Health Remedies

The environmental factors are one major thing that has a strong effect on our lives. Do you know that heavy pollution in the air will result in lung disorders?

Lungs are one main and important organ of the body that we have to take care for its proper functioning. Lungs are an essential organ in the respiratory tract that performs functions like taking oxygen when inhaling and releasing carbon dioxide when exhaling without any rest.

So, to stay healthy, we have to cleanse our lungs regularly, as lung diseases are becoming most common in these days. We all are aware that serious lung problems will affect your health poorly and it takes a long time to cure those lung problems.

Cleansing your lung not only detoxify the lungs but also cleanse the delicate linings of the lungs and bronchial passages in the respiratory system, where there is an accumulation of harmful organisms, environmental toxins, and other irritants.

Instead of using over the counter medications or treatment for cleansing your lungs, you can choose some natural remedies along with proper diet and healthy lifestyle habits at home to promote proper functioning of the lungs, reduce the swelling and inflammation (if any) and rejuvenate its functioning.

Regular usage of these natural remedies will help to clear the mucus from the airways and thereby improves circulation to the lungs for its healthy functioning.

Home Remedies to Cleanse your Lungs:

There are many natural home remedies that effectively cleanse your lungs and enhance its proper functioning along with getting rid of many respiratory problems. Always remember that you will enhance the effectiveness of natural remedies when followed with a healthy diet and proper lifestyle habits.

Let’s get started…

Remedy – 1: (Deep Breathing)

Deep breathing will help to deliver more nourishing oxygen to the body by improving the lung capacity. This exercise not only strengthens your lungs but also clears the airways and respiratory tract, which in turn increases the energy and reduce your stress.

• First of all, lie down flat on the back in any comfortable place.
• Place your hands on the stomach at the base of the rib cage and close your eyes.
• Slowly breathe in deep through the nose while counting to 5 numbers.
• Try to hold the breath for 2 seconds and then slowly exhale it to a count of 5.
• Continue doing this breathing exercise 9 – 10 times per session and repeat this exercise for 2 – 3 times daily to strengthen and purify your lungs.

Note: Also, practice yoga, pranayama, and meditation daily to flush out the impurities from the lungs and body.

Remedy – 2: (Ginger)

Ginger has several compounds that work well in detoxifying your lungs and make it function properly to eliminate the pollutants from the air passages. It improves blood circulation and oxygen supply to the body. In a study, it is proved that chemo – preventive effect of the ginger will work for the treatment of lung cancer.

• Pour 1 teaspoon of sliced grated ginger in a pan filled with 1 – 1 ½ cups of water.
• Turn on the heat and simmer for 5 – 10 minutes.
• Strain the tea and add some fresh lemon juice and honey (as per your taste) to this tea.
• Stir and drink it 2 – 3 times daily to grab healthy and strong lungs.

Note:

• Also, mix the ginger powder in your bathtub filled with warm water and indulge in this water for about 30 minutes to detox your lungs and body, as it promotes sweating and thus results in the exclusion of toxins from your body.
• Or include ginger (in any form) in your daily diet. Make sure that people taking high blood pressure medication, pregnant, children or heart problem should consult their doctor before taking.

Remedy – 3: (Castor Oil)

The homemade castor oil pack will help to cleanse and detox your lungs effectively. This pack will stimulate the elimination of waste and draw out the toxins from the lungs, digestive system, uterus, and liver. It reduces the inflammation and improves lymphatic circulation.

For best results, always use organic, cold pressed castor oil. Here is the process, which you have to follow.

• Soak 2 – 3 pieces of wool flannel in 1 cup of warm castor oil.
• Lie down on the large plastic sheet and place these soaked wool flannels on the chest and sides that covers your lung areas.
• Then cover these flannels with a large plastic sheet and place a heating pad on the plastic sheet for an hour or two.
• After that, remove the packs and wash your body with warm water to clear the oil residue and to cleanse your lungs.
• Continue applying this castor oil pack for twice a week for at least a month to detox and purify your lungs.

