The Art of Natural Dressage

I hope you'll get some positive results. Good luck!

Nina xx

I tried out a new recipe this morning:

1 mug of (organic) soya milk - warmed up
add:
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of ginger
0,5 teaspoon of cinnamon
+ coffee spoons of dark candy sugar

It made me a delicious drink!

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AnneMarie

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make'em drink...

http://www.turmeric-curcumin.com/ but they sell capsules not the powder which Nina recommended to me, and which I find so much more potent.
Yesterday I took 6 heaped teaspoons, today 4 heaped teaspoons, but sometimes 1 heaped teaspoon morning and night, mixed into water.
Nina feeds 3 tablespoons a day to her horses, I use 1 tablespoon split between 2 feeds, but sometimes more if it is wormer time, or they have played a lot or been excited etc.
I increase the dose for Ben if I suspect any pain from his hip or laminitis.

http://www.turmeric-curcumin.com
.Are there any side effects or interactions?
"Curcumin is not toxic to humans up to 8,000 mg/day."
"Patients received 8 g curcumin by mouth daily...No toxicities were observed."
["Curcumin, even in large quantities, does not produce any known side effects in humans." Even when used to excess, no toxicities have been observed]
[ Trials have not yet established what may constitute an overdose. It is believed high levels for short periods followed lower dosages long term and daily is most often prescribed by herbal practitioners.]
Turmeric has been used in large quantities as a condiment for thousands of years with no adverse reactions.
The FDA classifies Turmeric as GRAS (General Recognition And Safety).
[ When advising pregnant patients they should be reminded to speak with a health care provider before using herbs or dietary supplements in amounts greater than usually found in foods. ]


Why do Curcumin and Turmeric provide health benefits?
Certain plants manufacture chemicals that repel predators, parasites and diseases. Like most pharmacologically-active secondary metabolite of plants, Curcumin is involved in self-defense. Over time, plants with higher levels of organic compounds that deter attackers become more successful, because of their advanced protection. In nature's never-ending interaction between predator and prey, insects eventually learn to digest most plant toxins, so plants are constantly evolving stronger chemicals to deter their enemies. Monitoring these war games between plants and insects represents an important field of ecological research. Scientists have discovered that many chemicals manufactured in plants and roots not only prevent insect attack but also provide health benefits. Many cultures create their own botanical pharmacies as the lore of medicinal plants and remedies is handed down through generations of healers. Ethnobotany is the study of local uses of plants. With the advent of sophisticated laboratory testing, biologists are finding that the many indigenous plants and roots from around the world provide excellent medicinal value, and their secondary metabolites may be likely candidates for development. Curcumin has been shown to exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities and thus has a potential against various malignant diseases, diabetes, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer disease, and other chronic illnesses. These effects are mediated through the regulation of various transcription factors, growth factors, inflammatory cytokines, protein kinases, and other enzymes. Curcumin exhibits activities similar to recently discovered TNF blockers (humira, remicade and enbrel), vascular endothelial cell growth factor blocker (avastin), human epidermal growth factor receptor blockers (erbitux, erlotinib, and geftinib), and HER2 blocker (herceptin). Considering the recent scientific bandwagon that multi-targeted therapy is better than mono-targeted therapy for most diseases, curcumin can be considered an ideal "Spice for Life". More than 5000 papers published within the past two decades have revealed that curcumin has extraordinary potential in promoting health through modulation of numerous molecular targets.


What is the history of Curcumin and Turmeric?
Turmeric is an ancient spice and a traditional remedy. Its health benefits have been described for over 5000 years. Since 1900 BC numerous therapeutic activities have been assigned to turmeric for a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including those of the skin, pulmonary, and gastro-intestinal systems, aches, pains, wounds and disorders. Marco Polo, writing of his travels in China, described Turmeric in the 13th century: "There is also a vegetable which has all the properties of the true saffron, as well as the color, and yet it is not really saffron. (Turmeric) is held in great estimation, and being an ingredient in all their dishes, it bears, on that account, a high price." The high degree of reverence for Turmeric is established by the fact that it is used in many cultures, each having its own name for the spice: Burmese:fa nwin. Chinese:wong geung fun, yü chiu. Danish:gurkemeje. Dutch:geelwortel. Finnish:keltajuuri. French: curcuma, saffron des Indes. German:gelbwurz, kurkuma. Icelandic:turmerik. Italian: curcuma. Indian:haldee, haridra, haldi, huldee, huldie. Indonesian:kunjit, kunyit. Japanese:ukon Malay:kunjit. Norwegian:gurkemeie, Polish:klacze kurkumy. Portuguese:açafrão-da-Índia. Russian:zholty imbir. Spanish:azafrán de la India, azafran arabe. Sinhalese:kaha. Swedish:gurkmeja. Tamil:munjal. Thai:ka min. Vietnamese:bot nghe


Why hasn't the pharmaceutical industry patented Curcumin?
The global pharmaceutical corporations are very interested in owning patents for Curcumin and Turmeric because of the much heralded scientific evidence and the long history of its healing properties. However, that same evidence and history of Turmeric and Curcumin being used medicinally for centuries was the reason the United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected and revoked the patenting rights (Patent No. 5401504) of Turmeric on the grounds that the claims were not new: "USPTO unequivocally rejected all six claims made on August 13, 2001 ruling that Turmeric's medicinal properties were not patentable." As Dr. Bharat B. Aggarwal of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston explains: "in the case of Curcumin, a natural compound, no company can reap the benefits if Turmeric shows itself to be an effective anti-cancer drug..." This is unfortunate for pharmaceutical manufacturers who pass promotional and advertising fees to their customers, but good news if you're an educated consumer who doesn't want to pay $20.00 per prescribed pill. Other companies such as "Protandim", "Curamin" and "Juvenon" sell a "patented formula" which contains an undisclosed amount of Turmeric and can cost more than $2.00 per pill.

How does Curcumin work against cancer?
Independent research studies on the anti-cancer properties of turmeric suggests that Curcumin has the potential for treatment of five top cancers in the U.S. -- colon, breast, prostate, lung and skin. Numerous mechanisms have been described for the anticancer activity of Curcumin. Inhibition of proliferation of tumor cells, induction of apoptosis (a mode of cell death), inhibition of transformation of cells from normal to tumor, inhibition of invasion and metastasis and suppression of inflammation have been linked with the anticancer activity of Curcumin. Down-regulation of COX2, 5-LOX, adhesion molecules, inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, growth factor receptors, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transcription factors by Curcumin have been linked to its antitumor activity. Similar studies have also found that when the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) (a powerful protein that promotes the inflammatory response necessary to cause breast cancer to spread) is shut down, cancer strains are unable to grow and cells are pushed to commit suicide. The mechanism in this curcumin study works the same way. Taxol activated the NF-kB in breast cancer cells, while curcumin stopped this activation by blocking the protein known as "IKK" that switched on the NF-kB, demonstrating how curcumin and Taxol work against one another. Taxol produced the inflammatory response, triggering metastasis, and curcumin suppressed it, causing cell death. Curcumin is intriguing to researchers because of its low toxicity. While most forms of chemotherapy cause serious adverse reactions in cancer patients, studies have shown that people can tolerate large amounts of curcumin with no ill effects, use in animals tests have shown that Curcumin inhibits the spread of breast cancer and improves the effectiveness of current remedies. Researchers believe that it could lead to a new way of treating people in the advanced stages of the disease. A study, published in the Oct. 15, 2007 issue of the Journal: Clinical Cancer Research, reports that “curcumin appears to shut down a protein active in the spread of breast cancer.” The non-toxic, natural curcumin repelled progression of the disease to the lungs and also appeared to reverse a "side-effect" of a commonly prescribed chemotherapy whose prolonged use may actually help to spread the disease.

How does Curcumin work against arthritis?
Arthritis is also a proinflammatory disease. All current drugs approved for arthritis have anti-inflammatory activity. Anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) therapy has been approved for this disease. Curcumin research has been shown to both suppress the TNF production, block the action of TNF, and have activity against arthritis.

How does Curcumin work against Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowl disease)?
Crohn’s disease is also a pro-inflammatory disease. All current drugs approved for this disease have anti-inflammatory activity. Anti-TNF therapy has been approved for this disease. Curcumin research has been shown to both suppress the TNF production and the TNF action. Curcumin taken orally has been shown to have activity against Crohn’s disease.

How does Curcumin work against Cystic Fibrosis?
Dr. Christopher Goss of the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle has reported that Curcumin corrects the cystic fibrosis defect in mice. The defect, which suppresses a mutant protein essential to cell health, results in thick mucous that fatally clogs the lungs and pancreas. Researchers from Yale University and the University of Toronto found that Curcumin treatment released the protein and enabled cells and membranes to function normally.

How does Curcumin accelerate wound-healing?
There is numerous experimental data from Turmeric research that suggest that Curcumin can accelerate wound healing. This has led Johnson & Johnson to supply a Curcumin-containing Band-Aid.

How does Curcumin work against psoriasis?
Psoriasis is another proinflammatory disease. Considerable evidence, both in animals and humans, indicates that Curcumin is quite effective against psoriasis.

How does Curcumin work against Alzheimer's disease?
Researchers found that Curcumin, a chemical found in curry and turmeric, may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which forms the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease. Because Alzheimer's disease is caused in part by amyloid-induced inflammation, Curcumin has been shown to be effective against Alzheimer's. Clinical trials are in progress at UCLA with Curcumin and Turmeric for Alzheimer's.

