Yes, you can eat turmeric rhizome raw. But why would you want to? It's flavour is very strong and the texture is not very pleasant raw. According to Dr Doug, “it is virtually indigestible if eaten raw. Similar to the potato, turmeric is made up of tough starches and needs to be cooked in boiling water to break it down and make it easier to digest.”
High potency turmeric is a concentrated form of turmeric, crafted to maximise the health benefits of curcumin. This version promises a convenient, reliable and potent alternative, reducing the limitations posed by eating raw turmeric.
You can overcome these hurdles by reading the label carefully. Look for key terms including ‘high-potency’ and ‘100% natural’ like Dr Doug’s turmeric powder available here.
Powdered turmeric is much better. Research shows us that to get the health benefits of turmeric you need to heat it with water to make it bioavailable (that is, to help your body absorb) the active ingredient curcumin. So although eating fresh turmeric can be delicious for some, high-potency turmeric powder has greater medicinal benefits when prepared properly and has more curcumin for the body to absorb.
Dr Doug recommends making Golden Paste with high-potency turmeric powder. This involves cooking turmeric powder in boiling water and adding oil and black pepper after cooking. Find the recipe here. The oil for absorption of curcumin polyphenols, and the piper nigrum (pepper) to slow excretion so they act in metabolic processes longer.
If you’re looking for a simple ready-made option, Turmeric Life offers Dr Doug’s Golden Paste recipe in transportable health bars and bites available below:
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Peter’s dog Diesel was diagnosed with arthritis through his spine and joints. He was sore after walks, and he'd have to be helped off the couch throughout the day.
Peter took Diesel to the Vet and over a month Diesel received 4 shots of pain relief medication to try ease his suffering.
Eventually Peter spoke with the Vet Technician about the problem. She had a boxer and was making Golden Paste for him. She recommended he joined Dr. Doug’s Facebook Group, Original Turmeric User Group (TUG). From there, Peter discovered Turmeric Life and ordered a bag of Turmeric Dog & Pet Bites to see how it worked.
After about 2-3 weeks Peter noticed Diesel wasn’t having difficulty getting off the couch and on the walks, he soon started to RUN!
At the beginning Peter was only giving Diesel 1 full Turmeric Dog & Pet Bite in the morning. After contacting Dr. Doug, they adjusted the dosage to 1/2 a bite twice a day, with breakfast and dinner. After 12 months Peter increased the dose to 2 full bites each day and now even at almost 14 years old, Diesel is still going well and running. 👍
Turmeric Dog & Pet Bites by Dr. Doug are a tasty and effective option for pets with mobility issues, injuries, recovering from surgery, with skin conditions, or simply in need of a dietary boost.
Click here for a full list of benefits, product ingredients & more feel-good reviews!
Note, some factors such as medications and weight may influence your pet’s suitability and dosage. If you’re unsure if Turmeric Dog & Pet Bites are suitable for your pet’s needs, please contact us for advice using our chat feature. We’re available during business hours, AEST.
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Turmeric Dog Bites by Veterinarian Dr Doug English are all natural and perfect for pets with skin conditions, mobility issues, injuries, recovering from surgery, or simply in need of a dietary boost. Click here for a full list of benefits, customer reviews, ingredients & more.
Shauna loves animals, and as a vet nurse, she sees all sorts of animals come and go through the doors of the veterinary practice where she works. But one day, a little puppy was brought in, and Shauna's heart broke when she saw the condition the puppy was in.
The puppy had a hip fracture, and the owner had brought him in to be euthanised because he didn't couldn't afford the surgery that would fix his leg. Shauna knew that she had to do something for him.
Without a second thought, Shauna made the decision to take care of the puppy. She named the puppy Lucky and spent hours each day nursing him back to health. She kept Lucky at the vet, and the vets Dr Doug and Dr Karl were always there being supportive and spent countless nights helping Lucky to get better and Shauna was confident that Lucky would get better and could walk again.
Dr Doug asked for an X-Ray and the fracture was diagnosed as a ilium closed fracture (right leg) that means that the bone is broken, but the skin is intact. He decided that surgery wasn’t necessary. Dr Doug knew Lucky’s body was able to produce new bone tissue faster than adult dogs, which allows for quicker healing of fractures. Additionally, puppies have a higher metabolic rate, which means that their bodies can repair damaged tissues more efficiently.
Dr Doug decided to put Lucky on the Turmeric Dog Bites, because he knew in puppies, bone fractures can heal quickly due to their young age and developing bones, but Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain in the body (Inflammation is a natural response to injury but can also hinder the healing process if it becomes chronic). Turmeric has been shown to have a positive effect on bone health and may even help accelerate the healing of fractures. However, it is important to note that turmeric should not be used as the sole treatment for a bone fracture, and veterinary care is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.
As the days turned into weeks, Lucky slowly but surely began to improve. His leg healed, and he started to run and play like any other puppy. Shauna knew that she had made the right decision in saving Lucky's life, and she couldn't imagine her life without the little ball of fur by her side.
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Turmeric is packed with curcumin and other beneficial components that are widely known for boosting the immune system and enhancing overall health and vitality. Here's a simple recipe by Dr Doug, aimed at increasing your intake of High-Potency Curcumin Turmeric for immune support.
When you use what is plentiful, seasonal and local in your cooking, you are giving your immune system the best that nature has to offer. When we made this, most veggies were taken from our own garden!
Serve up as a side for dinner or enjoy during the day on fresh bread or toast.
Note: Do not add pepper before mashing as it will reduce the health benefits of the pepper. Ghee or butter is optional for flavour. No additional oil is required as the cooking process combined with the linseeds cover the health benefits of oil for this recipe.
Turmeric Life's High Potency 7% Curcumin Turmeric Powder offers a number of advantages over store-bought Turmeric powder. It contains a higher concentration of curcumin, the active component in Turmeric. It has greater bioavailability, is made with consistent quality, and is a more potent anti-inflammatory, making it very effective for overall health and immune support. This turmeric powder is all-natural without any additives.
As we age, maintaining optimal health becomes a priority. Ageing gracefully involves nurturing our bodies and minds to ensure a vibrant and fulfilling life.
With its radiant hue and an arsenal of health benefits, Turmeric has emerged as a catalyst for nurturing the body and supporting well-being as we journey through the ageing process.
In this blog, we will explore how Turmeric, through its active component Curcumin, can promote healthy ageing and help us embrace the golden years with vitality by:
Turmeric contains Curcumin, a potent antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and cellular damage. Studies have shown that Curcumin's antioxidant properties can support overall health and potentially slow down the ageing process (Aggarwal et al., 2007).
Consuming Turmeric daily can nourish our bodies with these powerful antioxidants and protect our cells from age-related damage.
One common concern as we age is maintaining healthy joints and mobility. Turmeric has a long history of traditional use for promoting joint health and alleviating symptoms of arthritis.
Research shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of Curcumin in Turmeric can help reduce inflammation and stiffness in the joints, supporting mobility and enhancing overall quality of life (Kocaadam & Şanlier, 2017) (Menon & Sudheer, 2007).
Consuming Turmeric daily can potentially support joint health and enjoy greater freedom of movement in our golden years.
Cardiovascular health becomes increasingly important as we age. Turmeric has been studied for its potential benefits in supporting heart health. Research suggests that Curcumin may help improve blood circulation, reduce cholesterol levels, and support the overall health of blood vessels (Menon & Sudheer, 2007).
Consuming Turmeric daily can potentially promote a healthy cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of heart-related conditions, contributing to healthy ageing.
Optimal digestion and nutrient absorption become crucial as we age. Turmeric has been traditionally used to support digestive health. It aids in the production of digestive enzymes, supports a healthy gut microbiome, and may help alleviate symptoms of indigestion and bloating (Scazzocchio, B., et al 2020).
Consuming Turmeric daily can potentially support our digestive system and ensure that our bodies receive the essential nutrients they need to thrive.
Today, there are over 21,000 clinical trials testing Turmeric and the active ingredient Curcumin for a variety of potential medical uses. Find our list of FAQ’s here and keep checking in to our Blog for the latest Turmeric research.
Not all Turmeric products have the same properties. Dr. Doug recommends Turmeric Powder with a high potency of 7% Curcumin or products containing 7% Curcumin Turmeric Powder.
Benefits of High Potency 7% Curcumin Turmeric Powder compared to store-bought powder:
Shop 100% Natural Turmeric Powder - High Potency 7% Curcumin
Dr. Doug’s Turmeric Life Power Bars and Bites are infused with Turmeric and Curcumin extract and provide a consistent dose of 3g Turmeric and 100mg Curcumin to boost health, energy and well-being.
Turmeric Life also has a range of pet products including Turmeric Dog Bites for pet health and longevity.
Please contact us via our Chat feature or by emailing support@turmericlife.com.au
The potential benefits of turmeric for healthy ageing are supported by scientific research and studies. Here are a few references that you can explore for more information:
We hope this information is helpful, and wish you a healthy and vibrant journey through the coming years.
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Here's why introducing Turmeric to your pet's diet is beneficial for their health and how to encourage them to eat it.
Turmeric brings a multitude of benefits for both pets and people alike! Here's how it can improve your pet's health and wellbeing:
For more information on the benefits of Turmeric for animals, explore in our informative guide: "Why Turmeric for Animals."
A word of caution: Stay away from commercial capsules or pills with high levels of curcumin (95%)—they're not suitable for animals.
Make Golden Paste and incorporate it into your dog's diet regularly. Smaller portions work best.
Golden Paste is prepared by cooking Turmeric Powder in water with coconut oil (alternatively linseed oil or extra virgin olive oil) and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance its digestibility and unlock all the benefits.
