It runs in our family. I’ve had it for years and the pain especially in the winter is just debilitating. About 5 years ago I started taking high grade organic turmeric and now I almost never have pain. We buy it online in 1lb bags and put it in capsules. I take one or two per day. I can’t remember the last time I took an advil.
I too take TUMERIC to control arthritic pain. It is important to use an organic high quality product. I use the Gaia Herbs brand, a local company I trust for quality. It also has added black pepper to aid absorption of curcuminoids.
It is very obvious if I miss taking it one day, as the pain is relentless, especially in the winter. We also give it to our 14 yr old Labrador Retriever. He had begun limping and unable to play “retrieve the tennis ball”. Now he is running and jumping again.
It’s interesting that you make your own. Where do you get the bags you buy? Do you have to crush up leaves or is it already to go in the capsules. What I’m using is expensive so I might be interested in trying your way.
How much do you actually take....I have 1000mg here but never took it?