Turmeric May Reduce Injuries and Pain Better Than Painkillers<\/title><\/head><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">In a study following injured rugby players, curcumin, an active part of turmeric, helped to reduce or eliminate pain better when compared to over the counter medications, without the side effects that come with using drugs, including liver damage if taken in high doses or over long periods of time. It is particularly effective for use of pain management for pain associated with bones and muscles.It has also been credited with helping to relief depression and aid in cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Dealing with pain but seeking to avoid synthetic painkillers? Here's a natural remedy you can try out.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Consider adding turmeric, a common natural root, to your diet or supplement routine.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">This simple ingredient has been shown to fight inflammation and thus reduce pain levels as well as some manmade compounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">“Researchers noted that turmeric\u2019s active component curcumin had a key role to play in the fast and natural healing.”<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pressks.com\/medical\/turmeric-may-reduce-injuries-pain-better-painkillers\/58624\/\">http:\/\/pressks.com\/medical\/turmeric-may-reduce-injuries-pain-better-painkillers\/58624\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turmeric May Reduce Injuries and Pain Better Than Painkillers In a study following injured rugby players, curcumin, an active part of turmeric, helped to reduce or 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