As a child growing up in India, if you fell and hurt yourself you were given a glass of warm milk with half a teaspoon of turmeric in it.
Turmeric contains curcumin, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory action and healing qualities.
Dr Ali suggests that patients consulting her about back pain, fibromyalgia, sciatica or whiplash injuries add a curcumin supplement to their treatment. If you are not able to take painkillers, you can use it as a primary remedy. Turmeric/curcumin capsules can be bought in health food stores - or simply add more to your cooking.
Dr Uzma Ali, in Good Houseleeping August 2016
