Turmeric has been used as both a spice in and for thousands of years. The yellow root spice has been the topic of controversial research for decades. Now, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, is effective in killing cancer cells.
Turmeric and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, known colloquially as MS, is a degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system. In MS, an abnormal immune response attacks the fatty coating, myelin, around nerve fibers as well as the nerve fibers themselves. This leads to symptoms such as blindness, muscle weakness, and problems with coordination. These neurological symptoms often remain even when the disease is no longer progressing.
The causes of MS are not perfectly understood, but there are likely both genetic and environmental factors that influence its onset. Although there are some therapies for MS, many of these come at a significant cost, both financially and in terms of toxicity and adverse reactions. As a result, scientists are on the lookout for new potential therapies.
Medicinal plants have been used both in traditional medicine and as a starting point for modern biomedical treatments. In Neurological Sciences, Qureshi and colleagues reviewed the known curcumin benefits for MS. Curcumin is a yellow chemical produced by plants and gives the turmeric spice its color. It is often used as an herbal supplement as well as in cosmetics and food coloring.
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Natural Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
GeneFo ran last week a fascinating webinar on natural treatments for multiple sclerosis. Dr. Trent Austin discussed Biotin, Vitamin D, Turmeric, Fasting and more. He reviewed the latest research and also provided insights from his own clinical experience.
Genefo have decided to turn the webinar on natural treatment for multiple sclerosis into a podcast. In fact some of it may be useful for people with other conditions such as fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis.
You can listen to the recording at https://www.genefo.com/story/Multiple+sclerosis/44478.
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Natural treatments for multiple sclerosis
A very exciting and informative webinar coming your way J
Join Dr.Trent Austin for a live online lecture (or get the video recording) on natural treatments for MS symptoms- including Biotin, Vitamin D, Turmeric (curcumin) and more…
Dr. Austin has been incorporating natural therapies into his practice and researching the effects of these remedies on symptoms of MS. He will summarize clinical studies in easy-to-understand terms; offer opinions based on his research, and speak about safety, recommended dosages and reliable sources.
Register today at www.genefo.com/webinarms (if you cannot make the session, please feel free to register and you will automatically receive the recording)
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