Black Pepper. Turmeric. Are they simply spices? No! Black pepper and turmeric have long
histories as seasonings and medicines. Such spicy histories! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn shares
some of the current findings about the
benefits of turmeric and black pepper:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer. Ashburn chiropractic
patients are healthy people often pursuing a
healthier approach to disease
care and prevention. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn adds some spice to
this healthier approach and Ashburn back pain relief!
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn looks for healthier ways
of living just as chiropractic proves
to be for our Ashburn chiropractic patients and families at
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn. Adding some spice is one such way. Research coming
out of South Asia and Middle East countries - where spices are integral
to traditional foods of the region – brings evidence
of cure for centuries despite lacking
scientific explanation thus far. Today, biologists are examining spices’ medicinal value and reporting evidence
for the antimicrobial effects they have and just how they may stop
the growth of microorganisms. (1) Ashburn chiropractic
patients and families appreciate that extra
value of their spicy food! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn does!
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 – offer natural benefits like being anti-fungal,
anti-oxidant, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory. Black pepper – similar to capsaicin – improves
the potential of turmeric. Curcumin
is not very bioavailable, so black pepper lets it be absorbed better. 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 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, reduce pain even potentially neuropathic
pain (by triggering transient receptor potential
vanilloid type 1); and alleviate inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis,
ulcerative colitis and the like). (2) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is well aware of
inflammation’s role in back pain be it chronic
or acute. Ashburn inflammation takes part in
disease and in back pain. Ashburn 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 point to 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 promote cell
death, stop tumor creation, movement and attack, and sensitize
tumors to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (3) When a Ashburn
cancer patient is dealing with cancer, these responses
to spices like black pepper and turmeric are certainly good!
Schedule a Ashburn appointment with
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn to chat about how black pepper and
turmeric just may spice up your life enough to relieve
pain as part of your healthy Ashburn chiropractic treatment plan.