Compared to the United States, India has a significantly lower incidence of reported cancer cases. This is true for both men and women. There have been many studies performed in this area, all of which report that an Indian diet plays a major role in the health.
Turmeric is a spice used in Indian dishes, such as curry, that acts as an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. Turmeric is one of the 700 Ayurvic medications prescribed to promote good health and well-being. Ayurveda is traditional medicine native to India, which is practiced as a form of alternative medicine. Turmeric has been used for centuries in India to treat various diseases including cancer. The spice has been found to suppress and destroy blood cancer cell lines in humans.
Lastly, Indians may also have a decreased risk of cancer due to their vegetarian diets, which rely on legumes (beans, chickpeas, and lentils) as protein. Studies have shown that legumes are associated with a reduction in cancer.
Bottom line: Eat your veggies and curry!
5 comments:
We talked about all the benefits from Turmeric, are there any negatives to the spice? I would guess that there are'nt any since it is an anti-inflammatory, but would consuming too much of it on a daily basis, such as in India where it is consistent in their diet, be hurtful in any possible way?
I researched the side effects of turmeric and found that it can cause stomach upset and GI problems such as constipation and diarrhea. The article that I read advised avoiding turmeric if you have stomach ulcers, bile duct blockage, or blood-clotting disorder. Otherwise, I didn't find anything further regarding the side effects of the spice.
I read that India has the world's lowest Alzheimer's disease rates while referring to the consumption of curcumin as a dietary staple.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=7047
I think there is probably so much to be learned about the natural ways that we can treat or prevent illnesses. This is a great example showing the health beneifts of tumeric and explaining that the spice actually destroys blood cancer cell lines.
Dr. Oz mentioned on Oprah that India also has the lowest rates of Alzheimer's. The reason, he thinks, is TUMERIC. So, yes, tumeric is a natural anti-inflammatory. I think he's right especially after reading this.
I take the dietary supplement, Zyflammend. It is oregano, tumeric, ginger, etc. --warming herbs that yes, can upset an empty or sensitive stomach. My acupuncturist can explain more if you're interested http://www.healthylivesacupuncture.com/
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