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The Journal of Diabetes Technology Society published a study in 2010 showing that cinnamon essential oil reduced harmful triglycerides in the blood by 30% and LDL or bad cholesterol, which is considered one of the causes of cardiovascular disease, by 27%.
Arthritis
Buzz Ghana reports:
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“Patients suffering from arthritis may benefit from taking a cup of warm water with two tablespoons of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily, even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent study conducted at the University of Copenhagen, it was found that when doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon of honey and half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of 200 people so treated) nearly 73 patients were completely relieved of pain – and within a month, most of the patients who could neither walk nor move because of arthritis began to walk without pain.”Medical Facilities & Services
Allergy Relief
Raw honey strengthens the immune system and relieves allergy symptoms.Food
In addition, dust mites are the main cause of household allergies, but the products used to counteract them often contain dangerous chemicals. Dust mites cause asthma, dermatitis, rhinitis and other problems, but cinnamon is a powerful weapon against them!
Cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil have been shown to be two and a half times more effective at killing dust mites than benzyl benzoate. In a spray bottle, add cinnamon leaf or bark oil to distilled water and spray on curtains, mattresses, and linens to kill dust mites.
Urinary tract infections
A study published in the Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences showed that cinnamon is the fourth most powerful herb against urinary tract infections among 28 herbal extracts tested.
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Cinnamon has a powerful insulin-boosting quality that provides energy to the body while regulating blood sugar levels. Additionally, honey is a rich source of natural sugars and trace amounts of antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, which combat fatigue and re-energize the body.
Digestive problems
Honey and cinnamon treat digestive problems such as ulcers, constipation and nausea, and fight E. coli and H. Pylori infections.
Natural Acne Treatment
Cinnamon and honey have been used for centuries to treat acne and skin conditions as they offer strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
Cinnamon has been found to kill Staphylococcus epidermidis, the type of bacteria often responsible for acne, and honey has been used as a cosmetic product since ancient times. It also soothes burns and wounds, dandruff and psoriasis, prevents wrinkles and improves skin health.Food
To combat acne, mix 1 tablespoon of raw organic honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon and apply the paste to the affected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse.
Weight loss
This amazing combination helps with weight loss by speeding up metabolism, preventing food cravings and stimulating the fat burning process.
Gingivitis
Honey and cinnamon can do wonders for your oral health. Researchers found that chewing/sucking on a Manuka honey product resulted in a 35% decrease in plaque and a 35% decrease in bleeding sites in people with gingivitis.Medical Facilities & Services
Finally, Becky Bell, MS, RD, advises:
“The best way to use honey in your diet is as a sugar replacement. Make sure to buy unfiltered honey, as most highly processed supermarket honey has no health benefits. Use honey with caution, as it still contains a lot of sugar – it’s just “less bad” than regular sugar.
You should also be aware that cinnamon contains a compound called coumarin, which can be toxic in high doses. The coumarin content is much higher in Cassia cinnamon than in Ceylon cinnamon.
It is best to buy Ceylon cinnamon, but if you are considering consuming the Cassia variety, limit your daily intake to 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 to 2 grams). You can safely consume up to 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams) of Ceylon cinnamon per day.
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