The three “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! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka shares some Sitka 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 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 spices in the
Mediterranean diet, researchers included 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 prevent 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
gut dysbiosis. (3) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
values the various benefits of clove for
some of our Sitka 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’s able to do this has been discussed
from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, lowering inflammation, blocking
glucose absorption, enhancing glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe,
too, which lead 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 discovered
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 quite healthy as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics deal with their glucose
levels is essential, 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. 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 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 recorded that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Sitka chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
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 Sitka chiropractic
appointment now. 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!