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How to prevent fluoride from destroying your brain

9/11/2016 - By now, it's been well established that fluoride is not your friend. It's a neurotoxic substance that is under constant scrutiny, and its presence in our lives has been heavily debated. Because it is found in most drinking water, toothpastes and other products, it is very difficult to avoid. Despite...

Turmeric vs. Tuberculosis: This superfood can supercharge your immune system for robust protection

6/6/2016 - Turmeric, ginger's little cousin, has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and for some good reasons, too. It has been used for ages in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. It owes its many medicinal uses to its active ingredient curcumin, which is also responsible...

Turmeric shown to boost memory and attention span in the elderly in recent study

5/5/2016 - Turmeric is the spice that makes everything nice, including memory. The compound responsible for turmeric's yellow color, curcumin, has been shown to boost the memory and attention span of older adults, as reported in a recent study. Turmeric has long been treasured for its powerful medicinal properties....

If you don't know this ultimate superfood trio for pain relief and inflammation reduction, it's time to discover Mother Nature's medicine

4/24/2016 - It's easy to think that all superfoods must be pricey fruits such as blueberries, pomegranates or goji berries. But as potent as some of the more expensive superfoods are, you don't have to break the bank to get the benefits of superfoods. Three of the most potent superfoods out there are quite inexpensive...

Turmeric able to 'smart kill' cancer cells... chemotherapy and radiation now medically obsolete

2/23/2016 - Turmeric has long been one of the most prized spices from the East, but its benefits extend far beyond the wonderful flavor and color it lends to many recipes. The health-promoting properties of turmeric have been known for millennia, but only recently has it been discovered that the bright orange spice...

Curcumin reduces pain associated with muscle soreness, study finds

6/1/2015 - It isn't difficult to find research demonstrating the health benefits of curcumin. Studies have shown that this yellow-colored curcuminoid, which is the main active compound in turmeric, can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cognitive decline. Additionally, curcumin increases...

Turmeric treats depression without side effects

5/28/2015 - Depressive disorders affect millions of Americans every year. They can damage family relationships, affect job or school performance and be a risk factors for physical health problems as well. There are many prescription drugs available nowadays, and while they are certainly an improvement over first-generation...

How turmeric kills cancer and how to optimize curcumin absorption

2/10/2015 - Turmeric is a bright yellow root with a tan skin that is typically used in Middle Eastern, Northern African, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in curry spice blends, and it makes a great addition to soups, meats, salads, stir-frys, and more. It's a very versatile herb...

Curcumin eradicates brain protein fragments to fight Alzheimer's disease

1/27/2015 - A debilitating disease that causes difficulty remembering recent conversations, names or events, Alzheimer's, is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 5 million Americans. Women are particularly at risk for the disease, making up two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases....

Herbs to fight against colds, flus and chronic disease development

12/4/2014 - Many herbal compounds act to reduce inflammation and enhance our body's immune system. Two of the most well-researched anti-inflammatory, immune-strengthening herbs are turmeric and green tea. These are great components to add to your daily regimen to strengthen your immune system and protect against...

A pinch of turmeric a day keeps the memory loss away

11/18/2014 12:22:13 PM - Eating a single gram of turmeric each day could cause short-term memory improvements in people predisposed to memory loss, according to a study conducted by researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and several Taiwanese research institutes, and published in the Asia Pacific Journal...

Improving heart health, fighting cancer and four more reasons why you should use turmeric

10/22/2014 12:07:50 PM - Turmeric is one of nature's greatest gifts. Belonging to the ginger family, the ancient spice responsible for giving curry its yellow color is one of the most thoroughly researched plants in history. Experts suggest that turmeric may even have over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications...

Study finds curcumin, the main polyphenol in turmeric, as effective as Prozac in treating depression

8/6/2014 - A recent study published in Phytotherapy Research shows that curcumin, the main polyphenol in turmeric, is as at least as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac) in treating depression. (1) Not only can it help ease symptoms of depression, but it does so safely, without the potential to cause suicidal thoughts,...

Turmeric as effective for treating disease as 14 different conventional drugs, study finds

6/12/2014 12:24:46 PM - It's no secret that turmeric has amazing healing properties; in fact, it's one of the most thoroughly researched plants in history. Dating back thousands of years, humans have used turmeric as both a food and a medicine, even using it to cure life-threatening diseases. Researchers at GreenMedInfo,...