Remedy – 4: (Oregano)

The rich source of carvacrol and terpenes compounds in oregano makes it as an effective lung cleansing agent. It not only reduces congestion and inflammation in the lungs but also improves nasal passage airflow and thereby healthy respiratory tract.

Here are few ways of using oregano to detoxify your lungs.

• Pour 1 teaspoon of fresh or dried oregano in 1 cup of hot water and let it steep for 5 – 7 minutes. Strain and drink this oregano tea for twice daily while suffering from asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems to detox your lungs.
• Pour few drops of oregano oil in 1 glass of warm milk or tea and stir well. Drink this for at least once daily to detoxify your lungs.
• You can use oregano (either fresh or dried form) in your cooking regularly.

Remedy – 5: (DIY Natural Drink to Cleanse Lungs from Nicotine)

Smoking (or) the intake of tobacco (or) nicotine products is most harmful habits that will have a detrimental effect on every organ in the body, especially for lungs. This is one major reason for lung cancer and also results in certain health conditions like asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems.

This is a magical drink that helps you in reducing the risk of getting cancer and lung disorders. You can prepare this drink at home with simple ingredients. Here is the detailed process.

• Pour 1 liter of water in a container and place it on the heat.
• Add 400 grams of sugar to this water and wait till the water starts boiling.
• Then add 1 small piece of ginger root, 2 tablespoons of turmeric, 400 grams of garlic (peeled and chopped) in this sugar water.
• Simmer for 5 – 7 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Let it cool for few minutes and remember that you should drink it at normal temperature.
• Drink – take 2 tablespoons of this mix for twice daily on an empty stomach, once in the morning and once in the evening after last meal to cleanse your lungs naturally from the effect of nicotine.
• Regular follow-up will make your lungs clean all the toxins and work effectively.

Remedy – 6: (Peppermint)

Peppermint (both leaves and oil) helps to relax the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract with its menthol content. This, in turn, helps to promote proper breathing and thereby clear the congestion in the upper respiratory tract. It exhibits expectorant and antispasmodic properties.

Here are few ways of using peppermint to cleanse your lungs.

• Take 3 – 5 fresh peppermint leaves and wash it off thoroughly. Place it in your mouth and start chewing slowly to enjoy healthy and strong lungs. Continue it daily for best results.
• Pour few drops of peppermint oil in a pot filled with hot water. Inhale the steam emitted from this hot water slowly by covering your head till pot with the help of a towel to prevent the escape of steam.
• Prepare peppermint tea by adding 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves in 1 cup of hot water mug. Cover it and let it steep for 5 – 10 minutes. Strain the tea and drink it by adding some honey or lemon juice to it. Drink it 2 – 3 times daily to enhance the functioning of your lungs.

Note: If you’re suffering from gallstones or gallbladder problems, then avoid using this peppermint herb for lungs detoxification.

Remedy – 7: (Eucalyptus Essential Oil)

Eucalyptus oil exhibit potent decongestant, expectorant and antiseptic properties that help to fight congestion, ease a cough and soothe the irritated sinus passages, which in turn beneficial for the healthy functioning of the lungs.

• Pour 5 – 10 drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot filled with hot water.
• Take a towel to cover your head (bend over the pan) and start inhaling the steam.
• Inhale the steam slowly for about 5 – 10 minutes and continue this inhalation for twice daily to cleanse your lungs along with clearing the congestion.

Diet Plan

The foods which we eat will also have an impact on the overall health of the body organs, including lungs. Here is the diet plan for those who want body’s natural cleansing mechanisms and to strengthen their immune system.

