GerryE
09-17-2003, 10:30 AM
Subject: Psoriasis & Turmeric-- an anti-inflammatory helper.
In a "People's Pharmacy" column in The Seattle Times (Sunday, Sept. 7 or Aug. 31, 2003), a psoriasis challenged writer wrote:
"Question: A few months ago, you wrote about turmeric being used for boils and also being studied for treating arthritis and cancer. This has changed my life."
"I've suffered with psoriasis on nearly half my body for 25 years. I've seen many physicians and tried every medication and ultraviolet treatment. The cost has been enormous, matched only by the disappointment with the failures."
"When I read that turmeric might have anti-inflammatory action, I immediately bought some and sprinkled a round teaspoon on my cereal."
"I continued the regimen daily, and after 10 days, the awful itching and bleeding had ceased. Now, five months later, I have no psoriasis, just reddened areas where it was bad."
"Answer: Turmeric, a spice in curry, is popular in India. In this country, yellow mustard often contains some turmeric. We can't explain why it helped your psoriasis. Curcumin, the active ingredient, has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are studying this compound in conditions as diverse as Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and cancers."
In a "People's Pharmacy" column in The Seattle Times (Sunday, Sept. 7 or Aug. 31, 2003), a psoriasis challenged writer wrote:
"Question: A few months ago, you wrote about turmeric being used for boils and also being studied for treating arthritis and cancer. This has changed my life."
"I've suffered with psoriasis on nearly half my body for 25 years. I've seen many physicians and tried every medication and ultraviolet treatment. The cost has been enormous, matched only by the disappointment with the failures."
"When I read that turmeric might have anti-inflammatory action, I immediately bought some and sprinkled a round teaspoon on my cereal."
"I continued the regimen daily, and after 10 days, the awful itching and bleeding had ceased. Now, five months later, I have no psoriasis, just reddened areas where it was bad."
"Answer: Turmeric, a spice in curry, is popular in India. In this country, yellow mustard often contains some turmeric. We can't explain why it helped your psoriasis. Curcumin, the active ingredient, has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are studying this compound in conditions as diverse as Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and cancers."