Healing capacity of curcumin significantly improved through nanotechnology - research

5/27/2014 - With all the exceptional benefits of turmeric, health-savvy individuals have embraced the spice as a powerful tonic for a wide variety of complaints. Taming chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, liver disease and even neurological disorders like depression and Alzheimer's,...

Curcumin protects against neurodegenerative effects of lead poisoning

1/27/2014 - A new study has found that the compound curcumin can reduce memory deficits caused by a higher lead content in the body. The results of the study, published a few years ago in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, "show that lead significantly increases lipid peroxidation and reduces the...

Study: Turmeric proves more effective than pharma pills at treating rheumatoid arthritis

12/30/2013 12:12:11 PM - What if there was a way to safely and effectively treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) without the need for pharmaceutical drugs? The good news is that there is a way, and researchers from Nirmala Medical Centre in Kerala, India, wrote all about it in a paper that they published back in 2012 in the journal...

Curcumin inhibits pituitary tumor cell proliferation, induces apoptosis

12/10/2013 - There is probably no traditional Asian herb that is studied more in modern western medicine laboratories than curcumin, the active ingredient of the spice turmeric. This article focuses on a study that investigated using curcumin for an unusual tumor growth in the pituitary gland called pituitary...

IV injection of aqueous curcumin inhibits colon cancer growth and kills cancer cells, research reveals

12/9/2013 - Before you become dismayed wondering how the heck you can take advantage of this specially prepared solution injected intravenously (IV) in the land of the medically unfree, continue on for the good news later in this article after the study is explained. This preparation may not have to be injected,...

Curcumin's healing powers revealed - How this herb protects you from diabetes

12/5/2013 - Curcumin keeps coming on strong as an actual disease preventative and curative for many ailments. Sometimes it works well by itself and sometimes as an adjunct with other herbs or vitamins. Curcumin is the active ingredient of the Indian spice turmeric, which is essential to curry sauces. Curry sauces...

Anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin prevent development of liver cirrhosis in lab study

12/4/2013 - Cirrhosis of the liver can develop from several types of liver damage, disease or inflammation. A group of Israeli researchers set out to determine the effect that anti-inflammatory curcumin would have on curbing the development of cirrhosis in damaged livers. The researchers used thioacetamide (TAA),...

Research shows curcumin suppresses cancer cell invasion and metastasis

12/3/2013 - Doctors in hospitals around the world should be leaning in to hear the results of this study. At the School of Medicine in National Yang-Ming University, in Taipei, Taiwan, researchers studied the active component of turmeric, curcumin, for its anti-tumor capabilities. In the thorough study, curcumin...

The powerful health benefits of curcumin

11/26/2013 - The orange Asian herb turmeric has been traditionally used for centuries by Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Curcumin is the most powerful active anti-inflammatory compound within turmeric. Curcumin has been shown to be a powerful suppressor of chronic inflammation-mediated disease processes. Many...

Curcumin causes colon cancer cells to self-destruct

11/24/2013 - The second leading cause of cancer-related death in America, colon cancer, is projected to take over 50,000 lives in 2013, just in the US. The steep death toll can be prevented, however, because the causes of colon cancer are preventable and are no coincidence. Cancer of the colon is based on risk factors...

Turmeric and curcumin prevent formation of new blood vessels induced by arsenic, cancer

11/11/2013 9:52:30 AM - Numerous studies have confirmed that turmeric root has powerful anticancer properties, including the ability to inhibit blood vessel formation in tumors. Most of turmeric's health benefits are attributed to the trio of yellow-orange chemicals known as the curcuminoids, or sometimes simply as curcumin...

Turmeric improves skin health, protects from UVB radiation damage and aging, concludes Japanese study

11/11/2013 9:51:46 AM - The Holy Powder of India, turmeric, is spreading its healing influence around the world, blessing the open mind with its plethora of health benefits. (It is a great brain-boosting, mood-enhancing antidepressant). Used extensively in Ayurvedic, Unani and Chinese medicine, turmeric cures hepatic disorders...

Study shows curcumin protects against mercury exposure

10/14/2013 - Mercury pollution is extremely high around the world, with coal-burning power plants and nonferrous metal production being the main sources of toxic emission, accounting for 72 percent of total environmental discharge. The United Nations estimates that nearly 2000 tons of mercury was emitted into the...

