Black Pepper. Turmeric. Are they just
plain, old spices? No! Black pepper and turmeric have long
histories as seasonings and medicines. Such spicy histories! Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries discloses
some of the latest findings about the
benefits of turmeric and black pepper:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer. Manchester chiropractic
patients are healthy people often looking for a
healthier approach to disease prevention and care. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries adds some spice to
this healthier way of life and Manchester back pain relief!
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries looks for healthier approaches to living just as chiropractic demonstrates itself
to be for our Manchester chiropractic patients and families at
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries. Including 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 – presents evidence
of cure for centuries despite deficient in
scientific explanation thus far. Biologists
today are analyzing spices’ medicinal value and showing support
for the antimicrobial effects they have and just how they may halt
the growth of microorganisms. (1) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries would think
that Manchester 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 increased by black pepper. One
study reports that if 2 grams of curcumin are taken
alone, there is not a noticeable serum level reaction. If it’s taken with 2mg of black pepper, its
absorbability increased 2000%! Together, black pepper and turmeric
offer to control obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes; help
peptic ulcers (by preventing H-pylori bacteria growth); prevent
some cancers, lessen pain even potentially neuropathic
pain (by causing transient receptor potential
vanilloid type 1); and alleviate inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis,
ulcerative colitis and the like). (2) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries recognizes
inflammation’s role in back pain be it chronic
or acute. Manchester inflammation takes part in
disease and in back pain. Manchester 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 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 promote cell
death, stop tumor creation, movement and attack, and prepare tumors to be sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (3) When a Manchester
cancer patient is fighting cancer, these responses
to spices like black pepper and turmeric are certainly positive!
Schedule a Manchester appointment with
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries to chat about how black pepper and
turmeric just may spice up your life enough to reduce
pain as part of your healthy Manchester chiropractic treatment plan.