Turmeric + black pepper tea is helping me a lot
I had a respiratory tract infection 2 months ago and I’ve been stuck in a very bad MCAS flare since then. Sneezing and burning nostrils, blocked nose and throat, hives, itching, red, burning, inflamed eyes, swollen eyelids and puffy face, dermatographia, joint pain, fatigue, wired but tired, dysautonomia (hyperadrenergic POTS). My doctor put me on a short course of prednisone which helped me a lot but as soon as I stopped it, I felt worse again. Then I remembered how turmeric + black pepper tea helped me with the COVID aftermath the first time I got infected. I’ve been drinking this tea for 2 weeks now, twice a day and I’ve seen huge improvements.
The recipe is: 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Simmer in a cup of water for 5 minutes. Turn off the stove and let it steep for 5 more minutes. Then put it in a glass and mix in 3/4 teaspoon of turmeric. Drink it after a fatty meal as curcumin is better absorbed when ingested with some fat.
I hope this helps someone. I always thought that turmeric thing was BS but it truly helps me.
Posted Dec 7, 2025, 5:03 AM UTC