Why are so many people talking about using turmeric for lupus?
If you look all across the web, from message boards to articles, one of the top conversations around lupus you will find is people looking for natural remedies for lupus and one of the top remedies you will come across is turmeric. While it can be tempting to try holistic remedies, it is always important to do your research and talk with your doctor first.
What is turmeric?
Turmeric or tumeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant of the ginger family that is native to southern Asia. If you have ever had Indian, Pakistan, or Irani food, it is likely that you have tried something with turmeric powder. Most of the research around the health benefits of revolve around curcumin, a compound which constitutes 3.14% (on average) of powdered turmeric.
In order to make the Tumeric much more effective, you need to include black pepper. Black Pepper increases the value of the Tumeric.
First thing in the morning I drink this drink.
glass of warm water (4 oz)
1/4 tsp Tumeric
1 tbsp Organic Honey
1 tbsp Organic Lemon Juice
A pinch of Black Pepper
Be sure to stir well and at the half way point. The Tumeric settles quickly to the bottom.
I find this drink to be very helpful. It is also very healthy for you.
How does this help…..what symptoms/signs….does it help with fatigue, pain, etc? plz comment
I used turmeric as a spice and as a tea for several months and had some pain relief, however, had a serious side effect. I have atrial tachycardia, and the turmeric increases my heart rate. So please use caution with turmeric or any other spice if you have a heart condition that affects your heart rhythm.
I find this very interesting, I use turmeric spice quite a lot and I drink ginger tea as well, but I have never heard that it was beneficial for my lupus, although my lupus is well controlled. I wonder
if this has any thing to do with it?