The three “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to foods and
drinks from tea and coffee to soups, main
courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Minster Chiropractic Center presents some Minster healthy tips
about these three “anti” (anti-diseases’, that is!) spices as the seasons
change in parts of the world.
ANTI-LOTS OF DISEASES! Clove
A review of 24 tropical spices and herbs with cardamom and
clove listed with them reported 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 recent
study about the anti-cancer effect of spices in the
Mediterranean diet, researchers listed clove as one of the
chemo-therapeutic and chemo-preventive spices together with ginger,
black cumin, rosemary, pepper, and turmeric. (2) Further, to see if clove oil could prevent chronic conditions
like obesity, researchers tested rats and discovered that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil averted the
high-fat-diet rats’ tendency to gain weight and be obese by controlling
the imbalance of microbiota of the gut. (3) Minster Chiropractic Center
appreciates the various benefits of clove for
some of our Minster chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various kinds 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 improving the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, blocking
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose transported
proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe,
too, which guided researchers to endorse its being talked
about as part of diabetes management
with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been described
as offering many health benefits, so
researchers tested it. They found
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 cancer cells they
tested as well as being
anti-inflammatory and antilipidemic. (5) In lots of technical terms, Ceylon
cinnamon is quite healthy as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics contend with their glucose
levels is important, and cardamom is another helpful
spice. Known as the “queen of spice,” caradmom’s anti-diabetic ability
seems to come from its effect on metabolic factors like glycemic
indices. Taking 3 g of cardamom daily for
8 weeks to 3 months significantly impacted HbA1C and Homeostatic
Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (how much insulin the body needed
to keep blood sugar levels consistent). Research emphasized
caradmom’s ability to improve the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials evaluating
the effects of green cardamom reported that triglycerides levels
were significantly reduced with its use compared to control. (7)
Minster chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
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 Minster chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, invite
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spiciness
and their healthiness and especially their anti-disease-ness!! Enjoy!