The three “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s coziest spices! Added to everything from tea and coffee to soups, main
courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Layden Chiropractic presents some Plainville 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 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 Mediterranean diet spices, researchers included clove as one of the
chemo-therapeutic and chemo-preventive spices together 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 prevented the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by modulating
gut dysbiosis. (3) Layden Chiropractic
values the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Plainville chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been talked
about for their ability to normalize and/or improve 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, impeding
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe,
too, which guided researchers to endorse its being discussed 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 tested it. They found
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 studied cancer cell lines (MCF7, HePG2, AN3CA) as well as being
anti-inflammatory and antilipidemic. (5) In lots of technical terms, Ceylon
cinnamon is quite effective 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 needed
to keep blood sugar levels in line). Research emphasized
caradmom’s ability to enhance the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials evaluating
the effects of green cardamom reported that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Plainville chiropractic healthcare treatment plans encourage
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
CONTACT Layden Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
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 Plainville chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, welcome
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease traits!! Enjoy!