Some dogs may be happy to lick the paste off a spoon, while others enjoy it mixed in soup or gravy. Some will need the paste syringed into their mouths.
Not everyone has the time to create Golden Paste and sometimes, our pets just don't want to eat it. If you're looking for a convenient and tasty option, try Turmeric Dog Bites.
Turmeric Dog Bites are a 100% natural food-source and nutritional supplement formulated by Veterinarian, Dr. Doug English BVSc. They are designed to increase metabolism and enhance bioavailability (absorption) of the Turmeric they contain.
Packed with superfoods, Turmeric Dog Bites are made from gluten free and GMO free ingredients, and liver for added taste.
When a batch of Golden Paste isn't feasible, create a quick gravy.
Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a heat-safe cup, pour boiling water until it's 1/3 full, let it cool, and add about 1/8 teaspoon of freshly cracked pepper and a teaspoon of healthy oil.
This flavourful gravy can be added to your dog's food bowl, resulting in wagging tails and in some cases, adorable turmeric-stained whiskers.
If you don't have the means to cook turmeric, add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of healthy oil, and a few grinds of black pepper directly to your dog's food.
While this method is less beneficial because it's not cooked, it can still provide some turmeric benefits. Remember to adjust the amounts proportionately as you increase the turmeric serving size.
Pay attention for pain relief and improved movement. These are signs that you've found the right daily maintenance amount.
Turmeric has so much to offer, and your dog deserves the best. By choosing turmeric, you are choosing improved health and a long, happy life for your furry best friend.
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High potency turmeric powder typically contains a higher concentration of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric that has been shown to have numerous health benefits. Store-bought Turmeric powder often contains only 2-3% curcumin, whereas high potency turmeric powder can contain up to 7% Curcumin.
Curcumin is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb, but our high potency Turmeric powder is formulated to increase its bioavailability. This means that more of the curcumin is able to enter the bloodstream and exert its beneficial effects.
Store-bought Turmeric powder can vary in quality and potency, depending on factors like where the turmeric was grown and how it was processed. Our high potency turmeric powder is made using a standardised process, which ensures that the product is consistent from batch to batch.
Curcumin has been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and high potency Turmeric powder may be more effective at reducing inflammation than store-bought turmeric powder due to its higher concentration of Curcumin.
In addition to its anti-inflammatory effects, Curcumin has also been shown to have potential benefits for a range of health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline.
The good news is that our Turmeric Powder is all natural with no nasty additives making it all the better for you.
Supermarket-bought Turmeric powder is not necessarily bad. It can still provide some health benefits and add flavour to your dishes. However, as mentioned, the quality and potency of store-bought Turmeric powder can vary, and it may contain lower levels of Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric that provides many of its health benefits.
Additionally, store-bought Turmeric powder may be mixed with other ingredients or additives to enhance its colour, flavour, or shelf life, which can reduce its overall quality. Some of these additives may also be harmful or cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
To ensure you are getting the best quality Turmeric powder, look for natural or non-GMO options with a high-potency, and check the ingredient list to ensure it contains only Turmeric powder with no added fillers or additives.
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In most cases, we advise against the use of turmeric and/or curcumin capsules, pills, supplements, tonics, drinks, etc.
Please note that some turmeric suppliers have begun to sell "raw" turmeric powder. You'll know it's raw if you see that wording on the packaging or their advertising. If the brand you buy is advertised as raw, you will need to extend the cooking time to at least 30 minutes (not the 7-10 minutes mentioned in the recipe). In the past, turmeric has always been cooked in the process of converting it to a powder. Some vendors are now skipping that step in order to appeal to "raw food" practitioners. This is still fine to use, but it does require the longer cooking time to improve absorption of the active components of turmeric. Raw turmeric is poorly digested, so little of the active components are available for absorption before it's excreted.
Note: the amount of pepper has been increased since May 2016, on Dr Doug English’s recommendations and review of greater success in a large number of cases using the extra pepper. Omit pepper if you cannot tolerate it. The absorption of turmeric will still be improved by cooking it and adding oil, but it will be less effective without the pepper.
Cracked pepper and ground pepper refer to the same thing. How finely it is ground is up to the user. If you like to have crunchy bits of pepper in your golden paste, then grind it less finely. If you don't (and that's probably most of us), grind it more finely.
Just starting out on Golden Paste? Start small, just 1/4 of a teaspoon twice a day and build up
Do not use pre-made pepper meal (pre-ground pepper that you buy for pepper shakers). The active ingredient in black pepper (piperine) is oxidised when exposed to the air and also degraded by light, so not much is left in the pre-ground pepper purchased in the store.
Do not add honey or any sweeteners. Sugars are not necessary and they provoke inflammation.
Try 1/4 of a teaspoon, twice a day (with food and water), and build up to 3 - 4 times a day, for the first 4-5 days.
If you need more effect, increase to 1/2 - 3/4 of a teaspoon 3 - 4 times a day. You don't need much. Some move on to a full teaspoon for even more effect. See what your body needs and feed small amounts routinely to keep it in your system. As Duggie says: "Little and often is best".
When adding turmeric to your diet for the first time, if there are any signs of loose stools or upset stomach then you may wish to reduce your serving to 1/8 tsp or so, and remain at a lower amount for a longer period. It will eventually pass and your gut microbiome will soon benefit.
The Golden Paste will keep for 2-3 weeks in the fridge. Do not leave it out at room temperature.
Freeze a portion if you think you have made too much to use within 2 weeks. It has become popular to use silicon moulds to store the excess mixture in. It is then easy to pop out a single serve later on.
If you don't like the earthy taste you can find some ideas here to add it to your diet.
Or you may like to try our own turmeric treat the Turmeric Life Power bars, made to work.
The thing about cinnamon and the "cat pee" smell...
Some dogs may smell a little like cat pee after starting Golden Paste. We're not exactly sure why, but it will eventually go away. One way to eliminate or at least reduce the odor is to add Ceylon cinnamon to the golden paste.
How to feed a horse...
How to clean up turmeric stains...
Should you be aware of any drug interactions...
It's all here at Duggie's Turmeric Life...
Have you seen our Turmeric Bars and Bites?!
Turmeric Life Bars and Bites were developed by Dr Doug for his many followers who wanted the convenience and positive effects of Golden Paste but without the hassle and mess.
Formulated using high dose turmeric, added curcumin, black pepper and many more organic whole super foods, these ingredients are blended to create a fantastic health food, which works together in beautiful synergy and is bio-activated so your body can absorb the nutrients faster and better, and over a more extended period.
Turmeric Life Bars have quickly become the basis of a healthy lifestyle! No need for supplements, just healthy, healing, wholefoods nourishing our organs and joints.
Turmeric Bars and Bites provide convenience to all, busy or not, these bars and bites are travel size, ready to eat and delicious! Turmeric Life’s bars and bites are a nutritious health food that has you and your furry friends feeling amazing!
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With 19% of Australians living with chronic pain of some sort, majority of them have been or will be prescribed pain medication (analgesics). While medications abound, the use of both over-the-counter and prescription nonsteroidal medications are frequently recommended, but persistent long term use of these medications may cause serious side effects alongside addiction. Although these nonsteroidal medications may be effective, is it time to turn to nature for a safer and possibly more effective alternative?
Chronic pain can impact your everyday life, from working or being active in your house or community. About 25% of chronic pain suffers will then go on to be diagnosed with Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS), alongside the pain, they may also face depression and anxiety.
Chronic pain isn’t always curable. Unfortunately for so many Australians and those worldwide suffering from chronic pain, there is no magic pill or intervention that makes chronic pain go away. But what about managing your chronic pain?
Putting together a pain management plan may assist chronic pain suffers in their journey. While every person and their condition is different, pain management is important for ongoing pain control.
"An approach to pain management that integrates evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments can ease pain and reduce reliance on medication," says Rockville (MD). Included in this, is therapeutic exercise. This type of exercise may increase strength, balance, flexibility, improve posture and enhance over-all general well-being. Through exercise, endorphins, which are brain chemicals, help improve your mood while also blocking pain signals. Seek further guidance from your doctor about what exercise is right for you.
Along with exercise, consuming a healthy nutritional diet is important in many ways. With thousands of stories from our Turmeric User Group on Facebook, and stories our customers share with us about their journey with chronic pain and our turmeric bars, is it time to turn to nature and implement it as part of the pain management plan?
Turmeric Life Co-Founder and Turmeric Researcher Doug English says: “Most pain and especially chronic pain is caused by inflammation, whether inflammation is in the gut, joints or elsewhere, it’s inflammation. Even endometriosis is a result of inflammation. Turmeric is a well-known and incredibly effective anti-inflammatory and has been used for centuries. By digesting turmeric, it reduces inflammation and in turn reduces chronic pain.”
Take a 30-day challenge: alongside your current pain management plan, include our nutritionally available turmeric wholefood bars for 30 days. You will be surprised how fast your body reacts and we have a sneaking suspicion you will love Dr Doug forever when he shows you the way to a happier body. Let us know if you feel the difference!
National Pain Week, held from the 26th of July to the 1st August this year, allows us and many others to raise awareness of people who are living with chronic pain, that often feel isolated by their pain. Join our Facebook group 'Turmeric User Group', to find people that suffer the same condition as you and tell us your story!