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Recent news and published studies on Curcumin and Turmeric
October 2009

Turmeric reduces weight gain
GroundReport - Anne Hart - Oct 7, 2009‎
"Curcumin Inhibits Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes and Angiogenesis and Obesity in C57/BL Mice. 919-925." Turmeric and an ingredient in it, curcumin has ...
Alzheimer's help
About - News & Issues (blog) - ‎Oct 6, 2009‎
Past studies show that a combination of curcumin (a compound found in the curry spice turmeric) and vitamin D may also help clear the brain of amyloid beta. ...
Can 'haldi' save smokers?
Herald Publications - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric or 'haldi', may inhibit the adverse effects of nicotine in patients who have head or neck cancer, but continue ...
Attacking Arthritis Three Ways
Christian Post - Reginald B. Cherry - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Curcumin/Turmeric root - One of the best anti-inflammatories, it has been used for centuries. A Cornell University study found that it did decrease joint ...
Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
U.S. News & World Report - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
MONDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that could have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of one of the most deadly types of cancer, ...
Curcumin may help block nicotine-induced cancer cells
TheMedGuru - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
by Kangna Agarwal - October 5, 2009 New York, October 5 -- Curcumin, a yellow pigment found in turmeric, the Indian spice, may block nicotine from ...
Curry Could Prevent Recurrence Of Head And Neck Cancers
Gant Daily - David Goodhue - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
The cells were pre-treated with curcumin, the compound that gives curry its yellow/orange color. Then the scientists introduced nicotine to the cell lines. ...
Turmeric may protect smokers from nicotine effects
Times of India - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Curcumin, a compound that is found in the India curry spice turmeric, seems to be effective in stopping nicotine's adverse effects in smokers with head and ...
Curry Powder Ingredient May Block Nicotine Activated Cancer Cells In Head And ...
Medical News Today - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Researchers found that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, the Indian spice that gives curry its orange-yellow colour, may block nicotine from ...
Curry Could Prevent Recurrence Of Head And Neck Cancers
AHN - David Goodhue - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
The cells were pre-treated with curcumin, the compound that gives curry its yellow/orange color. Then the scientists introduced nicotine to the cell lines. ...
Curcumin blocks nicotine effect on head and neck cancer
eMaxHealth - Kathleen Blanchard - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
Patients with head and neck cancer who continue to smoke could benefit from curcumin, the ingredient found in the spice turmeric. ...
Genes research offers cancer hope
The Press Association - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
People suffering from a deadly family of cancers have been given new hope after American scientists identified 231 previously unknown genes associated with ...
Curcumin May Inhibit Nicotine-induced Activation Of Head And Neck Cancers
Science Daily (press release) - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
ScienceDaily (Oct. 4, 2009) — Curcumin, the compound that gives curry powder its yellow/orange color, may inhibit the adverse effects of nicotine in ...
Curry and turmeric help smokers with head and neck cancer
Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
Sunday Oct 4, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Curcumin, the yellow pigment found in curry powder and turmeric may ...
Curcumin found in turmeric is being researched for Alzheimer's
TopNews - Sukhpreet Manchanda - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
PResearchers at the University of Southampton believe that ...
Nutri-Pepper: Healthy Alternative to Pepper?
HealthNews - Lara Endreszl - ‎Oct 3, 2009‎
A study from the September issue of Psychopharmacology used piperine as well as the Ayurvedic cure curcumin (the Indian spice found in tumeric commonly used ...
Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
HULIQ - Mindy Hartman - ‎Oct 2, 2009‎
University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women ...
Indian Yellow Milk in Western Medicine
New America Media - ‎Oct 2, 2009‎
... I did a little digging in the medical literature on turmeric's benefits and discovered that it contained curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory compound. ...
How to Stay Sharp as a Tack
Natural News.com (registration) - Julian Whitaker - ‎Oct 2, 2009‎
Curcumin, an extract from turmeric, curbs inflammation, and vinpocetine, a periwinkle extract, improves cerebral blood flow. Phosphatidylcholine (PC) and ...
New Insights on Addiction, Mood, Memory, and Cognitive Ability
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - ‎Oct 1, 2009‎
Aerobic exercise and various nutrients can improve BDNF levels (pantethine, acetyl-l-carnitine, blueberries, fish oil, curcumin, and likely many others). ...
Curcumin and Vitamin D3 may Dissolve Plaques of Alzheimer's Disease
Natural News.com (registration) - Cindie Leonard - ‎Sep 29, 2009‎
The theory is that the combination of vitamin D3 and curcumin stimulate the immune system in a fashion that helps clear amyloid beta, the "gunk" that forms ...
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Insert Admits It Causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Prison Planet.com - ‎Sep 29, 2009‎
Flavonoids are third on the list, namely curcumin, quercetin, ferulic acid and ellagic acid, particularly in a mixture. The curcumin and quercetin in ...
Prostate Cancer - Integrative Approaches
HealthNewsDigest.com - Isaac Eliaz - ‎Sep 28, 2009‎
Preclinical data have shown that curcumin, the major active constituent of the dietary spice turmeric, can both inhibit the formation of tumors in animal ...
Urgent: What to Do If You Cannot Avoid Flu Shots or are Exposed to Virus Shedding
Natural News.com (registration) - Paul Fassa - ‎Sep 26, 2009‎
An hour or so before the shot or nasal mist spray, take a high dose of curcumin and quercetin! Blaylock says these two flavonoids mixed, even with other ...
When lack of sleep raises the amyloid levels in your brain, does it lead to ...
Examiner.com - ‎Sep 25, 2009‎
So can you help lower the risk of Alzheimer's by getting more sleep and taking specific spice extracts such as curcumin (from turmeric) that reversed ...
City MDs researching Chinese medicine
Hamilton Spectator - ‎Sep 25, 2009‎
A Chinese doctor will spend the next two years at St. Joseph's Healthcare doing research to show the effectiveness of using curcumin, which is an extract of ...
Tumeric: what is it for?
Telegraph.co.uk - Nick Sandler, Johnny Acton - ‎Sep 24, 2009‎
Its active ingredient, curcumin, is prized in its native south Asia for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. American researchers are even ...
Ask The Pharmacist: Six ways to protect yourself from pancreatic cancer
Marco Eagle - Suzy Cohen - ‎Sep 24, 2009‎
The herb curcumin may benefit people with pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist. The information presented here is not ...
Eating to beat heart attack
The Guardian - Nigeria - ‎Sep 23, 2009‎
In vitro studies with capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin (and curcumin) also exhibited a concentration effect for the resistance to copper-induced serum lipid ...
Clinical trials of curcumin
ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists - ‎Sep 24, 2009
They then blocked this effect by feeding the flies large doses of the spice curcumin [Sleep, 32 (8): 984-992] "Clinical trials of curcumin to reduce risk of ...
Rosiglitazone Effects to Ameliorate Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenic ...
Journal of Neuropsychiatry - ‎Sep 23, 2009‎
Novel treatments with anti-inflammatory drugs, insulin, thiazolidinediones, omega 3 fatty acids, curcumin, statins, and others have brought new hope for ...
The simple diet that can fight arthritis and Alzheimer's disease
Daily Mail - Peta Bee - ‎Sep 21, 2009‎
Meanwhile, neurologists at the University of California are investigating whether a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin, an antioxidant found in ...
Thinking about Doing an Herbal Detox? The 7 Crucial Ingredients to ...
Zikkir World (blog) - Rita Isaac - ‎Sep 21, 2009‎
Turmeric has curcumin and will help to stimulate bile flow in the liver and can help protect the liver from the dangers of toxins. ...
Pancreatic Cancer Among Top 5 In US--6 Ways To Protect Yourself
Basil & Spice - Suzy Cohen - ‎Sep 21, 2009‎
The herb curcumin may benefit people with pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. ...
Using food to battle inflammation
Chicago Tribune - Shara Yurkiewicz - ‎Sep 20, 2009‎
... Disease Research Center, is looking at the potential for Alzheimer's prevention by controlling inflammation with omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin. ...
'Luyang dilaw' kills tumor cells—scientists
Inquirer.net - Tessa Salazar - ‎Sep 18, 2009‎
Curcumin (or “curry” in culinary circles) is considered a tonic for the body. In a recent study published at the American Association of Pharmaceutical ...
Reboot Your Brain? Science Says It's Possible -A Galaxy Classic
Ethiopian Review - Raquel Leoncio - ‎Sep 18, 2009‎
Turmeric, typically found in curry, contains curcumin, a chemical with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In India, it is even used as a ..
Antioxidant ingredient in melon could relieve stress
Gaea Times (blog) - ‎Sep 15, 2009‎
Lately, turmeric's astonishing array of antioxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, antiviral and other properties have spurred a flurry of research into curcumin ...
Turmeric Herb Supplements and Benefits for Body
Ethiopian Review - ‎Sep 11, 2009‎
Scientific evaluation has shown that the rhizomes, an underground stem system, of the plant contain curcuminoids, primarily curcumin. ...
Ask The Pharmacist: Diseases linked to high insulin
Marco Eagle - Suzy Cohen - ‎Sep 10, 2009‎
These supplements include vitamin D, resveratrol, quercetin, lipoic acid, curcumin and L-arginine. The extended version of this column is posted at my Web ...

