Diabetes and Cinnamon
It has been widely used as an herbal remedy for centuries.
The cinnamon spice itself comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree, which is native to Asia.
It is a very popular addition to foods, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
It is a popular flavoring in such desserts as apple pie and doughnuts, and can be used to spice up savory dishes such as mince.
The Benefits of Cinnamon Traditional Chinese medicine has used cinnamon for centuries to aid digestive problems, colds, and sickness.
It is also believed to be helpful for those suffering from bad circulation.
More recently, it is being used to aid diabetes sufferers.
Diabetes and Cinnamon Ayurveda remedies for diabetes include the use of cinnamon to reduce blood sugar.
It can help sugar to metabolize better, meaning it is helping to control the levels of blood sugar.
Cinnamon is also believed to make fat cells within the body respond better to insulin.
Again, this helps to regulate blood glucose levels.
It is believed that only a small amount of cinnamon added to food per meal is enough to make a difference, even as little as one-eighth of a teaspoon.
Cinnamon added to mince dishes can enhance the flavor slightly, making a very tasty meal.
Cinnamon is also a popular addition in drinks such as coffee, so you can have your daily intake without too much effort.
Cinnamon and Insulin Resistance Any improvement of insulin resistance can decrease the risk of heart disease and help weight control.
It is said that adding cinnamon to the diet can do both of those things.
One way of getting the daily recommended amount of cinnamon is to mix one-fourth teaspoon with one-half teaspoon of honey in some warm water, allow the cinnamon to settle, then drink it, once first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and once last thing before bedtime.
Cinnamon can also be beneficial to women with polycystic ovary syndrome, as most of the sufferers also have some form of insulin resistance.
Other Uses of Cinnamon As well as flavoring foods and being beneficial to diabetes sufferers, cinnamon has been known to help in other health areas, such as aid the digestive system, ward off common colds and even help people who suffer from toothache.
It is also believed to be beneficial as an insect repellent.
Please be aware that before using cinnamon in large quantities for diabetes or insulin resistance, especially if you are already taking prescribed medications, then a medical practitioner should first be consulted.
Cinnamon mimics the effect of insulin in the body and so blood glucose levels may drop too low.
In small, infrequent doses for flavoring foods and drinks, then it should offer nothing more than a positive effect on the body, but care must be taken when used in larger and more frequent doses and a medical professional should be consulted before using cinnamon in place of any prescribed diabetes medications.