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bucolic_frolic

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1. Americans like magic pills

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun May 22, 2022, 11:13 AM

May 2022

But diet is a complicated variable with millions of interconnected parts, and diet is a preferred vehicle to supplements. My opinion it's more important to eliminate the toxic than to add the supposed cures. Compared to 1880 we eat far more extracted oils, modified strains of wheat, and impurities galore. A tablespoon of turmeric a day can cancel all that, amiright?

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Does Turmeric's Reputation Translate Into Real Health Benefits? [View all] appalachiablue May 2022 OP

Americans like magic pills bucolic_frolic May 2022 #1

I get terrible feet and hand cramps. My neurologist suggested I try turmeric. It works a treat! Lettuce Be May 2022 #2

Might I suggest watermelon. Potassium and water. Tetrachloride May 2022 #3

Prior to my hip replacement I used curcumin for the pain and was taking 8-10,000 mg/day, so in2herbs May 2022 #4

If you like turmerric, by all means season your food with it. Warpy May 2022 #5

Kick appalachiablue Sep 2022 #6

There have been recalls recently for lead contamination in turmeric and curry powder wishstar Sep 2022 #7

Thanks appalachiablue Sep 2022 #8