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more 2009 articles to look up:
The Science Behind Nutritional Cosmetics
Inside Cosmeceuticals.com - Robert M. Blair, Aaron Tabor - ‎Sep 10, 2009‎
While these ingredients are too numerous to mention them all, some of the better-known antioxidants include green tea, pomegranate, curcumin, resveratrol, ...
Edible Ibuprofen
Bicycling - Michaeleen Doucleff - ‎Sep 8, 2009‎
TURMERIC Loaded with a potent antiinflammatory compound called curcumin, this yellow spice may help to increase endurance and speed recovery. ...
Cats 101: Can a spice in curry help your feline furry fight cancer?
Examiner.com - Sanjay Acharya - ‎Sep 8, 2009‎
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric (a spice best known as an ingredient in curry), is the focus of a feline cancer study being conducted by the Colorado ...
Genetic mutations raise Alzheimer's risk, healthy lifestyle cuts ...
Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎Sep 6, 2009‎
Vitamin D, curcumin, Mediterranean diet each may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. UCLA in July 2009 issued a press release to announce that its ..
Eat to stay young
DesMoinesRegister.com - Jennifer Miller - ‎Sep 5, 2009‎
Although it provides high levels of iron and manganese, its most valued component is curcumin, which has been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties. ...
15th Fi-Asia to co-host Food Ingredients Asia Conference
fnbnews.com - ‎Sep 4, 2009‎
Chelating property of Curcumin and Trends in food ingredients in Taiwan. " UMAMI Technology and Functional beverage ingredients: the industry review. ...
Exotic Spice Protects Women on Hormone Therapy from Breast Cancer
Oncology Nursing News - Tasheema Prince - ‎Sep 4, 2009‎
Curcumin, a popular Indian spice, blocks breast cancer cell growth in women on hormone replacement therapy, say researchers at the University of Missouri. ...
Nutrients Show Promise in the Battle Against Brain Decay
Stop Aging Now - Carey Rossi - Sep 3, 2009‎‎
Both studies found that curcumin, a derivitative of the curry spice, turmeric, to have neuroprotective effects. Researchers from UCLA, UC Riverside and the ..
HerbalScience Research Demonstrates that Optimized Turmeric ...
Reuters - ‎Sep 3, 2009‎‎
This result indicates that an enriched turmeric extract could be just as or more effective than curcumin, the most commonly studied turmeric material for ...
Turmeric - a natural alternative for inflammation relief
Examiner.com - ‎Sep 3, 2009‎‎
It has an ingredient called curcumin that is the important factor in reducing inflammation. Indian's have known about turmeric for centuries and use it in ...
Developing drug targets for malaria
pharmabiz.com - Nandita Vijay - ‎Sep 3, 2009‎
One of them is the curcumin combination to control the parasite. "Our research has provided new knowledge on parasite biology which could pave the way for ...
Curry Spice May Cut Cancer Risk
About - News & Issues - ‎Sep 2, 2009‎
Curcumin—a compound found in the curry spice turmeric—may help reduce breast cancer risk for women undergoing hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ...
Novel h1n1 RNA virus
Basil & Spice: Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life! - James Geiger - ‎Sep 1, 2009‎
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane): a yellow pigment in the spice turmeric (also called curry powder) possess potent antiviral activities against severe acute ...
'Hey guys, try being nice to your prostate'
North Island Midweek - Ingrid Pincott - ‎Aug 31, 2009‎
Levels of 25(OH) at 120nmol/L will prevent cancers in general and most adults need upwards of 2000 iu's per day. q Curcumin is an excellent ...
Spice derivative could prove useful in feline cancer therapy
DVM 360 - ‎Aug 29, 2009‎
Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, appears to stop the growth of cancer in laboratory cell tests. Turmeric is an herb related to ginger that is often used in ...
Curcumin serves as aid to fight cancer -- also helps Alzheimer's ...
Examiner.com - ‎Aug 29, 2009‎
Curcumin is being discovered to help many problems associated with Alzheimer's, arthritis, depression, cancer, etc. It is an Indian spice derived from ...
Nutrients & HealthIs This Why Some Cultures Have Less Alzheimer's?
Total Health Breakthroughs - Joseph F. McCaffrey - ‎Aug 28, 2009‎
They incubated these white blood cells in the presence of amyloid and then added vitamin D3 and curcumin to the mix, both individually and together. ...
NIH Announces Funding Opportunities for ncRNA Research in Cancer ...
GenomeWeb Daily News - ‎Aug 25, 2009‎
New findings suggest that dietary components such as folate, retinoids, and curcumin can have anti-cancer effects by modulating miRNA expression, ...
Prostate Cancer Treatment Choices
Food Consumer - Mark Sircus - ‎Aug 21, 2009‎
[9] In studies involving mice, curcumin has demonstrated anti-carcinogenic activity in a variety of cancers.[10] A compound in aged garlic significantly ...
Eating Curry Fights Dementia
Natural News.com - David Gutierrez - ‎Aug 20, 2009‎
Researchers conducted experiments on the effects of curcumin, a biologically active ingredient of the essential curry spice turmeric. ...
Farmers' markets - the ultimate LA secret?
Examiner.com - ‎Aug 20, 2009‎
Laboratory tests of resveratrol (derived from grapes) and curcumin (derived from turmeric) show promise in improving blood vessel function, ...
Ask The Pharmacist: Put the fire out in arthritis without fear of ...
Marco Eagle - Suzy Cohen - ‎Aug 18, 2009‎
Curcumin: Derived from turmeric spice — studies show it's a very powerful anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory herb. Resveratrol: You know it as a red wine ...
Black Tea For Diabetes Management
About - News & Issues - ‎Aug 18, 2009‎
Past research suggests that natural substances such as cinnamon, curcumin (a compound found in the curry spice turmeric), and ginseng may also help fight ...
Turmeric Extract for Your Joints, Not Just Your Spice Rack
Christian Post - Reginald B. Cherry - ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
Curcumin is a yellow pigment derived from turmeric, which is commonly used as a spice and food-coloring agent. Turmeric has a long history of use in eastern ...
Vitamin D3 and Curcumin Offer Hope to Alzheimer's Patients
Natural News.com - Barbi Trejo - ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
Promising results were obtained, using D3 alone or together with curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric and curry. There is new hope that these two ...
Exotic Spice Protects Women on Hormone Therapy from Breast Cancer
American Journal of Hemotology and Oncology - Tasheema Prince - ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
Curcumin, a popular Indian spice, blocks breast cancer cell growth in women on hormone replacement therapy, say researchers at the University of Missouri. ...
Battling inflammation, disease through food
Los Angeles Times - ‎Aug 14, 2009‎
And curcumin (an antioxidant chemical found in turmeric) improves ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and pancreatitis in mice and has anti-cancer ...
Turmeric Fights Body Fat
Natural News.com - David Gutierrez - ‎Aug 13, 2009‎
"Based on our data, curcumin appears to suppress angiogenic activity in the fat tissue of mice fed high fat diets." Curcumin is an antioxidant chemical in ..
Pharmacist - How can I avoid prostate cancer?
StarNewsOnline.com - ‎Aug 13, 2009‎
Ask your doctor if these are right for you: Quercetin, curcumin, lycopene, beta sitosterol, melatonin and natural anti-fungals.
Studies on Alzheimer's suggest yes on vitamin D3 and curcumin & no ...
Examiner.com - ‎Aug 13, 2009‎
What about turmeric or curcumin for preventing Alzheimer's if you're not able to fight the environmental pollution where you have to live? ...
Curry Ingredient, Vitamin D May Fight Alzheimer's Disease
24 Medica - Glenn Rosenberg - ‎Aug 12, 2009‎
A combination of curcumin (a compound found in the curry spice turmeric) and vitamin D could help protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent ...
What drug-free help can we give Alzheimer's patients?
Examiner.com - ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Curcumin and Ginko may slightly reduce the risk of becoming demented but do nothing to help cognition once decline has begun. Omega 3 fatty acids seem to ...
THE MICHAEL J.FOX FOUNDATION FUNDS NINE NEW APPROACHES
Parkinson's Disease News - ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Exploring curcumin (which is found in a curry spice) as a possible treatment of Parkinson's Disease [2]. Curcumin is already widely used, due to its ready ...
Supplements may help protect against Alzheimer's
Personal Liberty Digest - ‎Aug 10, 2009‎
A new study has found a combination of supplements containing vitamin D3 and curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, may help shield the brain from the ..
Curcumin may be viable supplement to treat inflammatory bowel ...
The Virtual Medical Centre - ‎August 6, 2009‎
Now, researchers at the Steele Children's Research Center at the University of Arizona have found that curcumin (the biologically active ingredient in ...
Dementia Induced And Blocked In Parkinson's Fly Model
Science Daily (press release) - ‎August 3, 2009‎
They then blocked this effect by feeding the flies large doses of the spice curcumin. "Clinical trials of curcumin to reduce risk of Parkinson's disease are ...
Turmeric, early Alzheimer's disease prevention and reversal ...
Examiner.com - ‎Jul 31, 2009‎
Is it true that research is beginning to show that an ingredient, a phytochemical, in turmeric called curcumin, actually reverses, slows, or even helps to ...
'Nature is a treasure trove of compounds'
TopCancerNews.com - ‎Jul 29, 2009‎
This would seem unlikely, with similar effects reported for other components of wine and for other natural products such as curcumin. ...
Curcumin may benefit inflammatory bowel disease patients
eMaxHealth - ‎Jul 29, 2009‎
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may be an effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD. Researchers at the Steele ...
Kitchen Rescue Thai herbal-coated rice perfect for kebabs
Inquirer.net - Reggie Aspiras - ‎Jul 29, 2009‎
Turmeric has active substances—polyphenol and curcumin, a strong antioxidant. In Ayurveda, turmeric blocks inflammation, anti-gastric flux and improves the ...
Neuroprotective properties of green tea 101: implications to ...
Examiner.com - ‎Jul 29, 2009‎
As reviewed in previous articles, ingesting curcumin, the main component of curry, or ingesting high amounts of phenethyl isothiocyanate , a compound found ...
Eight Fat Busting Supplements Backed by Science
Natural News.com - Stephanie Ann Whited - ‎Jul 28, 2009‎
Curcumin (in Turmeric) - When fed a high fat diet, mice fed curcumin gained less weight. BONUS: These lucky mice also showed lower cholesterol levels and ...
Q&A: 'Turmeric is receiving attention for medical applications'
Times of India - ‎Jul 23, 2009‎
We used solid state NMR spectroscopy on curcumin to discover how its molecules act like a biochemical disciplinarian. In our very recent research, ...
Turmeric, garlic, others offer protection against aflatoxin ...
The Guardian - Nigeria - ‎Jul 22, 2009‎
Also, University of Missouri, United States, researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the ...
Turmeric: An antioxidant to add to the power-food list
Columbia Daily Tribune - Marcia Vanderlip - ‎Jul 22, 2009‎
An increasing body of research shows curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric root, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that could fight ...
Turmeric prices shoot up on short supply, export demand
Hindu Business Line - Gk Nair - ‎Jul 22, 2009‎
Consequently, the demand for the 'Alleppey Finger Turmeric (AFT)', which is famous for its high curcumin content, has dropped considerably in recent years ...
AHA: Indian Spice, Orange Juice May Be Cardioprotective Curcumin ...
Modern Medicine - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
After 16 weeks, they found that mice fed curcumin had a 26 percent reduction in lipid deposits, and an examination of gene expression showed that the ...
Curcumin may Prevent Breast Cancer in Women Who Took Hormones
Natural News.com - Sherry Baker - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the risk of breast cancer ...
East Indian spice may improve health
Bartlesville Live - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Researchers say curcumin, which gives curry that distinctive yellow color, lowered levels of fat deposits in Mice. A news release on the study states, ...
Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $3.8 Million To Drive Nine ...
Business Exchange - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
... disease-modifying drug candidate for treatment of Parkinson's disease Gerard Griffioen, PhD, NV reMYND, Leuven, Belgium Exploring curcumin and. ...
Indian food spice cuts risk of breast cancer in HRT therapy
The West Australian - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Researchers found curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, inhibited progestin-induced VEGF secretion from breast cancer cells. Curcumin decreased the ...
Curcumin and vitamin D may protect against Alzheimer's disease
Examiner.com - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Curcumin and vitamin D—both individually and together—appear to have properties that help protect against Alzheimer's disease. Does this mean you should ...
Studies Show Genetic Activity of Antioxidants
U.S. News & World Report - Ed Edelson - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Two French research teams are reporting studies describing the range of genes that are affected by curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, ...
30 Healthy Cholesterol Tips
Reader's Digest - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Small studies have found that curcumin, a component of turmeric, cuts cholesterol. Heat a little oil in a sauté pan, and toss in a tablespoon of turmeric, ...
Fight fat with vinegar and peppers
Buffalo News - Rallie McAllister - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
As long as you're spicing up your diet and weight-loss routine with capsaicin, you might as well add a little curcumin, the bioactive component in turmeric ...
Curcumin May Prevent Clogged Arteries
WebMD - Kelli Miller Stacy - ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
Curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, is a naturally occurring antioxidant known as a polyphenol. Polyphenols are found in plants that ...
Antioxidant in Orange Juice Linked to Better Blood Vessel Health ...
WebMD - Kelli Miller Stacy - ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
July 20, 2009 -- An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but orange juice may be good at the job, too. ...
Home remedies for pain relief
KGO-TV - ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
Turmeric, known as curcumin, reduces inflammation in the body, and recent medical studies indicate that men who eat turmeric consistently have lower levels ...
Spice may benefit women who took HRT
Personal Liberty Digest - ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
New research shows that curcumin found in the Indian spice turmeric may help reduce some women's risk of breast cancer if they utilized hormone replacement ...
Health News: Vitamin D and Curry May Prevent Alzheimer's
KEYC - ‎Jul 19, 2009‎
Researchers say properties of vitamin d and curcumin...which is found in the curry spice, turmeric, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain ...
Polyphenols and health
Malaysia Star - Tee E Siong - ‎Jul 18, 2009‎
Its major active constituent is the polyphenol curcumin (diferuloylmethane). It exhibits several molecular targets and is similar to many other phenolic ...
Turmeric may help lower breast cancer risk
RedOrbit - ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
The study, published in the journal Menopause, found curcumin -- a component of the spice turmeric -- delayed the first appearance, decreased incidence and ...
Stimulating Immune Response May Help Clear Alzheimer's Plaques
MedPage Today - Kristina Fiore - ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
Explain that vitamin D and curcumin helped stimulate macrophages, part of the immune system response. Note that macrophages typically clear plaques in ...
Madness and genius, rare Neanderthals, vitamin D vs Alzheimer's ...
Examiner.com - ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
... together with a chemical found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta, ...
Vitamin D, spice may fight Alzheimer's
United Press International - ‎Jul 16, 2009‎
"We hope that vitamin D3 and curcumin, both naturally occurring nutrients, may offer new preventive and treatment possibilities for Alzheimer's disease," ...
Vitamin D and curcumin may fight Alzheimer's disease
Private MD - Frank Mayweather - ‎Jul 16, 2009‎
In a recent study from UCLA and UC Riverside, researchers found that vitamin D, combined with curcumin - a chemical found in the spice turmeric, ...
Race For Alzheimer's Cure
InjuryBoard.com - Jane Akre - ‎Jul 16, 2009‎
Curcumin is found in the curry spice, turmeric. Together with properties of vitamin D (D3), they may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of ...
Vitamin D and curcumin may be useful in clearing away Alzheimer ...
HealthJockey.com - ‎Jul 16, 2009‎
Now it seems that the curcumin chemical found in turmeric, along with a form of vitamin D (vitamin D3) may be useful in clearing away amyloid plaques found ...
Can an herb prevent obesity?
Personal Liberty Digest - ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
One of the groups also received supplementation of 500 mg of curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, per 1 kg of food. The researchers found that the mice ...
New Treatments for Alzheimer's on the Horizon
Atlanta Journal Constitution - ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
... when combined with a chemical found in a spice called curcumin, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta. ...
Turmeric Shown to be Natural Remedy Against Alzheimer's
Natural News.com - Sheryl Walters - ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
The active ingredient in turmeric that makes it such a great medical tool is called curcumin. Curcumin has been found to be a powerful anti-inflammatory and ...
Vitamin D, Curcumin May Help Clear Amyloid Plaques Found In ...
Science Daily - ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
"We hope that vitamin D3 and curcumin, both naturally occurring nutrients, may offer new preventive and treatment possibilities for Alzheimer's disease," ...
