Turmeric May Potentially Be Useful Against the Effects of Smoking

(Newswire.net — January 31, 2018) Orlando, FL — For thousands of years, humans have been relying on the use of natural remedies to enhance overall health and fight various conditions. It could also have some protective effects against the health-deteriorating effects of tobacco use.

Turmeric may potentially be useful against the ill-effects of smoking. There has been a widespread campaign against smoking in many parts of the world in the recent years. As a matter of fact, government and health organizations have taken measures to discourage people from smoking.

It can’t be denied that tobacco use has some fatal effects. It could trigger the development of various medical conditions, including those that are life-threatening such as cancer. However, it appears that the number of people who smoke continues to increase over the years.

According to experts, tobacco contains a combination of nicotine and aerosol particles. When a cigarette is being puffed, it heats nicotine, tobacco and aerosols. These heated substances are then inhaled into the lungs of the smoker.

This leads to the absorption of dangerous, harmful components of the tobacco by the lungs, and then they reach the bloodstream.

While smoke does not reach the lungs in case of pipes and cigars, it nonetheless leads to irritation in the trachea and lungs. This happens due to the high levels of alkaline in smoke, which is easily absorbed by the mouth.

Smoking can trigger a neurotransmitter in the body, and this could trigger an increase in one’s heart rate. It is further important to understand that smoking is quite an addictive habit. It could even make smokers more at risk of various types of cancers, which include those affecting the mouth or lungs.

The only real solution in fighting the life-threatening effects of smoking is to simply quit doing this unhealthy habit. For those who can’t help but smoke, it would be beneficial to follow a healthy diet. This could help nourish the body with the nutrients it needs, and improve immune system health.

Turmeric is one of the medicinal spices that contain a variety of healing properties. It possesses curcumin, which is a bioactive agent known to have various healing agents. Some of these therapeutic agents are its anti-tumor, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

There are actually many other healing agents that popularize curcumin among researchers, herbalists and health enthusiasts.

It has been found that due to the therapeutic properties of curcumin, it has the ability to flush harmful toxins from the body. It could also offer strong protection against damage, which could be caused by smoking.

Researchers conducted a study that found individuals who regularly smoke have high levels of mutagens in their urine. After being treated with curcumin, they found that the mutagen levels significantly decreased.

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