Turmeric...Our success story.

[crazyboutboy]

Hello again,
A few weeks ago I wrote about my sons success story with the spice turmeric. Just to refresh you, he takes two capsules a day, with food, of this spice. We found it in capsule form at the local nutrition store called The Vitamin Shoppe. He has been virtually P. free for about two months now. give or take a spot here or there. He has had gutate P. for two years which affected every part of his body except his face. A few wrote back and said they were going to try it. I was wondering if anyone has and if they had any luck with it. thanks.... Laura

[Spiderman]

Yep, I'v had similar results although I use it differently by buying it in the powder form & use 1 X 3 teaspoons per day in a small glass of milk.

It taste like the preverbial but hey, who cares if it's working.

It constantly irks me when I read/told about TOPICALS because P is clearly an internal problem.

S

[crazyboutboy]

hi spidy,
I am so happy to here you had some results too but you have to give me more details. It has been such a miracle for my son that I want to tell everyone. I would love to here more about your success story like how long have you had P. for, how much of it did the turmeric clear up, and how long have you been clear. We also tried the powdered form and found it unbearable. Why dont you try the capsules? laura

[Spiderman]

Originally posted by crazyboutboy
hi spidy,
I am so happy to here you had some results too but you have to give me more details. It has been such a miracle for my son that I want to tell everyone. I would love to here more about your success story like how long have you had P. for, how much of it did the turmeric clear up, and how long have you been clear. We also tried the powdered form and found it unbearable. Why dont you try the capsules? laura I did say SIMILAR & that means................ I have been P'ing :eek: about 90% for 7 years & it's cleared approx 30% in 2 months with Turmeric ONLY.

S

[kbradley]

Hi Laura,

I started "tumeric therapy" right after reading your success story. I've posted on the "alternative therapies" thread about how it was going for me but not in a while. I've been taking one capsule of curcumin (18:1 tumeric concentrate) daily for about 6 weeks now. Can't say I've had dramatic results but maybe that's because my p isn't too terribly bad. I had a flare (guttate) about 3 weeks after starting tumeric and while my shins have faded a great deal I still have many spots on my torso.

I'd like to ask you if you thought increasing the dosage would help?

Thanks for postiing again and please join us on the "alternative therapies" thread. It would be great for people who are interested in tumeric and other natural medicines to have only one place to look. -kiki

[MikeK]

Originally posted by kbradley
Thanks for postiing again and please join us on the "alternative therapies" thread. It would be great for people who are interested in tumeric and other natural medicines to have only one place to look. -kiki

I'm going to post a link to this thread in the alternate therapies thread.

[crazyboutboy]

Hi kiki
I read your post about your turmeric results. I think it may help to increase your dose to two a day. I know for my son, his scalp really didnt really respond to just one even though his body did. His sccalp is much better now and he has absolutely no side affects or stomach upset with the two. Thanks for the info about the alternative therapy site. I will post something tomorrow but I have to run for now. thanks for responding to my inquiry. Laura

[kbradley]

I've recently finished a bottle of 60 tumeric capsules, one per day, and my skin is looking better than ever. Legs, which were the worst, only have white hypo-pigmented skin. I assume this will go away over time. Still have some guttate spots on the torso but they are very pale. And no new spots have developed.

I wish I could be completely sure that the tumeric (also taking omega 3 fish oil) is working and that the p isn't just running some kind of natural course and clearing. Anyway, since something seems to be working, I'll continue with the tumeric therapy.

Has anyone experienced a widespread guttate flare, have it eventually clear without use of topicals and not return for some period of time? -kiki

[Amber22]

I see that alot of you use it for guttate p would it work for plaque p???

[kbradley]

Hi Amber,

I don't know for sure if it would work for plaque, for you, or for anyone in particular but since the idea is that tumeric is an anti-inflammatory agent, I don't see how it would work differently for either type of p. You could always give it a try. I haven't found anything in my research that suggests it's harmful in any way. The capsules come in various potencies, from 100mg of curcumin to 380mg. I've been taking 380mg, but if you get a weaker potency make sure you take more capsules per day. -kiki

[bonnie25]

Hi. I was wondering if taking the turmeric was somewhere along the line of taking oregano? My mom was told to take oregano but it was the liquid form and it was so hot.
Bonnie
Is turmeric safe for pregnancy? I am trying to conceive.

[kbradley]

Hi Bonnie,

I'm starting to feel like the tumeric spokesperson.

I'm sorry I can't answer your questions as I don't really know what oregano is good for and have never read about anyone taking it for psoriasis. Have you?

I'm no expert on the safety of herbal supplements during pregnancy. You could always try the tumeric capsules and quit when you become pregnant or continue at that point if you find out they are in fact safe.

Good luck in both your pursuits. -kiki

[mibi]

Im 15 and Ive had P for mostly all of my life. I have it on about 40%. I took two teaspoons of tumeric mixed with V8 and its cleared up. It is hard to keep taking everyday, but i find it works well if you have the devotion.