MU researchers link spice to reduced risk of breast cancer
Columbia Missourian - James Ostler - ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
COLUMBIA — MU researchers have found that curcumin, an Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could potentially reduce the risk of ...
Spicing Up Cancer Prevention
KOMU-TV - ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
Researchers found that a common spice in Asian food, curcumin, prevents breast cancer in many rats treated with hormone replacement medications. ...
Is People Food Safe for Dogs?
Examiner.com - Acai Berry - ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
Both paprika (Capsicum annuum) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) contain irritants (capsaicin and curcumin, respectively) that can cause irritation to the skin, ...
Cancer and Supplements: What Vitamins, Herbs, and Botanicals Can ...
U.S. News & World Report - Katherine Hobson - ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
Curcumin (derived from the spice turmeric), quercetin (a kind of plant pigment), and a host of other food-derived chemicals, vitamins, and herbal products ...
Turmeric cuts down cancer risk in women
Smash Hits - ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
Researchers have now found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the roots of turmeric, could cut down the risk of cancer in women who take to ...
Turmeric cuts postmenopausal breast cancer risk
Times of India - ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
WASHINGTON: Curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, can help reduce cancer risk among postmenopausal women exposed to hormone ...
Fruits and Vegetables Shown to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer and ...
Natural News.com - Barbara Minton - ‎Jul 13, 2009‎
... apigenin from celery and parsley, curcumin from turmeric, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) from green tea, resveratrol from red grapes and peanuts, ...
Compound's Health Potential
Wine Spectator - Jacob Gaffney - ‎July 12, 2009‎
The scientists looked at chemical compounds analyzed in research papers and found that some, such as curcumin, which is found in the curry ingredient ...
Book Review: The Good Life
Diet Blog - Mike Howard - ‎Jul 6, 2009‎
According to Dr. Michael Roizen, the best supplements are DHA, Vitamin D, Tomato sauce and mustard (curcumin). Some top herbs - according to "medicine ...
Living Well
Planet Jackson Hole - Teresa Griswold - ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
Turmeric's effective compound, curcumin is both a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and is used to treat arthritis in India. ...
Power of a curry
Fiji Times - ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
The key ingredient is curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric. Curcumin appears to prevent the spread of amyloid protein plaques - thought to cause ...
Natural alternatives to acetaminophen
Examiner.com - ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
Curcumin: The herb turmeric contains curcumin, a substance that can block substance P from sending pain messages to the brain. A suggested dose is 400 to ...
Woman's Weekly Wellbeing: Weight loss
goodtoknow - ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
A study published in the Journal Of Nutrition found that curcumin, the major ingredient in turmeric, could inhibit the development of fat cells. ...
Getting that natural look, naturally
Calgary Herald - ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
... on the ancient Indian medicine system, Ayurveda, which have combined curcumin from turmeric and antioxidants with a surprisingly short ingredient list. ...
Herbal Detox
Alternative Health Journal - Sylvia Anderson - ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
Turmeric has curcumin and will help to stimulate bile flow in the liver and can help protect the liver from the dangers of toxins. ...
Nutrition quiz
Detroit Free Press - Sam McManis - ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
Or you could try consuming curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, a staple of some Asian diets. Test your knowledge of curcumin with this quiz. ...
Indian Curry Breaks Up Dementia Plaques In Mice
Inventorspot - ‎Jun 27, 2009‎
Professor Murali Doraiswamy at Duke took mice that had these brain plaques and fed them large amounts of curcumin, a curry spice contained in the turmeric ...
Chemotherapy is not the only way to fight cancer
Merinews - ‎Jun 27, 2009‎
We recommend JIVA fermented soy and herbal spice nutritional beverage, which contains the highest quality non-GMO fermented whole soy protein, curcumin C3 ...
Study: Curcumin could stall spread of fat
South Bend Tribune - ‎Jun 23, 2009‎
According to a study in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition, curcumin could stall the spread of fat tissue by: a) inhibiting new blood vessel growth; ...
Sunday alternative medicinal products
Daily Kos - ‎Jun 21, 2009‎
In this pandemic unfolding in our midst, although a mild one for now and sharing with you the virtues of Curcumin and Herbs today I will share results of ...
Supplements for your pet
Examiner.com - ‎Jun 20, 2009‎
Curcumin may provide an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, ...
Spicing up your diet can help your health
Edmonton Sun - Gifford Jones - ‎Jun 20, 2009‎
But it's actually curcumin in turmeric, the cause of the yellow colour, that interests scientists. Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, professor of cancer research at the ...
Scientific validation of herbs – the science of alternative ...
Examiner.com - ‎Jun 16, 2009‎
Turmeric (Curcumin) – Turmeric is a spice common in Indian foods. It is gold or yellow and gives the food a vibrant color. Much research has been done on ...
Sunshine does not cause cancer
BlueRidgeNow.com - ‎Jun 16, 2009‎
... 2009 and 2006; Dr. Rosenfeld (Parade, June 19, 2005) “now” agrees. n Eat high levels of fruits, vegetables, antioxidants, Co-Q-10, green tea, curcumin, etc.
Common Spices Work Better than Aspirin to Stop Blood Clots
Natural News.com - Barbara Minton - ‎Jun 15, 2009‎
This ability was shown by the other tested compounds in the declining order of curcumin, cinnamaldehyde, piperine, allyl sulphide, and quercetin. ...
Food alone will not nourish
24 Hours Vancouver - Elena Krasnov - ‎Jun 14, 2009‎
Herbs such as green tea extract and curcumin are now frequently added to the daily multivitamin/mineral formula. They are among many phyto-chemicals that ...
Curry may help fight dementia
Food Consumer - ‎Jun 13, 2009‎
The research, by Professor Murali Doraiswamy from Duke University, showed diets high in curcumin (found in turmeric) helped dissolve amyloid protein plaques ...
Simply Fit
Prescott Daily Courier - Pamela Liuzzo - ‎Jun 12, 2009‎
There is a “magic” component in curry called curcumin that has been shown to decrease the risk of getting Alzheimer's and dementia. ...
Beneficial for health
Times of India - ‎Jun 12, 2009‎
This would seem unlikely, with similar effects reported for other components of wine and for other natural products such as curcumin. ...
Hot and healthy: Curry cure
XPRESS - ‎Jun 10, 2009‎
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, that's used in curries, appears to prevent the spread of amyloid protein plaques, which are suspected to cause dementia, ...
Obesity's Strain Causing More Back Pain
Online - International News Network - ‎Jun 10, 2009‎
His team would like to try giving curcumin to women who know they have a high risk of breast cancer -- such as those who have a mother or sister with the ...
Turmeric fights breast cancer in mice
Online - International News Network - ‎Jun 10, 2009‎
Tests in mice showed that curcumin, an active compound found in turmeric, helped stop the spread of breast cancer tumor cells to the lungs. ...
Turmeric curry keeps dementia at bay
Times of India - ‎Jun 6, 2009‎
WASHINGTON: Turmeric curry once or twice a week could keep Alzheimer's disease and dementia at bay, thanks to a magic ingredient curcumin found in the spice ...
Expert calls for overhaul of 'outdated' Alzheimer's care
Private Healthcare UK - ‎Jun 6, 2009‎
... claimed that eating curry twice a week can help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, thanks to the properties of the key ingredient curcumin.
Weekly curry could prevent Alzheimer's, study reveals
Private Healthcare UK - ‎Jun 5, 2009‎
In particular, the team of scientists believes that curcumin, which helps to make up the spice tumeric, works to prevent the spread of amyloid protein ...
How good ol' turmeric prevents Alzheimer's
Mid-Day - ‎Jun 5, 2009‎
According to Prof Doraiswamy, who grew up in Madras, the magic ingredient in curry is curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric. ...
Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal
U.S. News & World Report - ‎Jun 5, 2009‎
It's long been believed that curcumin -- the main ingredient in turmeric -- is responsible for its healing power, but it hasn't been known how curcumin ...
Turmeric May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
NewsMax.com - ‎Jun 5, 2009‎
Murali Doraiswamy, director of the mental fitness laboratory at the Duke University Medical Center's psychiatry department, told a conference that curcumin, ...
Does a curry a day keep dementia at bay?
meatinfo.co.uk - ‎Jun 5, 2009‎
US researchers have found that curcumin - an ingredient in popular curry spice tumeric - blocks the spread of amyloid plaques, the toxic protein deposits ...
Curry Consumption Could Reduce Dementia Risk
MedIndia - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
It contains a substance called curcumin, which is useful in disbanding amyloid protein plaques in the brain, which are responsible for dementia. ...
Shades of Mother Nature
Jakarta Post - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
... ranging from those whose color will fade quickly, such as curcumin, to those whose color will become stronger over time, such as alizarin and moridin. ...
Curcumin Health Benefits: Curcumin Boosts Immunity
Stop Aging Now - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
By Carey Rossi Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow color, has developed quite an impressive reputation for it ...
Curry, the new weapon in the war on Alzheimer's
Mail on Sunday - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
According to Professor Murali Doraiswamy, the magic ingredient is curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric. Curcumin prevents the spread of harmful ...
Study: Serving Of Curry Daily Might Keep Dementia At Bay
Ozarks First - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
The key ingredient in curry is curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric. The ingredient appears to prevent the spread of amyloid protein plaques in the ...
Ancient breaking news: Turmeric soothes
Southside Times - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
You eat the ancient, yellow, healing spice, also called curcumin, every day in mustard, curry and cheese. It flavors and colors milk drinks, dairy products, ...
Can eating of Indian curry meal stave off dementia?
Little About - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
What is curcumin? Well, curcumin is an ingredient in turmeric. It has the competence to prevent changes in the brain by blocking the spread of amyloid ...
The Spice, Turmeric, May Help To Fight Alzheimer's Disease
HULIQ - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, a spice often used in curries, appears to prevent the spread of amyloid protein plaques in the brain. ...
A Weekly Curry May Fight Dementia According to New Research
The Spoof (satire) - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
"In the past we thought curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric was responsible. We believed that curcumin prevented the spread of amyloid protein ...
A standard ingredient of the common curry can help prevent ...
Hospital Healthcare Europe - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
Indian-born US expert Professor Murali Doraiswamy said part of the spice turmeric - called curcumin - prevents changes in the brain linked to the disease by ...
'A study is being carried out on curcumin'
The Publican - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
A study is being carried out on curcumin, which is found in turmeric. Scientists at the University of California believe it destroys plaques that build up ...
Turmeric Extract for Weight Loss?
Diet Blog - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
A Tufts University study has found that curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, has shown promise as a weight loss aid...in mice. ...
Eating curry can prevent dementia: US research
Andhra Cafe - ‎Jun 4, 2009‎
Doraiswamy revealed laboratory and animal studies in America have already produced strong evidence that curcumin combats dementia and that a clinical trial ...
'Curry stops Alzheimer's'
Mirror.co.uk - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎
Scientists at the University of California believe it destroys plaques that build up on nerve cells and stop them communicating. ...
Spicy Indian curry thwarts Alzheimer's, dementia
TheMedGuru - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎
Curcumin, a component of spice turmeric, appears to foil the spread of these amyloid protein and thus, wards off dementia, noted Professor Murali Doraiswamy ...
Weekly curry meals may help ward off dementia
HealthCentral.com - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎
The key ingredient in curries--curcumin--is a component of the spice turmeric, which has been shown to help prevent the formation of beta-amyloid plaques in ...
Curries 'may fight Alzheimer's'
The Press Association - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎
A clinical trial is now under way in California to test the effects of the agent, curcumin, on a group of Alzheimer's patients. ...
Indian curry could prevent Alzheimer's disease, dementia
Hindu - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, appears to prevent the spread of amyloid protein plaques, which are suspected to cause dementia, Murali Doraiswamy of ...
Natural Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk
Best of Times - ‎Jun 2, 2009‎
These include rosemary, broccoli, olives, ground flaxseed, probiotics, cat's claw, curcumin, omega 3 fatty acids, ginger, N-acetylcysteine, spirulina and ...
Curcumin and chronic fatigue syndrome
Examiner.com - ‎Jun 2, 2009‎
Recent research is turning up promising information about curcumin, an active component of the herb turmeric. Oxidative stress is a significant factor in ...
Ireland and Britain's favorite curry dishes
Irish Central - ‎Jun 1, 2009‎
Curcumin, found in the curry spice turmeric, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It's known that long-term users of ...
Clinical trial will focus on compound
Shreveport Times - ‎Jun 1, 2009‎
Other LSU Health Sciences Center researchers are studying the anti-cancer effects of curcumin, resveratol and ginger, all natural substances. ...
Why curry could STOP you putting on weight
Daily Mail - ‎Jun 1, 2009‎
Turmeric contains a plant-based chemical called curcumin which is easily absorbed by the body, according to a study from Tufts University in Boston. ...
Turmeric may be instrumental in restraining fat tissue growth
HealthJockey.com - May 31, 2009‎
Curcumin, the key polyphenol in turmeric, seems to also aid in restraining the growth of fat tissue in animal models. This added advantage of turmeric was ...
How to be someone who never gets sick
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - ‎May 28, 2009‎
Ginger and curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, found in curries and some yellow mustards, help ward off infection. While being out in the world ...
Looking for New Uses for Spices -- in the Medical Lab
Voice of America - ‎May 25, 2009‎
Several years ago, scientists in Singapore investigated curcumin, from the curry spice turmeric. The scientists based their study on earlier evidence that ...
Eating turmeric may help keep you stay trim
Green Right Now - ‎May 18, 2009‎
By Barbara Kessler You've already heard about how curcumin, or turmeric, may help reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer's, a disease that is virtually ...
Turmeric Extract Suppresses Fat Tissue Growth In Rodent Models
Science Daily (press release) - ‎May 18, 2009‎
ScienceDaily (May 18, 2009) — Curcumin, the major polyphenol found in turmeric, appears to reduce weight gain in mice and suppress the growth of fat tissue ...
Alzheimer's Scary Link To Diabetes
Chemical & Engineering News - ‎May 18, 2009‎
One potential source for such a drug is curcumin, the polyphenolic yellow-orange curry spice derived from the turmeric plant. Schubert's group is working on ...
Intel ISEF winners announced
Science News - ‎May 15, 2009‎
In biochemistry, Anartya Mandal of Brighton, Mass., won for research into inhibiting cancer cells with curcumin. Ronit Abramson of San Diego won in cellular ...
HEALTHY EATING: Antioxidant glutathione is particularly high in ...
The Patriot Ledger - ‎May 13, 2009‎
Nutrients, such as vitamin C, Curcumin (the spice Tumeric), Vitamin B-12, and selenium assist in glutathione production. All can be obtained from a healthy ...
Curcumin inhibits adipogenesis [fat formation] in 3T3-L1 ...
ProHealth - ‎May 12, 2009‎
We investigated the effect of curcumin, the major polyphenol in turmeric spice, on angiogenesis, adipogenesis, differentiation, apoptosis [programmed cell ...
Brighton's Anartya Mandal, Boston Latin School student, receives ...
Allston-Brighton TAB - ‎May 12, 2009‎
... the Genzyme Science Award as the Fair's Grand Prize recipient for his project entitled “Curcumin Induces Apoptosis in Cancer Cells by Inhibiting NF-kB”. ...
Curried salmon, anyone?
Morganton News Herald - ‎May 12, 2009‎
For decades, we've known that the yellow pigment in turmeric, called curcumin, exerts potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in cells and animals. ...
Locals return from science fair with awards
North Attleborough Free Press - ‎May 7, 2009‎
... the Genzyme Science Award as the Fair's Grand Prize recipient for his project entitled “Curcumin Induces Apoptosis in Cancer Cells by Inhibiting NF-kB. ...
Protect Yourself from MSG and Aspartame Excitotoxicity
Natural News.com - ‎May 6, 2009‎
Curcumin is the essential ingredient of turmeric. It enhances bile flow as well as DNA repair enzymes. He also recommends Taurine, an amino acid that ...
Curcumin May Prevent Obesity
Natural Products Industry Insider - ‎May 6, 2009‎
BOSTON—Findings from a recent study at Tufts University suggest dietary curcumin may have a potential benefit in preventing obesity (J Nutr. ...

