The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are three of fall’s coziest spices! Added to foods and drinks from tea and coffee to soups, main courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and the body! New Hampshire Spine and Sport presents some Southern New Hampshire 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 listed with them reported 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 listed 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’ tendency to gain weight and be obese by controlling the imbalance of microbiota of the gut. (3) New Hampshire Spine and Sport values the various benefits of clove for some of our Southern New Hampshire chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various kinds 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 discussed from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, impeding glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose transported proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe, too, which guided researchers to endorse its being discussed as part of diabetes management with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been described as offering many health benefits, so researchers tested it. 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 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 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 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. 3 g of cardamom a day taken from 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 decreased with its use compared to control. (7) Southern New Hampshire chiropractic healthcare treatment plans encourage the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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Make your Southern New Hampshire chiropractic appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, welcome the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease features!! Enjoy!