Treating Fibroids with Turmeric

Turmeric is a herb that has been around forever and it has amazing health benefits which have been proven to work by different research studies. Countries in Asia, particularly India, have for centuries used it for medicinal and culinary practices, thus branding it as the ‘holy powder’.

Turmeric is reputed to treat various diseases of the body. So it is of no wonder that now, Fibroids have been added to the long list of conditions that can be treated or healed using Turmeric.

What are Fibroids?

Fibroids are tumors which are benign which grow on the walls of a woman’s uterus. They can range in size, as small as a bead or as big as an orange.

When a woman is diagnosed with Fibroids, the recommendation is detoxifying the liver and trying to decrease Estrogen in the body.

In the United States, it is estimated that over thirty percent of Women have Fibroids. It is even more astonishing to find out that over eighty percent of women who may appear healthy and don’t feel ill have Fibroids. Thousands of Hysterectomies are done annually due to this condition.

With its miraculous like properties,Turmeric has recently been deemed effective to treat Fibroids.  It has become increasingly popular to the point that the doctors are actually recommending the herb to their patients. Its detoxifying properties are ideal for Fibroids. The task of supporting the liver is covered by Turmeric and when the liver starts to function sufficiently, then there is even a shrinking of the Fibroids.

Consumption of Turmeric

In order for the proper absorption of Turmeric into the body, it is important that you learn how to do it. Even thought the herb has tonnes of great health benefits, the disadvantage is that it has a hard time absorbing into the system. The solution to this- get a carrier or an accelerator. By this, i mean get something else that will be digested, along with the Turmeric.

The perfect component is black pepper. It stimulates the tissues and offers easier absorption for the Turmeric. If you can mix it with Turmeric and take at least half a teaspoon of it three times a day,  You can’t however, consume this mixture without some liquid. You can add it to soup, or bring water to a boil and mix thoroughly; always make sure that the water is boiling hot, so that the ingredients dissolve properly into the water. This way, you will have your daily intake taken care of. Just make sure that both ingredients are Organic and that there are no additives of preservatives added.

You can also become a frequent eater of curries, since they are heavily laden with Turmeric. Don’t overdo it, though. Eating too much of Turmeric can really irritate your gut.

Other Benefits

While Turmeric caters for almost all diseases, it also makes a good beauty ingredient. It eliminates acne, pimples, uneven complexion, facial hairs, fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, cracked heels and so many other conditions that may appear on the skin.