[iwant2benormal]

how many mg in these capsules that are being taken?

[kbradley]

The capsules come in various potencies, from 100mg of curcumin to 380mg. I've been taking one 380mg capsule per day, but if you get a weaker potency make sure to take more.

Mibi, that's great news. Thanks for letting me and others know of your success. Try going to a health food store and getting the capsules. I couldn't imagine trying to eat tumeric on a daily basis even if i do love Indian food. Keep us posted if you continue taking it. -kiki

[bonnie25]

Kiki,
I think your right about trying the turmeric till I know I am pregnant and then either stopping or talking with my doctor. I always know within a day or so if I am pregnant so I wouldn't be on it any more than I have to. Yesterday I purchased turmeric in bulk at Fred Meyer's. I took a teaspoon in cranberry juice and drank it right down. I hardly gave it a chance to taste it! Then later that nite I had some with diet pop and uggghhhhh! The cranberry is much better. Anyways, I am going to give this a try as long as I can. So, pray for me. I hope it works for me too! :)

As far as oregano. It is a spice too that has inflammatory benefits. It detoxifies the body too. My mom was told to take it from a naturopath at one time. But it is so strong and she didn't notice any improvement in her p.

Bonnie

[bonnie25]

I forgot to ask if Spiderman is still seeing results in his p from the turmeric?

[kbradley]

Bonnie,
Last night I ran a search on tumeric and psoriasis. A site I found, but didn't bookmark, eplains about tumeric. Curcumin is the part of tumeric which is anti-inflammatory and is concentrated in the the capsules which many of the supplement companies sell. You might want to read up on it so you will be able to discern if what you are taking is as potent as something you would get in a capsule. Maybe it's the same, but I'm not sure. -kiki

[bonnie25]

Kiki.
The point you make is definately valid. I wondered that myself. I did look at the capsules at Fred Meyer's and it was $16.00 for 60 capsules. The bulk was $5.99 lb so I took the less expensive route this time. I think I will use what I have and if I see any improvement I will go with the capsules next time. It sounds positive since spiderman is seeing results from the non-capsule form. Also, you do know how many mg your getting with the capsules, another benefit. I pray that this will at least give me some relief. I really want to find something that my mom and brother can use too.
Thanks, I will keep you updated.
Bonnie
;)

[kbradley]

$16 for 60 380 mg capsules is what I paid at my local expensive health food store. I saw much, much better bargains on-line, however, I'm too skeptical to give out my credit card number to a co. I don't know. If anyone reads this and has experience with a reputable supplement co., please let me know.

I've been wondering if tumeric might work for people with pa. I don't have pa but it would be great to hear from anyone who does and is willing to try tumeric.

I noticed the other day that I broke out with a little spot of p on my ankle (dime sized) but for the first time ever the spot didn't turn red. It's very light and hardly noticable. If I get through the winter without any major outbreak, I will truly be a tumeric convert. -kiki

[GitOverIt]

I was looking for anything on turmeric at HSI [Health Science Institute] and found some things on being good for the skin etc etc plus a notation on being careful....here is a quote from the article....I guess maybe aspirin would be included too?


"As with all herbs, turmeric should be taken with care. Some people may experience stomach upset and even ulcers with high doses of turmeric. Also, because turmeric is known to thin the blood, it should not be taken with anti-coagulant medications or anti-inflammatory drugs."

[MikeK]

Originally posted by kbradley
$16 for 60 380 mg capsules is what I paid at my local expensive health food store. I saw much, much better bargains on-line, however, I'm too skeptical to give out my credit card number to a co. I don't know. If anyone reads this and has experience with a reputable supplement co., please let me know.Hi Kiki,

I too don't like to give out my credit card number to companies that I don't know. There's too many scams out there! I have a couple of quick suggestions that help give me piece of mind whenever I order anything on line ... even from companies that I know well. 1) If the site accepts Discovercard, you can go to Discovercard's website (www.discovercard.com) and create a temporary credit card number that's good for one transaction only. You already have to have a Discovercard. Here's a link to Discovercard's description of the service: http://www2.discovercard.com/deskshop/ 2) Since some websites don't yet accept Discovercard, I carry a credit card (a Mastercard) that I use only for internet purchases. I find that it makes it easier to keep track of things. (BTW, this accountant does not pay an annual fee for any of the three credit cards that I carry.)

Happy shopping!

Mike

[kbradley]

Sally, I signed up for the HSI newsletter too. I'm going to check out what you read. Thanks for pointing out the cons of taking tumeric.

Mike, thank you too for the helpful hints about using credit cards on line. Now if only I had a DiscoverCard.:(

-kiki

[PTener]

Hi all,

I asked my Naturopath about turmeric and his first response was that it made perfect sense it could help with P as it has anti-bacterial properties and would help kill strep. He said the same goes for dandelion root.

Yes, turmeric has blood thinning properties and caution should be used. Among other things to steer clear of is anything containing vitamin K. Heart patients are advised of this if they are placed on the drug cumadin, a blood thinner.