Tried everything? Three little-known natural remedies for Alzheimer's

10/5/2013 - Medical science still has not figured out the puzzle of Alzheimer's disease, but there are some natural remedies that medical researchers say could offer substantial relief. Colostrum: There are those who argue that the mythical and elusive fountain of youth may actually exist, and that it can be...

Understanding the phytochemical power of turmeric

10/4/2013 - Sometimes called Indian saffron, turmeric is an ancient ayurvedic medicine that has been used for centuries throughout Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant with a long history of use both medicinally and in cuisine. A perennial plant native to South Asia,...

Curcumin supplementation is shown to halt the progression of diabetes in pre-diabetics

9/18/2013 - Curcumin, the native Indian spice derived from turmeric has been touted for decades as a powerful tool in the fight against cancer development and progression, Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disorders due to its natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The spice compound has recently...

Six ways turmeric heals your overburdened body

8/13/2013 - The benefits of turmeric, due to its active ingredient curcumin, have been demonstrated by modern Western medical research and centuries of empirical evidence from India and China. The problem with turmeric's curcumin is that it has a hard time getting past the stomach and into the small intestines...

Turmeric is a powerful anti-cancer agent and your liver's best friend: Research

8/2/2013 9:26:07 PM - A simple, yet highly effective way to thwart cancer and protect your liver against disease can be found in a common spice that has been used in Indian cooking for thousands of years. Turmeric, and more specifically, curcumin, its primary active ingredient, continues to shine as an awe-inspiring, anti-cancer...

Curcumin is the most widely-studied plant-derived medicinal chemical in modern science, statistical analysis reveals

7/24/2013 - A statistical analysis of millions of scientific studies reveals that curcumin -- one of the active chemical constituents in turmeric -- is the most widely-studied phytochemical in modern science. The analysis was conducted by medical science researcher Mike Adams, editor of NaturalNews.com. Based...

Treat your high chloresterol and clogged arteries naturally with curcumin: Research

7/22/2013 - The humble spice that gives curry powder its characteristic yellow color may hold the key to helping people lower their cholesterol and fight heart disease naturally, research suggests. The spice in question, turmeric, has a long history of use as a traditional medicine across Asia. In recent years,...

Treat your rheumatoid arthritis naturally with curcumin: Research

7/7/2013 - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a manifestation of joint inflammation. There are numerous turmeric and curcumin studies that have confirmed either turmeric or its isolated main active ingredient curcumin works to minimize inflammation. A March 2012 study in India used 45 human subjects with active RA...

Two more reasons to take turmeric: It protects your heart, fights autoimmune disease

6/26/2013 - You may already have heard that turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer food, but did you know that it can also help protect your heart and fight autoimmune diseases? In a study published in the journal Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin in 2011, researchers from Niigata University...

Fab-4 superfoods: Pomegranate, curcumin, green tea and broccoli help fight prostate cancer

6/19/2013 - Prostate cancer continues to be one of the most prominent forms of the disease, accounting for more than 235,000 diagnoses each year in the U.S. alone, with nearly 30,000 deaths. As with many forms of cancer, prostate cancer is the result of years and decades of lifestyle transgressions such as smoking,...

Turmeric protects against alcohol-induced brain damage

6/12/2013 - It's very likely there is no other more single internationally researched herb than turmeric's curcumin. Curcumin is the active ingredient of the food spice turmeric, which has been commonly used mostly in curries throughout Asia for centuries. A recent study in India seems to have given a remedy...

Turmeric - A fierce superfood spice that melts away body fat and defeats insulin resistance

5/23/2013 - Besides garnering attention as a a veritable fountain of youth, cancer tamer and fibromyalgia remedy, turmeric has proven itself to be a formidable weight loss superfood as well. Easing inflammation is just one benefit of this golden beauty. It also mitigates insulin resistance and balances blood glucose...

Sacred herb turmeric may make at least 14 pharmaceutical drugs utterly obsolete

5/15/2013 12:20:00 AM - You may have already heard about the many amazing healing properties of the spice turmeric, which is also sometimes referred to as curcumin. But did you know that literally thousands of published, peer-reviewed studies conducted and compiled over the years lend credence to the notion that turmeric works...

Turmeric compounds improve heart health as much as exercise

5/14/2013 - A chemical that naturally occurs in turmeric root appears to improve heart health as much as moderate aerobic exercise, according to a trio of studies conducted by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Turmeric root has been an important component of traditional Asian medicinal systems...

