SciDev.net
SciDev.net, UK - May 29, 2008
The yellow colouring agent in turmeric, curcumin, inhibits cancer cell proliferation by interfering with the activity of several key proteins involved in ...
How to keep Alzheimer's at bay
Times of India, India - May 28, 2008
Ballard also emphasised the protective effects of curcumin which is found in turmeric, saying, "Studies show that curcumin may protect nerve cells and thus ...
Healthy ways to spice up your life
Trinidad News, Trinidad and Tobago - May 28, 2008
This bright yellow curry spice gets its colour — and health benefits — from a compound called curcumin. Scientists believe curcumin may lessen muscle ...
Turmeric may help in fighting psoriasis
Indianapolis Star, United States - May 26, 2008
Answer: There is growing interest in turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, for treating a variety of inflammatory conditions, including psoriasis. ...
Turmeric offers lots of health benefits
Food Consumer, IL - May 25, 2008
By Sue Mueller Scientists have found curcumin, the active ingredient in the traditional herbal remedy and dietary spice turmeric, possesses a wide range of ...
Indian Curry Powder: Fine Cuisine and Ayurvedic Medicine
Natural News.com, AZ - May 23, 2008
Turmeric (aka Curcumin) contains the antioxidant Curcuma, a yellow pigment. Turmeric is a natural pain killer that detoxifies the liver. ...
Turmeric Found to Be Beneficial for Lung, Liver and Colon Health
Natural News.com, AZ - May 22, 2008
(NaturalNews) Turmeric, containing the active ingredient curcumin, is one of nature's most powerful healers. The medicinal properties of this spice have ...
"A Future in which Breast Cancer Will Be Controlled"
Newswise (press release) - May 21, 2008
He has also discovered that phytochemicals from curcumin, derived from the turmeric plant, and piperine, from the fruit of the black pepper plant, ...
Boomers are leading the charge to find foods that keep them vital ...
OCRegister, CA - May 15, 2008
Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Older adults in Singapore who ate turmeric-rich curry often were half as ...
Promising breast cancer results
TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - May 15, 2008
Turmeric, a spice widely used in Indian and South Asian cooking, contains a phytochemical called curcumin, which has been demonstrated to prevent tumour ...
Heavy drinkers, smokers face Alzheimer's risk
Times of India, India - May 10, 2008
curcumin, an ingredient found in turmeric (haldi), reduces the tangling of brain cells and breaks up existing plaques in ...
Food Compounds That Kill Test Tube Cancer Cells Analyzed
Natural News.com, AZ - May 7, 2008
Zunino's current studies build upon her 2006 findings about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; ...
A Plan for Living a Long and Healthy Life
Natural News.com, AZ - May 6, 2008 
Turmeric (or curcumin) - This is one of the really important ones! A highly potent cancer fighter that recent tests have indicated protects cigarette ...
Curcumin may helps fight diabetes
Food Consumer, IL - May 1, 2008
By David Liu, Ph. D. WEDNESDAY April 30, 2008 (Foodconsumer.org) -- Curcumin found in turmeric may help fight diabetes, according to a new study published ...
Curcumin Reduces Heart Enlargement and May Prevent Heart Failure
Natural News.com, AZ - Apr 7, 2008
(NaturalNews) Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at ...
Karmanos Researchers Find Non-Toxic Agents Added to Conventional ...
Earthtimes, UK - Apr 13, 2008
Anti-inflammatory properties and other health benefits have long been associated with curcumin and resveratrol. Curcumin, from the ginger family, ...
Natural Remedies for Treating Arthritis
Natural News.com, AZ - Apr 18, 2008
Curcumin has been shown to be as effective as cortisone or phenylbutazone in certain models of inflammation. Curcumin also exhibits many beneficial effects ...
Nutrition Considerations for Patients With Prostate Cancer, Part 2
RedOrbit, TX - Apr 10, 2008
Curcumin (480 mg, three times per day) - Curcumin has been shown to inhibit the growth of breast, colon and prostate cancer cells via several important ...
Leading research in cancer prevention and food derivatives
HULIQ (press release), NC - Apr 18, 2008
Chemoprevention studies into diet-derived substances at Leicester began in 2000 with the study of the curry constituent curcumin. Since then, the research ...
Plants That Protect Us
Southwest News-Herald, IL - Apr 25, 2008
The ARS scientists first reported in 2006 about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; and ellagic acid, ...
Baby Boomers Redefining Food
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Apr 24, 2008
Double dose of spice: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Older adults in Singapore who ate turmeric-rich curry ...
