TUMERIC & BROMELAIN ~ Covering Tumeric and Bromelain today, and I must say if you werent sold on the Fast Relief you SHOULD be after this post. I will be making a word document with all this information from the last few days so it will be compiled in one file. SUGGESTION: print and put in a binder so you have reference to the ingredients and what they are good for! Two more reasons our Fast Relief capsules work so well. Bromelain and Tumeric (which I thought you only cooked with) are other anti-inflammatory and anti-pain ingredients. Let’s break it down: Bromelain is a natural enzyme found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple, a tropical fruit native to Central and South America. Bromelain supplements are promoted as an alternative remedy for various health problems including joint inflammation and cancer. Some small studies have suggested bromelain may help reduce the ill effects of some types of chemotherapy. Early studies have also looked at the possible use of bromelain for tissues damaged by burns, as a digestive enzyme, to reduce arthritis pain, and for treating bowel inflammation or diarrhea. However, there are no available scientific studies that have looked at whether bromelain shrinks tumors, improves comfort, or extends the life of people with cancer. Proponents claim bromelain reduces the swelling and inflammation of soft-tissue injuries. Some people also believe that the enzyme helps a number of digestive problems. Practitioners claim bromelain relieves the pain and inflammation caused by joint disorders such as arthritis and that it inhibits cancer cell growth when combined with chemotherapy. There are some who claim that bromelain can “digest fat” and that people who take bromelain pills can lose weight without diet or exercise. Some supporters also state that bromelain fights bacterial and viral infections. Information taken from the American Cancer Society Tumeric Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It has a long history of use in herbal remedies, particularly in China, India, and Indonesia. The root and rootstock, or rhizome, of the plant contain curcumin, which is considered to be the active ingredient. Curcumin is not related to cumin, which is a spice made from the seeds of a different plant. Turmeric is a common food flavoring and coloring in Asian cooking. Animal and laboratory studies have found that curcumin, an antioxidant that is an active ingredient in turmeric, demonstrated some anti-cancer effects in the lab. But human research is needed to determine curcumins role in cancer prevention and treatment in people. Several types of cancer cells are inhibited by curcumin in the laboratory, and curcumin slows the growth and spread of some cancers in some animal studies. Clinical trials are underway to find out if it can help humans as well. Curcumin is being studied to find out whether it helps other diseases such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and stomach ulcers. It is also being studied to see whether it can help lower “bad cholesterol” and improve outcome in kidney transplants. A few early studies have been done in humans, but much more human research is still needed to find out if curcumin can be effective in these uses. How is it promoted for use? Some proponents believe turmeric may prevent and slow the growth of a number of types of cancer, particularly tumors of the esophagus, mouth, intestines, stomach, breast, and skin. Turmeric is promoted mainly as an anti-inflammatory herbal remedy and is said to produce fewer side effects than commonly used pain relievers. Some practitioners prescribe turmeric to relieve inflammation caused by arthritis, muscle sprains, swelling, and pain caused by injuries or surgical incisions. It is also promoted as a treatment for rheumatism and as an antiseptic for cleaning wounds. Some proponents claim turmeric interferes with the actions of some viruses, including hepatitis and HIV. Supporters also claim that turmeric protects against liver diseases, stimulates the gallbladder and circulatory systems, reduces cholesterol levels, dissolves blood clots, helps stop external and internal bleeding, and relieves painful menstruation and angina (chest pains that often occur with heart disease). It is also used as a remedy for digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and illnesses caused by toxins from parasites and bacteria.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:56:01 +0000
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