• Begin your day with 1 glass of lemon water with honey and drink plenty of normal water throughout the day to hydrate the organs and to cleanse them properly.
• Consume foods that are rich in vitamin C like bell peppers, kiwi, tomatoes, berries, grapefruit, pineapples, broccoli, etc.
• Eat antioxidant-rich foods like cayenne pepper, onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric, green tea, oregano, apples, etc.
• Consume foods that are rich in folate (lentils & beans), potassium (oranges, cantaloupe, banana, sweet potato, spinach, figs, carrots, tomato, apricots, dates, etc.), monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats rather than Trans fat or saturated fats.
• Avoid the intake of dairy products, as this will make the body to exclude the toxins during the cleansing process.
• Intake of natural beverages like green tea (or mullein tea or herbal teas), fruits (carrot juice in between breakfast and lunch, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, etc.) in your daily diet will strengthen the lungs functionality.
• Avoid the intake of sodium, caffeinated, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, as they dehydrate the body and puts pressure on your lungs.
• Avoid consuming certain foods like processed meat, fast foods, frozen convenience foods, cheese, etc. which triggers mucus production and thereby lung problems.
• Always eat more alkaline foods like root vegetables, almonds, leafy greens, watermelon, chestnuts, Brazil nuts, curry, cinnamon, turmeric, berries, artichokes, walnuts, fish (salmon), grapes, etc.
• Adding chlorophyll to your diet will help to cleanse the blood and tissues and thereby increase the uptake of oxygen levels in the body. So, consume wheatgrass juice, sprouted seeds, blue-green microalgae, spirulina, etc.
• Consume cruciferous vegetables, bright colored vegetables, omega – 3 fatty acids, vitamin D rich foods, etc. to maintain healthy and strong lungs.

Lifestyle Changes:

You have to change your lifestyle habits to maintain healthy and strong lungs. For this, you have to follow these tips, which are mentioned below.

• Air is the main aspect that has a huge impact on the health of your lungs. So, you should get a control over the outdoor or indoor air which you breathe. Avoid outdoor air (pollution) and spend most of the time in improving the indoor air quality.
• Do you know that indoor air is as much contaminated as outdoor places due to the regular use of chemical-based air fresheners or cleaners? So, ensure adequate ventilation, usage of a good quality humidifier, growing indoor plant like a spider plant, aloe vera, peace lily, fern, dracaena, bamboo palm, English ivy, etc.
• Keep your home as no – smoking zone for the health of your overall family members.
• Make sure to clean the house regularly using a vacuum cleaner, rotating brushes, and good quality filter and also ensure regular dusting and mopping of floors to clear dirt and dust.
• Stay in a place where there is adequate ventilation that makes you breathe the natural air peacefully without any pollution.
• Exercise regularly, especially in outdoors or in open areas where you’re free from pollution or traffic (prefer in the morning) to strengthen your body and detox your lungs. Exercises like walking, running, swimming, jogging, cycling or biking and other aerobic exercises has to be performed regularly.
• Hot water shower or simply sitting in a sauna for about 15 – 20 minutes will help you to aid in total body detoxification, including your lungs and helps for proper functioning.
• Quit smoking, e-cigarettes and the intake of tobacco or nicotine products along with exposure to secondhand smoke, as it inhibits the lungs functioning and damage it severely that may develop the risk of lung infections or cancer.
• In general, most people feel stressed after quitting smoking. So, relax your body with meditation and massage that help to increase the lymph circulation and thereby strengthens your immunity to clear the toxins from the body. All you need is to inhale and exhale the air slowly and deeply to get rid of this problem.

Tips and Precautions:

• Licorice exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce the inflammation in the bronchial tubes and protect the lungs from getting infections. So, drink licorice tea for 2 – 3 times regularly.
• Usage of lobelia herb will help you to cleanse and relax your lungs with its alkaloid that promotes the phlegm expulsion by thinning the mucus. You can take this herb in the form of tea or tincture but make sure to consult an herbal practitioner for proper dosage.
• Playing a wind instrument will help to increase the strength and endurance of your lungs. So, choose that one to enhance your lung functioning.
• Avoid staying in highly polluted and industrialized areas to protect your lungs and overall body from the pollution, chemicals, and other environmental irritants.
• Sitting or standing up straight will help you to breathe properly and thus your lungs gain its strength. Perform any exercises like sitting on a chair with back straight and lift your arms above the head and breathe deeply to expand its capacity.
• Being overweight will exhibit a negative impact on the health in multiple ways, including lungs health. So, make sure to maintain the proper weight for easing the heart, abdominal, diaphragm, oxygen delivery functioning in the body and thereby to detox your lungs properly.
• Consult your doctor if you’re suffering from any health problems that may result in lung disorders for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Final Word:

You can detoxify or cleanse your lungs with the combination of above mentioned natural remedies, diet and lifestyle habits. Do you any other successful ways to cleanse your lungs? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Organic Organic Organic! It is the most common words used in this generation, as most people are having conscious about organic (or natural) products for their healthy living, which is good but most of the manufacturers are using this word to trap people for buying their products.

