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Is Curry the Next Cure-All?
January 8, 2007 |
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Curcumin, a component of curry and turmeric as a cure-all spice.
It appears to aid the immune system in getting rid of amyloid beta. This is a protein that grows to form the plaque in the brains of those with Alzheimers.
Curry is of course very popular in India, where Alzheimer’s disease rates are among the world’s lowest. And for hundreds of years curcumin in extract form has been prescribed for a variety of illnesses.
Researchers say curry’s powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a very attractive possibility for treating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, and heart disease.
Curcumin is known for its anti-oxidant properties so adding Curry to your diet seems to be a smart move. And studies have shown that daily doses of the spice were linked to a lower risk of polyps of the colon.
Curry has also been shown to prevent joint pain and swelling in Rats with arthritis.
Turmeric has a long history in Indian Medicine as well.
It helps to purify the blood, and in the digestion of proteins. It can help to regulate metabolism. Ancient Chinese doctors would used turmeric to for chest congestion and menstrual pain as well as other health problems
Turmeric can also be used to reduce swelling of joints and even as an antibacterial rub.
I decided to create this site to keep people informed about the health benefits of curry, curcumin and turmeric. I’ve included a ebook on many Indian recipes which you can use to start adding curry to your diet right away..
Look for more news and information shortly.
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Does Curry have any benefit for Diabetes? if so how and where to buy flesh leaves.
Thanks Dale