Diets are a-changin'
The News-Press, FL - Apr 21, 2008
Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Cinnamon appears to have insulin-like properties that may help control ...
Adequate Amounts of Omega-3 Oil May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Natural News.com, AZ - Apr 21, 2008
There are supplements available that protect against AGEs such as curcumin and quercetin. Also, many plant extracts fight AGEs such as ellagic acid, ...
American Cancer Society awards research grants to 133 ...
EurekAlert (press release), DC - Apr 14, 2008
Shile Huang, PhD of Louisiana State University is studying a compound found in the curry spice tumeric called curcumin, which is now in early clinical ...
The misery of arthritis
Fortnightly Tenerife News, Spain - Apr 13, 2008
Curry – turmeric contains a powerful ingredient, curcumin, which is thought to help both types of arthritis and seems to work by preventing a protein from ...
Food Compounds That Kill Test-Tube Cancer Cells Analyzed
Food Consumer, IL - Apr 12, 2008
Zunino's current studies build upon her 2006 findings about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; ...
LSUHSC researchers discuss investigation of natural cancer fighters
Shreveport Times, LA - Apr 12, 2008
Shile Huang, an assistant professor in the biochemistry department, talks how curcumin, a substance in turmeric, attacks cancer cells. ...
Spice up your life and live longer too
Sowetan, South Africa - Apr 3, 2008
The main chemical in turmeric is curcumin, which is thought to slow the progression of certain neuro-degenerative diseases. Most recently, it has shown ...
Protect Yourself from Harmful Toxins
Stop Aging Now, DC - April 2, 2008
Curcumin (turmeric) inhibits cancer-causing chemicals like benzopyrene (found in charcoal-broiled meat) and can neutralize toxic compounds from cigarette ...
March is Colon Cancer Prevention Month
Pacifica Tribune, CA - Mar 26, 2008
According to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Curcumin, from the spice turmeric, is now being used in human clinical trials for ...
A Curry a Day Keeps The Doctor Away
ShortNews.com, Germany - Mar 25, 2008
The active ingredient curcumin was given to mice and will eventually be trialled on humans.Dr Maral Ouzounian says "it is still a leap to suggest using ...
Find: New line of beneficial teas
Dallas Morning News, TX - Mar 25, 2008
Curcumin, turmeric's main active component, is a powerful antioxidant. Dr. Weil adds at least 100 percent of the daily value for vitamin C to each 8.2-ounce ...
Shake On Oregano, Shake Off Disease?
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 20, 2008
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, may assist the immune system in fighting the proteins that cause plaque in the brain of Alzheimer's patients. ...
US: Turmeric protects skin during radiation treatment
FreshPlaza, Netherlands - Mar 19, 2008
In 2005, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, NY, found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric and the ...
Boomers To Thank For Trends To Help Mind And Body
Tampa Tribune, FL - Mar 18, 2008
Double dose of spice: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Older adults in Singapore who ate turmeric-rich curry ...
The Best Home Remedies May Be Sitting in Your Spice Cabinet
AlterNet, CA - Mar 16, 2008
Made from the powdered root of a tropical plant closely related to ginger, turmeric contains curcumin, a compound that is both a powerful anti-inflammatory ...
Hot new research is helping curry fight cancer
The West Australian, Australia - Mar 16, 2008
Curcumin, which gives curry its yellow colouring and has been used in Eastern medicine for many years, is said to have powerful anti-cancer and ...
Fighting Alzheimer’s
Hindu, India - Mar 15, 2008
Adding a lot of turmeric into curries cooked can help as curcumin present in turmeric has shown benefit in some studies. Supplementing B6, B12 and folic ...
Arthritis and Joint Deterioration
Black Hills Today, SD - Mar 14, 2008
Turmeric contains curcumin and related compounds known as curcuminoids, which have good antioxidant properties. Manganese is required for enzymes involved ...
Power foods
Detroit Free Press, United States - Mar 14, 2008
Double dose of spice: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Cinnamon appears to have insulin-like properties that ...
Science Fair students tackle challenges
Connecticut Post, CT - Mar 13, 2008
... explains her project, "Analysis of Spice Curcumin", to judge Mona Nolde, at the Connecticut Science Fair at Quinnipiac University in Hamden. ...
Curry may cut cardiovascular risks
The News-Press, FL - Mar 10, 2008
By ROBERT PREIDT • HealthDay • March 11, 2008 Curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice tumeric, can reduce heart enlargement and may lower the risk of ...
Natural Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Stop Aging Now, DC - Mar 10, 2008
New research suggests that curcumin, found in turmeric, the main spice in curry, can stop the build-up of destructive beta-amyloid protein in the brain ...
