Black Pepper. Turmeric. Just spices? Not at all! Black pepper and turmeric have lengthy
histories as seasonings and medicines. Such spicy histories! Spinal Care Clinic shares
some of the latest findings about the
benefits of black pepper and turmeric:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer. Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
patients are healthy people often looking for a
healthier way to disease
care and prevention. Spinal Care Clinic adds some spice to
this healthier approach and Burlington and Hamilton back pain relief!
Spinal Care Clinic looks for healthier approaches to living just as chiropractic demonstrates itself
to be for our Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic patients and families at
Spinal Care Clinic. Adding some spice is one such way. Research in South Asia and Middle East countries - where spices are key
to traditional foods of the region – brings evidence
of cure for centuries despite deficient in
scientific explanation as of yet. Biologists
today are analyzing spices’ medicinal value and showing evidence
for the antimicrobial effects they have and just how they may halt
the progression of microorganisms. (1) Spinal Care Clinic would surmise
that Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic families and patients would welcome
the bonus benefit of spicy food’s value!
The spices black pepper (peperine) and turmeric (curcumin
and curcuminoids) work well together. Asian foods have tasted better and
been healthier for years! Curcumin and other curcuminoids – chemical
compounds in turmeric – are
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial in
nature. Black pepper – akin to capsaicin – boosts
the power of turmeric. Not being very bioavailable on its
own, curcumin’s absorbability is increased by black pepper. One
study reports that if 2 grams of curcumin are taken
alone, there isn’t a noticeable serum level reaction. If it’s taken with 2mg of black pepper, curcumin’s
absorbability increased 2000%! Together, black pepper and turmeric
offer to control obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes; ease
peptic ulcers (by preventing H-pylori bacteria growth); prevent
some cancers, lessen pain even possibly neuropathic
pain (by causing transient receptor potential
vanilloid type 1); and alleviate inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis,
ulcerative colitis and the like). (2) Spinal Care Clinic is well aware of
inflammation’s role in back pain be it chronic
or acute. Burlington and Hamilton inflammation takes part in
disease and in back pain. Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic care by spinal
manipulation and nutrition advice relieves back pain and related inflammation.
Some of the most amazing research on the
value of spices like black pepper and turmeric indicate their
effects on prevention and treatment of cancers. Lung, liver, breast, stomach,
colorectal, cervix and prostate cancers appear to respond
well to black pepper, turmeric, black cumin, ginger, garlic, saffron and chili
pepper. These spices contain bioactive compounds – curcumin,
thymoquinone, piperine, capsaicin - that stimulate cell
death, stop tumor creation, movement and attack, and sensitize
tumors to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (3) When a Burlington and Hamilton
cancer patient is dealing with cancer, these reactions
to spices like black pepper and turmeric are certainly good!
Schedule a Burlington and Hamilton appointment with
Spinal Care Clinic to talk about how black pepper and
turmeric just may spice up your life enough to relieve
pain as part of your healthy Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic treatment plan.