Turmeric and an alkaline diet

[Trisha1]

Im working on having a more alkaline diet. I tested my well water and it was alkaline 7.6 and maybe higher since that is as high as the scale went that I tested it with. So drinking more water is definitely going to be something Im going to do. Cutting out caffeine eventually also. Juicing green vegetables and other vegetables. Apples are a healthy treat. Meat is acidic and bread, pasta, sugar, and starchy foods.
Im looking to cut inflammation and so save my joints as I have much more time to work before retirement. All my joints were extremely sore after all the winter shovelling. I could hardly move and had to take painkillers.
Also along with eating alkaline and drinking alkaline, I want to take turmeric capsules. It would be cheaper and easier to buy the stuff in bulk and make my own filled capsules. No idea where to get the capsule making machine in Canada.
Anybody know? The price is too high with shipping to buy from the U.S.A. The turmeric is as good or better than Tylenol for the pain of arthritis, both kinds of arthritis. It cuts inflammation and is not hard on the stomach like ibuprophen can be. Some people make a tea with it, but I wouldn't drink it. Capsules are my best bet.

 

[blue_ladybug]

honey and dried red tart cherries are natural anti-inflammatories.. So are kelp, salmon, shiitake mushrooms, green tea, papaya, blueberries. extra-virgin olive oil, broccoli, and sweet potatos..

a list of 63 other anti-inflammatory foods can be found here:List of 63 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Choose from for Natural Healing

and here: Dr Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid


hope this helps..

 

[firstaider_2010]

Dear Blue ladybug
thanks. that's really helpful. However do be careful of green tea if you are on meds. People who are on blood pressure meds need to go slow on green tea. People who are on simvastatin should not take grapefruit. Papaya is great - it grows all over the place here . It helps with constipation. Laleli olive oil is good for cholesterol and diabetes. Best wishes firstaider

 

[firstaider_2010]

Dear Trisha 1
I have cut out all forms of carbo including rice and it helped me so much. Tumeric - well Indians ( like me) have used it for cooking and other purposes. You can use it as a face cream and as treatment for pimples. Turning to an alkaline diet is great.
best wishes firstaider

 

[oldthennew]

firstaider_2010,

thanks for sharing,

would you mind telling us how to make/use the Tumeric Face Cream?

otn

 

[pickles]

I dont know if you have a costco in Canada, but I purchase my tumeric in a pill form from them and the price is reasonable.
I dont remember exactly how much, but Ill look into it if you are interested.
I have been seeing strong improvment in inflamitory, immune issues, since I begand taking the tumeric, so you are on the right track.

God bless
pickles