]]>In this article, we highlighted some of the methods that can be used to overcome these problems, including antioxidant, encapsulation, and storage strategies. In particular, we focused on the utilization of colloidal delivery systems, such as micelles, liposomes, microemulsions, emulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, biopolymer particles, and nature-derived colloidal particles. Each of these delivery systems has its own advantages and disadvantages for specific applications and it is important to select the most appropriate formulation. For instance, there are differences in the appearances, textures, mouthfeels, flavors, shelf-lives, and environmental histories of different curcumin-fortified functional food products (such as soft drinks, milky drinks, sauces, dressings, and bakery goods), which require different kinds of encapsulation technologies. In the future, it will be important to compare different formulations in terms of their cost, ease of manufacture, robustness, pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, bioactivity, sustainability, and environmental impact. The most suitable formulation for a specific application can then be selected.
Funding: This material was partly based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA, Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station (Project Number 831) and USDA, AFRI Grants (2016-08782).
Acknowledgments: This material was partly based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and
Agriculture, USDA, Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station (Project Number 831).
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Abbreviations
C4-2B C4-2 Bone metastatic
HCT 116 Human Colorectal Carcinoma cell lines
IL Interleukin
LNCaP Lymph Node Carcinoma of the Prostate
NFkB Nuclear Factor Kappa B
TNF-a Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha
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Today we have Nicky Wood with us, a well-known naturopath who is interested in women's hormones. Today, we'll be talking about menopause. Nicki has a whole series of questions and she's going to grill me about our products. I hope I've answered all the questions!
For those who wish to read a transcript of the interview rather than watch it (or read and watch simultaneously), we have transcribed it for you and placed it below!
Dr Doug: We would like to formally thank Nicky Wood for joining us for this enlightening Dr Doug Talk Series on Hormones, Menopause and ChickiBams!
Nicky: Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I guess my first question is, how does a strapping young fellow like you get involved in menopause?
(Nicky Wood, is a qualified and experienced naturopath for over 22 years and is the brains and heart behind Wise Healthy Living.)
Dr Doug: There are women everywhere, and they’re complaining and moaning about their problems with menopause. And I believe we've got a really good solution to it. We've been fooling around, as you know, with turmeric for several years now and combining it with other spices, superfoods and wholefoods and we think we have addressed the problem very well and it’s fantastic.
Nicky: And how are the bars addressing the problem exactly?
Dr Doug: Well, they have high levels of turmeric, curcumin and rose hip as anti-inflammatories, plus we've introduced an Algae, Astaxanthin, which adds omega three fatty acids also anti-inflammatory as well as a wonderful polyphenol antioxidant that combines very well with the Curcuminoids.
And what we found in feedback, for instance, is teenage girls who have problems with period pain, find it goes away after having the bars because you've got a whole lot of anticoagulants in the combination and you don't get the blood clots that cause the problems with the anti inflammatory actions of the polyphenols that are in the bars. And you get a whole lot of stimulation of the metabolism in the uterine cell division, which makes it a lot more even. And also on top of that, they act as a great pain killer.
Nicky: Well, that sounds like something all of us need from the start of our cycles right through to the end. And it's interesting, you know, a couple of the foods that you have mentioned are foods that could really help a lot of these women from the start of their menstrual life right through to their end at various different points from having the uterus lining, inflaming less and forming less clots. And that really can set that lady up for, the young woman up for a much easier, breezy menopause down the track.
For naturopaths, we're really aiming to manage inflammation at the seat of most disease states. And menopause isn't necessarily a disease state, but there are many disease states of the uterine lining that can be contributed to by inflammatory processes, Which, you know, most of the time we're prescribing foods that are rich in those types of antioxidants and nutrient rich foods that have got that anti-inflammatory effect. So you've got that all conveniently in one bar. How did you do that?
Dr Doug: Trial and error (laughing) Trying to get them all together and trying not to dilute out all the active ones as there’s probably 100 different herbs and spices you can put in there. And you've got to watch the interaction and make sure there's no negative side effects. And the only way you can really tell that there's no real science looking at the reaction, you've got to get it out there and see how it works. And you look for the feedback. Yeah, and we've got Ashwagandha in the bar, which is good for your mental state.
Serotonin increases in the Curcuminoids, also. Your Astaxanthin, it's good for that as well. Shatavari extract is also good for your brain. They're all energizing. They also have a very good effect on glucose metabolism, making it more efficient. And there's some evidence now emerging and we've got anecdotal evidence to back it up that it increases fat metabolism because it stabilizes your blood glucose. Therefore, there's no need to go on snack a bar or anything like that. And the reason it stabilizes your blood glucose, where does that come from? It comes from your fat.
Nicky: Such an important thing because one of the changes that happen in a woman's body around menopause is, as we know, we start to produce less estrogen. But in place of that, we store more cortisol, produce more cortisol from our adrenal glands, and that changes how your body metabolises your fats and your glucose. And that is a naturally inflammatory process. So naturally, even in a healthy female body, she's producing more inflammatory hormones that skew that blood glucose level.
And the other thing about glucose is that the trick is the rise of insulin in the body and insulin is another inflammatory hormone. And it's a growth hormone, so when we're looking at trying to help that woman through that lovely transition of menopause, we really are looking at ways of modulating that. And I love the fact that these guys have got the ChickiBams, they've got the Shatavari herb in it. I don't know if you know this, but Ayurvedic medicine Shatavari is an Indian translation to she who beds a thousand husbands.
Dr Doug: (laughing) Is that really what it means?.
Nicky: That's an Ayurvedic translation. So when I'm blending botanical herbs for a woman going through menopause or if her libido's dropped, I will always put Shatavari in as one of those balancing herbs. And it's really interesting that you also bring another Ayurvedic herb, Ashwangandha, because it's getting a lot of airplay at the moment. A lot of people are working with Ashwangandha in formulas. It has been shown to be so functional in helping with sleep. And we know that menopause really messes with many women's sleep patterns, particularly because of the flushing. But it also does change some of those sleep patterns across the night in the other hormonal factors as well, so long as well.
Dr Doug: It works well with the curcuminoids as they have a similar effect.
Nicky: So in botanical medicine, naturopaths and herbalists are always looking for that synergism. So botanical synergism is something we are always aiming for in our teachers when we're blending them. So you've been able to also, by way of your research and by knowing that these chemical constituents are going to help those inflammatory processes. I don't know if this is intentional, but you've also put a lot of beautiful synergism in there, which means that one works.
Dr Doug: I love synergy..
Nicky: Yes. It's a beautiful thing, and I think that's something that we need more of in this world is more synergy. And this is these are the beautiful things that our botanical world can give us. And that is that, you know, we're not just looking for one action here. We are able to take advantage of holistic approach from a plant combination at what you've done. So we're not just going for one individual chemical constituent. We're asking a plant to bring everything it's got and then bounce off another plant and do exactly the same thing and create this magical world of healing in the body.
Dr Doug: And the wholefoods, with the whole of the other components in each food to make them work better. I don't like supplements. But obviously there's a couple of extracts in the bar, we've got a little bit of extra curcumin which is an extract of the turmeric as well as Astaxanthin.
Nicky: Right. But they're coming from whole plant sources yes?.
Dr Doug: Of course, I'm not a big fan of supplements or extracts. Would rather have the whole food.
Nicky: So, you know, without going through menopause yourself, but having an understanding of what women do go through, there's an array of symptoms that happen. But generally, we don't really need to be suffering so much. And I think that that's one of the things it's assumed in the community, that menopause is something that women just have to go through and that they have to just handle it, suck it up and deal with all of these symptoms.
And that is so far from the truth. And there are plenty of women out there that are doing an amazing job of managing their health and then flying through the menopause with very minimal symptoms. And I can say there's a place for the ChickiBams particularly for those kind of women who are struggling. As a snack food, would you recommend a whole bar as a snack or would you recommend, you know, a portion of the bar?
Dr Doug: I find a quarter to a half a bar is all you need. And you'll find that you can't or you don't really want any more than that anyway because it satisfies your leptins hormones and you don't feel hungry anymore. So you can skip a meal, or that sort of thing. I think another thing which we should add to, is that a lot of women when they are going through menopause, get addicted to sugar and eat too much sugar, which increases inflammation and makes the whole thing multiple. I'm very much anti-sugar, added sugar is no good.
Nicky: Well, you know, look, the body can get the sugar it needs for energy and its basic cellular functions from Whole Foods. And if we're modulating those insulin responses, then we're really making a big difference there. And I think if you can manage a sugar craving as well as an inflammatory process in the body on a daily basis, over time, you will find those usual menopause symptoms you've been suffering through for so many, many years will drop away.
Dr Doug: Part of the sugar craving is the drop in blood glucose and then you're stimulating that you don't always get that, commented Doug. So that wipes that first bit out. The second bit is the endorphins release in your brains that you crave for. You can get that with the curcuminoids as well.
Nicky: I can tell you one thing, that as soon as you put your mouth around these bars, it's such an intense, beautiful, deep, rich flavour that that hits the dopamine centre in the brain very quickly.
Dr Doug: Do you like that, do you?
Nicky: I do like that!
Dr Doug: That's the cacao and the cocoa butter.
Nicky: So when I'm recommending for my weight loss patients, for instance, when I'm recommending for them to think about ways of determining whether or not they are hungry or whether or not they are eating out of an emotional balance, something like that is perfect because really, when they're not hungry, they don't want to be eating a lot of content to deal with an emotional process. Obviously, we don't want emotional eating in the platform anyway, but let's be real there at home by themselves are going to make for something anyway, generally until they're getting some support. This is a fantastic option because that little kick to the dopamine centre really hits that reward centre beautifully and it shifts that leptin Ghrelin response quite quickly. And now that's going to manifest down the track into a really lovely hormonal cascade down the road.
