Not exact matches
There is a myriad
of health benefits associated with the curcumin component
of turmeric,
including inhibition
of colon, gastric and breast cancers.
Currently, researchers are studying
turmeric for a variety
of health benefits for diseases and conditions,
including: Alzheimer's disease, cancer, depression, osteoarthritis, breast
health, prostate
health and chronic pain.
Goldstein says that
turmeric's
benefits include improving the
health of brain mitochondria and helping with spatial memory by decreasing lipid peroxidation in brain tissue.
It turns out
turmeric has a long history
of being used as a traditional medicine and may provide many
health benefits including relieving arthritis because
of its anti-inflammatory properties, improving digestion, helping with menstruation, aiding in dispelling worms and other intestinal discomfort, and supporting the liver.
I had read many great articles that praised the
health benefits of turmeric which
includes lessening inflammation.
It originated over 3,000 years ago in India and uses a number
of natural herbs and spices (
including spices we now recognize here, in the US for their
health benefits — spices such as Chili, Cinnamon, Cumin, Ginger, and
Turmeric).