We all know those products which are labeled as organic are expensive rather than the normal one. So, before buying that product, make sure to check whether it is a perfectly organic product or not.

Almost everyone believes that it is an organic product if labeled like that on the packet manufactured by some herbal company but no one wants to know how it is organic and in what way they labeled it.

Here in this article, we will help you in not to fall into the trap of an organic product. Let’s have a look to know what makes turmeric organic and what you have to take into consideration before buying genuine organic turmeric.

Before going to the article, let’s know what is organic turmeric?

Well, the answer is simple – a turmeric which is grown in a soil where there is no use of any artificial pesticides or manure, etc. The farming of organic turmeric will depend on the biological pest control techniques or manures (compost), etc. rather than spraying harmful pesticides (which may enter into our body to cause various health issues).

In general, organic farming depends on some methods like crop rotation, predatory beneficial insects, salinity control of soil, turning soil after crops, etc. to make the crop grow weed free without any pesticides. Here the manure is also a natural, as the farmers use green manure or compost to make the crop healthy.

The most important thing is that it is not an easy task to carry out these organic farming in today’s modern world of easily accessible chemical manures and pesticides. So, this makes a big difference in raising the price of organic products (expensive) than the non – organic products.

How to Identify the Organic Turmeric?

It is a crucial step to know the genuine organic turmeric powder before buying. Generally, while we are buying other products we will check whether it cleared the independent quality standards or not. The same you have to follow in the case of buying organic turmeric also.

Check the turmeric which you plan to buy has been certified as an organic by a well-known and reputed third party or independent agencies (like USDA certification in the US, NASAA certified organic or Australian certified organic in Australia). So, buy the products which are certified under these agencies, as they assure you it’s tested and safe to use.

Also, remember to check the institute which giving certification, as the reputation of certification institute is also matters as much as certification. However, there are some cases in which the product may not be certified as organic even though it is organic like products grown in the nearby farms, which you can check and buy it easily.

Want more clarity then here we are mentioning some important but simple ways to identify the organic turmeric and its products.

Other than checking the certification, you have to consider other aspects while buying organic turmeric. Let’s have a look at these tips.

• Avoid buying powder and supplement forms of turmeric, as they have fillers and additives in them.
• Stop buying turmeric supplements which contain magnesium state (or stearic acid), as it is potentially toxic in nature. Also, another harmful ingredient present in this turmeric supplements is Dibasic Calcium Phosphate (DCP). So, avoid taking turmeric supplement.
• Remember that the turmeric capsule should not be gelatin – based one but should be vegetable based to prevent health problems, as most of the capsules are gelatin based.
• The best thing is that if the product can meet international standards set for food safety like hazards and critical control points (HACCP), ISO certification for safety and quality, safe quality food (SQF), good manufacturing practices (GMP), kosher food certification, International organic certifications (USDA, EU or NSOP)etc.

How to Test Turmeric Powder for Quality and Avoid Adulterated Products?

There are 2 common ways to adulterate turmeric powder. This is another important step to be followed while purchasing turmeric.

Adding Fillers – Adding fillers like sawdust, starch, rice flour, etc. in turmeric may or may not have any nutritional value but it may result in harming your health in the longer run.

Use of Color Dyes – Usage of these dyes to the fillers will give traditional turmeric color. In general, the manufacturers use metanil yellow color and lead chromate commonly and this will cause some negative impact on the nervous system of the body and may result in causing cancer.

