Thursday, September 27, 2012

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 INFLAMMATION




" There is nothing like a dream to create the future ." Victor Hugo

A dream can become a reality. You have to believe. You have to see the light of life. Some say " Dream if you are feeling blue.. that is the right thing to do...." I often sit and daydream . Over gluten free pizza at Palas  on Tuesday with friends.  That night ,  I dreamed that a special friend's book would soon be done. I went home that night and my prayers and the following morning meditation were about this dream. It will soon be a reality. How powerful can meditation and prayer be? As much as you believe, but you first must do it !



Curcumin is a potent anti oxidant from tumeric, a herb or traditional spice. It is often used in Middle Eastern cooking. Curcumin has potent anti-inflammatory and chemoprotective activities. It is currently being studied by the National Institute of Health ( NIH) Numerous studies have shown that curcumin has strong NFkB inhibiting properties. This NFkB plays a crucial role on many chronic inflammatory conditions, especially the gastrointestinal conditions, as colitis, ulcerative colitis, andf Celiac Disease. The NFkB is strongly associated with cell death and including the expression of other mediators as COX-2 and i NOS. Curcumin does also inhibit growth factor beta and fibrogenisis,. These good benefits have shown to be positive markers and assist in help with Crohn's Disease.
It has been used in studies to heal ulcers while reducing abdominal pain.
There is even a study that curcumin inhibits H. pylori infection and inflammation of the gastric mucosal cells.

The studies on curcumin have proven its benefits. I add it to every patients regimen who has inflammation. There are other herbs and supplements I would add including ginger, glutamine quercetin, skullcap root and even green tea.

Seek natural remedies for inflammation instead of always going to the local drug store and buying an over-the-counter anti inflammatory agent as Motrin, Alleve et al. These non steroidal over the counter class can cause many other problems.

Try the natural way !!

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