The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to everything from coffee and tea drinks to soups, entrees, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR shares some Colorado Springs healthy pointers
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 including
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, to see if clove oil could avert chronic conditions
like obesity, researchers tested rats and discovered that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil stopped the
high-fat-diet rats’ tendency to gain weight and be obese by modulating
the imbalance of microbiota of the gut. (3) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
appreciates the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Colorado Springs chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various kinds 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 improving the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, lowering inflammation, blocking
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose transported
proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe,
too, which lead researchers to endorse its being talked
about 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 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 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. Taking 3 g of cardamom daily for
8 weeks to 3 months significantly impacted 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 reduced with its use compared to control. (7)
Colorado Springs chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
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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.
Schedule your Colorado Springs 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!