More research verifies powerful anti-cancer properties of turmeric

5/3/2013 - A growing body of research continues to pile up, showing that turmeric and its naturally occurring compounds have potent anti-cancer properties. Turmeric root is one of the most important spices and traditional medicines across vast sections of Asia, and has been for hundreds of years. Scientists...

Why turmeric is the fountain of youth and the key to vibrant health

4/29/2013 - To the many traditional cultures around the world that have long utilized the spice in cooking and medicine, turmeric's amazing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer benefits are no secret. But modern, Western cultures are only just now beginning to learn of the incredible healing powers of...

Turmeric equals exercise in its ability to prevent aging

3/31/2013 - A chemical that naturally occurs in turmeric root appears to protect the heart from aging as much as moderate aerobic exercise, according to a trio of studies conducted by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Turmeric root has been an important component of traditional Asian medicinal...

Study finds that turmeric prevents diabetes

3/24/2013 - Turmeric has a long history of use in a variety of traditional Asian medical systems for treating a wide variety of ailments. Now, Western scientists are increasingly finding that this culinary root and its active ingredients may be potent weapons in the fight against diabetes. Indeed, it has been shown...

Curcumin vs. cancer: The scientific evidence continues to flow in

3/1/2013 - There is definitely no shortage of scientific evidence these days to show that curcumin, the believed-to-be primary active ingredient in the spice turmeric, holds incredible therapeutic value, and just might be the most advisable medicinal spice of our day. And a prominent medical oncologist from Johns...

Curcumin's ability to wage war on cancer stem cells further verified by research

12/2/2012 - Promising new research has demonstrated once again that the ingredient curcumin, which is the principal curcuminoid of the widely used Indian spice turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is a major cancer fighter, this time proving effective against esophageal cancer. According to researchers at...

Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks

11/8/2012 - Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory ingredient of turmeric. It has been used traditionally for centuries by Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Currently, it may be western medicine's most researched ancient medicinal herb. Curcumin has been under scrutiny in clinical and epidemiological (statistical...

Curcumin holds prostate cancer in check by preventing metastasis

11/4/2012 - Cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death in America and Western Europe, and prostate cancer will affect one in six men during the course of their lives. Most people with cancer die not because of the primary tumor, but because the cancerous cells have traveled to distant points throughout...

Turmeric can help regenerate the liver, groundbreaking new research

10/10/2012 - Incredible, groundbreaking new research just published in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand found that the primary polyphenol in turmeric - curcumin - is able to repair and even regenerate the liver tissues in diabetic rats. Researchers at the Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok...

Groundbreaking study: Aronia, curcumin extracts effectively kill brain cancer cell line

10/9/2012 - Researchers from the Department of Natural Sciences at Middlesex University in the U.K. have made a fascinating discovery concerning two natural "superfood" compounds and their ability to kill cancer cells. It turns out that both chokeberry extract (Aronia melanocarpa) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) work...

Discover the amazing ability of curcumin (turmeric) to fight chronic disease

6/13/2012 - For thousands of years, ancient cultures throughout Asia have been using turmeric, also known as curcumin, to spice up food -- and today, curcumin is used throughout the world. But this relative of ginger is hardly just a flavor enhancer, as studies continue to show that curcumin contains powerful anti-inflammatory,...

Ancient curry spice boosts innate immune response to fight infection and chronic disease

5/31/2012 - The ancient curry spice known as turmeric and its bioactive component, curcumin have been revered in the world of Ayurvedic medicine for more than 2500 years. The flavorful, orange-yellow spice has been theorized to help prevent digestive cancers and improve measures of cognition and brain health as...

Protect your heart with Turmeric

4/19/2012 - Turmeric and its major active ingredient curcumin are among the top most clinically studied spices and herbs today. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) lists 24 studies. Western science is investigating via double blind placebo human test, animal testing (in vivo) and test tube petri dish culture...

Curcumin found to prevent brain degenerative diseases including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

3/28/2012 - Curcumin, the bioactive compound found in the Indian curry spice turmeric and commonly referred to as 'holy powder', has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat wounds, infections, and other health problems. Today researchers are using the power of the evolving science of epigenetics to reveal...

