One would have to take a LOT of turmeric for it to be activated. The spice is used in Indian cooking. It stains everything yellow.
Any product applied to the skin with a gentle massage should give some relief, an addition of the circling movements and warmth.
It won't hurt if you add it to food. However, as with any alternative, these should be treated with respect.
Why not try approved, tested medication for your RA ? I would avoid something that hasn't been tested and approved by NICE especially if symptoms are acute. Years ago gold injections were used for patients with intense, unrelenting RA pain. OUCH. RA is charaterestic with clawed painful, inflamed joints. It's an auto immune disease. OA is wear and tear, which can also be painful and restrictive. A friend went to Corfu during UK winters where his RA improved a lot, due to the warmth. His whole demeanour improved, he was more relaxed, able to go fishing etc..
There is a physio method of hot/cold water treatment. Me, I would put my affected joints into a bowl of warm water to soak. It reminds me of adding mustard to bowls B4 taking part in sponsored walks, don't know whether it made any difference
- sorry a bit of a meander, that.
Which symptom would you like to ease with your HRT? Let us know how you get on?