Mike, thanks for the heads up on the credit cards!

We have been ordering supplements through Puritan's Pride. They have a web site, but we prefer to use the catalog. We have found the prices very good, especially when they are haveing a sale.

Peggy

[GitOverIt]

i use either or too depending which has the best sale going on...here's the web addresses

www.puritan.com

www.swansonvitamins.com

price on turmeric from Swanson

720 mgs 100 caps $4.49 take 2 caps 2-3 x a day

[coachG]

Peggy....thanks for posting the info from your naturopath, I was glad to read what he had to say about turmeric and dandylion root. :).

Sally...thanks for the prices.

[bonnie25]

Hi everyone!
That is great info you found from HSI Sally. Always have to be careful with herbs especially and start slow.
I have taken up to 2 tsp of turmeric with juice and havent noticed any stomach upset yet. I will stick to that since it is low dose.
And about it being anti-bacterial....that is a plus too!
Anyways, I will let everyone know how I do on it!
Thanks,
Bonnie

[kbradley]

THanks Peggy and Sally for the info., esp for the online sources. Do you trust most of the product lines they carry or do you know which ones to order beforehand?

Now I'm thinking about how much tumeric is too much. I'm taking 400mg a day but Sally pointed one brand out that had 720mg. I feel like I'm in a safe zone but how does one ever know???
-kiki

[GitOverIt]

I would trust both places they also have catalogs and you can order from that if you want...
catalogs are free just call and order one
Swanson...1-800-437-4148
Puritan Pride...1-800-645-1030

they always have specials going on and many times the health food store doesn't always stock what I want so its just as easy for me to order as them......
I think it would be fairly safe to say the dosage is ok....just take turmeric with foods...but who am I.........not a doctor...[this life] maybe last.... ...[or karmically future]:D

[GitOverIt]

thread....so for the benefit of the newbies, read and enjoy:D

[elliott]

A couple days ago I started putting the spice on my food because it may help in preventing alzheimers disease. This is said because Alzheimers is almost non-existant in India and they use it in their diet . I read your piece and now I will go to a health store to but it in capsule form and see if it helps with my psoriasis. Thanks!!

[Sunflake]

Hi Everyone,

I am also new to this board, however not new to P... have been through several topical ointments and even went into remission once... but broke out again this past year worse than ever. I went to a new Derm today who wants to start me on amevive, and I am not sure yet if thats what I want to do... after reading some of the threads it would seem that the turmeric has had better results than amevive and maybe I should give that a try first.

Its wonderful to have the opportunity to meet all of you and to share so much valuable information and look forward to talking to you all more.

Sunny~

[GitOverIt]

I would at least give it a try if I were you....right now I'm trying something else but if it doesn't work I shall give turmeric a go...we have more info on turmeric on the "alternate treatments" thread...some have had remissions along with doing some other things...like giving up dairy etc....give it a read and see how you like it....I would say the things on turmeric are on the later pages...maybe 5 or 6 back at the alternate site......

[MelissaLynn]

I have heard about Tumeric being used to treat P. Honestly, I forgot about it. After reading these posts, I am going to give it a try. No matter what the taste!
I order all my Vit E and A and Coral Calciums online at PuritansPride.com
They are wonderful and prices are so reasonable.
I have never had any problems with ordering from them and if you dont like ordering online, they send catalogs.
Best of luck to you all and I will let you know my personal progress with Tumeric.

Best,
Melissa

[GitOverIt]

[I should be posting this on "alternate treatments"]

I received my 'Psoriasis Advance' the other day ...It's the magazine from NPF.....and under 'It Works For Me' there was the home remedy of vaseline and zinc oxide....
directions were:

melt the two together....... I just eyeballed the portions...
stir...... didn't boil ...just let it slowly melt....low heat [didn't use microwave....been reading too much about it...{another subject maybe for alternate treatments}
put mine in a small clean jar with a lid....
the person that set it up also took 50 mgs of zinc everyday.

{I have always read that zinc is an essential mineral that is found in almost every cell. It stimulates the activity of approximately 100 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body .Zinc supports a healthy immune system, is needed for wound healing, helps maintain your sense of taste and smell, and is needed for DNA synthesis, Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence.}

their comments: from magazine
"QUOTE: I used it for about 2 weeks and it is now a month and all scales, redness, and flaking are completely gone...."

he/she went on to say they had it all over hands, arms, legs from thighs to ankles, front and back.

I am the lotion queen...I would rather make mine than buy it...then I know whats in it....so I made some....and I used it last night....and I must say it is one of the best texure-wise that I have made......
it's still a little greasy but felt good and stayed on ALL night...... just thought that along with the turmeric some of you might also want to try this combo.......:p

[neese]

Thanks Sally :)

I'm going to try that concoction.

Would like to experiment with the Tumeric also.

[Sunflake]

Thanks Sally,

I will check out the alternative health thread :)

Sunny~

[Patty925]

Hi everyone,

There is an article on Turmeric in today's news paper here in Jacksonville, today. A lady I work with brought me the article. I remebered seeing this on the board and went in once again to read it. I will try this spice. I hope to see success as everyone has. I hope to find it in the health food store and will pick some up if not I will order some.

