Turmeric To the Rescue

Just been to the doctors with a very bad pain in the hip, only at night. Guess what the doc said? Probably bursitis!!

The day after I found this very interesting article in the Herbs For Health booklet.

If you have ever had tendinitis or bursitis, you know how stubborn it can be. Just when you think it's gone for good, the pain and inflammation return. Then you are back to taking paracetamol, ibuprofen or other painkillers. The problem is that regular use of these painkillers can lead to a whole hosts of health problems. For example, aspirin can cause ulcers and other gastric distress. Paracetamol can hurt your liver and kidneys. And steroidal painkillers can cause weight gain, hypertension, mood changes and joint damage.

Fortunately, there's a better way and it is right on the kitchen spice rack! It is turmeric, that yellow spice you add to rice when you want to give it colour. Turmeric does more than just add colour to a dish. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is a first-rate antioxidant and a powerful anti-inflammatory. In fact, laboratory studies prove that curcumin is effective a reducing in inflammation! And without the steroidal side effects!

You can add turmeric to your food, or take it in capsule form The suggested dosage is 400 milligrammes, three times a day. For best results, take it with bromelain capsules and flaxseed oil. You'll get better absorption and greater anti-inflammatory effects.

Many spices have glyconutrients in them. Mannatech products are at the cutting-edge of nutritional science and are necessary for optimal health.