Vitamin D3 and curcumin synergistically clear brain tangles to help prevent Alzheimer's dementia

3/23/2012 - New diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease cases continue to mount at an unprecedented rate, threatening both the lives of those suffering from this dreaded illness and the health care system itself, as billions are spent to care for the millions suffering from this lifestyle-mediated disease. New hope is...

Curcumin is a potent tool in the war against prostate cancer and dementia

2/27/2012 - Curcumin, the active anti-inflammatory compound found in the Indian spice tumeric, has gained an impressive reputation in the fight against many deadly forms of cancer. New evidence released in the journal Cancer Research finds that the natural phenol can slow prostate tumor growth by blocking receptors...

Use your diet to turn off cancer

7/22/2011 - Orthodox medicine wants you to believe that 95% of cancer is in the genes you inherit. But how your genes react to environmental and dietary influences is far more important. That area of research is called epigenetics. Certain genes that help prevent cancer are turned off with certain foods while other...

Curcumin Naturally Fights Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer`s Disease and Obesity

4/27/2011 - Curcumin is one of a small number of super nutrients which has the demonstrated ability to dramatically lower the risk from cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer`s disease and has been shown to influence the storage of body fat by altering fat metabolism. Curcumin is a natural polyphenol which is extracted...

This Indian spice packs a powerful anti-cancer punch

3/11/2011 - Known as a staple in the Indian diet, turmeric and its powerful derivative compound curcumin have rapidly gained attention as a potent antioxidant compound that is used to prevent and treat many forms of cancer. Curcumin is taking its rightful place among a small handful of agents that fight cancer...

Discover the super-food power of turmeric

2/23/2011 - Foods that have an incredible array of health benefits that go well beyond just their nutrient value are considered `super-foods.` Turmeric is an herb native to Southeast Asia that is a true super-food shown to have remarkable healing and anti-inflammatory properties that are just now being discovered. Cellular...

Resveratrol, curcumin and berries assist cellular housekeeping and slow aging

2/1/2011 - Every cell in our body generates waste that must be removed to preserve normal function. This process is called autophagy and is known to decline in efficiency as we age. When excess cellular debris is allowed to accumulate in our cells, normal function is altered and the cell begins to deteriorate....

Carnitine, Curcumin and DHA - Nutrient trio boosts brain health and cognition

12/13/2010 - Cognitive decline and memory loss are considered a normal function of aging by millions of people. A `senior moment` is the term coined to describe momentary forgetfulness that some people experience from time to time. Lapses in memory are not normal and are a strong indicator of brain decline that...

Protect your liver with curry spice

11/2/2010 - A powerful compound in curry known as curcumin may play an important role in liver health, according to a new study out of Saint Louis University (SLU). Researchers observed that curcumin seems to help fight and prevent damage caused by liver fibrosis, a chronic liver disease that typically leads to...

New hope for liver disease: curcumin in tumeric spice fights liver damage and cirrhosis

9/28/2010 - For countless centuries, turmeric has been used not only as a spice but as a healing aid in traditional Asian medicine. For example, historically it has been consumed to help gastrointestinal problems, arthritic pain, and a lack of energy. And in recent years, scientists have documented that tumeric...

New Research Continues to Support Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

8/20/2010 - Turmeric has been used for over two thousand years in India as a food and medicine - called Holy Powder. Ayurvedic medicine has used turmeric to treat many conditions, including wound healing and infections. Chinese medicine uses turmeric as an anti-depressant. The active ingredient in turmeric is called...

Curcumin and black pepper combine to stop breast cancer tumor cells

5/11/2010 - Natural chemicals found in the spices turmeric and black pepper appear to stop the growth of breast tumors, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Researchers applied...

Turmeric is the Anti-Aging, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Super Spice

4/12/2010 - Curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties have been known in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines for thousands of years. It is the active ingredient of turmeric, which is a component of the curry preparations used daily in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. Since those cuisines have infiltrated the west,...

Scientists find turmeric and black pepper spices may prevent breast cancer

12/30/2009 - Seasoning food with turmeric and black pepper can do more than just spice up a meal. Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that the compounds curcumin, which is derived from turmeric, and piperine, derived from black pepper, could play an important role...

Curcumin inhibits cancers of the head and neck

10/28/2009 - The yellowish orange Indian spice turmeric, used to flavor curries, contains a remarkable phytochemical known as curcumin -- and this natural substance is the target of feverish research across a spectrum of medical disciplines. The reason? Curcumin has shown remarkable promise in helping the human...