I'm doing uvnarrow band is anyone doing this and taking this spice?

Please let me know.

Oh, what is standard dosage for the day? I saw different ones mentioned.

Thanks for you info. I love this board it has helped me cope a great deal better.

Patty

[GitOverIt]

Not on uvb narrow band...I'm waiting for mr. sunshine back here in INDIANA.......also I'm not on turmeric as yet cause I'm trying something else...if it doesn't work I'll try turmeric......

keep us informed altho it will take a while to see results probably,but you can still post.......

if you see anything of interest to this thread...please don't hesitate to post it

[Patty925]

I will keep everyone posted. Hope it helps with the itching.

The narrowband makes me itch like crazy.

Patty

[GitOverIt]

said benedryl helps itching ....I don't know since I usually scratch when I itch.....I don't itch that much......

[judywms]

the tumeric label on puritains pride says not for use by pregnant or lactating women!!!!

[GitOverIt]

I have a bottle here by Nature's Plus and it says "if you are pregnant or nursing consult your health care professional before using any herbal product."

are you pregnant?...when I was pregnant I wouldn't take aspirin and told my gynecologist...he said "oh you women...you hear something on tv and blah,blah, blah....I didn't care I still wouldn't...that is one time you must be careful...no matter what anyone says....

anyway some women clear up when pregnant...so wouldn't need anything...............

I know lets all get pregnant.....

It would be a miracle for me....just like Sarai in the bible......

[MelissaLynn]

Hey Patty-
When I was doing NB (worked better for me than anything else) I used Mango Butter. They sell it at the Body Shop chains. Its a shea butter base and its wonderful. I found it much better than vasoline, which I am always hesitant to use, since its a petroleum and contains carcinogins (yeah, can you believe we slather ourselves {and babies too} up with that crap!)
Anyway, the body butters help with the itch, they smell good and the shea is wonderful for your skin.
Good Luck and I hope you see terrific results with the NB, keep us posted!
Best,
Melissa

[Patty925]

Hi Melissalynn,

I'm so glad you mentioned the body butter as I just bought the mango butter anthe Shea butter from the body shop. I put it on everytime I go to the restroom during working hours.

I itch the worst the day after the UV treatment, which I'm scheduled for today at 4 p.m. I also bought The Eucerin itch relief-spray. I was told by the derm's office not to use benydril the day of the lamp or inbetween because it makes you more sensative but I really need it the day after.

Patty

[psorisad]

I thought I would try the Tumeric too. I couldn't find it in capsule form so I bought the powder. Well Ewwwwwwww........... the stuff stinks! So I thought I would try mixing it with something. It actually tastes good. I can't really even taste the spice. I mixed it with chip dip! Ok, not exactly healthy, but it works for me! lol

[GitOverIt]

You're going to have to eat a lot of chip dip to get your turmeric quota :D

Did you try the health food stores? GNC? Vitamin Shoppe?
or even on line.....you can also get empty gelatin caps to fill your own from the health food stores....much easier to take I think.....

I believe I gave the telephone #'s of a couple on line and catalog vitamin sources on the first page at this site

[Robi]

kbradley,
Sally beat me to it. puritan.com is A1. Been dealing with them for years. Their sales and 2fers are great.



MikeK,
I thought I knew my D'card. Thanks for the 1/time info. How about when they slammed us on the double back bonus thing? I was really gassed! Let 'em know too! Once its in my pocket you try getting it out!! Not an acct' just an old skinflint!LOL:D

[psorisad]

I am going to have to go to the local GNC soon. I could eat my weight in chip dip before I get what I need to do any good!

[Sunflake]

Thank you Melissa for the mango butter idea... I'm going to run out today and buy some. I bought a bottle of turmeric capsules, however the name on the bottle is Curcumin which I believe is the same thing. Mine came 60 capsules 665 mg. each..

I've taken one a day for the last four days... although the bottle recommends 2 to 3 capsules a day... so if I don't notice improvement I may up the dosage .... I'll keep you all posted on my results.

I soaked in a warm bath with 2 packets of the aveeno oatmeal yesterday, and found great relief from the itching.

Sunny~

[BruceS]

For anyone interested, I went on puritanspride today and they have turmeric 400mg pills on sale for $9.95 for 100 pills and you get two botles free for a total of 300 pills.

I'm going to try as my P is out of control. UVB light used to control it but the last 6 months it's just taken off.

Which pills are best, the turmeric or the curcumin? Thanks for all the helpful information.

[belldane]

I ordered it to! I couldn't open the "more info"link on there page since it is a pdf file and I am haveing trouble with Adobe on my pc, so I couldn't get the ingredents list to see how much curcumin was in it. Did you check to see and could you let me know??

