According to statistics, at least 2 million Americans suffer with classic rheumatoid arthritis. This is a serious disease with serious consequences if left unchecked. If you are suffering from any form of arthritis and are unwilling to take prescribed drugs, then you need to go to your supermarket. According to a research conducted in 2012, cur cumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, the curry spice, has anti-arthritic properties. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it perfect for any type of arthritis, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis. Turmeric is a plant whose root is ground into the yellow powder known as cur cumin. Turmeric plants grow in India and Indonesia. Cur cumin has been widely used in Indian and Chinese Ayurveda medicine for the treatment of arthritis. This spice mainly reduces inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Interestingly, turmeric is also used as a digestive aid. In a study conducted in 2006, turmeric was proved to have the property of preventing joint inflammation better than reducing it.
But a small research in 2012 proved that the active ingredient in turmeric was effective at reducing joint inflammation as well. If you are suffering from joint pain caused by arthritis, it is recommended that you take turmeric in the form of capsules. This is better than tablets since these are heated and added with a stabilizer to help them keep the shape. Typically, you can have three 400- to 600-mg capsules a day.You can also take the actual powder. Doctors recommend you combine it with ginger.
Ginger also contains anti-inflammatory agents that reduce swelling and stiffness. In combination with curcuma, it provides a much more effective pain-relief effect. Take it by brewing equal amounts of both herbs in boiling water for 15 to 30 minutes. Doctors will also recommend you to take the capsules between meals instead of with them. This is because if turmeric is taken with foods, it tends to act more on digestion than to reduce joint pain.
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