On the subject of turmeric, last year I injured my shoulder quite badly (overdoing it in the gym). I refused to take the Naproxen that my GP prescribed. I struggled with this injury for a good 6 months, struggling even to brush my hair. Finally a friend suggested turmeric. A few weeks of freshly made turmeric tea (root grated into hot water) and my shoulder was fine. Maybe it healed naturally, maybe it was the turmeric. I think its always worth trying these natural remedies. I am very lucky here in North London. My local Turkish supermarket has a supply of root turmeric which costs about 20p a piece.