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Comparison of the Effects of Curcumin: first place at regional science fair
Somerville Journal - ‎May 6, 2009‎
Linda Chau and Lola Yu — Comparison of the Effects of Curcumin versus Chemotherapeutic Drugs, team, second place. Sarah Hassan — The Effects of Fertilizer ...
Fight Cancer With Good Nutrition
OpEdNews - May 1, 2009‎
It has an active ingredient called curcumin that has shown resistance to colon, breast, liver, oral, skin, and stomach tumors in laboratory testing on ...
Spice Up Your Diet -- And Your Health
CBS News - ‎May 1, 2009‎
Brain protection: Antioxidant activity of curcumin (pigment in turmeric) has been shown to be neuro-protective. Studies show may be beneficial in treatment ...
Scientists unravel turmeric's healing secret
TheMedGuru - ‎Apr 25, 2009‎
In some previous studies, researchers have found that curcumin, a main ingredient in turmeric, contains many medicinal properties including ...
Researchers Find Secret Behind Turmeric's Therapeutic Power
TopNews - ‎Apr 23, 2009‎
Whilst many researchers in recent years have conducted research on its main constituent ‘curcumin', no details had been discovered as to how curcumin works ...
Omega-3, Curcumin Combo Reduce Inflammation
Natural Products Industry Insider - ‎Apr 23, 2009‎
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Results from a study at Texas A&M University suggest combination chemotherapy (omega-3s + curcumin or limonin) may favorably modulate ...
Steal This Health Secret: Turmeric
Reader's Digest - ‎Apr 22, 2009‎
Why you should try it: Small studies have found that curcumin, a component of turmeric, cuts cholesterol; animal research suggests it inhibits tumor ...
Indian turmeric powder yields its healing secrets
Mangalorean.com - ‎Apr 22, 2009‎
Although modern scientific research on the spice has burgeoned in recent years, scientists until now did not know exactly how curcumin works inside the body ...
Turmeric's secret
Daily News & Analysis - ‎Apr 21, 2009‎
While many scientists have conducted research on its main ingredient--curcumin--no details had been revealed as to how it functions in the body, until now. ...
Turmeric may help reduce inflammatory bowel symptoms
SmartBrief - ‎Apr 21, 2009‎
Curcumin, the yellow component of the turmeric spice, reduces inflammation and might help relieve symptoms for people suffering from inflammatory bowel ...
Curcumin May Prevent Obesity
Natural Products Industry Insider - ‎Apr 21, 2009‎
BOSTON—Findings from a study at Tufts University suggests dietary curcumin may have a potential benefit in preventing obesity (J Nutr. 2009;139(5):919-25). ...
Turmeric can sooth bowel: Study
Times of India - ‎Apr 21, 2009‎
An international team has carried out the study and found that curcumin, the major yellow constituent of turmeric, helps in reducing inflammation in many ...
Turmeric: India's 'Holy Powder' Finally Reveals Its Centuries-old ...
Science Daily (press release) - ‎Apr 20, 2009‎
Although modern scientific research on the spice has burgeoned in recent years, scientists until now did not know exactly how curcumin works inside the body ...
Inside Out : Wheatgrass vs. hypertension, chronic fatigue / Cory ...
Inquirer.net - ‎Apr 20, 2009‎
... bean sprouts, alfalfa, radish, wheatgrass, oat bran, wheat bran, rice bran, ginger, horseradish, curcumin from turmeric, capsaicin from red hot chili, ...
Irritable bowels could be calmed with spice
Stuff.co.nz - ‎Apr 19, 2009‎
Researchers at Nutrigenomics New Zealand have found that curcumin, the major yellow component of the turmeric spice, reduces inflammation for those ...
How Plants Protect Us From Disease
Science Daily (press release) - ‎Apr 19, 2009‎
For example, curcumin can undermine certain TLRs when a specific part of curcumin's chemical structure reacts with what are known as "sulfhydryl groups" in ...
turmeric benefits and uses
NewDesignWorld (press release) - ‎Apr 18, 2009‎
One thing that all the scientists agree upon is the fact that the curcumin oil is the compound responsible for making it so bio active. ...
Curcumin Whips Cells Into Shape
About - News & Issues - ‎Apr 16, 2009‎
Scientists have shed new light on how curcumin—a compound found in the curry spice turmeric—can help guard cells against all kinds of disease-promoting ...
Curcumin and Lung Cancer
Natural Products Industry Insider - ‎Apr 16, 2009‎
WINSTON-SALEM, NC—According to a study published Carcinogenesis, curcumin may exhibit organ-specific effects to enhance reactive oxygen species formation in ...
Spotlight on Joint Support
Christian Post - ‎Apr 14, 2009‎
Turmeric root (or curcumin), Tart cherry and Holy basil leaf (not the common herb basil) have all been used for centuries as pain-killers and ...
Studies Reveal How Plants Protect Us from Disease
Agricultural Research - ‎April 8, 2009‎
For example, curcumin can undermine certain tlrs when a specific part of curcumin's chemical structure reacts with what are known as "sulfhydryl groups" in ...
Deep in ocean
The National - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎
The researchers have also been working with another natural resource: curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric. “Looking into existing living resources ...
Plant's Mechanism of Reducing Liver Fibrosis Identified Curcumin ...
Modern Medicine - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎
THURSDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- The ability of curcumin, an antioxidant from turmeric, to reduce liver fibrosis in patients with non-alcoholic ...
Alternative care for breast cancer: Sheryl Crow did, should you?
Examiner.com - ‎Mar 31, 2009‎
These include red clover, ashwagandha, and curcumin. Broccoli sprouts contain indole-3-carbinol, a component of broccoli and other members of the Brassica ...
Turmeric: The Mellow Yellow Healing Herb
ColorsNW - ‎Mar 30, 2009‎
The most widely researched alkaloids found in turmeric are the curcuminoids: curcumin, demethoxy-curcumin and bisdemethoxy-curcumin. ...
Curry in a Hurry - The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Brain Blogger - ‎Mar 28, 2009‎
The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging capacity of curcumin is on par with vitamin C and E, ...
India: Turmeric improves health
FreshPlaza - ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
In a recent study conducted at Michigan University, it was found that curcumin, the bright yellow pigment present in turmeric, can help boost cell health by ...
5 Spices for Better Health
Reader's Digest - ‎Mar 22, 2009‎
Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, scientists are studying curcumin, one of the most active substances in turmeric, as a possible treatment for ...
One for the ages
Boston Globe - ‎Mar 22, 2009‎
The resveratrol phenomenon has created a "parallel interest in other substances, such as curcumin," said Douglas MacKay, a licensed naturopathic doctor in ...
Food that heals
DL-Online - ‎Mar 20, 2009‎
Turmeric, whose active ingredient is curcumin, is most effective when combined with black pepper and olive oil during cooking. ...
Why an Indian is good for the brain and how chillies relieve ...
The Sun - ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
American research revealed in 2006 that curcumin, a chemical found in curry ingredient turmeric, may help the body clear the protein that causes the brain ...
Super spices
The Canberra Times - ‎Mar 17, 2009‎
Turmeric - a vivid yellow spice which adds colour and antioxidants due to its curcumin with research showing it may delay dementia. ...
Alzheimer's: Prevent It With Nutrition?
Depok Metro - ‎Mar 17, 2009‎
Dr. Whitaker suggests a daily supplement regimen: DHA, 50 mg (3-4 fish oil capsules); Curcumin, 900-1800 mg; Natural vitamin E,800-1600 IU; Vitamin C,3000 ...
7 Super Spices: Herbs for a healthy heart
Manila Bulletin - ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
Evidence suggests that curcumin, the bright yellow compound in turmeric, may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, reduce inflammation, and safeguard the ...
The spicy disciplinarian
spectroscopyNOW.com - ‎Mar 14, 2009‎
Solid state NMR has been used to help to explain why curcumin, one of the physiologically active components of the yellow spice turmeric has wound healing ...
Turmeric Ingredient Makes Membranes Behave For Better Health
sScienceDaily.com - ‎Mar 8, 2009‎
University of Michigan researchers led by Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy have discovered that curcumin acts as a disciplinarian, inserting itself into cell membranes and making them more orderly, a move that improves cells' resistance to infection and malignancy.
Spice Route
Best Life Magazine - ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
Curcumin, a chemical in turmeric, helps deter the accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain, tiny blockages that may cause Alzheimers disease ...
The People's Pharmacy
Seattle Times - ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
A component, curcumin, has powerful anti-inflammatory activity, and, preliminary studies suggest, some benefit for psoriasis. One reader wrote: "I took ...
Alzheimer's: Prevent It With Nutrition?
Feb 26, 2009‎
Dr. Whitaker suggests a daily supplement regimen: DHA, 50 mg (3-4 fish oil capsules); Curcumin, 900-1800
Natural ways to reduce cancers include anti-oxidants, supplements
Tulsa World - ‎Feb 21, 2009‎
These include rosemary, broccoli, olives, ground flaxseed, probiotics, cat's claw, curcumin, omega 3 fatty acids, ginger, N-acetylcysteine, spirulina and ...
What's hot about curry?
University Daily Kansan, KS - Feb 4, 2009
She says many studies found anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties in curcumin, a substance found in turmeric. Curry addicts anonymous: Vaishali Gala, ...
5 Reasons I Wish I Liked Turmeric
Beliefnet.com, NY - Feb 4, 2009
The curcumin in turmeric (the thing that gives it its orange-yellow color) may have powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties (see this article) ...
Curry some flavor to reduce inflammation
Pioneer Press Online, IL - Jan 29, 2009
The key Alzheimer's-fighting spice in curry powder is turmeric, whose main chemical is curcumin. A pigment in curcumin gives turmeric its yellow color. ...
Pancreatic Cancer, Tumeric and Omega-3
Cancer Monthly, NC - Jan 25, 2009
A recent study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer finds that curcumin—a compound in turmeric—halts the growth of pancreatic cancer, particularly when ...
Tailoring autism therapies
Worcester Telegram, MA - Jan 25, 2009
He also uses a glutathione cream that is supposed to detoxify his body, a B-12 cream, an intestinal complex to help with digestion, fish oils, curcumin and ...
The You Docs tips for the week
Telegraph-Journal, Canada - Jan 24, 2009
The food: Curry The magic: Curcumin, a substance found in the Indian spice turmeric, may help quell the muscle inflammation that you know as next-day ...
Natural Help for Ovarian Cancer
Natural News.com, AZ - Jan 23, 2009
Tumeric (found in the common spice Curcumin) has been shown to be effective against a wide variety of cancers, including ovarian, and is meriting more and ...
Are your painkillers killing you?
phillyBurbs.com, PA - Jan 21, 2009
Curcumin, found in turmeric, is another natural compound that reduces inflammation. You can sprinkle it on a variety of foods or get it in supplement form. ...
Curcumin (Tumeric) in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A ...
SmartBrief, DC - Jan 21, 2009
Want to dig deeper? SmartBrief brings you news, research, and other information related to this issue. To track this topic, bookmark the page and return for ...
New Book by Harvard-trained MD Explains How to 'Prevent Cancer ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 21, 2009
World wide research indicates that Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is very effective in controlling inflammation. At least a dozen clinical ...
Food secrets for staying slim
Trinidad News, Trinidad and Tobago - Jan 20, 2009
When they fed obese mice curcumin, the yellow-orange antioxidant in turmeric, there was a decline in the animals’ body weight and fat, even with higher ...
Here's a brainy idea - how about a little music?
Toronto Star, Canada - Jan 20, 2009
The magic: Curcumin, a substance found in the Indian spice turmeric, may help quell the muscle inflammation that you know as next-day stiffness and soreness ...
Trying Anything and Everything for Autism
New York Times, United States - Jan 20, 2008
He also uses a glutathione cream that is supposed to detoxify his body, a B-12 cream, an intestinal complex to help with digestion, fish oils, curcumin and ...
Spice It Up with Ground Realities
TheMedGuru, India - Jan 18, 2009
Curcumin is the compound present in Turmeric, which lends the spice its yellow color. This active compound is believed to assist body in fighting against ...
Medical management of NMSCs
Modern Medicine, NJ - Jan 18, 2009
Down the road, dermatologists can expect to see curcumin, lycopene, T4 endonuclease, cox-2 inhibitors, DFMO and polyphenolic antioxidants added to this ...
The You Docs: Hard workout? Foods that stop the soreness
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Jan 18, 2009
The magic: Curcumin, a substance found in the Indian spice turmeric, may help quell the muscle inflammation that you know as next-day stiffness and soreness ...
Nutrition Wise: Turmeric, Free Range Chicken, Citrus Fruits and ...
Kansas City infoZine, MO - Jan 18, 2009
A: There is laboratory evidence to suggest that curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, might reduce formation or growth of cancer ...
Fruits and Vegetables in Cancer Prevention
Insciences Organisation, Switzerland - Jan 16, 2009
Evidence indicates that some food compounds, such as soy isoflavones and curcumin, can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. ...
Evidence Update
ADVANCE for LPNs, PA - Jan 15, 2009
... such as antioxidants and vitamin B complex (especially folate), omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, the polyphenol curcumin and other nutraceuticals. ...
Today’s Foods May Be Tomorrow’s Medicines
Food Product Design, IL - Jan 15, 2009
A single plant molecule can have an array of health-promoting effects, Curcumin, obtained from the spice turmeric, not only protects against cancer but is ...
Herbs and Spices Boost Health
NewsMax.com, FL - Jan 15, 2009
The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory substance. It may play a role in combating cancer and reducing the ...
The cures in your kitchen
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Jan 12, 2009
A single plant molecule can have a bewildering array of health-promoting effects - curcumin, for example, obtained from the spice turmeric, doesn't only ...
Eat antioxidants
USA Today - Jan 12, 2009
Piles of evidence show that antioxidant-packed spinach, broccoli, pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, garlic, onions, tea, coffee, purple grapes, red wine and the spice turmeric cut disease risk. ...
Turmeric helpful in anti-cancer drugs
Times of India, India - Jan 8, 2009
Series of researches conducted in the last five years by MS University's pharmacy department on animals have revealed that green tea leaf and curcumin help ...
: The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - Jan 6, 2009
This year scientists demonstrated that fish oil, blueberries, curcumin, and pantethine all help boost the production of BDNF. Running is now proven to be ...
STEVE JOBS' WASTING-AWAY HEALTH PROBLEM
NewsWithViews.com, OR - Jan 5, 2009
Top choices include grape seed extract, fish oil, bromelain, papain, curcumin, quercetin, silymarin, and r-alpha lipoic acid. These nutrients not only help ...

