Turmeric & Ginger

Posted Sun 23 Sep 2012 20.13 by Ramrod
Psoriasis: body & facial Psoriatic arthritis: toes, knees, wrists & fingers

Three years ago I suddenly developed a swollen feeling in my right thumb which quickly spread to my knees and wrists. Then I also developed parasthesia (tingling) in my fingers. I didn't know what it was and it became so bad that I couldn't bend my knees past 90º. GP?blood tests?nothing found Rheumatologist?more blood tests+nerve conduction studies?nothing found?informed that I was suffering from Fibromyalgia (in spite of it not really fitting my symptoms) It was puzzling because I felt that my joints were inflamed but all blood tests for inflammation were negative. Went back to GP?at a loss?more blood tests?nothing found?no treatment. Stress/worry?lost 1 stone in weight. Anyhow, after a few months of changing my diet to practically vegan (to see if I could change my symptoms) I noticed that if I ate raw ginger (grated into my food) my joint symptoms disappeared within minutes. I researched ginger and inflammation on medline and found articles like these: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22489648 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20376296 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21031618 This lead me to research further and I found that turmeric also has anti-inflammatory properties: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21120596 :showing that turmeric is even more effective than ginger in decreasing inflammation More turmeric research: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22996381 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22498762 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21369559 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18324353 etc..... Round that time I developed an itchy, scaly patch of skin on my left antero-lateral calf and then more patches like it on my calves and shins. It swiftly progressed to my nether regions and my face. I quickly realised that the patches were psoriasis and that the joint symptoms were psoriatic arthritis (which is usually not demonstrated on blood tests, as in my case) I asked my GP to refer me to a different Rheumatologist (as the first one obviously couldn't diagnose his way out of a paper bag) and had my diagnosis confirmed. 2nd Rheumatologist?steroids+steroid cream Me?(thinks) no way am I taking steroids unless I have to?going to 'take' turmeric and ginger; see if it helps. Fast forward two years on & I have been on a daily intake of juiced ginger & turmeric and have no psoriasis and hardly any arthritic joint symptoms. I strongly urge you all to give my 'diet' a try. It is working for me

Posted Thu 18 Oct 2012 19.12 by Jan39S (edited Mon 13 Jun 2016 20.39 by Clink)
40 years

Ramrod-I'm interested to he's how you juice these two ingredients. Sounds pretty unpalatable -do you blend with anything else?

Posted Wed 14 Nov 2012 09.54 by TimA (edited Mon 13 Jun 2016 20.39 by Clairep)
Plaque psoriasis over most of body: especially shins, elbows and hands.

Hello Ramrod. A work colleague suggested circumin to me a couple of months ago, but I didn't really give it much thought. When I joined this site last week I saw your posting and so I did some more searches on the internet. I have now been taking turmeric for about a week - so too early to tell if it is having an effect. I have half a teaspoon of ground turmeric on my buttered toast each morning. I'll let you know if it works. I'm not going to eat raw ginger unless I get desperate! ;-)

Posted Tue 20 Nov 2012 02.29 by Herakles
Severe, and on stump of right leg prevents me from wearing a prosthesis. becoming wheelchair bound and dependent on carers.

Hi Ramrod, I use a lot of turmeric & ginger, mainly though in veg curries (3 times/week). Whilst I don't think it impacts much on my psoriasis, it's made the world of difference to joint movement and pain, like I rarely need to take painkillers for that. Apparently the theory is that anything like turmeric, ginger, chillies, peppers etc get the blood flowing and that's got to be good thing. I also eat loads of fish which also seems to help a lot.

Posted Mon 27 Apr 2015 16.27 by jonholland (edited Wed 22 Jun 2016 07.54 by liannaskarsgard )
Have been suffering with it for just under 20 years. Lower legs quite severe, upper and lower arms and back,

For the past 8 months or so I have been taking curcumin once or twice a day. Curcumin is basically a form of turmeric. Slowly but surely the ps is in remission. I have had it on my arms, back and legs for nearly 20 years now, with only one short period during that time where it had nearly all gone. Aside from that the combination of ointments on the outside and curcumin on the inside it finally is going. Clear "Normal skin" patches are forming everywhere and my right forearm is very nearly clear! The last couple of years or so I have also developed psoriatic arthritis and I am certain that the curcumin is helping that no end.

Posted Mon 27 Apr 2015 16.28 by jonholland
Have been suffering with it for just under 20 years. Lower legs quite severe, upper and lower arms and back,

I will start Gingering immediately and see if that helps too!

Posted Tue 21 Jun 2016 15.46 by juanstamos
It has affected me since I was 16.

Hello. Thanks everyone for your input. I've been suffering with Psoriasis and recently the past 1+, It's the swelling that is hard to adjust to. I use to be very active and have researched many natural was to help my joints. No success. Reading this gives me hope. How can I start this diet you guys did? I don't understand how you eat it? Where can I purchase it? Any tips will help. Thank you in advance.

Posted Mon 25 Dec 2017 16.05 by flakynightmares

easy way to take lots of turmeric is drinking it. i mixed a teaspoon of powder with a teaspoon or more of honey + boiling water. nicer when its hottish-warm. its disgusting at first but honey makes it ok-ish and you adjust in a few days. powder has to be good quality like organic or something and good expensive honey is best (many cheaper ones has glucose syrip added I avoid refined sugars its a trigger apparently) drink every day but dont overdose. 3 gramms is recommended daily top, thats a teaspoons and a bit. so i just have this drink once a day

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