Curcumin and Vitamin D3 may Dissolve Plaques of Alzheimer's Disease

9/30/2009 - Research into methods of preventing or reversing the damaging effects on the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease is heating up -- namely with a common spice, turmeric, and something so simple, the sun. A new study by UCLA scientists and colleagues from UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research...

Vitamin D3 and Curcumin Offer Hope to Alzheimer's Patients

8/17/2009 - New information which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer`s Disease, may help in the search for an answer to preventing Alzheimer`s. 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 natural occurring...

Curcumin may Prevent Breast Cancer in Women Who Took Hormones

7/21/2009 - It's not only estrogen that can spark breast cancer. Some malignant tumors are sensitive to the hormone progestin. And studies have shown that postmenopausal women who took a combination of estrogen and progestin in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have an increased likelihood of developing progestin-fueled...

Turmeric Reduces Weight Gain, Suppresses Fat

5/26/2009 - In addition to being the seasoning that provides flavor to Indian curries, the yellow-gold spice known as turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) has long been an important part of traditional Asian medicine. Throughout countless centuries, herbalists have prescribed it to treat gastrointestinal problems, lack...

Substance in Black Pepper Increases Nutrient Absorption up to Two Thousand Percent

11/17/2008 - Putting black pepper on your food may be one of the easiest, most economical ways to boost your overall health status. Piperine, the main alkaloid from black pepper has been shown to substantially increase the bioavailability of the nutrients in foods and supplements. As the quality of food declines...

The Fabulous Five: Compounds Found Most Effective Against Cancer

10/21/2008 - Research is rapidly identifying the compounds from plants that are most effective against cancer. Among those that are proving to be the front line of defense against an initial diagnosis of cancer and to prevent recurrence are DIM, curcumin, EGCG, genistein, and I3C. Each has its own unique actions,...

Turmeric Shows Promise in Combating Diabetes and Obesity

9/17/2008 - Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent diabetes? Since inflammation plays a big role in many diseases and is believed to be involved in the onset of both obesity and Type 2 diabetes, Drew...

Curcumin Tempers Arsenic Toxicity Through DNA Repair

9/10/2008 - Curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric is effective against the harmful impact of arsenic according to a recent study reported in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition. Arsenic is a poison that can be fatal to humans. The study investigated whether curcumin could counteract...

Turmeric Found to Be Beneficial for Lung, Liver and Colon Health

5/22/2008 - Turmeric, containing the active ingredient curcumin, is one of nature's most powerful healers. The medicinal properties of this spice have slowly revealed themselves over the centuries. Turmeric is documented as effective in conditions ranging from cancer to Alzheimer's disease. New research is now...

Scientists Synthesize "Super" Curcumin Molecules to Fight Cancer

5/1/2008 - Japanese researchers have synthesized two artificial versions of a chemical found in curry that is known to help fight cancer, according to a report published in the journal "Molecular Cancer Therapies." Curcumin, the ingredient that makes turmeric (and thus curry) yellow, has long been known to...

Curcumin Reduces Heart Enlargement and May Prevent Heart Failure

4/8/2008 - Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General Hospital have discovered. In a study entitled, "Curcumin prevents and reverses murine cardiac hypertrophy,"...

Chemical Found In Curry May Help Immune System Clear Amyloid Plaques Found In Alzheimer's Disease (press release)

11/22/2006 - Published in the Oct. 9 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, the early laboratory findings may lead to a new approach in treating Alzheimer's disease by enhancing the natural function of the immune system using curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Using...

Curcumin in curry helps boost brain function, study finds

10/27/2006 - New research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology recently found that elderly people who eat curry retain sharper mental function and experience reduced cognitive decline compared to those who seldom or never eat it. According to a study led by Tze-Pin Ng from the National University...

Curcumin halts colorectal cancer, breast cancer by inducing death of cancer cells

9/25/2006 - A new study published in the current issue of the journal Clinical Cancer Research reveals that curcumin -- the yellow pigment in turmeric, a major spice in curry -- can stop the growth and spread of colorectal and breast cancers. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston...

Curry and cauliflower could halt prostate cancer (press release)

8/28/2006 - Rutgers researchers have found that the curry spice turmeric holds real potential for the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer, particularly when combined with certain vegetables. The scientists tested turmeric, also known...

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