The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
3 of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to everything from tea and coffee to soups, entrees, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Manahawkin Chiropractic Center shares some Manahawkin 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 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 found that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil prevented the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by controlling
gut dysbiosis. (3) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
appreciates the various benefits of clove for
some of our Manahawkin chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been hyped 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 increasing the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, hindering
glucose absorption, enhancing glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe,
too, which lead 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 many health benefits, so
researchers put it to the test. They found
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 cancer cells they
tested as well as being
anti-inflammatory and antilipidemic. (5) In lots of technical terms, Ceylon
cinnamon is seemingly healthy as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics contend with their glucose
levels is important, and cardamom is another beneficial
spice. Known as the “queen of spice,” caradmom’s anti-diabetic ability
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 needed
to keep blood sugar levels consistent). 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)
Manahawkin 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.
Schedule your Manahawkin chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, invite
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease features!! Enjoy!