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Pharmacological basis for the role of curcumin in chronic diseases: an age-old spice with modern target- Bharat B. Aggarwal and Bokyung Sung
Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA - Dec, 2008
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a yellow pigment in the spice turmeric (also called curry powder), has been used for centuries as a treatment for inflammatory diseases. Extensive research within the past two decades has shown that curcumin mediates its anti-inflammatory effects through the downregulation of inflammatory transcription factors (such as nuclear factor κB), enzymes (such as cyclooxygenase 2 and 5 lipoxygenase) and cytokines (such as tumor necrosis factor, interleukin 1 and interleukin 6). Because of the crucial role of inflammation in most chronic diseases, the potential of curcumin has been examined in neoplastic, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic diseases. The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of curcumin have been examined in animals and in humans. Various pharmacological aspects of curcumin in vitro and in vivo are discussed in detail.Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2009 Feb;30(2):85-94. Epub 2008 Dec 26
Turmeric Boots The Brain
Bottom Line Health Secrets - Dec 27, 2008
Curcumin (turmeric’s active ingredient) is one of the most potent, naturally occurring anti-inflammatory agents ever identified and thus may be one of the best all-round spices for disease protection and antiaging.
Alzheimer's: Prevent It With Nutrition?
PWO, France - Dec 27, 2008
Dr. Whitaker suggests a daily supplement regimen: DHA, 50 mg (3-4 fish oil capsules); Curcumin, 900-1800 mg; Natural vitamin E,800-1600 IU; Vitamin C,3000 ...
Science says it's possible to regenerate your brain
Ethiopian Review, DC - Dec 26, 2008
Turmeric, typically found in curry, contains curcumin, a chemical with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In India, it is even used as a ...
Haldi or turmeric, a popular Indian spice may help in defeating ...
TopNews, India - Dec 20, 2008
Presently curcumin found in turmeric is being researched as possible cure for Alzheimer’s. Researchers at the University of Southampton believe that ...
Curry link to beating Alzheimer's Disease discovered by ...
this is hampshire.net, UK - Dec 20, 2008
A study will look in to whether curcumin – found in turmeric – can help prevent the debilitating disease. It means spice lovers would be able to enjoy any ...
Turmeric may work for Alzheimer’s
Times of India, India - Dec 18, 2008
Researchers at the University of Southampton are investigating whether curcumin found in turmeric — that gives curries the yellow colour — could benefit ...
Curry 'linked to Alzheimer's treatment'
Barchester Healthcare, UK - Dec 18, 2008
The Alzheimer's Society is investigating the effects of curcumin - a component of turmeric, a popular Indian spice - on those with the disease. ...
Alzheimer’s Society
Look To The Stars, UK - Dec 17, 2008
In over 250 locations across the UK, Alzheimer’s Society staff and volunteers work together to provide help and information to people affected by dementia ...
Cooking, chemistry combine in the SU honors kitchen
Bethany Beach Wave, DE - Dec 17, 2008 - Filter
... the yellow spice turmeric, has been definitively associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s in India because of the component curcumin in the turmeric. ...
Turmeric may lower blood pressure
Indianapolis Star, United States - Dec 15, 2008
Answer: Rodent research suggests that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can lower blood pressure (Journal of Clinical Investigation, March 2008). ...
People's Pharmacy: Help for fungal infections
Houston Chronicle, United States - Dec 14, 2008
We don’t think doctors will prescribe curry, but rodent research suggests that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can lower blood pressure ...
Golden therapy
Hindu, India - Dec 13, 2008
Low rates of Alzheimer’s among rural Indians first drew the attention of western researchers to curcumin. The most likely reason for this dramatic ...
Curcumin an Effective Anticancer Agent
PR Urgent - Dec 13, 2008
Curcumin is derived from turmeric fingers. Curcumin act as a powerful antioxidant, anti tumors, anti inflammatory agent etc keeps the body away from disease ...
Feed the Immune System for the Cold and Flu Season
Imperial Valley News, CA - Dec 9, 2008
Turmeric is found in every yellow curry, and its golden color is the result of curcumin, a polyphenol with strong cold and flu-fighting properties. ...
Curry Treats Parkinson’s Disease
NewsMax.com, FL - Dec 1, 2008
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that curcumin, the spice used in curries, eases the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. ...
Fruits and Vegetables Regulate the Cell Cycle to Prevent Cancer
Natural News.com, AZ - Nov 30, 2008
Compounds from fruits and vegetables that appeared particularly noteworthy were apigenin (celery, parsley), curcumin (turmeric), epigallocatechin-3-gallate ...
FOUR AGGRESSIVE APPROACHES TO WARDING OFF CANCER
NewsWithViews.com, OR - Nov 29, 2008
The most effective are flavonoids found in broccoli; whey isolate; B-17 from the apricot seed; and curcumin. ...
Practical Prevention: Add a Little Spice to Your Life
Kitsap Sun, United States - Nov 23, 2008
Providing the main color and flavor of curry, turmeric contains a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory called curcumin. Studies suggest that curcumin ...
How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease – part 1
Food Consumer, IL - Nov 21, 2008
Spice your food with curry: Curcumin, a component of curry and turmeric, seems to help the immune system get rid of amyloid beta -- the protein that builds ...
Researchers Find Natural Help for Arthritis and Parkinson's ...
Natural News.com, AZ - Nov 20, 2008
And curcumin, derived from the curry spice turmeric, has long been known to be a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. ...
Curcumin Health Benefits: Curcumin May Ease Depression
Stop Aging Now, DC - Nov 19, 2008
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant compound known to have anti-inflammatory and other health promoting properties. A recent study in India showed ...
How To Keep Yourself Safe From Arsenic In Your Environment
Natural News.com, AZ - Nov 18, 2008
(NaturalNews) Curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric is effective against the harmful impact of arsenic according to a recent study reported ...
Cancer survivor credits healthful diet
Denver Post, CO - Nov 16, 2008
"But if you take the phytochemical curcumin found in the Indian spice turmeric — which hits over 70 targets — you might get different results," Block said. ...
Eat it: 6 foods that ward off aging
Lansing State Journal, MI - Nov 16, 2008 - Filter
Curry powder: It's full of the antioxidant curcumin, which wards off Alzheimer's disease by preventing the growth of amyloid plaques, which are toxic to ...
Cole's team identified another nutrient that appears to combat Alzheimer's plaques in mice: curcumin
SheKnows.com, AZ - Nov 4, 2008
Last year, Cole's team identified another nutrient that appears to combat Alzheimer's plaques in mice: curcumin, the yellow pigment in turmeric, ...
Want to Avoid Alzheimer’s?
NBC Washington, DC - Nov 3, 2008
The UCLA group hypothesized that curcumin, a chemical in turmeric, might clean up or block the buildup of amyloid plaques, which scientists believe may ...
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and is a preventive for Alzheimer’s, cancer and artherosclerosis.
Inquirer.net, Philippines - Nov 3, 2008
Melatonin keeps you young and boosts the immune ...
Add spice, reap benefits
The Daily Evergreen, WA - Nov 2, 2008
Studies have linked consumption of curcumin, the active ingredient in tumeric, to benefits ranging from preventing heart failure to slowing the progression ...
Coast to Coast AM George Noory Interviews Christian Wilde About Turmeric and Curcumin
Coast To Coast AM with George Noory
Researcher Christian Wilde discussed new studies on turmeric, which showed that the spice may reduce the size of a stroke and lower the risk of getting cancer...
Turmeric has been shown to have strong anti-inflammatory properties in the body, and the arteries in particular
Coast To Coast AM with George Noory
Author and researcher Christian Wilde reported on alternative approaches to treating heart disease...
Spice Rack...Or Medicine Chest?
Nutrition Action Health Letter
"Curcumin protects the brain cells in every animal model of traumatic brain injury, whether it's stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, or mad cow disease," says Gregory Cole, associate director of the Alzheimer's Disease Center at the University of California, Los Angeles. "What's unique about Curcumin," Cole notes, "is that it binds directly to beta-amyloid deposits in the brain and reduces their size." Beta-amyloid is a protein fragment that builds up between brain cells of people with Alzheimer's disease....
Curry Power
Science News Magazine
"The list of Curcumin's effects goes on and on, and they're all in your favor...in addition to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, Curcumin has several effects that may work in tandem to protect the brain from plaques in other ways. "If Curcumin had a single molecular target, it probably would not be as good a drug," says Bharat Aggarwal, who studies Curcumin at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. "But because it has multiple targets, it's very attractive."
Curcumin at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Curcumin has been shown to prevent a large of number of cancers in animal studies. Laboratory data indicate that Curcumin can inhibit tumor initiation, promotion, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis.
Epidemiological evidence indicate that incidence of certain cancers is less in people who consume Curcumin than in those who do not. Recent evidence indicates that, besides chemopreventive activity, Curcumin may also be effective in the treatment of cancer. Curcumin is currently under investigtion for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and other medical institutions.

