The three “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
3 of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to foods and
drinks from tea and coffee to soups, entrees, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Spinal Care Clinic shares some Burlington and Hamilton healthy tips
about these three “anti” (anti-diseases’, that is!) spices as the seasons
change around the world.
ANTI-LOTS OF DISEASES! Clove
A review of 24 tropical spices and herbs with cardamom and
clove among them discovered on the nutritional
value, health advantages, and phytochemical properties of them including
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic,
cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and nervous system activities. (1) In a new
study about the anti-cancer effect of Mediterranean diet spices, researchers included clove as one of the
chemo-therapeutic and chemo-preventive spices together with ginger,
black cumin, rosemary, pepper, and turmeric. (2) Further, in a rat study,
researchers tested rats and found that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil prevented the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by controlling
gut dysbiosis. (3) Spinal Care Clinic
appreciates the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been hyped for their ability to normalize and/or enhance glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it is able to do this has been considered
from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, inhibiting
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe,
too, which guided researchers to support its being talked
about as part of diabetes management
with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been described
as offering all sorts of health benefits, so
researchers tested it. They discovered
that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon had a multitude
of bioactivities from cholesterol esterase and micellization inhibition to glutathionase-S-transferase,
COX1 and COX2 inhibition as well as cytotoxicity against studied cancer cell lines (MCF7, HePG2, AN3CA) as well as being
anti-inflammatory and antilipidemic. (5) In lots of technical terms, Ceylon
cinnamon is very healthy as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics deal with their glucose
levels is essential, and cardamom is another beneficial
spice. Known as the “queen of spice,” caradmom’s anti-diabetic property
seems to come from its effect on metabolic factors like glycemic
indices. 3 g of cardamom a day taken from
8 weeks to 3 months significantly affected HbA1C and Homeostatic
Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (how much insulin the body required
to keep blood sugar levels consistent). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to enhance the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials that studied
the effects of green cardamom recorded that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic healthcare treatment plans encourage
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Make your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, invite
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease features!! Enjoy!