Turmeric for tactile hypersensitivity?

[Ronin82]

Hey,
Just went through an interesting period of time and thought I'd share. I've been eating raw turmeric root in my smoothies, knowing it was a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reducer. Its been working wonders, too! But I ran out and had to go about 4 days without it. Not only was I barely functioning through extreme joint pain, but I realized my tactile hypersensitivity REALLY got worse! Now that I'm back on the turmeric I'm finding my skin nerves calming down and it doesn't hurt to wear a cotton t-shirt tonight, although it will take several days of ingesting turmeric for my joints to stop hurting so badly (has to saturate the system). My question is, has anyone else had any experience like this? Am I just imagining it, something psychosomatic perhaps?

 

[Beverly]

It isn't your imagination. Turmeric is a great anti inflammatory and, that reduces pain but, some research has also shown that it slows the progress of neuro degenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis in mice. So yes I'd say it actually does protect your nerves too.

I take it as well, it is a big help with arthritis and, it has been long used for both digestive and inflammatory issues as well as for treating infections. I've used the ground root directly on a toothache or, infected cut and, it does work for that too.

So no, you aren't imagining the benefits of turmeric - it's good stuff.

 

[On the Inside]

I drink a mixture of turmeric, cayenne pepper, ginger, lemon and honey in hot water over the winter.

 

[DogwoodTree]

I take it every day to help with depression. I notice its loss nearly every time I miss a day, as missing even a single day will very frequently result in a depressive episode that can get really nasty really quick. But I haven't noticed any benefit for any sensory sensitivities. If anything, my sensitivities have been getting worse over the past couple of years, even since I started taking turmeric. Maybe I need to try taking more of it.

 

[hoeffelt]

Ill have to try this, how much do you consume per day? Does ginger do the same thing considering they are in the same family?

 

[Beverly]

I take 2 tsp dry or 2 Tbs fresh per day. I make it into a smoothie using one cup of coconut milk, one cup coconut water and, one cup almond milk with a little giner, honey and cayenne pepper. Just blend it up and strain it before drinking. I take half in the morning, then keep the other half in the refrigerator for evening.

 

[Ronin82]

I take a 2 inch piece of root, skin it, then slice it up into my fruit/veggie/protein powder concoction, with raw local honey, a clove of garlic, and occasionally ginger too. The Nutri-bullet is great for this stuff, since I put whole foods into the blender, add juice for liquid, and it turns into a lovely drink. Nothing to strain, just drink it all down. Ginger has properties that make it suitable for other issues, but not so much for the pain relief aspect.