So, just by looking, we can’t find out the difference between genuine and a non – genuine turmeric. So, won’t get into the trick of manufactures and buy unhealthy or non – genuine turmeric products.

Now, let’s know how to identify the genuine turmeric powder.

Most of the people like our parents, grandparents can easily differentiate the genuine and adulterated by looking, rubbing, smelling, tasting, etc. however, it’s hard to describe the process as it will come through experience but we can also test it with the help of some scientific ways.

How to Test Turmeric for its Artificial Color:

Here is a list of tests that help you to identify the artificial colors in turmeric.

Test – 1: (Metanil Yellow)

First, take 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass flask or test tube. Add few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCL) to it. If it appears in pink color instantly and disappears after adding some water then this turmeric doesn’t have any artificial color.

But if you observe that the color remains then it has an artificial color called metanil yellow mixed. Some people who go through this experiments can also mentioned that use lemon instead of HCL to test the use of metanil yellow in turmeric.

Test – 2: (For Lead Chromate)

Take some turmeric as a sample and ash the turmeric. Collect this turmeric ash in a test tube and mix sulphuric acid in 1:7 ratio. Stir well and filter the mix into another flask/beaker (in general the ash will remain in the filter and the liquid will come down).

Finally, add few drops of 0.1% dipenylcarbazide into the solution and if it turns to pink color then it is an indication that this turmeric has lead chromate.

Tip – Handle the concentrated HCL and sulphuric acid with extreme care or else it causes irritation and other discomforts.

Test – 3: (Turmeric Chalk Powder Test)

This test is same as HCL test. Simply take some turmeric and add it to test tube along with some water. Then add few drops of concentrated HCL to this test tube. If you observe any effervescence then there is a presence of chalk powder in turmeric. You can also use it to test turmeric for the presence of yellow soapstone.

Water Test for Chalk Powder in Turmeric – This is another easy test to be done quickly to find out that there is a chalk powder added in the turmeric or not. Take 1 glass of warm water in a clear glass and add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder on its surface.

Don’t stir the mix and let it sit for about 20 minutes. You will see the chunks of turmeric powder will settle at the bottom of the glass and the chalk powder will make the water cloudy by floating over it. If you observe sediment at the bottom but the water is clear yellow then there is no chalk powder in the turmeric.

Test – 4: (Microscopic Test for Starch Presence)

In most cases, the manufacturer’s use the starch of rice, wheat, maize, etc. to turmeric powder. So, use a microscope to test whether the turmeric which you’re buying contains starch or not. Turmeric looks like yellow, big and angular particles under a microscope and these starch particles will look small and colorless.

What to do if don’t have HCL or Sulphuric Acid?

While most people can perform the chalk test but only rare people will have access to test the turmeric using HCL or Sulphuric acid. So, the question that arises immediately is if I don’t have these chemicals to test the turmeric then what I have to do.

Don’t worry, there are few things which you can still do to test your turmeric to know whether it is genuine or not.

In case if you want to buy turmeric in bulk quantities then ask your turmeric supplier to do these tests for you, prefer to do it in front of you from a random sample or else ask them for the test reports which will ensure you the good quality stuff to you.

In case, if you buy in small quantities then go for brands which are certified as the best quality and organic. Choose the best and use that turmeric brand regularly for best health and beauty benefits.

Also, remember that these tests may or may not applicable for supplements, as they contain additional ingredients that may interfere with the above-mentioned tests but most of the quality certifications will help you in choosing the good quality supplement.

Final Word:

The only thing you have to follow the above-mentioned aspects while buying organic turmeric. The most of these brands may not qualify the tests but check all the aspects before buying. The best organic turmeric will provide the best health and beauty benefits.

Do you know any other successful methods for identifying organic turmeric? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Cinnamon is a wonderful spice that not only used to add flavor to your recipes but also exhibits many medicinal properties which make it widely used all around the world as a natural remedy for many years.

Do you know that cinnamon is considered as more valuable than gold in the old days?

Most of the researchers have ranked cinnamon as the first most popular herbs and medicinal spice in the world among 26 best herbs due to its effective antioxidant nature. The unique color, smell and flavor of cinnamon come from the oily part of the tree and make it as a special tree.

