The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s coziest spices! Added to everything from coffee and tea drinks to soups, main
courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation presents some Tonawanda 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 listed with 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 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 found that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil prevented the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by modulating
gut dysbiosis. (3) Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation
values the various benefits of clove for
some of our Tonawanda 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, decreasing inflammation, blocking
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose transported
proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe,
too, which lead researchers to endorse its being talked
about as part of the management of diabetes
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 gave 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 seemingly effective as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics contend 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. 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 consistent). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to enhance 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)
Tonawanda chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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with Dr. Lee Hazen and Cheri Hazen RN on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as they illustrate relieving
chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Make your Tonawanda chiropractic
appointment now. As you cozy your way into fall, incorporate
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease aspects!! Enjoy!