Dr Doug: I hope so. You've got the chocolate, of course it isn't just there for just flavour, it's vasodilator. It hits your endorphins. If it's polyphenol anti-oxidant, as it has an antioxidant effect in other parts of your body and it also doesn't have the added sugar.
Nicky: That's right. And it also modulates that blood glucose response to. And I noticed you've team it up with a bit of cinnamon. So that combination is also quite again, highly anti-inflammatory. But the two together synergise to modulate that glucose shift, so you can bet your bottom dollar, your sugar cravings will drop quite considerably quickly.
Dr Doug: And the feedback I've got is exemplifying that.
Nicky: So can can guys use this? I know it's got a ladies name.
Dr Doug: Yes, well why wouldn't they? Dr Doug stated. They're marketed towards women, but basically they have similar problems (hormonal imbalance and loop). And women are a major market anyway. We find mostly women by our products. But there's no reason why blokes (men) can't have them at all. We also have the WhamBams for blokes (men) and athletes. We will put out an athletes bar soon that will be modified soon a little bit with some extra stuff, bit more maca, I suppose there is maca both of those (keep an eye out!).
Dr Doug: The thing is that I think you could have a bit of each. You don't have to have just one particular one all the time. We've got a ginger one as well. So you can have a quarter of a ChickiBams, quarter of a GingiBams, quarter of a WhamBams and that's for your daily intake in a day, and then you can have anything else. My sister in law, Kay, who will be looking at this. I reckon she has two bars a day and misses one meal a day. She thinks they're wonderful. She's my best customer.
Nicky: Go the family, I love the family support. Right. So menopause, you know, generally whenever the body is in pain, whenever the body is experiencing an 'itis' of some sort. Endometriosis. Arthritis. There's so many itis's in the world of inflammatory conditions. When you're putting together a bar, is that your basis foundation is to manage inflammation with the core ingredients of the bars or of the range across the range?
Dr Doug: Yeah, I'm basing everything on curcumin, responded Dr Doug. I'm trying find other spices that add to the synergy, or have synergy with curcumin. And we're experimenting because there isn't a lot of data measuring that that combination. There is a fair bit of data. We're looking for anecdotal evidence, and we've got heaps of anecdotal evidence from our Facebook Group (Turmeric User Group) based group of almost 280 thousand members gives us a lot of good feedback. So we figure out what's going on from that.
Nicky: Fantastic! And that's a great way of asking your market about what's happening out there in the community, comments Nicky. So you're staying in touch all the time with them, which is fantastic.
Dr Doug: Without that, we wouldn't know what's going on.
Nicky: No well that's it. Exactly. So, you know, guys perhaps don't realise this intricate little function of their body, but they do produce estrogen. But I would say that, you know, certain there are certain conditions there that we would want to be mindful that we're not giving a gentleman a bar, for instance, or a food that has an estrogenic effect if that particular man also has, for instance, an enlarged prostate or gynaecomastia, which are also known as man boobs, that is medically diagnosed not by any friend down the road or at your the latest barbecue.
So in that situation, when we're working with men and their production of estrogen, that we're looking at these ingredients, and they had someone else sort of giving them that feedback, my recommendation would be if you've got those conditions, maybe eight small amounts of the bars or try one of the other bars in the range cause your still going to get those beautiful curcumin factors going on. And a lot of the other synergism.
Dr Doug: I don't think these bars actually increase your estrogens, they take out the inflammation and some little bit of feedback I've got so far as with prostate problems is actually very, very positive. And the same with the WhamBams so reduced prostrate activity and stabilise the inflammation.
Nicky: So in that situation, comments Nicky, it's possible that the Linseeds and those type of otherwise known estrogenic foods are modulating?
Dr Doug: I forgot to mention the linseeds, the ligands and linseeds are the basis for all these bars, they combine very well with the curcuminoids. And the omega three fatty acids and they're very anti-inflammatory and they actually increase the gut to a good mix, a very good mix and drip feed all these spices in your system, rather than going straight through. Curcumin has a big problem with absorption. And the other problem is when to do it, it's excreted quickly so we put pepper in to slow down the excretion. But the ligands drip feed it from your gut biota, the fibre and so you're getting a constant infusion rather than a peak and a trough.
Nicky: How wonderful is that! See how intelligent plant food is. It's just amazing, isn't it?
Dr Doug: And you know, the Romans 2000 years ago revered Linseed as a food item.
Nicky: I don't doubt that at all because, you know, a lot of these foods have been around and been in circulation in communities for a very long time, commented Nicky. And, you know, people have been relying on these crops for so long to be able to get that balance in their diet. And we can get a number of nutrients out of all of these foods along the way that bounce off each other. So and, you know, one of the things that we were always working with is that modulation. So some of the foods that are otherwise sort of being estrogenic or having estrogen in them to quite a correct term, they're more fighter estrogenic. So they're more what they do is modulate that estrogen response. But I can tell you one thing is that there's more estrogenic properties in your cosmetics and plastics and your deodorants that spraying under your arms than you'll ever get in a plant.
Dr Doug: Exactly. And in plastic food containers. But notice, we've got no soy products in our bars.
Nicky: I did notice that, and was that intentional? So no soy isoflavones? And why was that intentional?
Dr Doug: Estrogens and there's synthetic estrogens. And I have all sorts of problems. I'm not a big fan of soy.
Nicky: Ok, so that is the interesting thing, sometimes there is a bit of medicine or natural medicine research that has isolated some of the isoflavones compounds as a way of managing estrogen clearance, but it is synergistic with plant foods. So we using it in synergism, in formulations. But again, we're talking organic and genetically and un-genetically modified, not genetically modified sources as well. So you'll find some formulations will do that. But, you know, I love that you've gone into the research there and you've really made that decision to isolate that, because the other problem, soy, is that it will affect a thyroid iodine challenge as well. So there'll be some challenges there for those people. So to a wise omission, I think from the range of things that you've done, and so can animals eat these foods? They taste good enough to eat for obviously everyone but do animals?
Dr Doug: Well, of course, they can.
Nicky: Cause we have a female animals that might go through some of these.
Dr Doug: We got an animal one anyway, I think is going to be better for them. And there's a bit of chocolate in those (ChickiBams). Not a lot, 10%, it's not going to worry the dogs. The problem of chocolate and dogs is that can't metabolise theobromine quickly, so slowly metabolise that they can build up. But there is a lot of the theobromine chocolates in those bars. But I wouldn't intentionally feed ChickiBams to a dog because we've got our dog ones which are liver based.
Dr Doug: And I was with their stance as well (the Turmeric Dog Bites), and when I saw the effect on the dogs, they don't have a special effect yet. And, so I thought, well, why are these seemingly working faster than the other? But I figured it was probably the same. So we've got MSM in the ChickiBams and I'm expecting that they will work better because of the increased absorption and metabolism of the curcuminoids.
Nicky: Absolutely. And then also contributing to that detoxification profile as well. And one of the other things that also piqued my interest is some of the more recent research in endometriosis is its relationship to histamine and the histamine producing factors of the body can sometimes be a contributing factor to endometriosis. And you've got a balance here between some foods that might stimulate a bit of histamine release and in other foods that would actually go the other way and balance it and reduce it.
So again, we've got that lovely synergism sitting right there. So really, it's a very, I would say, a very intuitive combination of ingredients that you've come up with.
Dr Doug: But we have had them out for weeks now a d over the next couple of months, I'm really impatient to get all the feedback. I think it's going to be good.
Nicky: Fantastic! Bow, I did notice there was some reference here to the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is in my clinic, I talk about a lot with my patients in my EFT tapping sessions because we know that it has such an important role in wiring up the brain to have a particular set of neural messages in a particular pattern and keeping that that pattern going until it's been asked to change. And, you know, these inflammatory patterns can be so well entrenched through the nervous system that before we can even impact a uterine tissue, we really do need to work all the way through the system.
Dr Doug: Habit is a funny thin, and I think there's physiological habits as well as mental habits too. And basically the neurotrophic factors are tied up with your exercise and sleep. You generally calmer stress.
Nicky: And you can think clearer! And which is an absolute gold mine in menopause.
Dr Doug: And then a lot of women in such a situation, that you have stress, and you got to live in a nice environment and not have conflicts over the back fence, that sort of thing.
Nicky: That's very important to, isn't it? I mean, you know if we can bring more peace around our environment it is all helpful.
Dr Doug: We're got 32 different ingredients (in the ChickiBams) You're not going to get in on any of them, really. We've got a whole bunch of different horror films that the natural polyphenol content allows us to ignore from different sources, except when it's coming not just from one or two sources. It's almost every ingredient has got a quality profile to it.
Nicky: And so for that reason, that's such an important factor in menopause management. You know, generally, I find that a lot of women that are going through menopause are at that stage in their life where they are well and truly entrenched in either of their businesses or in their workplace. They are managing their children. They are managing ageing parents. They are dealing with the onset of certain illnesses. Come that time of their life. They are exhausted and they don't have a lot of time.
It's usually around this time and they like where they really missing the key components of flooding their body with plant foods and feeding themselves well and getting enough nutrients they're eating and they feeding themselves food, but they're not nutrient rich mouthfuls that they're getting in. So they were missing that polyphenol component. And, you know, I think that this is a wonderful solution for a busy woman at that stage, we're at our work horse time of our life, we are really putting a lot of tentacles out there supporting our community, our family, our children. And there's not a lot of time left for them. And it's not a lot of time to really soak the body in the nutrients it needs the most at this time. So this is just a wonderful way of shortcutting a lot of that that time in the kitchen.
Dr Doug: Its better than crackers and Vegemite or crackers and peanut paste.
