The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s comfiest 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! Vancouver Disc Centers shares some Vancouver 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 averted the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by controlling
gut dysbiosis. (3) Vancouver Disc Centers
appreciates the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our Vancouver chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been talked
about for their ability to normalize and/or enhance glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it is able to do this has been discussed
from many different angles: by improving 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 guided researchers to support 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 extended 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 effective 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 affected HbA1C and Homeostatic
Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (how much insulin the body needed
to keep blood sugar levels consistent). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to improve the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials evaluating
the effects of green cardamom reported that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
Vancouver chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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Dr. Michael Johnson as they describe relieving
chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Make your Vancouver 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!