By DailyHealthPost January 12, 2016 The healing powers of turmeric are impressive. Many studies have already demonstrated how the spice can help fight fatty liver disease, weight loss and even cancer. In many cases, turmeric can help heal diseases better than pharmaceutical drugs, such as prozac. A report in the journal Health Services Research found that […]
Exp Neurobiol. 2015 Jun;24(2):139-45. doi: 10.5607/en.2015.24.2.139. Epub 2015 Apr 27. Agthong S, Kaewsema A, Charoensub T. Abstract Peripheral neuropathy is one of the major side effects of cisplatin; however, effective treatments are lacking. Curcumin is a polyphenol found in the root of Curcuma longa and has been shown neuroprotective against several neurological diseases. Nevertheless, its […]
Feed a Concussion: Speedy Nutrient Support Offers the Hope of Better Healing June 8, 2015 By Robert Silverman, DC, MS, CCN, CSCS A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that may cause symptoms ranging from a bad headache to altered levels of alertness or unconsciousness. It temporarily interferes with the way your brain works. Concussions […]
Turmeric tea is a popular beverage throughout Asia and is know by some as “liquid gold”. Turmeric benefits are primarily due to it’s active compound called curcumin. Turmeric is highly anti-inflammatory and this golden turmeric tea recipe is sure to help heal your body from a number of inflammatory health conditions. This rich creamy and […]
Curcumin and major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the potential of peripheral biomarkers to predict treatment response and antidepressant mechanisms of change European Neuropsychopharmacology, 12/24/2014 Clinical Article Lopresti AL, et al. – In the present study, a secondary, exploratory analysis of salivary, urinary and blood biomarkers collected during this study was conducted to identify potential antidepressant […]
Reference: “Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study,” LoPresti AL, Maes M, et al, J Affect Disord 2014 Jun 11; 167C: 368-375. (Address: School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia 6150, Australia. a.lopresti@murdoch.edu.au). Summary: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study involving 56 patients with […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
MAY 30, 2013 BY CHIROTRUST Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve that arises in the neck and travels through the shoulder, arm, and into the hand becomes compressed. Compression of the median nerve results in tingling, numbness, pain and/or weakness that affects the 2nd, 3rd, and thumb-side half of the 4th fingers. It […]
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial Phytotherapy Research, 05/28/2014 Clinical Article Panahi Y, et al. – The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of curcuminoids in patients suffering from knee OA. Results suggests that curcuminoids represent an effective and safe alternative treatment for OA. PubMed Reference Journal Reference Phytother Res. 2014 May […]
Date: November 18, 2014 Source: Monash University Summary: Adding just one gram of turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are in the very early stages of diabetes and at risk of cognitive impairment. Adding just one gram of turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are […]
By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Dynamic Chiropractic – February 15, 2014, Vol. 32, Issue 04 In part 1 of this article, I outlined the key role played by various vitamins in the management of various types of neuropathies. In part 2, I address the important role of other important accessory nutrients that should also […]
by Mark Hyman, MD Full Story This week’s question is, “I have irritable bowel syndrome. What do I do about it? What causes it? How do I fix my leaky gut? Do I take drugs?” Irritable bowel syndrome is a huge problem that affects almost 50 million Americans or almost one of every six people. […]
Part 1 Full Story Robert Bonakdar MD, FAAFP David Rakel MD, FAAFP Interview January 20, 2014 Dr. Robert Bonakdar talks with Dr. David Rakel about controlling pain with nutritional supplements. In Part 1, Dr. Bonakdar discusses the effects of SAM-e on symptoms of depression and on pain associated with osteoarthritis. He discusses turmeric’s effects on arthritic […]
Pajardi G, Bortot P, et al, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2014; [Epub ahead of print] Journal Reference In a study involving 180 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) scheduled to undergo surgical decompression of the median nerve, oral supplementation with a combination supplement containing alpha-lipoic acid, curcumin phytosome, and B-group vitamins, twice a day, […]
June 20, 2013 Journal of Clinical Oncology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Do polyphenol-rich foods have anti-neoplastic effects in men with prostate cancer? A clinical trial of 200 men with localized prostate cancer were randomized to a supplement containing pomegranate seed, green tea, broccoli, and turmeric vs placebo for 6 months. Results are promising in terms of prostate-specific […]
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids Volume 88, Issue 3, March 2013, Pages 219-226 Jenifer I.Fenton Abstract Diets high in fish and curcumin are associated with a decreased risk of CRC. Insulin resistance and obesity are associated with increased CRC risk and higher reoccurrence rates. We utilized cell culture to determine if dietary compounds could […]
Curcumin: a new paradigm and therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of osteoarthritis: curcumin for osteoarthritis management Yves Henrotin Springerplus. 2013; 2: 56. Published online Feb 18, 2013. doi: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-56 Full Text Article Abstract The management of osteoarthritis represents a real challenge. This complex and multi-factorial disease evolves over decades and requires not only the alleviation […]
Jeffrey D Altenburg BMC Cancer201111:149 https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-11-149 © Altenburg et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2011 Received: 26 January 2011 Accepted: 21 April 2011 Published: 21 April 2011 Abstract Background Breast cancer is a collection of diseases in which molecular phenotypes can act as both indicators and mediators of therapeutic strategy. Therefore, candidate therapeutics must be assessed in the context of multiple cell lines with known […]
Altern Med Rev. 2010 Dec;15(4):337-44. Belcaro G1, Cesarone MR, Dugall M, Pellegrini L, Ledda A, Grossi MG, Togni S, Appendino G. Abstract In a previous three-month study of Meriva, a proprietary curcumin-phosphatidylcholine phytosome complex, decreased joint pain and improvement in joint function were observed in 50 osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Since OA is a chronic condition […]