There’s been a lot of research on the anti-inflammatory compound curcumin, which is a component of turmeric. So much so, it’s very easy to ditch your bottles of Tylenol, Advil, and Ibuprofen and use turmeric for pain management. In 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned us that taking painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, increases the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, liver damage and even death.
So, if ibuprofen and other toxic pharmaceuticals could be life-threatening, then we need to take a more natural and holistic approach.
Turmeric for pain management
I’m sure you’ve heard all the great benefits of turmeric recently. You can find it practically everywhere.
However, did you know that at the right dose, turmeric is as effective (or more effective) than some over the counter pain medication? In a recent study comparing the effectiveness of different anti-inflammatory agents, curcumin in turmeric was found to be one of the most potent anti-inflammatory agents. In fact, it was ranked higher than Advil in its ability to suppress inflammatory markers.
Turmeric is better than Advil not only because of its many therapeutic properties but also because it is much much safer than Advil.
The use of Advil and other painkillers comes with a ton of health risks, but turmeric has been proven to be safe even at high doses. It has no serious side effects.
Turmeric powder that’s high in curcuminoids such as Living Traditionally Turmeric. (find it here)
Besides pain management, turmeric helps:
- Reduces inflammation
- Inhibits & Desensitizes Pain stimuli (this makes it more effective than Tylenol)
- Increases Liver Function
- A Powerful Antioxidant
Not all turmeric created equal
Most turmeric supplements contain only 5-10 percent curcuminoids – the compounds that provide most of the spice’s health benefits. This means that you would have to consume a ton of turmeric.
That’s why it’s so important you choose a turmeric powder that’s high in curcuminoids such as Living Traditionally Turmeric. (find it here) It contains 95% Organic Curcuminoids.
And how much turmeric should we take per day…should it be cooked…should it be taken with black.pepper for absorption
Hi Julie! Yes, taking turmeric with black pepper is the best way to consume it. I take one tablespoon a day!
How much black pepper for a tablespoon of turmeric? And what do I mix it in?
HI Karen! Just a pinch or you can add coconut oil for a better absorption.
How do you use turmeric root, rather than the powder form. Specifically, what amount per day. Would you also use black pepper with fresh turmeric. Thank you.
Hi Barbara! You can simply grate it and use in any dishes or your smoothies.
Myheart doctor wants me to use 325 mg of aspirin for inflamination. Will a tablespoon and a fourth of black pepper be enoughenough for my stint put in sept. 16, 2019.