Question 1

what is turmeric good for?

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Broccoli: I like to saute broccoli with garlic and turmeric in olive oil.  The active ingredients in turmeric such as curcurmin are being studied for their medicinal value, but at this time i know of no evidence that food-grade turmeric has an specific medicinal properties.

Question 2

what are the benefits of turmeric use?

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Many many benefits: Turmeric is among the healthiest of herbs. It & its constituent curcumin is an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, thins blood, supports liver detox, protects against cancer & kills cancer cells, protects against alzheimer's, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart failure etc. I recommend meriva, an extract that is very well absorbed. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=78.

Question 3

what is this curcumin in turmeric?

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Many effects: Reduces inflammation and edema; accelerates wound healing; stimulates muscle regeneration; inhibits platelet aggregation;  therapeutic effects with arthritis, ibs and more.  But it's very hard to absorb.  Be careful of source, may contain solvents.

Question 4

what are the effects of curcumin (turmeric)?

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Yes!: Turmeric is a cornerstone of traditional chinese and ayurvedic health practices
turmeric contains plant-based antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals called curcuminoids.Claims of enhancig brain health have not been proven, but many prominent nutritionists agree that antioxxidants are beneficial, so there may be some validity as one of several nutritional supports.

Question 5

is turmeric bad for kidneys?

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Should be ok: Although turmeric is a source of potassium, which is a nutrient that people with kidney disease may have to limit, this spice overall may do more good than harm when dealing with kidney health. Tumeric is an anti-inflammatory agent which may offer some protection against chronic kidney disease and the progression to end-stage renal failure.

Question 6

is hyperthyroidism hereditary?

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Partly: Genetic factors increase susceptibility to grave's disease, but a specific gene has not been identified.

Question 7

can hyperthyroidism come and go?

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Fluctuate.: Most common cause of hypothyroidism is hassimoto's  thyroiditis. It makes the thyroid function fluctuate at the early disease state.

Question 8

is there a cure for hyperthyroid?

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Yes: There are three main therapies for the disease -- radioactive iodine (i-131), surgery, or pharmaceuticals -- each of which has its pros and cons.  I-131 and surgery are considered cure for the disease.  Pharmaceuticals will control the disease but might not cure it in 60-80% of the patients.

Question 9

what is iatrogenic hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Drug induced: Iatrogenic means it was caused by the treatment, or by the doctor.  So iatrogenic hyperthyroidism means the hyperthyroidism was caused by taking too much thyroid hormone.

Question 10

should i be using turmeric for boils?

Accepted Answer

Old idea: Apply antibiotic ointment on the skin. A short coursr of Cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg twice daily for a week will help.

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