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Turmeric vs Ibuprofen (which is better?)

Posted on October 23, 2019November 11, 2020 by Michele
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If you have ever taken Ibuprofen or Advil you need to read this…

Are daily aches and pains a big part of your life?


Do you find yourself taking Ibuprofen of Advil (NSAIDs) to try and get rid of the pain?


These medications are actually BAD for you & can bring about serious health complications…

A report released by The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies revealed that at least 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain.

In order to understand the impact chronic pain has on the lives of those it afflicts, an organization called the American Pain Foundation conducted the Voices of Chronic Pain Survey in 2006. 

The results were sobering… 51% reported that they feel helpless to control their pain, 59% reported a significant impact on the quality of their lives, and 70-86% of all participants reported symptoms of depression, insomnia, poor cognitive function, and chronic fatigue.

The moral of the story is that chronic pain is a debilitating issue that can adversely effect one’s quality of life and overall health.

And for the vast majority of people, the workable solution for inflammatory response is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ibuprofen being one of the most popular.

Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs work by temporarily stopping the endogenous production of inflammatory chemicals—for a short while, they essentially trick the body into overriding its inflammatory response (and thus the pain that comes along with it).

The way in which NSAIDs work is certainly ingenious, and they’re a lifesaver for many people in pain. Unfortunately, they have a dark side too—a growing body of research reveals that NSAID consumption is linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, ulcers, gastritis, and other serious health problems. 


How Turmeric Can Help

Many people are not even aware of these risks, but they believe that avoiding painkillers just isn’t an option. Turmeric has been proven to reduce or eliminate pain better than leading prescription medications.

A 2004 study published in the journal Oncogene found that components
of turmeric were effective alternatives to the drugs aspirin, ibuprofen, sulindac, phenylbutazone, naproxen and diclofenac. 

The reason is because turmeric doesn’t just fight pain and inflammation,
it does so much more. 

How can one little root do so much?

Most researchers agree that the turmeric’s profound healing abilities can
be traced to its powerful anti-inflammatory action.

Most inflammatory foods, working in one of the following ways…

1. They neutralize inflammation causing free radicals in the body with a flood of antioxidants or

2. They stop the body from producing the chemicals that initiate inflammation in the first place (this is how aspirin and OTC pain meds work)

What is unique about turmeric is that it combats inflammation through both of these mechanisms.… simultaneously!

It’s multi-pronged approach allows it to work wonders for aches, pains, and arthritis (by stopping inflammation at the source), while also strongly supporting the immune system with antioxidants.

But isn’t Turmeric Hard to Absorb?

You might be aware of turmeric’s bioavailability problem. If you take turmeric by itself then most it is not absorbed in the body.

Turmeric and curcumin (turmeric’s active ingredient) is insoluble in water and is poorly absorbed in the body. This reduces its therapeutic efficacy.

Because turmeric is hard to absorb, it must be formulated in a certain way allowing the body to absorb and utilize its entire spectrum of nutrients.

There’s another NEW form of turmeric that actually tastes amazing AND is easy to absorb…

PuraTHRIVE Organic Turmeric Extract is an outstanding full-spectrum extract that’s “liposomalized”—meaning it’s specifically blended to make the turmeric bind to phospholipids (healthy fats) that increase its bioavailability 10 to 20 times! 

PLUS the “liposome” protects the turmeric through-out your digestive system and delivers it to your cells intact! 

Now, are liposomal supplements really more effective? You bet.

For example, some alternative doctors like Thomas E. Levy even argue that a single gram of liposomal vitamin C is more effective than 5-10 grams of intravenous (IV) vitamin C! 

>> Learn more today

Much Love,

Michele

 

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I am a 49 year old hormonal midlife woman from Jersey, married to my husband Eric with 4 sons!

The purpose of my blog is to help women who are having a difficult time transitioning into midlife by sharing health & wellness tips, so they can live their best years yet!

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19 thoughts on “Turmeric vs Ibuprofen (which is better?)”

  1. Melody Jacob says:
    November 9, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Thank you for sharing.

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    Thank you

    Reply
  2. Nicole says:
    November 8, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    wow! I honestly had no idea that Tumeric had this great benefit! I guess I learn something new every day!

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      November 11, 2019 at 1:20 am

      I had no idea myself until I researched it then tried it myself! Worth it in everyway! Thanks for commenting!?

  3. Trina says:
    October 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    I take it everyday! It definitely makes a difference.

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      October 27, 2019 at 9:07 am

      Yes it does! Thanks for commenting!?

  4. Nadia Malik says:
    October 25, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    I knew that turmeric had some health benefits but I never knew that it can treat pain in any way. I will definitely be replacing the painkillers with turmeric. Thank you for the great info.

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      October 26, 2019 at 3:00 am

      Your very welcome! I have fibromyalgia and I honestly swear by it! Thank you for commenting!?

  5. Mariam says:
    October 25, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    Great information! I take turmeric as a supplement and also use it in my food from time to time because of how many benefits it has on health!

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      October 26, 2019 at 3:02 am

      I take the supplement but have yet to put it in my food, that’s next! Thanks for commenting!?

    2. Mellissa says:
      November 8, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      I need to try this! I’m taking ibuprofen daily now for pain, and I know it’s hurting my body! Thank you for this information!

    3. Michele says:
      November 11, 2019 at 1:18 am

      Your very welcome! I put a few drops of tumeric in my juice in the morning,it takes away the pain all day for me! Ibuprofen can eat at your stomach! Which is the main reason i tried turmeric, I had taken way to much Ibuprofen! Thank you for commenting! If you try i would love your feedback on how it works for you!? Thanks again!

  6. healthywithjamie.com says:
    October 25, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Love Turmeric! Thanks so much for putting this together and sharing. Everyone needs to learn this!

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      October 26, 2019 at 3:03 am

      It really is beneficial for everyone! Thanks for commenting!?

  7. Apple says:
    October 25, 2019 at 11:53 am

    We live in Asia and turmeric is quite popular and turned into a nice tea beverage because of its health benefits.

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      October 26, 2019 at 3:04 am

      Yum! That sounds great! Thanks for commenting!?

  8. Emily Adams says:
    October 25, 2019 at 11:26 am

    I resort to NSAIDs when I can’t get rid of bad headaches, but turmeric hasn’t been able to touch my pain -maybe I will look into this version. I’ve heard it requires black pepper to be absorbed properly.

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    1. Michele says:
      October 26, 2019 at 3:07 am

      This version absorbs much better! It just a few squirts in your mouth and it works like a charm for me anyway I have chronic pain, but everyone is diff! Let me know what you think if you try it! Thanks for commenting!?

  9. Ivana Mearns says:
    October 25, 2019 at 11:12 am

    turmeric really works! i use it for its anti-inflammatory properties and keeps me healthy during winter months.

    Reply
    1. Michele says:
      October 26, 2019 at 3:08 am

      I absolutely agree, it has been my go to for inflammation and pain! Thanks for commenting!?

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