Food Compounds That Kill Test-Tube Cancer Cells Analyzed
Science Daily (press release) - Mar 7, 2008
Zunino's current studies build upon her 2006 findings about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; ...
Curry is a heart-healthy
SheKnows.com, AZ - Mar 6, 2008
One of the newest heart-friendly compounds, curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, has been found to lower the risk of heart failure and ...
It Was Then That I Curried You
The Simon, CA - Mar 5, 2008
It contains curcumin, which suppresses tumor growth. This is great news for a cancer-phobic spice enthusiast. This past weekend, I opened a little tub of ...
Curcumin could be good for your heart
Chicago Tribune, United States - Mar 4, 2008
Curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, can reduce heart enlargement and might lower the risk of heart failure, say researchers at Toronto ...
Spice of life?
York Region Era Banner, Canada - Mar 3, 2008
Researchers found when the ingredient, called curcumin, was given orally to mice with enlarged hearts, the compound served to prevent and reverse ...
Revealed: The Best Testing Green Superfood Powder Products for ...
Natural News.com, AZ - Feb 28, 2008
... chlorella cleanses the liver and blood, curcumin prevents cancer and arthritis, cherries ease inflammation, pomegranates prevent prostate cancer, ...
Curry Spice May Thwart Heart Failure
CBS News, NY - Feb 26, 2008
(WebMD) Curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, may help prevent heart failure. That's according to two new studies done on rats, not people. ...
Curcumin may cut heart failure risk says research duo
NutraIngredients.com, France - Feb 25, 2008
By Stephen Daniells 25-Feb-2008 - Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, may protect against heart failure - in mice ...
Breast cancer: What you need to know (1)
Food Consumer, IL - Feb 23, 2008
Food packaging chemical bisphenol A linked to breast cancer Turmeric: Curcumin in turmeric, a yellow spice widely used in Indian cuisine, has long been ...
Inflammation: What to Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Many Diseases
Natural News.com, AZ - Feb 22, 2008
Turmeric, and its yellowing substance curcumin, are most commonly found in Indian foods like curry and in mustards. The author makes capsules of grocery ...
Ingredient In Yellow Curry Can Reduce Heart Enlargement And May ...
Science Daily (press release) - Feb 22, 2008
22, 2008) — Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at the ...

The cat's out of the bag: Felines stave off heart disease
Globe and Mail, Canada - Feb 22, 2008
Now, modern science is providing convincing evidence that curcumin, a key ingredient in turmeric, does indeed have healing powers. ...

Supplementing growth
Express Pharma, India - Feb 21, 2008
... as a source of ‘essential’ selenium; Glucosamine for arthritic care and Curcumin from turmeric as an anti-oxidant in the US Pharmacopoeia," says Bammi. ...
Turmeric ingredient could help with heart failure
National Post, Canada - Feb 21, 2008
Researchers at Toronto's University Health Network found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, both prevents and dramatically reverses ...
Haldi, that wonder drug
Deccan Herald, India - Feb 18, 2008
Significantly, research work done in India has hinted at the anti-cancerous properties of curcumin, an active component of turmeric. Curcumin is also known ...
25 Ways to Keep a Heart Healthy
Best Syndication, CA - Feb 16, 2008
Include anti-inflammatory herbs and spices such as curcumin and ginger. They work in the same way as anti-inflammatory drugs. 12. ...
Study catches picture of deadly cancer enzyme
Scientific American - Feb 13, 2008
... some natural products can affect cancer. Curcumin, the compound that makes the spice turmeric yellow, has been shown in studies to interfere with p300/CBP.
Stressed Out? You're Not Alone
Christian Broadcasting Network, VA - Feb 8, 2008
This herb is also known as curcumin and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Thus, it can help alleviate the damage that comes from stress. ...
All about Alzheimer's disease
PRESS TV, Iran - Feb 6, 2008
Herbs such as Butcher's broom, Ginkgo biloba extract, Kava Kava, Curcumin, rosmarinic acid, the Chinese herb (qian ceng ta) and valerian root are effective ...
Studies claim turmeric may lower cancer risk
The News-Press, FL - Feb 5, 2008
Animal studies are now being conducted using the ingredient curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin only makes up about 3-5 percent by weight ...
Book cuts through myths, misconceptions of the food we eat
The Canadian Press - Feb 4, 2008
"An Apple A Day" delves into the benefits of curcumin found in curry, the fact that the artificial sweetener aspartame won't cause cancer in humans and ...
