The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s coziest spices! Added to everything from coffee and tea drinks to soups, main
courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. presents some Auburn healthy tips
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 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 spices in the
Mediterranean diet, researchers included clove as one of the
chemo-therapeutic and chemo-preventive spices along 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 found that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil averted the
high-fat-diet rats’ tendency to gain weight and be obese by modulating
the imbalance of microbiota of the gut. (3) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
appreciates the various benefits of clove for
some of our Auburn 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, hindering
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 discussed as part of the management of diabetes
with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been reported to offer all sorts of health benefits, so
researchers tested it. They found
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 helpful
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 emphasized
caradmom’s ability to improve the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials that studied
the effects of green cardamom recorded that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Auburn chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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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.
Make your Auburn chiropractic
appointment soon. 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!