Turmeric | Curcumin – I LOVE A DOG

Experts Say…

“Curcumin was found to exert its anticancer activities in many different types of cancer cells by regulating a variety of signaling pathways”

What I Did

Turmeric was THE supplement most often recommended to me when people learned of Ruby’s cancer diagnosis. People knew and accepted it as a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory and as that was one of my key principles for the RRP, it was one of the first things I added to her diet.

I started out with curcumin capsules (organic,, 5% curcumin) that I broke into her food and later, after learning that curcumin was fat soluble and needed to mixed with an oil to increase its absorption, I always included an oil with it – either flaxseed or coconut, and later hemp seed oil. I also learned that it needed piperine (from black pepper) to ‘activate’ it and increase its absorption, so I started adding a pinch of ground black pepper too.

Later I learned that heating the mix is said to increase its solubility and therefore amplify its effectiveness and that a great way to deliver all of those requirements was as a Golden Paste.

So I started making a paste and adding a dollop to every meal.

Here’s a standard recipe from Turmeric Life. But our Golden Buddha Paste is a step above and makes it easy for you to give straight away, fresh from your fridge.

Golden Paste Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (125 mls/60gms) turmeric powder
1 cup water (250 mls) PLUS 1 cup water in reserve, if needed
1/3 cup (70 mls) cold pressed Olive or Coconut oil (I also use flaxseed or hemp oil)
2-3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Place turmeric and water in pan, stirring over gentle heat until you have a thick paste. This should take about 7-10 minutes and you may need to add additional water along the way.

Add the freshly ground pepper and oil AT THE END of cooking. Stir well (a whisk is ideal) to incorporate the oil and allow to cool. The Golden Paste will keep for 2 weeks, refrigerated.

I kept refining my recipe and adding other anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as bee pollen, Ceylon cinnamon and hemp seed oil, to make it easier for me to administer even more goodness and this later became today’s Golden Buddha Paste product.

I offer this information to assist you to gather your thoughts and approach as quickly as you can. It is not medical advice but I've learned a lot and want to be the person that I wish I could have called. Please discuss with your holistic vet.
Good luck and don't give up. Love, Donna x

Some Reading

Golden Magic of Turmeric for Dogs

Until Ruby’s cancer I’d never thought of turmeric beyond delicious curries. But it was THE most recommended natural therapeutic agent when people heard of her cancer challenge. I quickly learned that turmeric is not just a spice, it is one of the most effective natural medicines on the planet.

turmeric, curcumin, dog cancer, natural remedies for cancer, my dog has cancer

Crystal-like Curcumin Impairs Cancer

Through x-ray crystallography researchers see curcumin bind to a specific kinase enzyme at the atomic level. This leads to its inhibition which “impairs cell proliferation and reduces cancer burden”. But curcumin alone may not be sufficient…

curcumin, turmeric, cancer, dog cancer, natural remedies for cancer, dog nutrition, my dog has cancer

The Most Exciting AntiCancer Botanical?

A Harvard-trained, integrative oncologist shares his excitement for curcumin as an anti-cancer agent and the overall research to support his interest. He explains the targets and pathways curcumin activates and provides a summary of current research.

Benefits of Turmeric for Cancer Treatment

The good folks at The Truth About Cancer explain the exciting research into curcumin in cancer treatments as well as other health issues. There is more research to do but curcumin is showing real promise in helping to alleviate cancer, pain and inflammation.

Curcumin vs Turmeric – What’s the difference?

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. The best turmeric has 5% curcumin.

Recommended:
Golden Buddha Paste

Building on the ancient recipe of golden turmeric paste, I developed this special formula for Ruby using the most potent turmeric available and enhanced its natural anti-inflammatory potential by also including the natural soothing compounds of bee pollen and Ceylon (true) cinnamon with hemp seed oil.
Mix a golden dollop into each meal.

Golden Buddha Paste
$27.50 Inc. GST

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**Turmeric (5% curcumin),**
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in hemp seed oil with a black pepper activator

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Some Research

Curcumin and Cancer Stem Cells: Curcumin Ηas Asymmetrical Effects on Cancer and Normal Stem Cells – Anticancer Research, Vol 35, Feb 2015. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been shown to be resistant to chemotherap and radiation and therefore metastases from solid tumors, in particular, will re-appear even after initially successful treatments and prolonged periods of complete remission. This study is exciting in that it found curcumin to have a toxic effect on CSCs but no adverse effect on normal stem cells.

Effects and synergy of feed ingredients on canine neoplastic cell proliferation – BMC Veterinary Research, Vol 12, 2016. This study examined five feed ingredients for antiproliferative effects, as well as the interaction with selected chemotherapy treatments, when treating canine neoplastic cell lines in vitro. Screening showed that green tea, turmeric, and rosemary extracts were the most effective. Turmeric extract (TE) was the most potent and exhibited synergy with a rosemary extract. “This combination had an additive or synergistic effect with chemotherapeutic agents at selected concentrations within each cell line.”

Curcumin inhibits cancer progression through regulating expression of microRNAs – Tumor Biology Journal, Feb 2017. “The anti-tumor activities of curcumin include inhibition of tumor proliferation, angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis, induction of tumor apoptosis, increase of chemotherapy sensitivity, and regulation of cell cycle and cancer stem cell, indicating that curcumin maybe a strong therapeutic potential through modulating various cancer progression. It has been reported that microRNAs as small noncoding RNA molecules are related to cancer progression, which can be regulated by curcumin.” This study shows potential for curcumin in this regard and suggests further study is warranted.

New Perspectives of Curcumin in Cancer Prevention – Cancer Prevention Research, Vol 6, Issue 5, May 2013. This paper looks at curcumin’s potential as a cancer preventative and the limitations of its bioavailability. “Curcumin modulates multiple molecular pathways involved in the lengthy carcinogenesis process to exert its chemopreventive effects through several mechanisms: promoting apoptosis, inhibiting survival signals, scavenging reactive oxidative species (ROS), and reducing the inflammatory cancer microenvironment. Curcumin fulfills the characteristics for an ideal chemopreventive agent with its low toxicity, affordability, and easy accessibility. Nonetheless, the clinical application of curcumin is currently compromised by its poor bioavailability. Here, we review the potential of curcumin in cancer prevention, its molecular targets, and mechanisms of action. Finally, we suggest specific recommendations to improve its efficacy and bioavailability for clinical applications.”

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