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Posted 7/23/2015 3:57 PM (GMT -5)
I have been treating my Lyme for over a few months with low dose antibiotics, herbs, enzymes etc. As many of you probably know I have had multiple die off reactions consisting of a rash when starting a new treatment. Yesterday I had the exact same reaction, although not as strong, from eating Indian curry, I was feeling brave normally that would destroy my guts. Naturally I suspect that it was the turmeric in the curry that caused this but I have never had this reaction before from curry so I suspect turmeric may be synergistic with the treatment that I am doing? Has anybody else noticed this before?
Greg
Posted 7/23/2015 4:10 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, turmeric is an amazing herb - it reduces inflammation really well, it thins the blood slightly, it's a antioxidant and so much more:

umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric

It may have helped your treatments, or may have just made it so that it got into the smaller veins since it can thin the blood slightly.

I can't go 3 days without my turmeric without really regretting it!! LOL!
Posted 7/23/2015 4:25 PM (GMT -5)
Check this out! I just googled "turmeric antibiotic synergy" and got some interesting results. I know my LLND has suggested using turmeric or curcumin but I never tried it, I will go to the herb store and buy some on my way home.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23537748
Posted 7/23/2015 4:31 PM (GMT -5)
Yep, it's an amazing herb - and the Chinese have been using it safely for thousands of years now, with doses of up to 9 grams! My upper limit though is 4.5 grams, as if I take more than that without a really good reason, I start bruising too much.
Posted 7/23/2015 5:17 PM (GMT -5)
We use Meriva and turmeric tincture daily. It's a good anti-inflammatory.
Posted 7/23/2015 5:33 PM (GMT -5)
YES-I use Meriva and have a suspicion that is what's helped lower my blood pressure that was just slightly elevated. I also think it reduces my migraine episodes!!!
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