Black Pepper. Turmeric. Are they just
plain, old spices? No! Black pepper and turmeric have lengthy
histories as seasonings and medicines. Such spicy histories! Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. reveals
some of the more recent reports about the
benefits of turmeric and black pepper:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer. Auburn chiropractic
patients are healthy people often pursuing a
healthier approach to disease prevention and management. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. adds some spice to
this healthier way of life and Auburn back pain relief!
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. seeks out healthier ways
of living just as chiropractic proves
to be for our Auburn chiropractic patients and families at
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.. Adding some spice is one such way. Research in South Asia and Middle East countries - where spices are integral
to traditional foods of the region – presents indications
of cure for centuries even while deficient in
scientific explanation thus far. Today, biologists are studying spices’ medicinal value and reporting support
for the antimicrobial effects they have and just how they may halt
the growth of microorganisms. (1) Auburn chiropractic
patients and families appreciate that extra
value of their spicy food! Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. does!
The spices black pepper (peperine) and turmeric (curcumin
and curcuminoids) work together well. Asian foods have
always been tastier and more full of healthful benefits! Curcumin and other curcuminoids – chemical
compounds in turmeric – are
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial in
nature. Black pepper – akin to capsaicin – improves
the power of turmeric. Curcumin
is not very bioavailable, so black pepper lets it be better
absorbed. One
study explains 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; ease
peptic ulcers (by preventing H-pylori bacteria growth); prevent
some cancers, reduce pain even potentially neuropathic
pain (by starting transient receptor potential
vanilloid type 1); and alleviate inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis,
ulcerative colitis and the like). (2) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. sees
inflammation’s role in back pain whether it’s chronic
or acute. Auburn inflammation plays a role in
disease and in back pain. Auburn chiropractic care via 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 indicate 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 encourage cell
death, stop production,
migration and invasion of tumors, and sensitize
tumors to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (3) When a Auburn
cancer patient is fighting cancer, these reactions
to spices like black pepper and turmeric are certainly good!
Schedule a Auburn appointment with
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. to chat about how black pepper and
turmeric might spice up your life enough to relieve
pain as part of your healthy Auburn chiropractic treatment plan.