Curcumin may protect the brain after a traumatic brain injury

( Natural News ) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are shockingly common in the United States. According to an organization called BrainLine , TBIs – which can range in severity from mild to severe – are sustained by over 2.8 million Americans each year. Around 50,000 of these patients will die, a further 282,000 will have to be hospitalized, and 2.5 million will be released from an emergency department after treatment. A TBI is a contributing factor in at least 30 percent of all injury-related deaths in this country, and the direct and associated costs of TBI can amount to a staggering $60 billion in a single year. A TBI is defined as a penetrating head injury, or a blow, jolt or bump to the head from an external source strong enough to disrupt the normal functioning of the brain. Treatment can include anything from simple monitoring and pain relief for mild cases, to ensuring adequate oxygen and blood supply, maintaining blood pressure and taking steps to prevent any further damage in more serious cases. One of the biggest concerns of medical practitioners when a TBI occurs is to prevent any further damage to the brain. A recent study by researchers from the China Medical University , published in the journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology , found that curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, can protect against such further damage. Curcumin provides protection against oxidative damage One of the primary causes of secondary damage after a TBI is oxidative stress. A study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine in 2009 explained: 100% organic essential oil sets now available for your home and personal care, including Rosemary, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Clary Sage and more, all 100% organic and laboratory tested for safety. A multitude of uses, from […]

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