If Hercules can lift a one-ton rock, it would be no greater of a feat than what turmeric does to help the health of your body. I once read an article about turmeric that listed 50 different reasons on how turmeric helps the immune system, Nitrous oxide (oxygen) utilization, subdues inflammation, and helps control 47 other diseases and maladies of the body. I am sorry that I do not have the article anymore but will list many wonderful health benefits that occur when you take this miracle spice daily.

These supplements have received more factual information on health in the body than all others. They are vitamin C, vitamin D, and turmeric. My recommendation and daily habit are to take all three supplements faithfully every day. Many other great healthful supplements are wise to take, but vitamin D, C, and turmeric help a person so much that they should not be overlooked.

Today I wanted to explain why it is a very wise choice to take turmeric (curcumin, curry) every day. Turmeric is a miracle spice. The curcumin in turmeric has been used for centuries to help people stay well, fight inflammation, diseases, increase oxygen in the body, prevent cancer, and promote overall body health and longevity. Recent articles have stated that black pepper enhances the availability and metabolism of turmeric by 2000 percent.

Below I will list many of the wonderful benefits of turmeric and why you should have it on your everyday supplement regimen.

ONE ~ Villagers in Northern India have some of the lowest rates of mental illness and Alzheimer’s disease in the world. A study of 2,700 elderly Indians in northern India showed that less than 10 percent of them had any mental illness, decline, or dementia. If we compare that to the United States, over twenty percent of elderly people have shown some signs of mental decline or dementia. They also have many more diseases than the elderly people in India. Turmeric is a daily supplement for most elderly people in India.

TWO ~ Turmeric (curcumin, curry) is a miracle spice. People in Asia have been using it for nearly 4,000 years. It is also called Ayurvedic medicine. Thousands of years ago, ancient medicine men used turmeric to fight pain, inflammation, menstrual cramps, indigestion, and many other medical problems. In India, it is used in over 80 percent of households. It has contributed to their health and longevity.

THREE ~  A recent study found that curcumin-induced cancer cell deaths (apoptosis) occur with many cancers including colorectal cancer. Many cancer clinics in the world use turmeric along with their other treatments with their cancer patients.

FOUR ~ For centuries turmeric has been used to relieve the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, relief of pain, and relief from intestinal disorders. It is non-habit forming and is not injurious to the stomach or intestines.

FIVE ~ Curcumin is the ingredient in turmeric that produces incredible health benefits. Diabetes, intestinal disorders, chronic pain, obesity, anxiety, depression, and many other diseases and medical problems associated with toxins are helped with the daily use of curcumin. Curcumin increases the natural anti-oxidants which decrease inflammation of body cells and joints. It helps detoxify your body with very little or no side effects. It enhances your body’s ability to naturally detoxify, eliminate toxins, and relieve pain. It also supports the detoxification of the liver and organs.

SIX ~ It not only is a great boost for good intestinal bacteria but helps eliminate Candida Albicans fungus. Since candida fungus is found to be associated with 80 percent of cancers, the rest of the story is; it is wise to make turmeric a daily habit. It is a great cancer deterrent or preventive procedure. For that reason alone, it is wise to take curcumin every day.

SEVEN ~. Turmeric helps to halt the onset of diabetes. This does not mean that a person does not need to change their diet, but used as an adjunct to the other things that diabetics need to do.

EIGHT ~ It helps in the prevention and treatment of glaucoma. Many people do not realize, but turmeric also prevents many eye diseases plus helping to heal glaucoma and cataracts.

NINE ~. Turmeric improves bowel movements and is a great remedy for irritated bowel syndrome. Turmeric by itself is a non-irritant that soothes the intestines, helps prevent inflammation of the bowel, and is a great anti-oxidant. It will not work by itself but needs help from people who want to eat a good diet, prevent small intestinal Candida fungus, and other problems.

TEN ~ The list goes on and on. It shows that turmeric is one of the greatest daily supplements that a person can consume. It is a premier disease preventive spice and is much more effective than any prescription drug.

ELEVEN ~. When it is mixed with black pepper, it is even more effective. Black pepper increases the absorption of curcumin by several times. this can be a big advantage of making your own turmeric capsules.

Turmeric can also be added to soups, broths, vegetables, beans, roasted meats, power shakes, rice, and even many other drinks. It is a very easy supplement to buy and consume.

Making your own turmeric capsules is very easy, and can save a lot of money. Turmeric capsules sell retail for about 30 to 50 cents per capsule. All you need is a 50 capsule # 1 or 2 (# one capsules are small, # two is larger) pill maker, gotten from a health food store or Amazon. Buy # 1 veggie caps, or # 2 veggie caps (larger), and buy the powder from San Francisco Herb Co., Amazon, or a health food store. You can make your own turmeric capsules for about 10 to 15 cents per capsule, in your spare time.

So if you are not taking turmeric capsules now, your body might be saying, Why? It is a great immune system, health, and longevity booster.

April 31, 2021

~ the Author ~
Merle E. Loudon, B.S., D.D.S. graduated from the University Of Washington School Of Dentistry in 1957. After two years of service in the Air Force, he started a private practice in East Wenatchee, Washington. For the past 45 years his practice has included Orthodontics and TM Dysfunction treatment specializing in temporomandibular pain treatment, headache, head and neck pain control, functional jaw orthopedics, and straight wire orthodontics. Associated with mercury elimination, oral surgery, crowns and bridges is TMJ treatment, diet control, parasite elimination, intestinal cleansing and healing (wellness).

Merle E. Loudon, B.S., D.D.S. has taught advanced courses for dentists on TM Dysfunction treatment, orthodontics and related pain control for more than 30 years. In 1972 he was the first dentist in Washington to use straight wire orthodontics and the first dentist to correct vertical deficiencies in children by placing vertical dimension-primary molar buildups and/or vertical (erupting) appliances. Merle E. Loudon, B.S., D.D.S. was involved with the first group of dentists to recognize lateral tongue splinting in young infants and integrate functional and fixed techniques to correct vertical dimension deficiencies and condylar placement. He is the originator of vertical dimension-primary molar build ups, which help to correct deep bites and Otitus media in children. He invented the Loudon-Chateau Anterior Repositioning Appliance, the functional muscle malocclusion concept, the twelve commandments of occlusion and the vertical overbite domino rule. Merle E. Loudon, B.S., D.D.S. has written numerous articles in several American and foreign dental journals and has lectured in over 50 cities and 7 foreign countries on functional jaw orthopedics, fixed wire orthodontics, Otitus media treatment and TM Dysfunction treatment. He has been instrumental in setting up criteria for teaching in the International Association For Orthodontics, including the certified instructor program.

Dr. Loudon is a member of The American Dental Association, Diplomat and Senior Instructor in the International Association for Orthodontics, and is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He also is a member of the American Orthodontic Society.