Turmeric Is One of Nature’s Therapeutic Gifts Against Uterine Leiomyomas

(Newswire.net — April 24, 2017) Orlando, FL — Turmeric is not foreign to herbalists and individuals who want to resort to natural remedies to improve their overall health condition. This spice is believed to be highly therapeutic, and can fight a myriad of diseases and disorders.

Turmeric is one of nature’s therapeutic gifts against uterine leiomyomas. This condition is characterized by the development of benign tumours, and is common in females in their reproductive age.

These tumors are believed to develop from the overgrowth of the connective tissue or smooth muscle in and around the womb or uterus. It has not been known what exactly causes fibroids in the uterus.

However, there are several factors believed to increase the risk of its development, and it includes being overweight. It is also believed to be more prevalent in African-Americans.

While this condition often does not cause symptoms, when it does, sufferers experience abdominal pain, frequent urination, heavy periods, and reproductive problems. There are also those who suffer from pain during intercourse and lower abdominal pain.

Unfortunately, when it is not removed, it can lead to miscarriages or infertility.

Turmeric, on the other hand, is an ancient herb commonly used for medicinal and edible purposes. It is a common ingredient in curry dishes that adds color, flavor, and aroma.

As a traditional medicine, turmeric has been used in fighting simple and complex medical problems, such as flu, fever, cold, swelling, eye problems, stomach problems, skin ailments, and bruises.

It has also been widely used to fight arthritis pain and inflammation. The bioactive ingredient called curcumin that turmeric contains is believed to be responsible for many of the spice’s healing effects.

Curcumin contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, and anticarcinogenic properties.

It is believed that curcumin is an inhibitory effect on the proliferation of uterine tumor cells. PPAR-Y (peroxisome proliferators- activated receptor-gamma) is a human receptor in the cells found in various organs.

It has been found to play a role in the inhibition of fibroid growth. PPAR-Y is activated when bound with Arachidonic acid and other inflammatory molecules. PPAR-Y activation is believed to inhibit the growth, as well as, the proliferation of target cells.

According to studies, curcumin can serve as one of the compounds that can activate PPAR-Y. It could potentially aid in the inhibition of excessive and unnecessary growth of uterine tissues. This can help control uterine leiomyomas (http://www.amazon.com/Turmeric-Curcumin-Complex-BioPerine-Bio-availability/dp/B00JA4TLTI/).