURCE: Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Annual Conference, Las Vegas, July 20–23, 2009.

Turmeric Benefits The Immune System

Antioxidants slow down specific cell damage, while free radicals, both from the food we eat and external pollution counter-effect the work of the antioxidants. However, there needs to be a balance of antioxidants and free radicals for optimum health benefits. That is by reducing the number of free radicals in the body, the curcumin in turmeric acts as an antioxidant in fighting free radicals, thereby enhancing the body's immune system.

‘A turmeric supplement may help reduce free radical content in the body and slow the cell death process. This benefit makes curcumin an excellent contributor to overall mental and physical wellness and a potential ally against age-related diseases.’

Be Cautious In Taking Turmeric

High doses of turmeric could have a blood-thinning effect, especially if you are on blood-thinning medications (known as anticoagulants). This can cause a higher risk of dangerous bleeding.

Others with liver problems should desist from taking turmeric as it can increase the production of bile.

Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System And Ward Off Illness

There is a strong connection between healthy lifestyle choices and strong immunity

lanupitan.medium.com

The Takeaways

Be careful of ready foods and drinks with added turmeric (they use turmeric as a selling point). These are not usually healthy as they are laden with high saturated fat or sugar.
You can also cook with fresh turmeric powder, apart from taking it as a supplement.
Turmeric is NOT a cure-all herb, but it is desirable to take if it agrees with your system.