The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s coziest spices! Added to foods and
drinks from coffee and tea drinks to soups, entrees, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Apple Country Chiropractic presents some Williamson healthy pointers
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 among 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 new
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 along 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 prevented the
high-fat-diet rats’ tendency to gain weight and be obese by modulating
gut dysbiosis. (3) Apple Country Chiropractic
appreciates the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Williamson chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been touted for their ability to normalize and/or improve glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it is able to do this has been debated
from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, inhibiting
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose transported
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 reported to offer all sorts of health benefits, so
researchers put it to the test. 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 amazing 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 rest in its effect on metabolic factors like glycemic
indices. Taking 3 g of cardamom daily for
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 in line). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to improve the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials evaluating
the effects of green cardamom recorded that triglycerides levels
were significantly reduced with its use compared to control. (7)
Williamson chiropractic healthcare treatment plans encourage
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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Dr. Michael Johnson as they describe relieving
chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Make your Williamson chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, incorporate
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease features!! Enjoy!