Indian Daal: Heart-healthy food
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com, MI - Feb 1, 2008
Turmeric contains curcumin, which has been shown by researchers to help with heart health and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Packed with antioxidants ...
Medifast Offers 5 Heart Healthy Tips in Recognition of Friday's ...
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 31, 2008
Anti-inflammatory herbs like curcumin and ginger have been shown to decrease the release of inflammatory molecules by inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme, ...
A Lifesaving Legacy
Newsweek - Jan 30, 2008
These include substances like ellagic acid (berries), resveratrol (grapes), curcumin (turmeric), ECGC (green tea), procyanidin (cocoa) and genistein ...
Hot stuff to boost your sex drive, heal your heart – curry can ...
Fortnightly Tenerife News, Spain - Jan 18, 2008
Indeed turmeric, used for centuries in India for making curries, has a main active ingredient called curcumin, which is being used in new clinical trials ...
Alzheimer's Patients Describe Life with Disease
NewsHour - Jan 17, 2008
... and we don't know exactly because there are studies that go both ways on this, but curcumin is one, folic acid, Coenzyme Q10 and omega fish oil. ...
Turmeric promptly eases man's severe psoriasis
Daily Press, VA - Jan 16, 2008
Basic research suggests a number of reasons why curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, would have a beneficial effect in psoriasis (Biochemical ...
Pain Management: It's Foods and Not a Drug
Huffington Post, NY - Jan 14, 2008
The reasons for adding them are included: The bright yellow pigment of this spice has the ingredient curcumin. Studies have shown that it has many ...
Herbal Medicines For Dermatitis
American Chronicle, CA - Jan 8, 2008
Borage oil, Evening Primrose oil, Flax oil, B-complex, DMG (B15), B12, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium (pH adjustment), Quercetin, Curcumin, Bromelain, ...
The Alarming Increase In Double Mastectomies
Newstarget.com, Taiwan - Jan 1, 2008
It has also been found that by getting curcumin in your system, if you have cancer, this is just as or more effective in destroying cancer cells than ...
Can the Red Wine Molecule Actually Add Twenty Years to the Life ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Dec 31, 2007
Some of the most promising candidates to date are curcumin (extract of Tumeric), Silymarin, Astralagus, especially Astragaloside IV, and a new class of ...
Super ideas for your plate
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Dec 25, 2007
It contains curcumin, which has many reported health benefits including being an anti-inflammatory and a possible treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. ...
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
Houston Chronicle, United States - Dec 16, 2007
It may contain other natural compounds in addition to curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. More than 150 scientific articles have been published ...
Latest findings on plant-derived cancer medicines
Cancerfacts.com, WA - Dec 7, 2007
"We have undertaken efficacy (effectiveness) studies on individual components of Blueberry Punch, such as curcumin, resveratrol and EGCG, ...
Health Watch: Babies know who’s naughty or nice
MetroWest Daily News, MA - Dec 1, 2007
That's because turmeric, a spice used in curry, contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory that works similarly to Cox-2 inhibitors, drugs that reduce ...
Coming soon to a supermarket near you
Vancouver Sun,  Canada - Nov 21, 2007
The new spice to watch for is curcumin, the compound that makes the Indian spice tumeric a dark yellow. Curcumin has recently been shown to reduce risk of ...
The Latest News About Alzheimer’s
Parade Magazine - Nov 21, 2007
Then there is the fascinating observation that an ingredient present in curry, curcumin, may be beneficial. This may, in part, explain the relatively low ...
Turmeric use
Daily Press, VA - Nov 21, 2007
A component of turmeric, curcumin, has anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant activity and shows promise against psoriasis and other conditions (Annals of ...
In your kitchen
Independent, UK - Nov 20, 2007
A single plant molecule can have a bewildering array of health-promoting effects – curcumin, for example, obtained from the spice turmeric, doesn't only ...
Treatment For Toenail Fungus: Vinegar And Listerine
Hartford Courant, United States - Nov 15, 2007
Some research indicates that turmeric and its primary component curcumin can ease the inflammation of psoriasis and arthritis (Current Opinion in ...
Curry in a healthy hurry
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Nov 10, 2007
RECENTLY, turmeric (curcumin), a bright yellow coloured curry spice in Asian cooking has been grabbing the headlines for its ability to prevent many ...
Turmeric back in the fight against cancer
News-Medical.net, Australia - Nov 7, 2007
Curcumin, the yellow component in turmeric that gives curry its flavour, is thought to have the ability to suppress tumours and people who eat a lot of ...