Thanks, Patty

[RFK1127]

I just went to puritanspride.com and ordered myself a bottle it's says it will be 400mg. I am planning on taking it 2 x per day. I have had Psoriasis since the age of about 16. It's on my knuckles, elbows, knees, ankles , shins and a few other areas sparsely. Not so bad though. It's actually been better lately. I stopped using all of my prescribed medications (dovonex, elidel) and started taking a multivitamin, drinking more water (i used to drink about 1 glass per day) and using the ahava products. I used the mud packs, and the cream and they seem to work much better than any other cream i've used before. The mud also seemed to calm down the inflammation on my ankles. Anyway, Like I said thank you so much for talking about the Turmeric. I really hope it works as I am getting married in a sleeveless gown in 15 weeks and hope my elbows have cleared up. Does anyone have any suggestions for covering up the redness and scales on my elbows if it happens to still be there? As for the woman who said she doesn't want to pass on her Psoriasis genes. Shame on you! Noone in my family has psoriasis (or ashthma for that matter) except for me as far back as we can trace. You never know. Every single person in my life has loved me despite my P. I mean yes, I would prefer to have clear skin, but it hasn't altered my self perception or the absolutely wonderful life I've had and will continue to have. When people that I liked and admired would ask what it was I would explain it to them. As for the people I did not like, I would get very, very close to them...and then tell them I was highly contagious. :-) lol! Thanks for all the info. Rebecca

[RFK1127]

Patty It says 4oo mg turmeric then underneath that it says (curcuma longa) and that's it. what do you think?

[KittieKat]

Hi everyone,

I have had P for a few years and have found that nothing really helps it 100%. I've tried the topical stuff and am still using it, but it seems to be more of a hit and miss kind of thing. It works great on my stomach but not so good on my legs.

I read everything you guys have said about Tumeric and think I'm going to try it. My husband has been taking it for its anti inflamitory properties, but never even considered it for myself.

Maybe between the fish and flaxseed oil I've been using on top of the topicals it will all just go away.

Thanks for the idea!!!

Newbie to the group,
Katie

[RFK1127]

Is it the turmeric or the curcumin that is good for P? I called puritans pride and they said there is no curcumin in the turmeric that they sell b/c it is made from the herbs. Curcumin comes from the root of the turmeric. So if we want to take something w/curcumin in it then we would need to find a manufacturer that uses only the root or at least claims to use some of the root. I've been researching this like crazy. Found many websites on the P with turmeric and curcumin just haven't had the chance to go through all of them yet. Someone said something about fish oil but there are about 5000 different kinds. Which kind to take? shark, cod, omega 3??:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[GitOverIt]

Dr. Mercolas site claims Carlson brand for fish oils he had a study done on the least mercury per brand and it was lowest.....also during winter months when we don't get our daily dose of sun he recommends Carlson brand cod liver oil (I use lemon flovored)

http://www.mercola.com/2004/mar/13/essential_oils.htm

You can do a search on many health topics there

I have Nature's Plus turmeric 400 mg/95% curcumin
turmeric (curcumalonga rhizome)
(standarized 95% (380 mg ) curcumin)

www.naturesplus.com
got mine at The Vitamin Shoppe label says $17.00 marked down (on sale) I think half off

[Jor-EL]

Here is a section from page 67 in the "The Psoriasis Cure" book by Lisa Levan. (Please ignore the title, since we all know that there is no cure for psoriasis):


"Fish Oil
You can get lots of omega-3 EFAs from fish oil. Good sources of fish oil include salmon, mackerel, menhaden, herring, and sardines. These have more fat and provide more omega-3 oils than other fish. You will get 3,600 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids from just four ounces of salmon. Cod can give you only 300 milligrams. Don't rely on cod liver oil as a source of your Essential Fatty Acids. You will overdose on vitamins A and D if you take enough to supply all the fatty acids your body needs. People with diabetes should not take fish oil supplements, due to their high fat content, but should eat fish to get their EFAs."

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My personal choice for omega-3 is Flax Seed Oil. I buy it in liguid form in 16 or 24 ounce bottles and take a heaping Tablespoon
every morning, which equals 11 Grams EFA/8 Grams of omega-3 . A person would have to swallow a lot of capsules to get those amounts. It also has a pleasant nutty taste. I just purchased a 16 ounce bottle of High Lignan (fiber content), Cold Pressed, Flax Seed Oil for $10.49 at a local natural foods market.

[RFK1127]

thanks a lot for all the information I appreciate it! :D :D :D :D :D

Rebecca
NJ

Talk to you later.

[GitOverIt]

that explains why we need cod liver oil in the winter ...(in the northern states anyway.....where de sun don't shine!!!! also explains why we need the fish oils as well as flax for a proper ratio of DHA ans EPA

He also recommends a vit D test to make sure you don't get too much "D" but I know I need it...aside from having P, I don't step outdoors til spring....at least the sunshiney outdoors.

http://www.mercola.com/forms/carlsons.htm

[Jor-EL]

Here's a link to some info regarding turmeric:

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/0,1525,10062,00.html

[GitOverIt]

I found this paragraph interesting but would recommend everyone interested in taking it to read the site first...

