Inflammation & Pain

The ancient spice from a root. One of the most over looked health aides in the western world is Turmeric. The health benefits are far reaching in every part of the body. Wikipedia denounces its medical benefits, which is pretty sad. There is plenty of evidence that it helps the body in a dozen ways. Its been used in India for thousands years and thats all the proof I need…

I have injuries from young adulthood from my neck to my feet. I suffer from joint pain, muscle tenderness, and inflammation everywhere in between. If it wasn’t for Turmeric attacking the inflammation head-on, I would be making over the counter pain medications companies very rich! Instead of masking the symptoms from the damage already done to my body, the spice is attacking the damage itself. I’ve been taking it for two years and it helps with chronic pain where nothing else did. Personally, I will take 1,000 to 1,500 mg every day. If I need the extra 500, Im in real pain and will take an over the counter pain killer (non-blood thinning) to help.

The health benefits from this spice with Curcumin are as necessary as breathing. It is a major anti-inflammatory and antioxidant for all parts of the body. From the health of the brain, heart, lungs, joints, muscles, damaged tissue, depression, pms, skin care, and so much more. (Source: Organicfacts.net)

There is no specific dose that is right for everyone. Some can take 500 mg and others may need 2,000 mg in a 24 hour day. Pay attention to the side affects like dizziness or diarrhea.

*DO NOT START THIS UNTIL YOU TALK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU’RE ON HEART MEDICATIONS OR BLOOD THINNERS.

When you go buy this spice in supplement form, only stick with well known brands. Some box store brands isn’t all spice and you can tell by the way it smells when you open the bottle. It should smell like a hot mustard and fresh. When in doubt, talk to you pharmacist or someone at your local health food store about the best quality.

Now, with that said, you know the saying; “You are what you eat!” The other part to fighting off inflammation is by watching what you eat. You remember the list of foods in the magnesium post that were the wrong cravings? Well, they’re also Pro-Inflammation foods, meaning they will attack your body and make you hurt… Red meat, potatoes, sugary foods, carbonated drinks, peanut butter, high sodium foods, white bread, processed meats, eggs, cereal, 90% of breakfast foods, and alcohol.

On the flip side, anti-inflammatory foods are out there to help you out. This is my food list. Some of the favorites are dark chocolate, almonds, ginger, walnuts, tomatoes, blueberries, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, and lots of water. Some of the pricey items would be fatty fish, turkey, fresh cherries, in season fruits, and avocados. So, there is a real reason to eat healthy and clean.

Live on junk food and need pain killers that really won’t calm the pain. Or eat clean and have a mostly pain free life style with more energy to play outside. Treat yourself when you want, everything in moderation…

*When doing any kind of research about health online, you must have an open mind and don't take everything you read as fact. You have to keep looking until you find the right article or piece of information that actually feels right. It may take 20 minutes or it may take a few hours. Keep digging until it feels true.

*Im not a expert in the area of health; so please do you own research and talk to you physician before starting any vitamin supplements.