Anti-Cancer Curry: Ingredient Might Help Battle Cancer
National Ledger, AZ - Nov 7, 2007
According to Tohoku University researcher Hiroyuki Shibata, MD, curcumin is one of the most widely studied plant-based chemicals with anti-cancer properties ...
Anti-Cancer Curry? Ingredient May Help Fight Cancer
Post Chronicle - Nov 7, 2007
Curcumin, the yellowish component in turmeric that gives curry its flavor, can suppress tumors, according to some studies. It has even been suggested that ...
Curry Offers Hope for Cancer and Alzheimer's Victims
Inventorspot - Nov 6, 2007
The main problem with curcumin is that its beneficial properties are severely reduced as the compound is digested. Japanese scientists at Tohoku ...
Curry Could Treat Colorectal Cancer
Associated Content, CO - Nov 5, 2007
Curcumin, the yellowish component of turmeric has long been identified as an anti cancer agent, but has yet to be applied in any meaningful way to treat the ...
Colorectal polyps less frequent in Indian-subcontinent Asians than ...
Medicexchange, UK - Nov 5, 2007
Other components of the diet are high in anti-oxidants -- such as turmeric which contains curcumin -- and may also protect against colorectal cancer. ...
Turmeric healed her psoriasis
Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 5, 2007
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant activity and shows promise against psoriasis and other conditions. ...
Spice as remedy tantalizes
News & Observer, NC - Oct 31, 2007
One of those substances is an antioxidant called curcumin. Curcumin is being studied for possible uses in the treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ...
Nutrition tips to help prevent cancer
MSNBC - Oct 31, 2007
Recent studies show that Curcumin, the yellow spice found in Tumeric and Curry Powder, may have anti tumor compounds that can protect against breast cancer. ...
High Blood Pressure Drugs May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Says Study
SeniorJournal.com, TX - Nov, 2007
October 5, 2006 – In a small test with senior citizens – age 65 to 84 – researchers found that curcumin — a chemical found in curry and turmeric — may help ...
A spice
separationsNOW.com (subscription), UK - Oct 14, 2007
When its rhizomes are boiled for several hours and dried, they yield a deep orange-yellow substance known as turmeric or curcumin, which is used as a food ...
Fight arthritis with these foods
MSNBC - October 11, 2007
Turmeric, sometimes called Curcumin, is a mustard-yellow spice from Asia. It is the main ingredient in yellow curry. Scientific studies have shown that ...
Great global grazings
Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - Oct 6, 2007
"Turmeric's active ingredient is Curcumin," says Peacock. "It has many anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial properties, among others. ...
Curcumin promotes blood vessel formation in normal cells
Newindpress, India - Oct 4, 2007
Curcumin, the naturally occurring compound in turmeric, is long known as a wonderful molecule with several proven medicinal effects, ...
Spices prevent fatal diseases
The Post, Pakistan - Oct 3, 2007
Researchers have found that a substance known as Curcumin that is found in turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric can be used alone and is ...
Spice up your health by adding turmeric to regular diet
London Free Press, Canada - Sep 30, 2007
Curcumin, the active molecule in turmeric, is one of the first molecules from foods for which major clinical trials in cancer treatment (not just in cancer ...
Curry powder's Curcumin to kill and stops the growth of skin cancer
TopCancerNews.com, TX - Sep 26, 2007
Indian foods are, in many cases, spicy (and delicious), and that curry powder's Curcumin has been found to kill and stops the growth of melanoma skin cancer ...
Add Color To Your Diet
Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - Sep 18, 2007
Curcumin is a flavonoid in tumeric, the yellow spice in curry powder. It inhibits the growth of stomach cancers and other cancers. Genistein is a flavonoid ...
Turmeric May Guard Against Childhood Leukemia
PakTribune.com, Pakistan - Sep 10, 2007
Our studies show that Turmeric and its coloring principle, Curcumin in the diet mitigate the effects of some of these risk factors," Nagabhushan said . ...
Could Turmeric help to combat Alzheimer’s disease?
Destination Santé, France - Sep 7, 2007
Known as bisdemethoxy Curcumin, it appears to destroy the beta-amyloid plaques whose presence is a marker for the disease. In fact, this substance appears ...
Eat rainbow colored foods
Frost Illustrated, IN - Sep 4, 2007
A pigment called Curcumin gives curry its distinctive yellow color and has been credited with cancer prevention. I would suggest that to stay healthy, ...
Couple Research
Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - Sep 2, 2007
She also studies the prostate cancer preventative effects of Curcumin (the yellow substance in curry spices). Dr. Srivastava investigates resveratrol, ...