""Because turmeric is not particularly well absorbed when taken orally, you might want to look for products that combine it with bromelain, a group of protein-digesting enzymes found in the pineapple plant. The bromelain will enhance the absorption of the active compounds in turmeric. There are numerous commercial preparations combining bromelain and turmeric.""unquote

or you can get bromelain at the health food store and take them together....bromelain is a good digestive aid as well as papaya enzymes....

[GitOverIt]

turmeric coming anyone have anything to report???did everyone see the bit about taking PINEAPPLE digestive enzymes to help get the turmeric into the system to be better absorbed?
(just trying to push this up to the top of page:D

let us know how you're doing......:confused:

[judywms]

for yrs when taking a medication i want to work quickly i have taken it with a very small amount of pop(soda/coke) this might be worth a try with the turmeric

[gumbygirl]

You all have me trying tumeric now.

2nd day/2pills a day.

We shall see....

[RFK1127]

This turmeric thing is OUT OF CONTROL!! lol Started taking the turmeric on thursday, 3 times a day with food. My fiancee says it looks better to him and I see big areas of the patches looking better also. Also, have been using the ahava mud about 2 times a week,which i slather on my body, let dry for about 15 or 20 minutes, wash off and then slather the ahava moisturizer all over. It's a little expensive but seems worth it. Other than that, I've been trying (key word: trying) to eat better. Which for me means no processed foods, less carbs and more water. When I was eating hot pockets and pasta everyday I really think the psoriasis was so much redder! There is no history at all of psoriasis in my family. Is anyone else the only one in the familywith it? Also, I use yardley soap as I find the regular soaps really irritate my skin. It can be found in most supermarkets. Any other soaps that people find are less irritating? :D :D :D :D :D Have a great day!
Rebecca

[MikeK]

Originally posted by RFK1127
Also, I use yardley soap as I find the regular soaps really irritate my skin. It can be found in most supermarkets. Any other soaps that people find are less irritating?Hi Rebecca,

I too have to be careful with the soaps that I use. Here's the links to two very informative threads on the subject: http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=5940 and http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=6949.

Hope this helps.

Mike

[jenny4]

HI,

My family eats Turmeric every day, not as a dietary supplement, but as a spice. My husband is from Southern India (I am Irish-Amer) and although Indian food varies from region to region - it almost always contains turmeric. Most major Amer. cities have Indian stores (in the phone book look under groceries or Indian groceries). And they will sell you turmeric pretty cheap. Since they use it in every dish it cant get old on the shelf. Watch out though it STAINS quickly and is very difficult to remove. I will try feeding small amounts to my husband and daughter raw since it has been working out so well for you. My husband and daughter have P.

[blumin]

I use 500mg curcumin before breakfast, between meals when I remember:o) and usually before I go to bed. My naturopath says between meals as an anti-inflammatory and with meals as a digestive aid. I first used it as a digestive. Either way it is really effective! Using lots of curry( which I was not used to) in my cooking has similiar effects also.

[belldane]

Started taking the turmeric on thursday, 3 times a day with food. My fiancee says it looks better to him and I see big areas of the patches looking better also.

I started 2 days ago, don't see anything yet, but I sure started itching about 20 min after my last pill. What brand are you useing?? I wonder if different brands work better than others???


Patty :)

[GitOverIt]

It looks like Puritan's Pride is not the one to take....from what I've read...we need the root (curcura longa rhizome) and Puritans IS NOT THE ROOT probably the leaves....sorry everyone that purchased it...maybe you can cancel order......The root costs more, but will no doubt be effective........ like I said earlier "The Vitamin Shoppe" carries them and I found some sources on the web.....
also remember that bromelain (pineapple digestive enzymes) helps to get the curcumin into the system here's an article about that down towards the bottom titled :"Dietary Inclusion and Application"

http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Regular/mcintyre73.htm
she (Anne McIntyre) also mentions making a paste for a topical...

[hate2flake]

I just wanted to say thank your for all the information, I have also decided to give Turmeric a try. I am taking it along with Flax seed oil in the hopes that it will work. I have tried so many things from changing my diet to Dead sea mud to many topical treatments and nothing seems to help. Its only been 2 days hopefully soon I'll start to see a difference.

Carina

[RFK1127]

Ok so now i have like, 3 damn bottles of this turmeric stuff from puritans pride and i'm taking it!! lol..just kidding. I don't think it can hurt per se, as the leaf is connected to the root, I would think that we would still get traces of what we need. Besides that, something is working for me. I don't know if it's the turmeric or the other things im doing though. Guess time will tell. I would also like to know how everyone else is doing on it as well. Thanks for all the support and love!

Rebecca:rolleyes: :p

[cjg]

I've been taking it (off and on--sometimes forget) for a couple of months now. I think it's helping because I haven't been the tanning bed, which is my usual method of putting P in remission, in a long time, and I'm still holding the P at bay. It's not gone, but I can certainly live with it.

