topic Re: Tumeric in Wellness

Tumeric

nana59 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:25:15 GMT

i have arthrits and a skin condition called hidradenitis....tumeric is recommended for both....thought i might give it a try....since i get no relief from prescriptions...but how do i know how much to take.....and have any of you had positive results with either of my medical issues....any help will be appreciated....i'm at my wit's end.....

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:50:44 GMT

@nana59 JMO but I don't take **anything** w/out talking to my PCP and/or my oncologist.

I suggest you do the same. Maybe you'll get some responses here but honestly, none of us knows your medical history.

Please consult someone with medical knowledge.

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nana59 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:54:12 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@nana59 JMO but I don't take **anything** w/out talking to my PCP and/or my oncologist.

I suggest you do the same. Maybe you'll get some responses here but honestly, none of us knows your medical history.

Please consult someone with medical knowledge.

thank you....

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alicedee — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:58:12 GMT

I have taken turmeric curcumen capsules for about 4 years...one capsule, 500 mg daily. I get mine online from Piping Rock....but they are easily available elsewhere.

i was getting the beginnings of arthritis pain in my knees and fingers. I no longer have that pain.

My doctor knows I take it, and said if it works for me...keep taking it.

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Mirren — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:00:10 GMT

If you do, you need to take it with pepper, because that helps the body absorb it.

You could just start cooking with it and see how that feels. I have some turmeric capsules that incorporate pepper. I think I would get zapped if I would list them here, but if you can 1) consult an expert as other person recommended and 2) look something up online on in a library, you might be well served. Tumeric is a time honored "ingredient" for alleiveating body inflamation...

Good luck!

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sidsmom — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:13:04 GMT

To reduce inflammation?

Reduction/elimination of animal products, oils, dairy...those are the

most common causes of inflammation. A spice isn't going to make

a bit of difference if continuing to eat incorrectly.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:37:04 GMT

I have a lot of inflammation and chronic pain from scleroderma. I've been on Rx drugs for this and that...I got off all of it. I did a lot of research about turmeric. Of all the places I found most useful was Dr. Weil's website. He goes into dosage and types of turmeric supps as well as dietary intake of it as a spice. There are several articles there and lots of informative stuff about turmeric. It's where I learned most of the things I know about turmeric.

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AuntG — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:39:23 GMT

Any of the major pharmacies carry it in the supplement aisle. Buy a bottle and follow the recommended dosage. You'll know if it helps.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:54:36 GMT

I buy Vitacost brand from their website, each cap is 900 mg, and standardized to 95% Curcumins, that is very important, some brands may cost less but not this potent or same quality. My DH and I each take one per day. Also contains 5 mg Bio Perine, which is black pepper to increase absorption, another quality factor.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:56:15 GMT

Also, I read some time back that for the best efficacy, one should use a Turmeric supplement that also has pepper in it. I get one from Amazon that is Naturewise brand Curcumin (turmeric).

It also has the black pepper extract.

I take one capsule daily. It says three caps, at 2,250mg, but I just take one so it's whatever 1/3 of 2,250 would be.

Sometimes I think they have you use more than you need so that you will buy more, obviously. I might have started out a little higher and then just reduced after a while. I do that with some things just to get the cost down and still be effective.

This Naturewise product is also, FWIW, organic and vegetarian.

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blackhole99 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:01:16 GMT

@nana59 unless you are allergic to turmeric, I would give it a try. I take 1/2 tsp of organic turmeric in my smoothie once a day. I have osteoarthritis in my hands and feet with the Heberdens nodules on my finger joints. I have been taking the turmeric for two years and it seems to have decreased the inflammation quite a bit. The size of nodules have decreased and I don't have the redness of the skin. It helps the pain in the hands and feet when the inflammation is relieved. I do have pain in my fingers and especially in my feet at night and I use Arnica gel for that with good results. My husband whose hands are arthritic too takes Turmeric capsules from Andrew Lessman as directed on the bottle and he feels it helps him. I personally think if you can take the turmeric in food it's more effective. I get the organic turmeric at WalMart. I took the turmeric for 3 months before I saw a marked difference in my arthritis and of course you must continue with it. I also love curried food so that's a plus.

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nana59 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:03:19 GMT

thank you all for taking the time to help....i appreciate it.....

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Tangocash — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:40:29 GMT

I am huge believer in Andrew Lessman and his vitamins. I will not take any other brand, no matter the price. If I were you, I'd call their customer support line, 1-800-808-7311, and speak to someone there about your concerns. You might be shocked at how educated his people are about all that his vitamins do. If you choose to try his, wait until next weekend, while he's having his monthly sale, and huge savings. Your best bet to buy them would be through HSN. Andrew will be on the show Sun Jan 12.

https://www.hsn.com/products/turmeric-200-ginger-root-200/10073552

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cantdrive55 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:42:20 GMT

@nana59 Another excellent company is Puritans Pride, with frequent specials.

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hopi — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:55:16 GMT

Try the morning celery juice health trend. 16 oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Started to develop eczema on my arm and eye and it gone. It is also excellent for inflammation. The turmeric supplement that has helped tremendously is from Vimergy it is called Curcumin with Turmeric and that says 3 capsules a day.

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Mothertrucker — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:14:47 GMT

I take NuVitality (from Amazon) TurmericCurcumin with Piperine (black pepper) one in the AM an one in the PM totaling 1200 mg turmeric, 100 mg curcminoids, 10 mg Piperine- it IS helping my "degenerative joint disease" (Dr's description) my hands

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:48:24 GMT

I tried the Tumeric and it helped some....

I agree with @sidsmom ....eliminate eating foods that cause inflamation.....that made more of a difference for me....

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Shelbelle — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:46:39 GMT

@cantdrive55 wrote:
@nana59 Another excellent company is Puritans Pride, with frequent specials.

I buy from PP all the time, but very leary of their brand of Tumeric, it is not standardized to 95% Curcumins, so lower price, but much lower quality.

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Effie54 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:50:41 GMT

A Naturopath can guide you to taking the correct type and amount, instead of guessing. Be careful though, it can cause digestive issues.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:00:34 GMT

The best prices for standardized versions I've found are on PipingRock dot com...especially when they have it on sale, it's like 40% off their reg price which is already very low to begin with.