Black Pepper. Turmeric. Just spices? Not at all! Black pepper and turmeric have long
histories as flavorings and medicines. Such spicy histories! Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic discloses
some of the more recent findings about the
benefits of black pepper and turmeric:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer. Eugene chiropractic
patients are healthy people often seeking a
healthier approach to disease
management and prevention. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic adds some spice to
this healthier way of life and Eugene back pain relief!
Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic looks for healthier ways
of living just as chiropractic demonstrates itself
to be for our Eugene chiropractic patients and families at
Rethwill Chiropractic 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 indications
of cure for centuries despite lacking
scientific explanation thus far. Today, biologists are examining the
medicinal value of spices and reporting support
for the antimicrobial effects they have and just how they may stop
the growth of microorganisms. (1) Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic would surmise
that Eugene chiropractic families and patients would embrace
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 boosted by black pepper. One
study exemplifies 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 rose 2000%! Together, black pepper and turmeric
offer to control obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes; ease
peptic ulcers (by preventing H-pylori bacteria growth); avert
some cancers, lessen pain even potentially neuropathic
pain (by initiating transient receptor potential
vanilloid type 1); and alleviate inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis,
ulcerative colitis and the like). (2) Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic recognizes
inflammation’s role in back pain be it chronic
or acute. Eugene inflammation plays a role in
disease and in back pain. Eugene 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 seem to react
well to black pepper, turmeric, black cumin, ginger, garlic, saffron and chili
pepper. These spices have bioactive compounds – curcumin,
thymoquinone, piperine, capsaicin - that stimulate cell
death, halt tumor creation, movement and attack, and prepare tumors to be sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (3) When a Eugene
cancer patient is dealing with cancer, these reactions
to spices like black pepper and turmeric are certainly good!
Schedule a Eugene appointment with
Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic to discuss how black pepper and
turmeric just may spice up your life enough to reduce
pain as part of your healthy Eugene chiropractic treatment plan.