The three “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s coziest 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! Back And Neck Care Center shares some Severna Park 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 discovered 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 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 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 modulating
the imbalance of microbiota of the gut. (3) Back And Neck Care Center
values the various benefits of clove for
some of our Severna Park chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been touted for their ability to normalize and/or enhance glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it’s able to do this has been considered
from many different angles: by improving the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, impeding
glucose absorption, enhancing glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe,
too, which guided researchers to support its being discussed as part of diabetes management
with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been reported to offer many health benefits, so
researchers tested it. They discovered
that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon offered 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 amazing as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics cope 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 enhance the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials that evaluated
the effects of green cardamom reported that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Severna Park chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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Schedule your Severna Park chiropractic
appointment now. As you cozy your way into fall, invite
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease aspects!! Enjoy!