Nicky: Or Crackers and anything really? I mean, you could really, you know, put this together with a lovely herbal tea and they just have this incredible exactly, you know, beneficial combination of nutrients.
Dr Doug: And crackers just add to the sugar addiction.
Nicky: And you know what? I can say that pretty much everyone that walks through my door is looking for a quick, easy solution that makes a difference solution that they don't have to do a lot in order to get the outcome that they are looking for. And every one of them are looking for an increased degree of well-being in their lives, every single one of them. So well done. Well, it's you know what? You're listening to the ladies out there. And I'm on behalf of all of them, I want to say thank you.
Dr Doug: Thank you for this very, very enlightening discussion.
Nicky: Thank you, Dr Doug. I really appreciate coming along. And I've really enjoyed my time here with you today!
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With the ChickiBams officially arriving end of April, we wanted to give you, our wonderful turmeric loving community the first chance to purchase the delicious and nutritious ChickiBams Bars and Bites as part of our customer only pre-sale! Be one of the first lucky customers to receive the first batch of wholefood goodness made for goddesses of all ages! They are so yummy, the girls in the office will have to be rationed!
What benefits does turmeric give you when you consume it with alcohol, before, during and after.
On the 13th August 2020, Turmeric Life hosted its first Liver Booster Clinical Trial at Burleigh Surf Club. Partnering with XXXX Gold (Lion Group) and Oatley Wines, long time Turmeric Researcher and Director of Turmeric Life, Dr Douglas English and his team were able to see how turmeric affects different demographics, such as age, gender, weight, height and fitness levels, and my other factors while consuming alcohol over a two hour period.
Turmeric has many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, joint pain, chronic pain, improving symptoms of depression and arthritis, and many other health concerns and issues. It also assists in the growth and strength of hair, nails and skin, for both humans and animals.
However, in recent years, scientific data and research have investigated the benefits turmeric has on the liver function when consuming alcohol, as well as the after-effects of alcohol.
This clinical trial was undertaken to collect first-hand data and research to show the power and benefits turmeric has on consuming alcohol, and to prove Dr Doug's thesis that it does and can lower ones Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), improve liver function and lower the effects a hangover can have on someone.
Watch the video below to see the outcome of the 2020 Liver Booster Clinical Trial!
Adele, a globally known singer, has said she always had issues with her weight, yet, after hiring a personal trainer and following the Sirtfood diet, she's lost over 45kg.
Since then everyone has been feverously researching it as the next big diet secret. So let's learn more!
The 'Sirtfood diet' is high in sirtuin; a type of protein that protects the cells in our bodies from dying or becoming inflamed through illness; research has also shown they can help jumpstart your metabolism, reduce inflammation and trigger genes that promote fat burning (we turmeric lovers already knew this).
The reason this diet is causing a stir is that it lets you have the good and bad things in life; dark chocolate, red wine, coffee, matcha green tea, a mixture of fruit and vegetables, and our beloved turmeric. Now, who isn't excited about that?
Now, before you go out and stuff every meal or drink with Turmeric, can we remind you that Turmeric / Curcumin is best eaten when it has been "BIO-ACTIVATED", meaning created in a way your body can absorb the optimal amount of nutrients. So if you're planning to take on "Adele's Diet" please ensure you consume it as "GOLDEN PASTE" (view Dr Dougs Free Recipe) or as a Turmeric Life Bite or Bar. This way your body will gain all the nutrients to support your body's needs while dieting, helping you gain optimal results.
A Current Affair - Adele's Diet. Tx Date: 20/02/2020. from GTV News Library on Vimeo.
Besides adding a delicious flavour to your meals, turmeric has many beneficial components that improve your health, on your insides and outsides.
Besides adding a delicious flavour to your food, turmeric plays a beneficial role in your diet. Similar to many spices, turmeric has a long history of use in traditional medicine, used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. Curcumin, the active agent in turmeric, has powerful biological properties; including being anti-inflammatory, playing an important role in digesting food, and many more. Let's break it down.
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The research on the potential health effects of both ginger and turmeric is plentiful, and we are receiving testimonials daily from customers using the ginger power bars for their health & pain management. So let's investigate why Turmeric and Ginger work so well together.
Ginger is in the family Zingiberaceae, same as turmeric (Curcuma longa), cardamom (Elettariacardamomum), and galangal and has long been used for gastric upsets such as nausea, pain, and inappetence. It combines well with and has many synergies with turmeric.
Let’s get a little bit technical for a second….
Ginger contains several active components/oils including:
What does that mean for my health?
1. Gastrointestinal Tract - ginger stimulates saliva and bile flow and gastric secretions, improving appetite and intestinal motility, carminative, anti-spasmodic, improves colic, diarrhea, and bloating. It reduces the effect of gluten intolerance and modifies positively the bacterial colonisation of intestinal epithelial cells.
2. Antioxidant - is is a highly significant eliminator of free radicals produced by normal living stress, exercise, radiation (like turmeric it protects against sunburn and other electromagnetic radiation[DE1] such as X-rays), and toxins.
3. Anti-inflammatory - Ginger adds to the potent turmeric effect and operates on similar pathways in the reduction of inflammatory prostaglandins. It has no irritant effect on gastric mucosa and selectively reduces inflammatory cytokines with no interference with essential immunity. It modulates pathways activated in chronic inflammation in arthritis and a demonstrated significant reduction in inflammatory cytokines superior to indomethacin.
Whole ginger reduces joint inflammation and cellular destruction in rheumatoid arthritis.
4. Anti-emetic - There are several mechanisms and components. Ginger is known to reduce cancer radiation GIT distress due to the antioxidant properties, scavenging free radicals, and inhibits lipid peroxidation. It also stops serotonin-induced diarrhea. It is also great in pregnancy reducing morning sickness.
5. Anti-ulcer - There is a significant demonstrated inhibition of gastric lesions and protects against the effects of indomethacin.
6. Immunomodulation - is some degree of this with reduced delayed-type hypersensitivity which assists reduction of severity of auto-immune disorders like Crohns [DE2], psoriasis.
7. Glycaemic response - With an increased insulin sensitivity and leveling serum glucose level, Ginger will inhibits key enzymes controlling carbohydrate metabolism and is insulinotropic rather than hypoglycemia, enhances glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and other tissue improving the insulin resistance condition.
8. Liver Protective - For alcohol-induced liver damage, there are proven significant hepato-protective effects resulting in increased glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and protein levels and marked reduction of liver fibrosis. Much like Turmeric, Ginger is also a significant treatment for damaged liver and the two compounds should be used concurrently.
9. Kidney Protective - Ginger exhibited a significant dose-dependent nephroprotective role in experimentally induced acute renal damage when given as standalone treatment – 250mg/kg or 17.5 gms powder per 70 kg human.
10. Antimicrobial - It enhances aminoglycoside antibiotics by increasing bacterial cell membrane permeability to them in enterococcae, also enhancing intestinal absorption of azithromycin, erythromycin, cephalexins. Anti-Schistosome, anti-nematode, antifungal and antiviral in vitro. Topical application of essential oils of ginger has activity.
11. Chemoprotective - Inhibitory effects demonstrated against breast, ovarian, gastric, pancreatic, colonic, prostate, liver cancers and leukemia. Induces apoptosis of cancer cells.
There are several key components for this in whole ginger or whole ginger powder.
Clinical Uses of Ginger:
Adverse Effects:
Reported intestinal irritation in some – not common, also heartburn, bloating, contact dermatitis.
Interactions
The research on the potential health effects of both ginger and turmeric is plentiful, and we are receiving testimonials daily and weekly from customers using the ginger power bars for their health & pain management.
Have you had your Turmeric and Ginger today?
Dr Doug
]]>Cytokines are a broad category of small proteins (peptides) that are important in cell signaling as immunomodulating agents. Similar but generally different to hormones and this distinction is subject to further evaluation.
They are important in health and disease, specifically in host responses to infection, immune responses, inflammation, trauma, sepsis, cancer, and reproduction.
The terminal stage if viral diseases are often massive overproduction of inflammatory cytokines that creates tissue damage and are called a “cytokine storm” resulting in haemorrhage, oedema, circulation failure, and multiorgan failure.
Cytokine storms have been associated with 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, H5N1 bird flu, SARS, gram-negative bacterial sepsis, malaria and now COVID-19.
Curcumin, an active polyphenol in turmeric, has long been known to be an immunomodulatory agent that suppresses the excessive release of numerous cytokines and materially aids the function of an effective immune system. These facts can easily be extrapolated to being useful with the new coronavirus. Ancient eastern cultures have been wise to this for millennia and subsequently, in Indonesia, the ABC has just reported a massive run on turmeric.
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It is very important to take turmeric in a form that can be metabolised and absorbed and Golden Paste in food is that. Additionally, our specially formulated, convenient products, including our Power Bars and Bites, are another option.
That this new virus has emerged is not surprising, because dense populations of carriers that allow viruses to interchange and hybridise will always continue to throw out new virions that could be very virulent. Turmeric consumption is just one action you can take to help protect yourself into the future.
To give credibility, I have summarised the take-home snippets from the listed scientific citations below that I have selected from hundreds.
1. Is a promising treatment for influenza A virus and prevents injury to virus-infected lung tissue; 1
2. Protects against enteroviral infections by decreasing replication in the intestines. curcumin treatment inhibits viral translation and increases host cell viability; 2
3. Relieves inflammation in influenza infected lungs; 3
4. Curcumin is a potent inhibitor of Epstein-Barr virus transformed lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCL) through enhanced apoptosis which is useful in immunodeficient people; 4
5. Curcumin can directly inactivate Influenza A Virus, inhibits Influenza A Virus adsorption, and replication; 5
6. Recently, curcumin's antiviral and antibacterial activity was investigated, and it was shown to act against various important human pathogens like the influenza virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV and strains of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas; 6
7. Curcumin inhibits the infectivity of enveloped viruses; 7
8. Curcumin can suppress Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) replication. 8
1. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2018 Jan;45(1):84-93. doi: 10.1111/1440-1681.12848. Epub 2017 Oct 3.