Spice Healer
Scientific American Magazine
An ingredient in curry shows promise for treating Alzheimer's, cancer and other diseases.
"A chapter in a forthcoming book, for instance, describes the biologically active components of Turmeric--Curcumin and related compounds called Curcuminoids--as having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties, with potential activity against cancer, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic maladies. And in 2005 nearly 300 scientific and technical papers referenced Curcumin in the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database, compared with about 100 just five years earlier.
Scientists who sometimes jokingly label themselves Curcuminologists are drawn to the compound both because of its many possible valuable effects in the body and its apparent low toxicity. They ponder how the spice or its derivatives might be used, not just as a treatment but as a low-cost preventive medication for some of the most feared ailments. As a treatment, it also has some enticing attributes. Because Curcumin targets so many biological pathways, it could have benefits for cancer therapy: malignant cells may be slow to acquire resistance to it and so might have to go through multiple mutations to avoid the substance's multipronged attack." 1 2 3 4

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American Journal of Physiology - 277: 320-29
Age - 18:167-9
Agents and Actions - 28:298-303
Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - 13(2):245-249
Alternative Medicine Review - 4(3):178-88, 6(2):167-187, 7(5):404-9
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - 64(5):761-766
American Journal of Physiology: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 284(1):85-95, 284(2):321-7
American Surgeon - 64(1):47-51
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 973:250-4
Anticancer Drugs - 8(5):470-81
Anti Cancer Research - 11: 593-596, 19(5A):3675-80, 20(3a):1733-8,

