to be particularly effective in treating sarcoid diseases in horses. Sarcoidosis is a condition which produces granuloid lumps on vital organs. It affects humans as well as animals. He has also found turmeric to be an effective treatment for bacterial, yeast and fungal infections of the skin while improving the depth and colour of the coat. Similar benefits were found during a trial on crocodiles, where the quality of hide was improved by 30 per cent and growth rate increased by 50 per cent.
Now Doug hopes to supplement the existing scientific research, which comprises over 1700 published studies, with a large body of anecdotal and photographic evidence to show the healing powers of turmeric.
“I asked clients to post their anecdotal results,” said Doug. “The evidence from users is overwhelmingly positive as to the curative and good health supporting effects of regular use of turmeric.”
Turmeric is a spice commonly used in curries. It imparts a yellow colour to food and textiles due to its principal active ingredient, curcumin. Also known as the food additive E100, curcumin is widely used in the USA as a colouring agent for cheeses, mustard, ice creams and yoghurts.
“I asked clients to post their anecdotal results,” said Doug. “Te evidence from users is overwhelmingly positive as to the curative and good health supporting effects of regular use of turmeric.”
Turmeric has been used in traditional Indian medicine on the Asian sub-continent for at least 3000 years. It is still used to treat skin diseases, inflammatory diseases, fever and intestinal worms. It is taken orally, applied to the skin or used as an inhalation.
Three lesser forms of curcumin present in turmeric contribute to its health-giving properties, along with a further 235 compounds within the spice which are thought to be bio-active. The turmeric root is a relative of the ginger plant.
A review by Professor Doctor Juergen Eckel, of the German Diabetes Centre in Dusseldorf, describes turmeric as a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory which has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, suppress thrombosis and decrease the risk of heart attacks. Studies show that it suppresses many symptoms of type II diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Young Sup Lee, of the School of Life Sciences at the University of Korea, says: “Chronic inflammation is a major factor in the progression of obesity, type II diabetes, cardio- vascular disease, neuro-degenerative disease and certain cancers.”
He also says studies show that turmeric – through curcumin - improves cognitive function in Altzheimer’s patients. Studies show that turmeric delays the onset of dementia among those who have increased susceptibility to the disease.
Doug English is now carrying out his own research into curry’s golden spice. He has built his own laboratory where he treats horses with sarcoid disease. He has also produced recipes for a turmeric ‘golden paste’ to maximise absorption of the spice. It can be used on both humans and animals.
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