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Posted 5/15/2009 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
I started Curcumin yesterday (4 pills a day), from AOR supplements. It's a derivative of turmeric and is 95% curcumin, the active ingredient known for it's super health and anti-inflam properties.

I've had 3 normal bms since this afternoon, which hasn't happened in nearly a year, since constipation is often a problem. Of course it could be a coincidence but it's a little freaky -in a good way.

My question; Has anyone else tried Curcumin? Did it help at all?

U-girl
Posted 5/15/2009 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
A lot of people have recommended I try it for my mild inflammation. I am almost 100% healed but not quite... I think you will get positive replies. I don't think it's going to put you into remission but it may help keep your symptoms at bay. Nothing natural seems to help me too much but I am going to try curcurmin and boswellia
Posted 5/15/2009 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
I have been taking Curamin since February and am almost in remission ( the first time in five years). I really started to notice a difference after taking this supplement. Currently I am down to 2 BM's per day and no blood since April. Hope you have as much luck with it as I have had.
Posted 5/15/2009 9:41 AM (GMT 0)
I eat a teaspoon of turmeric morning and night (the pills are simply too expensive for the amount that will actually get absorbed, as curcumin is very poorly assimilated into the body). This has been THE BEST thing I have ever done to treat my UC, and I've tried it all. You should have good results-- it is a natural anti-inflammatory, there is a study showing it is beneficial for UC, and it has many other benefits to the body. I think everyone with UC should be on turmeric / curcumin supplementation.
Posted 5/17/2009 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks AKB.

Have you ever tried fresh ground turmeric. It is really beneficial. Much more than the turmeric powder. I have posted a lot of information on this forum about fresh turmeric, its benefits, how to grow, etc. Lots of members are taking fresh turmeric, which is available in most of the Indian / Asian grocerry stores in the US and UK.

You may peel off the turmeric and after slicing into small pieces, eat the same, empty stomach in the morning and evening.
Posted 5/17/2009 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
I started taking Curcumin capsules a short time ago too, at the same time I also started on a new probiotic Primadophilus Reuteri and enzymes. Within a few days I noticed a definte improvement. Not sure which if or all are helping, I also take NOW Boswellin. Maybe I am jumping to conclusions, but something seems to be working better than the drugs I was on.
Posted 5/17/2009 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
I will cook rice with a tablespoon of turmeric and a tablespoon of butter when I'm flaring. I also eat mild chicken curries.

It's something I can eat that actually reduces the flaring instead of making it worse.
Posted 5/17/2009 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Zippy

Boswelia/Sallaki is supposed to be good for Ulcerative Colitis. Infact, there had been some scientific research on Boswellia and Sulphasalazine. I had also been using Sallaki/Boswellia for UC and it used to put me in remission.
Posted 5/17/2009 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone else getting confused about herbs? At this rate we will be cutting up whole trees and eating them!

Anyway I bought some Raw Haldi today, how much of it do I need to eat twice a day?
Posted 5/17/2009 10:29 PM (GMT 0)

PSA.Delhi said...
Hi Zippy

Boswelia/Sallaki is supposed to be good for Ulcerative Colitis. Infact, there had been some scientific research on Boswellia and Sulphasalazine. I had also been using Sallaki/Boswellia for UC and it used to put me in remission.

Hi PSA, I see you had surgery so Boswellia must stopped working for you? Haven't heard of Sallaki.
I can imagine being an attorney would be stressful.

With my problems with 5-ASA drugs, if natural stuff and diet fails, I be on the immune drugs or surgery.
Posted 5/18/2009 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
You may find this article from the CCFC of interest...

 

http://ajpgi.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/285/1/G235

:)

Posted 5/18/2009 7:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi LondonRed

Sorry by mistake I pressed the wrong icon and your posts have gone into ignored list. I have not done it intentionally. I will ask the forum moderator to bring you back in my good books again.

I am glad that you have found raw Haldi/Turmeric - I believe you have got the fresh/raw Haldi. It is like fresh ginger.

In so far as quantity is concerned. please take a small piece, say about one inche long and peel it off. Slice it into small pieces and chew properly. It is best to be taken early morning, empty stomach. In the evening, too please have it at a time, when the stomach and intestines are relatively empty, so that it creates a lining on the GI system.

