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Turmeric paste for joint pain
heidif67:
I have had to stop taking HRT as could not tolerate the Progesterone part so am always looking at diet/lifestyle changes/alternatives to help with the symptoms.
Recently, my knee pain was becoming unbearable - having to pull myself up the stairs using the banister at 51 years of age!!!
A friend of mine (who has her own livery yard and uses it on her horses) suggested turmeric paste. I've been taking half a teaspoon for about 3 weeks now and I can't believe how much better my knees are. I wouldn't say the pain has gone completely but I really do hardly notice it at all at the moment.
That's it really. Just wanted to share something positive. I found the recipe for the paste on Turmeric Life - think it's an Australian website.
It's working for me, so might work for others.
CLKD:
It's an old herb? used in powder form in lots of oriental cookery. It stains too ;D. What's wrong with trying it? Maybe keep a diary of your actives, diet etc. ?
Do you eat it 'raw' off a spoon ? :-X
Conolly:
Hello heidif67,
Great post, thank you. I also take turmeric capsules, prescribed by an overseas Rheumatologist for osteoarthritis. I have noticed some improvement but it makes me bleed easily from minor bruises. I have decreased the prescribed dose and now it seems to be working without this side effect.
Conolly X
Cassie:
I also make the paste for my hubby and I have started taking it, doesnt taste great but does the trick.
CLKD:
Any bruising should be examined by a Doctor. It should not be a side effect from anything we ingest but can be a sign of leukaemia !
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