More than 8,000 studies now support the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers of curcumin.  Curcumin, which gives turmeric its bright yellow color, is now recognized as the compound in the turmeric root that is responsible for its many impressive properties.  Turmeric root has played an important role in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine for centuries.  However, only now is it being scrutinized scientifically to determine the extent of its medical capabilities.   Some of the medical applications of curcumin that have been identified so far include: Arthritis   Curcumin was found to protect joint cartilage from being broken down by...

Chronic Pain Improves with a Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could the foods you’re eating be contributing to your chronic pain?  Perhaps you’ve been eating what’s referred to as the Western diet, which tends to be much heavier in refined carbohydrates and saturated fat than in protein and vegetables. Studies have shown this to be a major contributor to chronic pain and other health problems. The Western diet is sometimes referred to as the "SAD" (Standard American Diet). It tends to be beige, brown and white in color, which is the hallmark of nutrient poor foods.  To eliminate or minimize chronic pain,...