Dear Doctors: I am a 67-year-old physically active man. I was taking turmeric three times a day for several weeks to reduce workout-related inflammation. I ended up in the hospital with an abscess and ...

Spices have been valued for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine because of their healing properties. In small amounts used for cooking, cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger are generally safe and ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways The best time to take turmeric is with or after a meal, especially ...

Turmeric's active compound, curcumin, is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that can help with conditions like arthritis, IBD, allergies, and more.