Emory Winship Cancer Institute Earns $12.5 Million Grant
DentalPlans.com, FL - Aug 29, 2007
Development of Novel Curcumin Analogs for the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer: Curcumin is a principal ingredient in the Indian curry spice Tumeric. ...
The skinny on spicy foods
MSNBC - Aug 26, 2007
The Curcumin that turns Turmeric yellow also helps reduce inflammation and aids muscle repair after heavy exercise, researchers at the University of South ...
Turmeric moves from the kitchen shelf to the clinic
INDOlink, CA - Aug 22, 2007
By Francis C. Assisi 22 August 2007 - Indian-American researchers who have been studying Curcumin, the active ingredient of the ubiquitous Indian spice ...
Common spice may help Alzheimer's patients
Scientific American Magazine - August 17, 2007
Further studies are needed to determine if increasing blood levels of macrophages using an oral Curcumin agent clear the amyloid plaques, ...
Herbs and Herbal Supplements for Natural Gout Treatment
American Chronicle, CA - Jul 9, 2007
Curcumin, found in tumeric, which gives Tumeric’s bright colour, is regarded as a potent anti-inflammatory and pain relieving agent. ...
Natural Herbs For Asthma Treatment
American Chronicle, CA - Jul 8, 2007
The active constituents are the diarylhepanoids, including Curcumin, which are found in the vividly yellow rhizome. In an uncontrolled trial in India, ...
Cancer Pain Management
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), IL - Jul 3, 2007
They discuss medications such as intravenous ketamine, intravenous lidocaine, and cannabis, and describe the use of herbs and supplements such as Curcumin ...
6 ways to spice up your diet
Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - Jun 26, 2007
Curry powder: Turmeric, an ingredient in curry powder, contains Curcumin. This phytochemical helps thwart cancer by switching off proteins that cause cells ...
Adjust diet for pet with cancer
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 26, 2007
... DMG (a nutrient found in grains and meat), garlic, Curcumin, and medicinal mushrooms are often prescribed. I'd use this regimen for about six months. ...
Malaria drugs failed? Turn to Turmeric
Newindpress (subscription), India - Jun 19, 2007
Curcumin, a compound isolated from the Turmeric plant, has been found to possess qualities that can effectively fight malarial parasites, including the ...
Forget fluoride - try Turmeric
Auckland stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Jun 12, 2007
"This is due to its active ingredient, Curcumin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties." Dr Pahuja contacted the Central Leader to promote ...
Add Spices to Your Life
Better Homes and Gardens - Jun 10, 2007
This spice, which gives ballpark mustard its yellow color, contains Curcumin, a compound that's been researched for its potent anti-inflammatory activity. ...
Healthy herbs and spices
Lawrence Journal World, KS - Jun 6, 2007
Its Curcumin may offer protection against cancer cells. • How to use it: Add it to rice, eggs or salad dressings. Try for about 1/8 teaspoon per day, ...
DDW: To Prevent Colorectal Cancer, a Vegetarian Diet From Day One
MedPage Today, NJ - May 21, 2007
Two promising candidates are garlic and the Indian spice Curcumin, both of which have been shown to have a chemoprotective effect, he said.
The Second Team
USA Today - May 16, 2007
Research on anti-cancer properties of Curcumin, a curry extract; Academic Decathlon president. Daniel Lage, Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami. ...
New Research Sheds Light on Alzheimer's Disease
abc7.com, CA - May 16, 2007
Researchers say fish, spices like curry and Curcumin, and certain juices may reduce risk. And everyone agrees brain exercises like crossword puzzles and ...
Four area students among competitors at international science fair
Shreveport Times, LA - May 16, 2007
Huang studied whether Curcumin, the active ingredient in curry, would slow or block the movement of breast cancer cells. She discovered that at a certain ...
Scientists discover benefits of Turmeric in Indian dishes
Hindustan Times, India - May 8, 2007
It has been seen that Curcumin, the compound that gives Turmeric its yellow colour, stops leukaemia cells multiplying. He said: "Our studies show that ...
ORAC and Antioxidants: Realizing the Potential
Natural Products Industry Insider, AZ - May 4, 2007
For comparison, he offered Curcumin, which has demonstrated its antioxidant and health benefits via in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies. ...
HealthFirst-What Causes Alzheimer's
ABC12.com, MI - May 1, 2007
Researchers say fish, spices like curry and Curcumin, and certain juices may reduce the risk. You can see the ABC12 report by clicking on the video icon ...
