This use of cinnamon is pretty
well known, especially across East Asia and Europe. To treat a cold or
flu, it is usually combined with ginger.
2) Sooth Stomach Pain
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To relieve a stomachache,
combine honey and cinnamon. These two ingredients are packed with
anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, helping to treat ulcers, as
well as reducing gas in the stomach.
3) Insect Bites
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To help alleviate the pain and
itching of an insect bite, apply a mixture of cinnamon and honey. The
duo will disinfect the infected area, moisturize the skin and heal it.
4) Bladder Infections
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Consuming cinnamon will reduce
(or help you avoid) urinary tract infections and bladder infections.
Cinnamon packs an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal punch, and it is also a
diuretic, contributing to urinary discharge.
5) Reduce Arthritis Pain
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A 2008 study, published in the
journal Bio-organic and Medicinal Chemistry, researchers discovered that
cinnamon slowed the breaking down of bones, ultimately reducing bone
damage.
6) Boost your Circulation
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One of the health benefits of cinnamon is that it can be used to thin the blood,
which in turn increases circulation throughout the body. This helps to
reduce pain in troubled areas as well as supply oxygen to the blood
cells. It is also a great dietary complement for heart attack survivors.
7) Promote Weight Loss
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Due to cinnamon's
effectiveness in reducing insulin resistance, research by the Human
Nutrition Center at Tufts reports that cinnamon triples insulin's
capacity to metabolize blood sugar. Therefore, the spice can reduce
hunger and sugar cravings - leading to weight loss. Cinnamon is a
particularly useful ingredient to have for anyone living with
diabetes and finding it difficult to lose weight.
8) Treat Diabetes
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The Beltsville Human Nutrition
Research Center also conducted a study on diabetic patients. In this
study, the diabetic patients were given one-quarter of a teaspoon of
cinnamon over 40 days, after which, researchers observed that patients'
blood sugar levels fell by as much as 30 percent. In another study,
published by Fertility and Sterility in 2007, researchers gave half of
their participants cinnamon extract, and the other half, a placebo. In 8
weeks, the women who took the cinnamon extract showed greatly reduced
insulin, in comparison to the placebo group.
9) Repel Moths
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Cinnamon is great at warding
off pesky moths. Just break 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks and combine them with
1/2 cup of whole cloves and 1/2 cup whole black peppercorns. Fill
sachets with 1 tablespoon of the mixture and toss the sachets in your
underwear drawer or hang them in your closets.
10) Reduce Cholesterol
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In a study conducted by the
Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, over a period of 40 days on a
group of diabetic patients, each was given one-quarter of a teaspoon of
cinnamon daily, researchers observed that their triglycerides,
cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels dropped.
11)Enhance the Aroma- Use it in Potpourri
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Sprinkle a couple of drops of
cinnamon essential oil atop dry potpourri and place it in a small bowl,
preferably somewhere that gets good ventilation - allowing the aroma to
spread in the kitchen, near doorways , or atop the radiator. The room
will carry with it a subtle hint of cinnamon, providing you with some
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12) Boost your Brain Power
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Studies show that smelling
cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. It is the perfect spice
to use when you are feeling out of focus. Carry a stick around with you
and take a whiff every now and then. Alternatively, every morning, add
a couple of dashes to your coffee or cereal - this will start your day
off on a good note and will help you stay more focused and alert. |
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