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http://www.stopagingnow.com/news/news_f ... Depression

Curcumin Health Benefits: Curcumin May Ease Depression
Compound found in the curry spice turmeric may boost mood.

Most people know that chocolate is feel-good food, not just because it tastes heavenly, but because the fat, sugar and other biochemicals produce mood-altering changes in the blood.

Another food that may help fight the blues is tumeric, an ingredient in a mix of spices called curry. Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant compound known to have anti-inflammatory and other health promoting properties.

A recent study in India showed that curcumin may increase levels of serotonin and dopamine, two neurotransmitters known to boost mood, which are targeted by antidepressant drugs. Researchers also found that curcumin used in conjunction with certain antidepressants may have a synergistic effect, increasing its effectiveness.

The Anti-Aging Bottom Line: We’re not suggesting that you treat your depression with curcumin, we do think delicious curry dishes could make a happy addition to your menu if you’re feeling blue or just plain hungry! And if you want to take advantage of some other curcumin health benefits as well, you can take a standardized curcumin supplement.

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Nice curry followed by a chocolate mousse...

I am all in for it!

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make'em drink...

Been searching around for that curcuma; found it... do we take a look in the kitchen of my 'mother in law' (actually we are far from married :P ) does she have like 500 grams of the turmeric. her response was "oh is it good for anything, I got it years ago never used it"
Really, first you've never heard of it... once told about it you can find it anywhere!

So I'm busy experimenting with the curcuma hope it will help, but I'm all positive about it

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Hey, your sort-of-mother-in-law is even better than you ever expected!

Don't tell her all the secrets though... either she does not believe you, or she will ask the kurkuma back

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make'em drink...

Yes, the lady knows to buy Turmeric, but keeping it without taking it, is a bit like buying a book and never reading it, the knowledge does not transfer by osmosis.

I would encourage your mother-in-law to take the turmeric daily herself. That way she will manage a quality and independent life for longer. Caring for family is tough, and to care for dementia sufferers when you are no longer sure that your loved one is still inside the body must be one of the most difficult things to deal with. I am lucky not to be one of those who has had to be selfless to perform this duty of care.
(Can you tell I called at a home for the elderly a couple of days ago?)

When I read the research and find invitro stages of cartilidge responding, better than Glucosomine and MSM, and reports of improvement or healthier immune systems in relation to Parkinson's and MS, as well as detox, anti-inflammatory, etc.etc. It blows me away.

I can only repeat, having had arthritis for 18 years, I have felt better and been more active, and consequently happier, since taking the turmeric daily. It does not damage my organs or poison my blood like the Brufen/Ibuprofen, Coproximal or other drugs do and I am drug free, heathier and it is cheaper then paying for prescriptions from the doctor.


I cannot hammer this into everyone, please try it, but do your own research, it is up to you whether or not to take it. There will be people with concerns because they are taking medicines, or people planning a baby or those who are already expecting a baby, so perhaps they really should discuss with an informed practitioner.
I am not medically qualified. It works for me, and I hope it will offer the same for you.
With love,
Susie xx

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" Yes, the lady knows to buy Turmeric, but keeping it without taking it, is a bit like buying a book and never reading it, the knowledge does not transfer by osmosis."


Or like the winter I spent with my antifreeze sitting in its jug on the front seat of my truck...

My heavens! I'd read about turmeric but had NO idea it had this many implications! Wow!

Okay, Susie, you've convinced me and then some!

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I am so glad somebody got the info passed to others, I have been trying for so long on other forums and even with my own family members and they just pat me on the head and say they think about it. I had given up on trying to get people to read about it and decide for themselves. I don't like to see people suffer but at one point, there is no point any longer. This is great that Susie took over where I had stopped trying to help and encourage. The is some very good turmeric available at http:www.herbalcom.com for anybody in the US. I get my supplies from there.

Nina xx

P.S. Susie, and I thought sleeping on some herb would be a good thing.