Spice up your health
Kansas.com, KS - Apr 23, 2007
Its Curcumin may offer protection against cancer cells. How to use it: Add it to rice, eggs or salad dressings. Try for about 1/8teaspoon per day, ...
Curcumin, Also Known As Curry Powder, Has Anticancer Effects
Medical News Today (press release) - Apr 22, 2007
Curcumin, a Turmeric root extract, has been shown to possess activity in the treatment and prevention of cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease ...
Curry Compound May Fight Rare Neurological Illness
CBC News, - April 1, 2007
FRIDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) - A synthetic compound that's a distant chemical relative of a component of Curcumin - a spice used to make curry - shows ...
Curcumin May Treat Prostate Cancer
Ivanhoe, FL - Mar 21, 2007
In the most recent issue of Cancer Research, researchers from the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of Alabama in Birmingham report Curcumin has ...
Chemical relative of Curcumin may hold cure for neuromuscular disease
DailyIndia.com, FL - Mar 21, 2007
Boffins led by Chawnshang Chang, Ph.D. conducted a study on a mouse model and found that the chemical relative of Curcumin - the bright yellow spice found ...
Cancer Researchers Add Spice To Research Against Rare ...
Medical News Today (press release), UK - Mar 24, 2007
Chang notes that ginger, a family of spices that includes Curcumin, is widely used in China as a folk medicine to treat male-pattern baldness. ...
12 Myths about Colon Cancer
eMaxHealth.com, NC - Mar 2, 2007
In the area of prevention, researchers are looking at the effects of Curcumin (found in curry), resveratrol (found in red wine), ginger and the ...
Medical Management of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Medscape (subscription) - Mar 1, 2007
Curcumin, commonly known as the spice Turmeric that is derived from the East Indian plant Curcuma longa, has been shown to have anticancer properties in ...
The Natural Way to Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease
Hornell Evening Tribune, NY - Feb 27, 2007
Turmeric contains Curcumin which is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and other effects. ...
Spice it Up: Turmeric
FitSugar.com, CA - Mar 13, 2007
Its active ingredient Curcumin, works in a very similar way to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In fact the spice has been used in Ayurvedic ...
Advance reported in fight against muscular dystrophy
Taipei Times, Taiwan - Mar 6, 2007
A newly developed Curcumin compound has proven effective against muscular dystrophy in tests on rodents conducted by a US-based research team led by a ...
Health: Colorectal Cancer Study
CBS 3, PA - Mar 27, 2007
Hoping to avoid the same fate, Ned joined a study to test a pill made from an ingredient called Curcumin found in the spice Turmeric. ...
Eating right helps give clear skin
NorthJersey.com, NJ - Feb 28, 2007
Preliminary research shows that Curcumin, the principle ingredient in Turmeric, can stop inflammatory processes in the body and prevent cell damage. ...
From garlic to basil to curry, a healthy choice
Salt Lake Tribune, UT - Feb 12, 2007
Curcumin, commonly found in Turmeric - a yellow-orangish spice added to curry mixes - has anti-inflammatory properties. * Fight cancer: Eat more curry. ...
Colon cancer polyps reduced by curry and onions
TopCancerNews.com, TX - Feb 8, 2007
Curcumin is the chemical found in Turmeric and is the key agent in the pill that the patients were administered. The amount of quercetin was similar to what ...
Summer Holiday Health Essentials
Response Source (press release), UK - Mar 26, 2007
... entering the tissues) and helps combat circulatory disorders including varicose veins, and Curcumin is a powerful anti-oxidant/anti-inflammatory agent. ...
Fighting Colds with Spices
6abc.com, PA - Feb 8, 2007
In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, research on Curcumin has also shown it to shrink pre-cancerous lesions known as colon polyps. ...
Try turmeric for psoriasis, digestion
Newsday, NY - Feb 6, 2007
It contains a compound, curcumin, that has anti-inflammatory activity. Several readers have reported that taking turmeric capsules or putting turmeric on ...
Spice up your health
Regina Leader-Post, Canada - Feb 1, 2007
Research has found curcumin (the source of the spice turmeric, which gives curry its characteristic bright yellow colour and strong taste), ...
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY Fiber, fish oil may lower cholesterol
Houston Chronicle, TX - Jan 28, 2007
It contains a compound, curcumin, that has anti-inflammatory activity. Several readers have reported that taking turmeric capsules or putting turmeric on ...
Turmeric wards off Alzheimer's, cancer
NDTV.com, India - Jan 26, 2007
Turmeric contains a powerful substance called curcumin, which shields the brain from the damage that leads to Alzheimer's. In 1989, Bharat Aggarwal, ...