Curcumin ameliorates severe influenza pneumonia via attenuating lung injury and regulating macrophage cytokines production.
Han S1,2, Xu J1, Guo X1, Huang M1.
Abstract
Curcumin, an active phenolic agent extract from the Curcuma longa, exhibits excellent anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, and neuroprotective effects.
We aimed to investigate the anti-influenza role of curcumin in vitro and in vivo.
The effect of curcumin on replication of influenza A virus (IAV) was examined in human lung cancer cell line A549, as well as in a mouse model.
Curcumin could inhibit IAV in vitro and alleviate the severity of the disease in the mouse after infection with IAV. The results also indicated that curcumin could trigger expression of Heme oxygenase-1 in vivo and attenuate IAV-induced injury to the lung tissue.
Furthermore, curcumin could regulate immune response following IAV infection through inhibiting production of local inflammatory cytokines.
In addition, curcumin was found to inhibit NF-κB signalling in macrophages, as well as the subsequent production of cytokines/chemokines responding to IAV infection, by enhancing IκBα and AMPK.
Our current study supports the potential of curcumin as a promising treatment against IAV infection, whose effect may be mediated by regulating immune response to prevent injury to the lung tissue.
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2. PLoS One.2018 Jan 25;13(1):e0191617. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191617. eCollection 2018.
Inhibition of EV71 by curcumin in intestinal epithelial cells.
Huang HI1,2,3,4, Chio CC1,3, Lin JY1,3.
Abstract
EV71 is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the Picornaviridae family.
EV71 infection may cause various symptoms ranging from hand-foot-and-mouth disease to neurological pathological conditions such as aseptic meningitis, ataxia, and acute transverse myelitis.
There is currently no effective treatment or vaccine available. Various compounds have been examined for their ability to restrict EV71 replication.
However, most experiments have been performed in rhabdomyosarcoma or Vero cells. Since the gastrointestinal tract is the entry site for this pathogen, we anticipated that orally ingested agents may exert beneficial effects by decreasing virus replication in intestinal epithelial cells.
In this study, curcumin (diferuloylmethane, C21H20O6), an active ingredient of turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn) with anti-cancer properties, was investigated for its anti-enterovirus activity.
We demonstrate that curcumin treatment inhibits viral translation and increases host cell viability.
Curcumin does not exert its anti-EV71 effects by modulating virus attachment or virus internal ribosome entry site (IRES) activity.
Furthermore, curcumin-mediated regulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signalling pathways is not involved.
We found that protein kinase C delta (PKCδ) plays a role in virus translation in EV71-infected intestinal epithelial cells and that curcumin treatment decreases the phosphorylation of this enzyme.
In addition, we show evidence that curcumin also limits viral translation in differentiated human intestinal epithelial cells.
In summary, our data demonstrate the anti-EV71 properties of curcumin, suggesting that ingestion of this phytochemical may protect against enteroviral infections.
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3. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2017 Sep;11(5):457-463. doi: 10.1111/irv.12459. Epub 2017 Jul 11.
Curcumin alleviates macrophage activation and lung inflammation induced by influenza virus infection through inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.
BACKGROUND:
Influenza A viruses (IAV) result in severe public health problems with worldwide each year. Overresponse of immune system to IAV infection leads to complications, and ultimately causing morbidity and mortality.
OBJECTIVE:
Curcumin has been reported to have anti-inflammatory ability. However, its molecular mechanism in immune responses remains unclear.
METHODS:
We detected the pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cell (NF-κB)-related protein expression in human macrophages or mice infected by IAV with or without curcumin treatment.
RESULTS:
We found that the IAV infection caused a dramatic enhancement of pro-inflammatory cytokine productions of human macrophages and mice immune cells. However, curcumin treatment after IAV infection downregulated these cytokines production in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, the NF-κB has been activated in human macrophages after IAV infection, while administration of curcumin inhibited NF-κB signaling pathway via promoting the expression of nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, alpha (IκBα), and inhibiting the translocation of p65 from cytoplasm to nucleus.
CONCLUSIONS:
In summary, IAV infection could result in the inflammatory responses of immune cells, especially macrophages. Curcumin has the therapeutic potentials to relieve these inflammatory responses through inhibiting the NF-κB signalling pathway.
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4. J Surg Res.1999 Nov;87(1):1-5.
Enhanced apoptosis mediates inhibition of EBV-transformed lymphoblastoid cell line proliferation by curcumin.
Ranjan D1, Johnston TD, Reddy KS, Wu G, Bondada S, Chen C.
BACKGROUND:
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated B-cell lymphomas occur more frequently in immunodeficient states such as organ transplantation and HIV infection.
We have previously reported that B cell immortalization (An immortalised cell line is a population of cells from a multicellular organism which would normally not proliferate indefinitely but, due to mutation, have evaded normal cellular senescence and instead can keep undergoing division via tumour cells) with EBV was promoted by cyclosporin A (CyA) and that curcumin (Cur), a natural phenol with known antioxidant and antitumour properties, blocked EBV-induced B cell immortalization.
In the following experiments we show that Cur inhibits the proliferation of EBV-transformed lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCL) via enhanced apoptosis.
METHODS:
LCL were generated by infecting freshly isolated human B cells with EBV (B95-8) for 12 h and coculturing with predetermined optimal concentrations of CyA (500 ng/ml) for 4 weeks. LCL were then either frozen for future use or propagated for immediate experiments. These cells were then plated in 96-well plates with 20 microM Cur or 0.1% DMSO (vehicle control). The number of immortalized colonies/well, cell count, and (3)H uptake were used as an index of immortalization. To assess apoptosis rate LCL were cultured with 0.1% DMSO or Cur (20 microM) for 0, 18, and 42 h in culture flasks and then stained with MC540 and H33342, as markers for apoptosis, and analyzed by FACS.
RESULTS:
A profound inhibition of proliferation was seen in the LCL with 20 microM curcumin compared to 0.1% DMSO control. The colony count reduced from 34.5 +/- 3.4 to 0/well (P = 0.005), cell number reduced from 101,250 +/- 12,093 to 3750 +/- 1500/well (P = 0.002), and (3)H uptake reduced from 40,889 +/- 3669 to 70 +/- 5.2/well (P = 0.001). The apoptosis rate of LCL in the DMSO control at 24.07 and 16.87% increased significantly with 20 microM Cur to 76.4 and 95.1% at 18 and 42 h, respectively (P = 0.02).
CONCLUSION:
Curcumin is a potent inhibitor of EBV-transformed lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCL). This effect appears to be mediated through enhanced apoptosis. A further investigation of this effect may be useful in prevention and therapy of B-cell lymphoma in immunodeficient patients.
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5. Int Immunopharmacol.2018 Jan;54:177-187. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.11.009. Epub 2017 Nov 15.
Inhibition of curcumin on influenza A virus infection and influenzal pneumonia via oxidative stress, TLR2/4, p38/JNK MAPK and NF-κB pathways.
Dai J1, Gu L2, Su Y2, Wang Q2, Zhao Y2, Chen X2, Deng H2, Li W3, Wang G2, Li K2.
Abstract
Oxidative stress, Nrf2-HO-1 and TLR-MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways have been proved to be involved in influenza A virus (IAV) replication and influenzal pneumonia.
In the previous studies, we have performed several high-throughput drug screenings based on the TLR pathways.
In the present study, through plaque inhibition test, luciferase reporter assay, TCID50, qRT-PCR, western blotting, ELISA and siRNA assays, we investigated the effect and mechanism of action of curcumin against IAV infection in vitro and in vivo.
The results showed that curcumin could directly inactivate IAV, blocked IAV adsorption and inhibited IAV proliferation.
As for the underlying mechanisms, we found that curcumin could significantly inhibit IAV-induced oxidative stress, increased Nrf2, HO-1, NQO1, GSTA3 and IFN-β production, and suppressed IAV-induced activation of TLR2/4/7, Akt, p38/JNK MAPK and NF-κB pathways.
Suppression of Nrf2 via siRNA significantly abolished the stimulatory effect of curcumin on HO-1, NQO1, GSTA3 and IFN-β production and meanwhile blocked the inhibitory effect of curcumin on IAV M2 production.
Oxidant H2O2 and TLR2/4, p38/JNK and NF-κB agonists could significantly antagonize the anti-IAV activity of curcumin in vitro.
Additionally, curcumin significantly increased the survival rate of mice, reduced lung index, inflammatory cytokines and lung IAV titer, and finally improved pulmonary histopathological changes after IAV infection.
In conclusion, curcumin can directly inactivate IAV, inhibits IAV adsorption and replication; and its inhibition on IAV replication may be via activating Nrf2 signal and inhibiting IAV-induced activation of TLR2/4, p38/JNK MAPK and NF-κB pathways.
6. Front Microbiol. 2019 May 3;10:912. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00912. eCollection 2019.
Anti-infective Properties of the Golden Spice Curcumin.
Praditya D1,2,3, Kirchhoff L4, Brüning J1, Rachmawati H5,6, Steinmann J4,7, Steinmann E1.
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Abstract
The search for novel anti-infectives is one of the most important challenges in natural product research, as diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi are influencing the human society all over the world.