[GitOverIt]

what does it say on the bottle?...I think its the same as all of them ...which is: curcuma longa rhizome [rhizome means root]

I couldn't find anything but the root type......

[GitOverIt]

this bring this back up OK?:D

[RFK1127]

Originally posted by GitOverIt
what does it say on the bottle?...I think its the same as all of them ...which is: curcuma longa rhizome [rhizome means root]

I couldn't find anything but the root type......

gitoverit: sorry it took so long to reply. it says 400 mg turmeric (curcuma longa)(rhizome) Thanks for looking out!

[belldane]

So how is everyone doing with the Turmeric??? I haven't notice any change in my P yet.

Patty

[BruceS]

No luck here yet. Not sure about the dose. I'm taking two pills per day 400 mg. Any suggestions? Thanks to all

[belldane]

How much can we take, I was wondering if you weigh more would you need more??

[dayder20]

My sister has P over 90% of her body could u tell me if u think that Turmeric would work for her? She have been to many doctor and nothing seem to work for very long. My mom has a tanning bed and wants her to use it but she is so bad with P that we are not sure how long she should tan. She is 29 a mother of two kids, works and dose not have alot of time to be putting on all the creams the doctor gives her. I want to help her. The cost for her med are so much that alot of her pay goes to that ( the med). sO I though that if anyone could let me know that if the Turmeric would help her that i would buy it for her and HOPE to shee her get better. Olease let me know
I want to help my sister
David

[melanee]

dayder - don't know about turmeric, but my derm did suggest a tanning bed as an alternative to light treatments in his office. your sister shouldn't spend a lot of time in the bed - i usually do 5 minutes to start........

[dayder20]

Thanks when she get home tonight i am going to have her get in for the 5 mim but should it be each day or something like 3 times a week. The last time she got in she got burnt and would not get in again but she went in foe 20 min

[chaimFL]

20 minutes is too long for the first exposure. Keep in mind that burning can cause the P to get worse, so it's better to be safe than sorry. She should be doing it at least 3 times a week to start. I would start at 5 minutes for probably 2 weeks and then go to 10 minutes for 2 weeks, but I would stop at 15 or 20 minutes tops and keep at that level of exposure. It could take a month or 2 to see good results assuming she responds at all. Keep in mind that not everyone responds to treatments the same and what works for one could cause another to flare worse.

Does your sister have medical insurance? Because there are lots of medications that are great for severe psoriasis, but she would have to weigh the risk/benefit analysis to see if the potential side effects (if any) would be worth it for her. The other issue is the cost of the drugs, but insurance may cover them.

[dayder20]

Thanks for the info.
She has ins. but not all drugs are covered and the ones that she is taking right now is making her put on alot of weight. Which put her a risk for other med problems That run in the family. I belive that her P is from stress. There are times that she can not walk because of the P. Her feet pill bad layers of skin come off. I guess we just want to find something that will work. The Doctor bill and med are so hig with Ins. Just last week just paying her co-pay it cost $75.00 for the med and she did not get them all. This is about ever week that she pay that. It tales alot of cream to put onto 90% of your body. That is why I want to know if the Turmeric and tanning would help if not to get it all under control but just to get it so that she would not have the cost of so much med a week.

[wendysmiling]

We just bought 300mg tumeric a week ago and Rick has been taking it twice a day. The rheumy though he should cut it in half so he's at one a day right now. I guess ih thought that 600mg long term might have some side effects stomach-wise.

I can't tell if it's wishful thinking, or if I see a slight improvement on the P. I think he has gutatte and plaque. Some patches are 3-4 inches wide at knees, elbows. But he lots of little tear drops on his bum and thighs. His back plaques are 1/2" to 1 ".

Anyway... how long did it take before you noticed a difference? We are still using clobatasol on the P and on his scalp which is 60% covered.

Thanks!

[dayder20]

I went to the GNC today to get Turmeric they did not have it could u tell me where i would be able to find it? Also has anyone used the Pine Tar soap is dose it help?

[RFK1127]

im going to join tanning. go every day for 5 mintues or every other day or a few times a week or what??? i used to do the uvb light or whatevr at my derms office and he gavve me 2nd degree burn (jerk) so i'm afraid. what to do?

[RFK1127]

i bought my turmeric for really cheap at a place called puritanspride.com don't know if it's the best or strongest stuff but it's the cheapest

[psoriasishubby]

Cant find a just a turmeric capsule here(Phils.) but found this one Solgar Gold SpecificsTM Antioxidant Free Radical Modulators
contents are Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Lycopene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Carotenoid Blend, Gamma Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Alpha Lipoic Acid, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), Standardized Fruit Polyphenols, Grape Seed Extract, Pine Bark Extract, Standardized Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Standardized , Turmeric Extract Standardized Bilberry Extract, Standardized Green Tea Extract ....would this be ok?:(

[Jor-EL]

If you can't find a store in your area that has Turmeric in capsule form, there are plenty of sites on the internet that have it. Do a search. You'll find plenty.

