Black Pepper. Turmeric. Are they simply spices? Not at all! Black pepper and turmeric have lengthy
histories as seasonings and medicines. Such spicy histories! Cross Chiropractic Center reveals
some of the latest reports about the
benefits of turmeric and black pepper:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer. Sandy Springs chiropractic
patients are healthy people often pursuing a
healthier approach to disease prevention and care. Cross Chiropractic Center adds some spice to
this healthier approach and Sandy Springs back pain relief!
Cross Chiropractic Center looks for healthier approaches to living just as chiropractic proves
to be for our Sandy Springs chiropractic patients and families at
Cross Chiropractic Center. Including some spice is one such way. Research in South Asia and Middle East countries - where spices are integral
to traditional foods of the region – brings indications
of cure for centuries despite deficient in
scientific explanation as of yet. Biologists
today are examining the
medicinal value of spices and reporting evidence
for the antimicrobial effects they have and just how they may halt
the progression of microorganisms. (1) Cross Chiropractic Center would surmise
that Sandy Springs 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 together well. 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 – similar to capsaicin – heightens
the potential 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, serum
levels remain low. 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; relieve
peptic ulcers (by preventing H-pylori bacteria growth); prevent
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) Cross Chiropractic Center recognizes
inflammation’s role in back pain whether it is chronic
or acute. Sandy Springs inflammation takes part in
disease and in back pain. Sandy Springs chiropractic care by spinal
manipulation and nutrition advice helps back pain and related inflammation.
Some of the most astonishing research on the
value of spices like black pepper and turmeric point to 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, halt production,
migration and invasion of tumors, and sensitize
tumors to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (3) When a Sandy Springs
cancer patient is dealing with cancer, these reactions
to spices like black pepper and turmeric are certainly good!
Schedule a Sandy Springs appointment with
Cross Chiropractic Center to talk about how black pepper and
turmeric just may spice up your life enough to reduce
pain as part of your healthy Sandy Springs chiropractic treatment plan.