Natural compounds are a continuing source of novel anti-infectives.
Accordingly, curcumin, has been used for centuries in Asian traditional medicine to treat various disorders. Numerous studies have shown that curcumin possesses a wide spectrum of biological and pharmacological properties, acting, for example, as anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and anti-neoplastic, while no toxicity is associated with the compound.
Recently, curcumin's antiviral and antibacterial activity was investigated, and it was shown to act against various important human pathogens like the influenza virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV and strains of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas.
Despite the potency, curcumin has not yet been approved as a therapeutic antiviral agent.
This review summarizes the current knowledge and future perspectives of the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal effects of curcumin.
7. PLoS One. 2013 May 1;8(5):e62482. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062482. Print 2013.
Inhibition of enveloped viruses infectivity by curcumin.
Chen TY1, Chen DY, Wen HW, Ou JL, Chiou SS, Chen JM, Wong ML, Hsu WL.
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Abstract
Curcumin, a natural compound and ingredient in curry, has antiinflammatory, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic properties.
Previously, we reported that curcumin abrogated influenza virus infectivity by inhibiting hemagglutination (HA) activity.
This study demonstrates a novel mechanism by which curcumin inhibits the infectivity of enveloped viruses. In all analyzed enveloped viruses, including the influenza virus, curcumin inhibited plaque formation. In contrast, the nonenveloped enterovirus 71 remained unaffected by curcumin treatment.
We evaluated the effects of curcumin on the membrane structure using fluorescent dye (sulforhodamine B; SRB)-containing liposomes that mimic the viral envelope.
Curcumin treatment induced the leakage of SRB from these liposomes and the addition of the influenza virus reduced the leakage, indicating that curcumin disrupts the integrity of the membranes of viral envelopes and of liposomes.
When testing liposomes of various diameters, we detected higher levels of SRB leakage from the smaller-sized liposomes than from the larger liposomes.
Interestingly, the curcumin concentration required to reduce plaque formation was lower for the influenza virus (approximately 100 nm in diameter) than for the pseudorabies virus (approximately 180 nm) and the vaccinia virus (roughly 335 × 200 × 200 nm).
These data provide insights on the molecular antiviral mechanisms of curcumin and its potential use as an antiviral agent for enveloped viruses.
FEBS Lett. 2010 Feb 19;584(4):707-12. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2009.12.019. Epub 2009 Dec 17.
8. Curcumin inhibits hepatitis C virus replication via suppressing the Akt-SREBP-1 pathway.
Kim K1, Kim KH, Kim HY, Cho HK, Sakamoto N, Cheong J.
Abstract
A polyphenolic compound from the curry spice turmeric, curcumin, is known to show anti-viral activity against the influenza virus, adenovirus, coxsackievirus, and the human immunodeficiency virus.
However, it remains to be determined whether curcumin can inhibit the replication of hepatitis C virus (HCV).
In this study, we showed that curcumin decreases HCV gene expression via suppression of the Akt-SREBP-1 activation, not by NF-kappaB pathway.
The combination of curcumin and IFNalpha exerted profound inhibitory effects on HCV replication.
Collectively, our results indicate that curcumin can suppress HCV replication in vitro and may be potentially useful as novel anti-HCV reagents.
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]]>Spray feet regularly with the mix below. This Yeast Spray Recipe can be used on Dogs and Horses as well as Humans.
This spray can be used on dogs feet when they lick or chew their paws – the cause is similar to Greasy Heel in horses. I also use this mix on my own feet after a bath or a run. Might sting a bit but that soon dissipates and then is good. Made better with oil.
Homemade (Dougies) spray
300 mls methylated spirits (aka surgical spirits or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol) – don’t know if one better than the other yet.
150 mls white vinegar (most commercial vinegar in Australia is 2% acetic acid) – Ratio is 2:1 alcohol:vinegar
30 mls hemp oil (best added if you live in the TROPICS – see note below because if temperatures low coconut oil clogs the spray)
15 mls tea tree oil
Place the ingredients in a handy spray bottle (2:1 metho:vinegar) and spray up to 4 times daily (it really can’t hurt). This spray is self-drying when administered to skin and hair.
If you have stronger vinegar (3%-6%) you will need to dilute the vinegar (ie. add some water) if 6% 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water – Ratio is 1:2 vinegar:water. If 5% add a bit less water. Exact ratios are not critical and at one stage I experimented with 50/50 alcohol/vinegar but found that the increase in alcohol was better because it dried faster.
Note: The spray will work fine with JUST the first 2 ingredients – Metho & white Vinegar.
What causes the Yeast Infection?
Similar to Tinea in humans the organisms are ubiquitous in nature, and the various yeast, bacteria and fungal bugs gain a foothold in skin that has a defective barrier, and it is made worse by the licking, chewing and leaving of moisture (saliva).
Chewing may be a habit which is worse in: obsessive dogs, dogs with atopic skin, dogs that have very hairy feet that get wet eg with dew on the grass.
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Skin problems are common and very often put down to an “allergy” to a grass, food etc etc. Skin tests and blood tests reveal reactions to mostly dozens of allergens and only once in my career did a blood test reveal a reaction to a single element which was a plastic in a food dish and once removed the reaction disappeared.
The standard treatment is cortisones given orally or by injection, which do stop the skin reaction symptoms, but then have side issues affecting health and eventually stop working because the immune system is compromised and the skin becomes thinner.
There is one area of investigation that I agree with and that I now direct my treatments to: viz the skin of these dogs is not healthy with a defective barrier that allows various infecting organisms like malazzezia yeast and bacteria such as staplococci to penetrate and infect, this skin type is thin too and the combination allows allergens to contact the immune system and cause allergies as a secondary effect rather than primary.
My principles are:
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An excessive amount of sugar is widely acknowledged as an unhealthy addition to the modern diet. The dates contained in TU*GO bars are naturally relatively high in sugar, but they are also a good nutritious food because of all the natural accompanying nutrients such as fibre, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals.
A research publication in Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry in 2009 concluded that date consumption (and mainly the Hallawi variety that we use), despite their high sugar content, demonstrated beneficial effects on healthy subjects (Rock W1). Serum triacylglycerol and oxidative stress are not increased, and so serum glucose and lipid/lipoprotein patterns are stable (Taleb H1). Thus dates can be considered to be an antiatherogenic nutrient, which means it stops the deposition of atherosclerosis, lipids and calcium in the arterial lumen, i.e. the feared cholesterol deposits (Al-Farsi MA1).
Dates are an excellent source of potassium which is an important component of cell and body fluids helping regulate heart rate and blood pressure. Dates are also rich in minerals such as selenium, calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium which also regulates blood pressure. They thus offer protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases (Vayalil).
The protein in dates contains 23 types of amino acids, some of which are not present in the most popular fruits such as oranges, apples and bananas.
Dates contain health benefiting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins. Tannins are known to possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hemorrhagic factors reducing risk of colitis and helping to prevent colon cancer (Yasin BR1). Also they contain antioxidant flavonoids such as ß-carotene, lutein, and zea-xanthin and other polyphenols, anthocyanins, sterols and carotenoids . These antioxidants have the ability to protect body structures from harmful effects of free radicals, and therefore these natural bioactive compounds contribute to the health enhancing properties of the TU*GO bar (Al-Shahib W1).
Dates have been cultivated in the Middle East and Northern Africa for thousands of years where they remain a large part of the diet. With a history akin to the use of turmeric, the ancients recognised the benefits of dates, and now with modern science we are beginning to understand why they are excellent for overall health.
Bibliography
Al-Farsi MA1, L. C. (2008 Nov). Nutritional and functional properties of dates: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. , 48(10):877-87.
Al-Shahib W1, M. R. (2003 Jul). The fruit of the date palm: its possible use as the best food for the future? Int J Food Sci Nutr. , 54(4):247-59.
Rock W1, R. M.-N. (2009 Sep 9). Effects of date (Phoenix dactylifera L., Medjool or Hallawi Variety) consumption by healthy subjects on serum glucose and lipid levels and on serum oxidative status: a pilot study. J Agric Food Chem, 57(17):8010-7.
Taleb H1, M. S. (2016 Dec 24). Chemical characterisation and the anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and antibacterial properties of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.). J Ethnopharmacol, 194:457-468.
Vayalil. (2012). Date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera Linn): an emerging medincial food. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 52(3):249-71.
Yasin BR1, E.-F. H. (2015 Dec). Date (Phoenix dactylifera) Polyphenolics and Other Bioactive Compounds: A Traditional Islamic Remedy's Potential in Prevention of Cell Damage, Cancer Therapeutics and Beyond. Int J Mol Sci., 16(12):30075-90.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2012;52(3):249-71. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2010.499824.
Date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera Linn): an emerging medicinal food.
Vayalil PK1.
Int J Mol Sci. 2015 Dec 17;16(12):30075-90. doi: 10.3390/ijms161226210.
Date (Phoenix dactylifera) Polyphenolics and Other Bioactive Compounds: A Traditional Islamic Remedy's Potential in Prevention of Cell Damage, Cancer Therapeutics and Beyond.
Yasin BR1, El-Fawal HA2, Mousa SA3.
Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2003 Jul;54(4):247-59.
The fruit of the date palm: its possible use as the best food for the future?
Al-Shahib W1, Marshall RJ.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2008 Nov;48(10):877-87. doi: 10.1080/10408390701724264.
Nutritional and functional properties of dates: a review.
Al-Farsi MA1, Lee CY.
J Ethnopharmacol. 2016 Dec 24;194:457-468. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.10.032. Epub 2016 Oct 10.
