{"id":8270,"date":"2020-12-10T21:18:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T21:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=8270"},"modified":"2020-12-10T22:35:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T22:35:19","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-tumeric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/the-health-benefits-of-tumeric\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits of Turmeric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GettyImages-1191076666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8271\" width=\"278\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GettyImages-1191076666.jpg 724w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GettyImages-1191076666-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GettyImages-1191076666-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric\nis a bright yellow spice that has been used for centuries in Asia, and today is\npromoted around the world as a dietary supplement. It is believed to have\nmedicinal capabilities due to a powerful ingredient -curcumin- that has\nanti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric\nis also believed to have other properties which include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anti-proliferative<\/li><li>Anti-microbial<\/li><li>Neuroprotective<\/li><li>Cardioprotective<\/li><li>Wound healing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However,\nthey have not been studied, and much research is needed to confirm their\neffects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric\nis taken orally, usually mixed in with cooking oils or ingested as a spice. It\nis considered to be generally very safe; however, some people have experienced\nnausea and occasionally diarrhea from taking it. It is also important to note\nthat turmeric can be harmful to pregnant women, and can interact with certain\nmedications such as aspirin or ibuprofen, affecting how they work. Before\nadding turmeric to your diet, it is highly advised that you speak with a\nphysician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At\nJamaica Hospital Medical Center\u2019s Post-COVID Care Center, health practitioners\nmay incorporate a diet that focuses on reducing inflammation as part of a\npatient\u2019s integrative health treatment plan. The anti-inflammatory diet\ninvolves the elimination of foods and beverages high in fat and increasing the\nconsumption of vegetables and lean proteins, such as fish. Another aspect of\nthis diet is adding turmeric (as recommended by an integrative health\nphysician) which can help address joint stiffness and muscle pain, both common\nsymptoms reported by patients experiencing the long-term COVID-19 symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamaica\nHospital has opened up a Post COVID-19 Care Center focusing on treating people\nwho have been experiencing long term side effects of the virus. These people\nare known as \u201cLong Haulers\u201d and may experience depression, lethargy, anxiety,\ninflammation, loss of hair, loss of taste, shortness of breath, muscle and body\npain. The staff at the center takes a holistic, whole approach to treating\nthese patients. This includes not only treating with medications when deemed\nnecessary but also with exercise, yoga, mind-body exercises, and nutritional\nsupport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou or someone you know is experiencing long term effects of COVID-19 and would\nlike to schedule an appointment at Jamaica Hospital\u2019s Post COVID Center, please\ncall <a href=\"tel:7187368204\">718-736-8204<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that has been used for centuries in Asia, and today is promoted around the world as a dietary supplement. 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