Should you need any further details, please feel free to post. Let me see how to access the ignored list. Cheers.

HI Zippy so far as your query is concerned, Sallaki is a formulation of Boswellia.
Posted 5/19/2009 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I am a big believer in curcumin, but I found it worked better in a drink form, and the only one I have found is called Haldi, which I found at whole foods stores initially and now online. Its been about 2 years since first starting on it, and I have been able to come off steroids(large doses) and stay in remission since that time. I believe it works as both anti inflammatory and immune system modulator, hope this helps

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yuckygut

diagnosed 1998

now off prednisone and colazal

drink 1 Haldi daily to remain in remission
Posted 5/19/2009 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
Wow, that sounds amazing. I'm going to keep that in mind. What a success story!
Posted 5/19/2009 4:05 AM (GMT 0)

PSA.Delhi said...
Hi LondonRed

Sorry by mistake I pressed the wrong icon and your posts have gone into ignored list. I have not done it intentionally. I will ask the forum moderator to bring you back in my good books again.

I am glad that you have found raw Haldi/Turmeric - I believe you have got the fresh/raw Haldi. It is like fresh ginger.

In so far as quantity is concerned. please take a small piece, say about one inche long and peel it off. Slice it into small pieces and chew properly. It is best to be taken early morning, empty stomach. In the evening, too please have it at a time, when the stomach and intestines are relatively empty, so that it creates a lining on the GI system.

Should you need any further details, please feel free to post. Let me see how to access the ignored list. Cheers.

HI Zippy so far as your query is concerned, Sallaki is a formulation of Boswellia.

Here PSA.Delhi, this is where you can edit your ignore list...

  • Edit Ignored Users - Above every post in the top right corner is an icon to Ignore a User that is annoying or bothersome, which means their posts won't ever display for you. You can edit your ignored list here.

    • Just hit the highlighted "Edit Ignored Users" above and it should take you to it automatically.

    :)

    Posted 5/19/2009 5:20 AM (GMT 0)
    Hi Pb4

    Thanks so much. I have got back the ignored list. He is back in my good books.
    Posted 5/19/2009 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
    Yuckygut, do you know how much curcumin is in haldi drinks? I'm thinking about picking some up or getting some curcumin by AOR.
    Posted 5/20/2009 5:28 AM (GMT 0)
    I was told about 1 gram, or about the equivelant of a half cup of turmeric. I get it at haldi4health on the web or whole foods when I am close to one but its cheaper on the web.

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    yuckygut
    Posted 5/20/2009 5:31 AM (GMT 0)
    im trying about 7-8 supposed anti-inflammatory herbs, turmeric one of them. so far i dont notice too much at about 2 weeks in
    Posted 5/21/2009 6:17 AM (GMT 0)
    qazwsx, remember that curcumin is the conc. extract of turmeric. It is what is being researched in Alzheimers, cancer prevention, GERD, etc. And remember, not everything works for everybody, all of us with UC already know this. Good luck, and I hope one of those work for you.

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    yuckygut

    diagnosed 1998

    now off prednisone and colazal

    drink 1 Haldi daily to remain in remission
    Posted 5/21/2009 8:56 PM (GMT 0)

    I just got my curcumin today and it says take 2-4 per day. From Thorne Research called Meriva Curcumin Phytosome. How are you taking your supplements, 2 at a time on a empty stomach or with food? Please share.

    Thank you! Linda

    Posted 5/22/2009 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
    Hi.
    On the advice of my Naturopath I'm taking 4 AOR Curcumin pills on an empty stomach. TWO of the pills I take before going to bed. The other two are spread out over the morning and afternoon.

    I'm not sure if it's working or not....sigh.
    Posted 5/23/2009 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
    Subdued,

    you said that you add a tablespoon Tumeric powder in to your rice...how often do you eat it rice and tumeric?

    Also, do you cook the tumeric with the rice or just mix it in after the rice is cooked?

    Thanks!
    Posted 5/23/2009 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
    One more question, how many mg's of boswellia do users usually intake a day?
    Posted 5/23/2009 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
    Hi Shadam

    Let me check the composition of Sallaki/Boswellia. So far I remember I used to take 400mg thrice a day. I would confirm it once again.
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