Chemical characterisation and the anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and antibacterial properties of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.).
Taleb H1, Maddocks SE2, Morris RK3, Kanekanian AD1.
Consuming cacao is linked to better blood flow and improved insulin sensitivity. When epicatechin is absorbed by the body, it activates an insulin signalling pathway, which causes a mild increase in glucose uptake. Increased glucose uptake means the body is able to take in sugar from the blood more effectively (1). Epicatechin, like curcumin, can improve life expectancy by increasing blood flow and oxygenation in the brain and it plays a protective role during aging by mitigating the effects of impaired mitochondria.
Whole turmeric rather than curcumin has been pinpointed as the effective agent in reversing Alzheimer’s and the compound turmerone is the active one, and together with cacao, chia, and coconut oil, forms a powerful synergistic team of cognition (2) enhancing agents (7). Cacao increases the production of Nitric Oxide, a molecule that widens blood vessels and improves blood flow to heart, kidneys, and muscle and so lowers blood pressure. Also cacao reduces stiffness in arteries and reduces aging effects (4) (5). Cacao along with turmeric, nurtures a healthy immune system (3).
Flavonoid phytonutrients in the ingredients: cacao, almonds, flaxseed (linseed), and turmeric (2), increase resting metabolism and fat oxidation (5) and thereby induces weight loss. Another important point to increase fat loss is to stop (or reduce if you don’t have the will) consumption of all added sugars and highly processed foods. We find that these natural, whole food bars decrease the desire to snack because your metabolism is actively keeping blood glucose levels stable and so hunger pains disappear.
Curcumin (2) also lowers blood glucose by stimulating an enzyme in skeletal muscle and other tissue such as the liver, to absorb glucose. Curcumin appears to be synergistic with insulin in regards to reducing blood sugar levels and the effect together with cacao is good, but blood sugar levels need to be monitored in case injected insulin needs to be reduced.
Curcumin, with cacao, along with the other active ingredients in the TU*GO, appear to be highly effective in reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis (2), and inflammatory pain.
Adding cacao to turmeric, apart from tasting great, also increases the metabolic effect. And that is why I have included it in this bar for human use .
Cacao can be hand-refined and organic, it is not processed like chocolate.
This is where chocolate comes from, that burnt/bittery/buttery/
This raw form of cacao is particularly very good for us. Milk chocolate is highly processed, full of added sugar, preservatives, and scarce of nutrients - not good for us.
Always look for organic dark chocolate with no added sweeteners for optimum chocolate or buy it pure, and enjoy with fruits or in milkshakes.
Food of the gods. Raw Cacao. Elaborate ceremonies were performed by ancient Aztecs 4,000 years ago, and cacao was revered as a gift from Quetzalcoatl, the power of wisdom.
And it is brain food - it improves memory, increases blood flow, makes you happy, and gives you energy.
Fresh cacao. Hanging around waiting to be picked. They then get roasted to separate the bean from the flesh inside.
Once Europeans found out about cacao/cocoa around the 1500s, it became very popular, spread widely, and was used often in hot drinks, copied from traditional indigenous methods.
So important, it has been used as currency and is still a staple in army rations.
The whole bean, removed from the fruity white pulp that lines inside the shell, and placed back in the pod for presentation.
CACAO originated in Central America and evidence of its revered use for medical, health, and recreational purposes goes back 2,000 years throughout the cultures from Mexico to Central America, and was introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers 500 years ago, and has remained popular over the ages for its health benefits as well as taste. Cacao contains metabolically active compounds: flavanols, procyanidins, high levels of epicatechin, and palatable fats.
Consuming cacao is linked to better blood flow and improved insulin sensitivity. When epicatechin is absorbed by the body, it activates an insulin signalling pathway, which causes a mild increase in glucose uptake. Increased glucose uptake means the body is able to take in sugar from the blood more effectively (1). Epicatechin, like curcumin, can improve life expectancy by increasing blood flow and oxygenation in the brain and it plays a protective role during aging by mitigating the effects of impaired mitochondria.
Whole turmeric rather than curcumin has been pinpointed as the effective agent in reversing Alzheimer’s and the compound turmerone is the active one, and together with cacao, chia, and coconut oil, forms a powerful synergistic team of cognition (2) enhancing agents (7). Cacao increases the production of Nitric Oxide, a molecule that widens blood vessels and improves blood flow to heart, kidneys, and muscle and so lowers blood pressure. Also cacao reduces stiffness in arteries and reduces aging effects (4) (5). Cacao along with turmeric, nurtures a healthy immune system (3).
Flavonoid phytonutrients in the ingredients: cacao, almonds, flaxseed (linseed), and turmeric (2), increase resting metabolism and fat oxidation (5) and thereby induces weight loss. Another important point to increase fat loss is to stop (or reduce if you don’t have the will) consumption of all added sugars and highly processed foods. We find that these natural, whole food bars decrease the desire to snack because your metabolism is actively keeping blood glucose levels stable and so hunger pains disappear.
Curcumin (2) also lowers blood glucose by stimulating an enzyme in skeletal muscle and other tissue such as the liver, to absorb glucose. Curcumin appears to be synergistic with insulin in regards to reducing blood sugar levels and the effect together with cacao is good, but blood sugar levels need to be monitored in case injected insulin needs to be reduced.
Curcumin, with cacao, appear to be highly effective in reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis (2), and inflammatory pain.
Adding cacao to turmeric, apart from tasting great, also increases the metabolic effect.
1. https://examine.com/
2. https://examine.com/
3. http://nutritionfacts.org/
4. http://nutritionfacts.org/
5. http://nutritionfacts.org/
6. http://nutritionfacts.org/
7. http://nutritionfacts.org/
Nice clean factory at South Murwillumbah NSW Australia.
Doug and Scott Washbourne who owns the factory
With Scott discussing production
First batches not well formed
In the factory at South Murwillumbah NSW Australia with turmeric stains on the delivery belt
Good run of bars
figuring out best packing
Adams logo designs
Ingredients
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Springbrook in the background https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Springbrook+QLD+4213/@-28.2219781,153.2830536,5236m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b911de2a0bad25b:0x502a35af3dea640!8m2!3d-28.183333!4d153.283333?hl=en
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Recommended daily consumption: 2 to 5 grams of dry powder or equivalent, 2 dessert spoons of fresh/raw ginger is great too
per 100g of ginger:
Carbohydrate - 17.77 %
Dietary Fiber - 2 %
Protein - 1.82 %
Dietary Fiber - 2 %
Sugars - 1.7 %
Sodium - 13 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.16 mg
Calcium - 16 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Vitamin C - 5 mg
Potassium - 415 mg
Magnesium - 43 mg
Phosphorus - 34 mg
Zinc - 0.34 mg
Folate - 11 mcg
Riboflavin - 0.034 mg
Niacin - 0.75 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Just need a little bit of a rhizome, a little nub even, the end of a finger is enough. Place anyway-up 4cm in soil.
Can grow in pots, at least 30cm across, has great broad leaves so needs lots of Sun, slight shade.
Requires regular watering at the beginning, less as the growing season starts.
Plant after winter. 9 months before harvest.
It will perish if the temperature falls below 18°C/65°F longer than 3 months, the roots will freeze and spoil.
Goes great in warm tropical regions, zone 9.
The more porous the soil the better volume your rhizome.
Once you get your crop of turmeric, you then need to cook it, boil it, dehydrate it, and grind it into powder, ready to use in the Golden Paste...
]]>Mammals cannot digest raw turmeric efficiently and very important curcuminoids will not be absorbed without heat and oil. Basic facts.
You'll only get about 3% of nutrients if eaten raw, much like the carrot and tomato (not many people realise this), and similar to the potato, turmeric is made up of tough starches and needs heat first to break down barriers, better for digestion.
We will always tell you to cook your turmeric - it's facts - it is notoriously hard to absorb, and that's why we always advise adding coconut oil and black pepper to significantly improve metabolism and effects as well. Don't waste your time otherwise (like grating, juicing, etc.) unless you just like the taste.
Are you not finding any real benefit eating turmeric?
Are you eating it correctly?
The Golden Paste recipe is the best way for you to prepare turmeric, and then you can add it to other dishes and drinks if you like, but never reheat it once cooked.
We suggest getting high-quality turmeric powder to make the paste. Raw/fresh turmeric is bothersome to prepare, having the powder ready is a huge advantage.
Turmeric powder has been cooked/boiled, then dehydrated, shrinking about 70%, then ground up into a powder but it has been activated in this way, much better to digest. You can replicate this method. The powder is better than raw, Golden Paste is better than powder.
Avoid supermarket varieties and cheap, bargain-priced items, find good quality ingredients at your local organic health food store and buy in bulk to save yourself money.
You can use raw turmeric in the Golden Paste recipe but you will need 5 times as much
It's not the easiest way to make Golden Paste. You can grate raw turmeric to make up the powder in the recipe (x 5 = 2 1/2 cups or 300g) and you will also need to adjust the amount of water since the powder doesn't contain any.
Even if you add the basic ingredients (coconut oil and black pepper) with turmeric powder, into a smoothie, sandwich or whatever you're making, powder will always be better than raw turmeric.
Turmeric powder keeps for years (keep away from heat and sunlight) and costs about $40/kg for premium stuff. You can find some online and we have built a list of reputable places - see if your area is here.
Are you growing your own turmeric at home?
It's a great (hardy) plant, good for subtropical regions above (zone) 9 and can be potted. Find out more here - HOW to grow turmeric (soon).
You can make your own powder, many people do, just need a few things first and we'll show you - HOW to make turmeric powder (soon).
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