The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
3 of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to foods and
drinks from coffee and tea drinks to soups, main
courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Aaron Chiropractic Clinic shares some Fort Wayne healthy pointers
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 listed with them reported on the nutritional
value, health advantages, and phytochemical properties of them consisting of
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 along with ginger,
black cumin, rosemary, pepper, and turmeric. (2) Further, in a rat study,
researchers tested rats and discovered that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil stopped the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by controlling
gut dysbiosis. (3) Aaron Chiropractic Clinic
appreciates the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Fort Wayne chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various kinds of cinnamon have been talked
about for their ability to normalize and/or enhance glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it’s able to do this has been debated
from many different angles: by improving the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, lowering inflammation, impeding
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe,
too, which lead researchers to support its being discussed 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 put it to the test. They discovered
that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon extended 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 cope with their glucose
levels is essential, and cardamom is another helpful
spice. Known as the “queen of spice,” caradmom’s anti-diabetic property
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 required
to keep blood sugar levels consistent). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to improve the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials that studied
the effects of green cardamom reported that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne chiropractic
appointment now. As you cozy your way into fall, welcome
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spiciness
and their healthiness and especially their anti-disease-ness!! Enjoy!