Help With Nail Fungus, Intestinal Gas, High Cholesterol
Hartford Courant, CT - Jan 26, 2007
A. Turmeric contains a compound, curcumin, that has anti-inflammatory activity. Several readers have reported that taking turmeric capsules or putting ...
Simple steps to reduce the risk
Toronto Star, Canada - Jan 25, 2007
Spice it up: Turmeric, a spice common in East Indian cooking, contains curcumin, which may reduce inflammation in the brain, in turn cutting the risk for ...
Pass on the salt in favor of healthier herbs
Ann Arbor News, MI - Jan 24, 2007
Turmeric's curcumin also has been shown to shrink precancerous lesions known as colon polyps. Zick says the amount needed to accomplish this is unclear, ...
Turmeric for skin, digestion
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jan 27, 2007
It contains a compound, curcumin, that has anti-inflammatory activity. Several readers have reported that taking turmeric capsules or putting turmeric on ...
Unlocking the secrets of curcumin
Cochrane Times, Canada - Feb 7, 2007
My constant perusal of the Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine and Women's Weekly Digest has convinced me to take three supplements; curcumin, ...
Statins: the truth
Daily Mail, UK - Jan 29, 2007
Finally, try curcumin found in the spice turmeric. Curcumin has been found to reduce the stickiness of platelets in the blood and relax arteries.
Spices of life
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Jan 10, 2007
Curcumin is the compound found in turmeric, a key ingredient in curry powder that provides its distinctive yellow hue. But curcumin adds much more than just ...
Healthier eating can begin with spices
Earthtimes.org - Jan 10, 2007
In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, research on curcumin has also shown it to shrink pre-cancerous lesions known as colon polyps. ...
Curry - a spicy treatment for malaria
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Jan 7, 2007
Investigators are finding that curcumin has a wide range of powerful and useful properties. Here's the low-down on some of the most promising research to ...
Spice up your food for a healthier diet
Zee News, India - Jan 7, 2007
In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, research on curcumin has also shown it to shrink pre-cancerous lesions known as colon polyps. ...
Olive oil may prevent cancer
Business Standard, India - Jan 7, 2007
Curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, garlic, ginger, fish oil and herbal products like amla, as well as those that belong to the phyllanthus group of ...
Good Diet Includes Herbs
MedIndia, India - Jan 7, 2007
A substance known as curcumin found in turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties.Turmeric can be used alone or added to curry. Curcumin also shrinks ...
Boost Your Health With Spices
Food Consumer, IL - Jan 6, 2007
Researchers have found that a substance known as curcumin that is found in turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric can be used alone, ...
Study looks at intravenous gene therapy
Science Daily (press release) - Nov 8, 2006
... During Radiation Therapy For Cancer (October 8, 2002) -- Cancer researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that curcumin, a substance ...
Health Alert: Lifelong research
WIS, SC - Nov 7, 2006
... commitment. Doctor Carmen Guerra hopes curcumin, a substance found in the Indian spice turmeric, can help prevent colon cancer. ...
Medical advances don't happen overnight, but often over a lifetime
49abcnews.com, KS - Nov 7, 2006
Doctor Carmen Guerra hopes curcumin, a substance found in the Indian spice tumeric, can help prevent colon cancer. "Researchers ...
Changing minds in Alzheimer's research
Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 5, 2006
... A number of promising experiments are underway, including the work of Greg Cole, a professor of medicine and neurology at UCLA, on the use of curcumin, a spice ...
Analysis: Ancient medicine useful today
United Press International - Nov 2, 2006
... condition. Today, turmeric dietary supplements are marketed as curcumin, the chemical that gives turmeric its yellow color. It's ...
Curry may protect brain
Orlando Sentinel, FL - Nov 1, 2006
New research suggests that an ingredient found in curry - curcumin - might prevent the tangled clumps of protein found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. ...
Turmeric helps stave rheumatoid arthritis
United Press International - Oct 31, 2006
... been used for centuries by practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammatory disorders, and the extract containing the ingredient curcumin is marketed ...
Curry Good For Your Brain
ABC News - Oct 26, 2006
... standard tests. Curcumin, found in the curry spice turmeric, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It's ...
Turmeric's cancer-fighter role gains support through studies
Arizona Republic, AZ - Oct 9, 2006
... of breast cancer as well as prostate, lung and colon cancers, and recent research at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston suggests that curcumin, an active ...
Curcumin helps clear Alzheimer's plaques
United Press International - Oct 4, 2006
4 (UPI) -- Curcumin -- in curry and turmeric -- may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease, says a US ...