Turmeric .... Do you use it? ....

[redhen]

How much tumeric would you give a dog? Large breed...

 

[Yay Chicks!]

I have the same questions as redhen for tumeric and ginger.

 

[kathyinmo]

I don't know what the dosage would be for dogs, really. I wouldn't worry about an overdose though. I believe it is pretty safe.

I have also read that Turmeric really makes nice dark egg yolks if you feed it to your chickens. That makes sense since it is often used as a dye. I just started using it a couple days ago. I use a 5 gallon bucket of feed and add wheat germ oil (or Virgin Olive Oil), then I add a bunch of spices ... Turmeric, cinnamon, Thyme leaves, Cayenne pepper, ginger, DE, Cranberries and nuts, etc... I just dump a small bottle of each in and mix it around.

It also makes nice yellow legs on your yellow legged chickens!

 

[knjinnm]

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True,
Here is an article from NYT: See #9

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/the-11-best-foods-you-arent-eating/


1. Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, Dr. Bowden said, because they are a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
How to eat: Fresh, raw and grated to make a salad. Heating decreases the antioxidant power.

2. Cabbage: Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.
How to eat: Asian-style slaw or as a crunchy topping on burgers and sandwiches.

3. Swiss chard: A leafy green vegetable packed with carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
How to eat it: Chop and saute in olive oil.

4. Cinnamon: May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
How to eat it: Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.

5. Pomegranate juice: Appears to lower blood pressure and loaded with antioxidants.
How to eat: Just drink it.

6. Dried plums: Okay, so they are really prunes, but they are packed with antioxidants.
How to eat: Wrapped in prosciutto and baked.

7. Pumpkin seeds: The most nutritious part of the pumpkin and packed with magnesium; high levels of the mineral are associated with lower risk for early death.
How to eat: Roasted as a snack, or sprinkled on salad.

8. Sardines: Dr. Bowden calls them “health food in a can.” They are high in omega-3’s, contain virtually no mercury and are loaded with calcium. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese as well as a full complement of B vitamins.
How to eat: Choose sardines packed in olive or sardine oil. Eat plain, mixed with salad, on toast, or mashed with dijon mustard and onions as a spread.

9. Turmeric: The “superstar of spices,” it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
How to eat: Mix with scrambled eggs or in any vegetable dish.

10. Frozen blueberries: Even though freezing can degrade some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, frozen blueberries are available year-round and don’t spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies.
How to eat: Blended with yogurt or chocolate soy milk and sprinkled with crushed almonds.

11. Canned pumpkin: A low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin A; fills you up on very few calories.
How to eat: Mix with a little butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Joe

 

[PineappleMama]

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Hmmm... I wonder if we might not ought to try that with Janie.. doxie with a bad back... especially with the cold.

Thanks for that Batz... any hints on amount? She only weighs 15lbs... don't wanna hijack but I've got a topic on Other Pets about Janie, or you could PM... if you happen to recall. And didja just get fresh at the store or in the spice aisle... powders... add to food or?? Any info appreciated.

 

[kathyinmo]

Yeah, I would like to know the dog dosage, too. Our dog was hit by car a last year, and never did heal right (hip). I can tell he is uncomfortable, especially when it is cold out.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

I pm'd the poster about dosage for dogs. He gave his 50lb dog 1/8 tsp each of turmeric and ginger 2X per day. You will most likely be successful in getting them to eat it if it is in wet food.

 

[scbatz33]

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Hmmm... I wonder if we might not ought to try that with Janie.. doxie with a bad back... especially with the cold.

Thanks for that Batz... any hints on amount? She only weighs 15lbs... don't wanna hijack but I've got a topic on Other Pets about Janie, or you could PM... if you happen to recall. And didja just get fresh at the store or in the spice aisle... powders... add to food or?? Any info appreciated.

We used the ground version you buy at the grocery. The way I found about it, and decided "why not, can't hurt" is I worked for a lady who was really into herbal treatments. She gave ginger/tumeric to her older arthritic horses. We gave 1tbsp of each per horse per day. I basically guessed - i know super scientific - we gave our ailing dog 1/8 tsp of each once a day. He weighed about 45-50 lbs. The key is equal. if you feed 1/4 tsp of tumeric, you feed the same amount of ginger. They work in tandem with each other.

ETA: i may be mistaken, but the more I think about it, I think we only gave it once a day.

 

[knjinnm]

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Interesting, Did the horse respond? If so how quickly, how could you tell?

Joe

 

[welsummerchicks]

The tumeric sold in most stores is not tumeric, or not mostly tumeric.

Tumeric is very good for cooking fish. Put some tumeric in the frying pan, the house will not smell of fish.

I doubt the more elaborate claims for tumeric and other food substances, until proven more fully.