Purging old cells may be the Fountain of Youth.
November 4th, 2011
Inflammation may be responsible for quicker aging (according to NYTimes.com November 3, article). According to the NYtimes.com article a group of cells, known as senescent cells, may be responsible for many aging symptoms. These senescent cells accumulate in aging cells, creating symptoms of arthritis in each of the cells. The body creates small amounts of inflammation in the cell to combat these symptoms.
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn gave mice a drug that made the senescent cells to purge from the mice bodies. The result was that the mice could exercise longer and retained a layer of fat in their bodies that is usually depleted with age. When the layer is depleted it causes wrinkles.
What herbs help to purge these cells? Please comment.
Christopher Adams
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Posted On: November 4th, 2011
Posted By: Adam13
Comment: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA142972/Anti-Inflammatory-Herbs.com
Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric accounts for the yellow color of curry and American mustard and has a distinctive sharp flavor. I recommend turmeric for all inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, tendonitis, and auto immune conditions. Take 400 to 600 milligrams of turmeric extracts (available in tablets or capsules) three times per day or as directed on the product label. Whole turmeric is more effective than isolated curcumin, its major constituent. Look for products standardized for 95% curcuminoids. Be patient: the full benefit takes two months to develop. Don't use turmeric if you have gallstones or bile duct dysfunction. Pregnant women shouldn't use it without their doctors' approval. In rare cases, extended use can cause stomach upset or heartburn.
Ginger: Powdered dry ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory. Take one to two capsules (500 to 1,000 mg) twice a day with food. As with turmeric, you won't get the full effect for two months.
Boswellin: This is the extract of the herb Boswellia, used in Ayurvedic medicine and available in capsule form. It may be useful for generalized inflammatory conditions such as fibromyalgia. The dosage is two capsules twice a day unless the product label directs differently.