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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

In al honesty, this is not the place to ask. Consult a professional. Good luck

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

On 3/24/2015 julianne said:

In al honesty, this is not the place to ask. Consult a professional. Good luck

I'll definitely talk to my doctor before adding anything else. I was just interested in what the ladies here had found that helped them. Just a starting point for me.
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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

I like to take honey and cinnamon. Both are anti-inflammatory and taste great in coffee or tea! I like turmeric on all veggies!

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

I will never understand the rigidity of this board.

People asking for "idea, thoughts, suggestions" are really smart enough to ask a question and then research an idea or suggestion to figure out if it is best for them, or even worth asking a Dr about.

Some of the best information, whether it be a medical question, or buying a washer, comes from 'word of mouth'.

A message board nothing more than digital word of mouth, imo.

Also, in my opinion, most Dr's know very little about adjunct stuff. I would trust Andrew Lessman(HSN) over my own Dr for supplement information, in a heartbeat! Dr's don't have every answer.

I find I have to be my own health advocate nowadays. I ask many questions, wherever I want to, and filter the info myself. I end end up finding out things I had never heard of. I have thyroid disease. I won't feel better just depending on my DR, that is for sure.

I find it insulting that some members of this particular board beat the "this is not the place to ask 'that' kind of question (anything medical) drum over and over.

Why can't the people that want to make a suggestion, do so.

Those that feel off-put by a question, then just don't offer up any idea?

No one is going to get sued by giving a suggestion/idea on a public message board.

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

I'm glad there were several votes for turmeric. I am taking 2 tsps a day right now; in capasule form and also just plain turmeric powder. I find that the powder works better for me, in that I actually feel a difference in my aches and pains being very much reduced and in only a week or so for me. I was dx in 2012 with breast cancer, went thru all the surgery and treatments and am taking tamoxifen now. As a result of the heavy duty chemo, I am suffering from body/bone aches and pain and also from neuropathy of my fingers and bottoms of my feet still today. I put 1 tspof the powder in my morning smoothies and then take a capsule at night. I have a few more caps to use up and then it's just the powder form from now on. Also I grind just a touch of black pepper in with the turmeric powder as those two are best friends. I buy organic turmeric at my local natural food store and this time of year there is fresh turmeric, that doesn't have the bite that the powder has. Just remember to check with your dr first.

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

On 3/24/2015 gabstoomuch said:

I will never understand the rigidity of board.

People asking for "idea, thoughts, suggestions" are really smart enough to ask a question and then research an idea or suggestion to figure out if it is best for them, or even worth asking a Dr about.

Some of the best information, whether it be a medical question, or buying a washer, comes from 'word of mouth'.

A message board nothing more than digital word of mouth, imo.

Also, in my opinion, most Dr's know very little about adjunct stuff. I would trust Andrew Lessman(HSN) over my own Dr for supplement information, in a heartbeat! Dr's don't have every answer.

I find I have to be my own health advocate nowadays. I ask many questions, wherever I want to, and filter the info myself. I end end up finding out things I had never heard of. I have thyroid disease. I won't feel better just depending on my DR, that is for sure.

I find it insulting that some members of this particular board beat the "this is not the place to ask 'that' kind of question (anything medical) drum over and over.

Why can't the people that want to make a suggestion, do so.

Those that feel off-put by a question, then just don't offer up any idea?

No one is going to get sued by giving a suggestion/idea on a public message board.

Well said and I agree 100%.

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

I'm sure of you asked a medical doctor, they would suggest a prescription pill. I take Curcumin. It is excellent for inflammation. I started taking it a few years ago and my blood tests show that my inflammation level went way down. Works for me!

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

On 3/24/2015 BornAgain said:

I'm sure of you asked a medical doctor, they would suggest a prescription pill. I take Curcumin. It is excellent for inflammation. I started taking it a few years ago and my blood tests show that my inflammation level went way down. Works for me!


p.s. the OP already takes Ibuprofen, an OTC version of Motrin. She could certainly ask her doc for a script for 800mg tablets of Motrin, plus take Curcumin...

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

On 3/24/2015 gabstoomuch said:

I will never understand the rigidity of this board.

People asking for "idea, thoughts, suggestions" are really smart enough to ask a question and then research an idea or suggestion to figure out if it is best for them, or even worth asking a Dr about.

Some of the best information, whether it be a medical question, or buying a washer, comes from 'word of mouth'.

A message board nothing more than digital word of mouth, imo.

Also, in my opinion, most Dr's know very little about adjunct stuff. I would trust Andrew Lessman(HSN) over my own Dr for supplement information, in a heartbeat! Dr's don't have every answer.

I find I have to be my own health advocate nowadays. I ask many questions, wherever I want to, and filter the info myself. I end end up finding out things I had never heard of. I have thyroid disease. I won't feel better just depending on my DR, that is for sure.

I find it insulting that some members of this particular board beat the "this is not the place to ask 'that' kind of question (anything medical) drum over and over.

Why can't the people that want to make a suggestion, do so.

Those that feel off-put by a question, then just don't offer up any idea?

No one is going to get sued by giving a suggestion/idea on a public message board.

Agreed!

ETA: I agree with Turmeric as a good anti-inflammatory.

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Re: Is there a supplement that really helps reduce inflammation?

Try Tart Cherry Juice