The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
3 of fall’s coziest spices! Added to foods and
drinks from coffee and tea drinks to soups, entrees, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn shares some Ashburn 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 among 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) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
values the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Ashburn 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, lowering inflammation, hindering
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe,
too, which lead researchers to support 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 discovered
that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon offered 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 cope 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 impacted HbA1C and Homeostatic
Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (how much insulin the body required
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 reduced with its use compared to control. (7)
Ashburn chiropractic healthcare treatment plans encourage
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Lee Hazen and Cheri Hazen RN on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as they describe relieving
chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Make your Ashburn chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, invite
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spiciness
and their healthiness and especially their anti-disease-ness!! Enjoy!