Saturday, February 28, 2015

Turmeric Helps Prevent Cancer


What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a type of root crop that belongs to the ginger family. It has a deep yellow color, and a strong odor. It is extensively grown in South India where it has played a major role in Indian traditional medicine.

Curcuminoids are the most important substance found in turmeric.


They contain curcumin, a substance that has the ability to protect you from bacteria, from different types of viruses, and from the bad effects of air pollution. It can protect you from inflammation and from things that cause cancer.

Why is turmeric good for you?

    • It prevents inflammation by reducing the amount of histamine in the body and by increasing the amount of cortisone produced by the adrenal glands.
    If turmeric prevents inflammation then this supplement will greatly help those who suffer from arthritis, gout, and other similar illness. 

    • Recent studies showed that turmeric has the ability to treat heart and kidney diseases, some kind of cancer, and diabetes.  
    • It can prevent the clumping together of blood platelets thus promoting circulation and protecting the body from atherosclerosis.
    • It also has the ability to protect the kidneys from various harmful substances that enter the body.
    Turmeric is not recommended for pregnant women as it can cause contractions which may ultimately lead to premature labor. 
     
    In Indian traditional medicine, turmeric was used to treat common stomachaches, and other more serious stomach and liver diseases. 


    It was used to treat skin diseases which include scabies, eczema, shingles, chicken pox, and various types of allergies.

    Turmeric has also been used extensively in ancient times to treat all kinds of sores, aches, body pains.


    Where can you buy turmeric?

    You can buy turmeric in major groceries, in drug stores and in health and wellness stores all over the country. Turmeric is sold in powder form, and in capsule form.

    If it is not sold separately as a supplement, you can find it in the spice section of groceries and supermarkets.

    Aside from the powder form, the root crops can be found in Asian stores and in some farmers' markets.