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Readers Write

The real reason for opposing Benefits of turmeric

socialism in America I’m responding to an article on turmeric in Khabar
(“A Pinch of GOLD,” January 2020). I do eat turmeric ev-
In response to Shashi Tharoor’s opinion piece ery single day without fail. My question is how should,
(“American politics is taking a radical new turn. in what form should one eat turmeric. I slice it, put
Socialism is no longer a dirty word”) in the lemon juice and salt, and then keep it in the fridge so
December issue of Khabar, I must remind him that that I can use it during lunch. We also use a lot in pre-
America has been inching towards socialism since
World War II by enacting Social Security, Medicare, paring Indian food. My question: is it the right way of
welfare, food stamps, and finally Obamacare, similar eating or are we missing something? I am concerned
to many Western countries. that it might be losing its advantage because of boiling
When politicians say they are against socialism, the food and putting salt in raw turmeric. So please
they mean they are against China and Russia, because guide me about this. Thank you.
they want to keep the cold war going on in order to Dasharath C Desai
establish dominance. Also, Democratic presiden- Online comment
tial candidates will throw wild proposals in their
campaign rallies in order to attract voters. However, A dermatologist interested in nutrition responds:
none of their proposals will pass in Congress and Curcumin with black pepper will raise blood lev-
become law. els of curcumin but is not necessarily the healthiest
Rajesh Gandhi option for a supplement, as black pepper causes intes-
Decatur, GA
tinal irritation and [black pepper supplementation]
may cause harmful side effects to the liver. I prefer
curcumin supplements that are oil-based to enhance
How an Indian prince absorption, e.g., Thorne’s product, Meriva-SF. Natural
helped the gay community and food sources are always the best way to obtain
nature’s remarkable miracles and benefits. Nature
packages ingredients we haven’t yet discovered with
I really liked that Manvendra Singh Gohil, India’s the ingredients we already know are beneficial—so
only openly gay prince, was included in Khabar’s cover enjoy! Kind regards.
story “Sex and the Nation.” Gohil also appeared in one Jennifer T. Haley, MD FAAD
of your IndiaScope columns (“Gay Rights: A Giant Leap By email
for India”).
When he finally got the courage to come out to
his parents, while his father outright refused to accept relations in India. It was not an easy journey for him
his son’s orientation as natural, his mother went one to get where he is, but Gohil would certainly be a big
step further and printed an ad in a paper to disown identity for the LGBTQ community of India.
her then 40-year-old son. But the prince did not let this The following piece has also taken a look at his
get him down and instead fought for the LGBTQ and life: “India’s Only Openly Gay Prince Once Had To
worked on being more accepting of himself. The prince Endure Shock Therapy, but He’s Now Opened a Help
even has the Lakshya Trust to create awareness and Center for LGBT People in His Palace,” ED Times India,
educate people about HIV/AIDS and its prevention. January 16, 2020.
He then also launched the ‘Free Gay India’ campaign “Economy Decoded”
in 2014 that fought for the legalization of same-sex Online comment

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