Why is this book called Health Benefits of Whole Food Turmeric? Why not just turmeric? What are the medicinal benefits of the whole food type? Moreover, why not write instead about the well-publicized active ingredient, curcumin? Shouldn’t it be titled Health Benefits of Curcumin? Isn’t all turmeric, including products based on this compound, whole food? In search of a natural anti-inflammatory agent most people are aware of curcumin and are drawn to it. Yet, this substance is merely one of some 200 compounds found in the turmeric root.

In this book, Dr. Cass Ingram, Osteopathic Physician and pioneer in holistic medicine answers all the above question in his well known natural and readable style. He explains the science behind the healing powers of turmeric and why it is much more than simply an anti-inflammatory.

Dr Ingram has used herbs as natural remedies to ailments for decades. He discusses many health problems and syndromes and cites research on how certain whole food turmeric supplements can assist people suffering from diseases and chronic pain.