[GitOverIt]

the antioxidant you have sounds good .....but I don't think the turmeric in it would be equivalent to a 300 or 400 mg's of turmeric in it's own capsule.....it seems what you have there is a bit of lots of antioxidants in one pill form. I bought mine at "THE VITAMIN SHOPPPE" .........they seem to be all over....or a health food store would have them (do a yellow pages under health food stores).............and as Jor-el said the internet.
I haven't taken the turmeric yet. Since I'm going out in the sun everyday that I can..... only when it rains do I stay in! I figure this winter I'll take it.....The sun has really helped the P for me.....plus the water and oil treatment.....

http://biosyntonic.com/psoriasis.html

[psoriasishubby]

just found a store here that sells turneric capsules but im having seconnd thoughts of getting them...Does it have side effects? btw it cost 1100pesos...thats around $19..any positive feedbacks you can add guys...TIA:)

[Jor-EL]

Try searching the internet. Use the "Google" search engine (www.google.com). There's no need in this day and age to restrict oneself to "brick and mortar" stores. There's a vast resource of sites available that sell anything and evreything you're looking for. It's a convenient way to shop around for those specialty items, such as turmeric.

Here's one site to start you off: Natural Health Supply

Turmeric
500 mg 100 ct
Price: $4.95

Click here to go to the Natural Health Supply web site (http://www.naturalhealthsupply.com/products/turmeric.html)

[NANCYV]

HI ALL:)

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF YOU CAN TAKE TUMERIC WHILE TAKING ENBREL? ANY THOUGHTS WILL HELP. THANKS.

[GitOverIt]

Hi Nancy since you ask for a "thought" here it is....if you're on Enbrel can you eat at ethnic restaurants?.....turmeric is a seasoning used a lot in Indian cooking....so if you can eat spicy foods on Enbrel maybe you can try turmeric....but remember this is just a thought on my part.......

http://www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/Turmeric.html

and again in conjunction with psoriasis

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040505/news_lz1f5focus.html

nevertheless I would only take it with food on the tummy!!!!:D

[InternetSNOB]

does anyone KNOW (hehehe gitoverit ;)) if its ok to take tumeric while on MTX and ENBREL???

[psoriasishubby]

is it ok take simultaneuosly with a medicine am also taking right now for my hypertension? thanks

[EdR]

I just did a quick Google search and found information indicating that turmeric will interact with antiplatelet agents:

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/umherb01.htm

I don't know if turmeric is potentially interactive with any other medication, but I don't think it's a good idea to take for granted that any particular food will not interact with a medication, regardless of how widely used that food is. Following are some links to general information on drug-food interactions:

Food and Drug Interactions (http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fdinter.html)

What food and drugs can cause severe side effects when taken during the same time period? (http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/qa-fdb4.html)

Nutrient-Drug Interactions and Food (http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09361.html)

Sometimes it can be difficult to even distinguish a food from a drug. As mentioned in a previous thread, celery is a seemingly benign food, but it contains a photosensitizing ingredient. If you drink too much celery juice and go out into the sun, you can burn yourself severely. Similarly, turmeric is a well known spice used by millions of people. However, it contains a very potent phenolic compound called curcumin. If you take curcumin in concentrated form, (as opposed to taking a tumeric powder supplement) then you are getting far more of the biologically active ingredient than you would get from the spice. If you're unsure, it's always a good idea to ask your doctor and pharmacist about drug interactions between a prescription drug and other drugs, foods, or whatever. This should be especially true if you're taking a systemic medication over a long period of time.

[neese]

Anyone try to make Tumeric muffins?

(just trying to think of a pleasant way to intake tumeric :D )

:)

[GitOverIt]

for Breakfast: eggs turmeric with buttered turmeric toast.
Lunch: turmeric soup with some vegetables.
Dinner: turmeric braised fish fry......

OK now we're being silly

Use your own judgement and do a search on turmeric......

I don't know the answers to the questions cause I've never taken the stuff but when I do I shall do a search on google.com

and then there are some people that might be sensitive to it. I can't take cayenne and that is very good for the cardio-vascular system....unless I want to scratch and itch.

[neese]

Why haven't you taken it Sally?

[GitOverIt]

cause I'm clearing from the sun, water and oil....so decided to save it til winter.....or go live with coach Pammy this winter

[neese]

OK i was just curious, thanks Sally

:)

[richardson]

Do you know if you can take tumeric while on Raptia????;)

[chrisjane]

I haven't used it yet but I've been thinking of buying some tan zinc for covering the P on my legs which gets quite red at times. I must get some next time I'm at the shops. Good luck on your wedding day.
regards
Christine

[RFK1127]

Thanks for all your well wishes. I am now officially and old married woman(maybe not so true on the old part) ANyway, we went to the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon! Sun and Sea did wonders for the P! Good price too! I would highly recommend Secrets Excellence, in punta cana! The best! Went to another place called Paradisus which I would not recommend. But the first place was awesome! What's going on with everyone and the Tumeric? Any good news?