All the health benefits of cinnamon will come from the bark of this cinnamomum tree and this bark has many health-promoting properties like cinnamaldehyde, cinnamate & cinnamic acid. In many studies, it is proved that the pure bark, ground powder, essential oil or any extract form in which its phenolic compounds, high potent polyphenol antioxidants, and flavonoids are isolated will enhance the health benefits of cinnamon.

Cinnamon has anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunity booster, cancer and heart disease protecting properties. Do you know that 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon contains 19 calories, 4 grams of fiber, 68% of manganese, 0 grams of sugar or fat or protein, 4% of iron, 8% of calcium and 3% vitamin K that help you to stay fit and healthy?

The intake of a little (1/2 teaspoon) of cinnamon bark/spice daily will show positive results on the blood sugar levels, immunity, digestion and healthy functioning of the liver whereas the stronger doses have extreme benefits on improving heart functioning, reduce diabetes, cut down the risk of cancer & neuro-degenerative diseases.

Let’s have a look at the health benefits of cinnamon in this article and use this remedy to get rid of many health and beauty problems.

Proven Health Benefits of Cinnamon:

The cinnamaldehyde is the main substance responsible for the fantastic properties of cinnamon. It exhibits antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that make cinnamon as an effective ingredient to be included in your daily diet. The high concentration of antioxidants and high fiber content will not only protect the body from free radicals damage, reduce inflammation and risk of developing other diseases.

1. Diabetes:

Most of us know that there is no cure for type – 2 diabetes but cinnamon can be used as an effective remedy for controlling this diabetic problem. Even nutritionists also advised using cinnamon for managing your type – 2 diabetes, as it works better than over the counter prescription medications.

• It treats the problem in different ways, which are listed below.
• It reduces blood pressure and thereby has a positive impact on the blood markers to prevent fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
• It reduces insulin resistance that lowers your fasting blood sugar levels by 29% and thus reduces the type – 2 diabetes.
• Cinnamon works well on the muscle cells directly and forces them to remove the sugar from the bloodstream and helps to convert the sugar or glucose into energy.
• Increase in insulin sensitivity in the body at the time of birth for those without type 1 diabetes and then slowly reduce it as we age and consume sugar. This makes the sugar floats around in the blood to cause diabetes and other health problems. But the usage of non-toxic cinnamon will repair the receptors to get respond to insulin and thereby the sugar level normalizes due to this insulin sensitivity.

Also, remember that cinnamon is the best alternative to sugar with its naturally sweet taste that you can add it to plain yogurt or desserts or snacks to reduce your sugar /glucose fluctuations in the blood.

2. Lowers Bad Cholesterol (LDL)

However, diabetes is not one major problem to include cinnamon in your diet but you have to take cinnamon for treating many health problems.

Remember that there are many factors like improved serum glucose, lowering fasting blood glucose and reducing LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and total cholesterol will have a positive impact on the Type – 2 diabetes. They help you not to suffer from diabetes, hereditary cholesterol problems.

Cinnamon helps to raise good cholesterol (HDL) and removes bad cholesterol (LDL) from the body. Regular intake of cinnamon will help you to reduce the effect of high-fat meals by slowing the rise in your blood sugar levels after meals.

So, include cinnamon in your daily diet to reduce the damage caused due to the effect of occasional high-fat foods on your health.

3. Exhibits Antifungal, Antibacterial, and Antiviral Properties:

Cinnamon exhibits antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that fight against the fungal, bacterial and viral elements in the food. Do you know that in the Middle Ages, due to lack of refrigerator or food storage devices, people use this cinnamon to prevent the food from spoiling?

Sprinkling cinnamon on many recipes (both sweet and savory) will delay the spoiling process of the food. It is also used to treat many health problems that range from lung disorders to common cold. Many Ayurvedic doctors suggest that it clear up the mucus and encourages circulation to clear the lung congestion issues.

It also treats a seasonal cough, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems effectively than other remedies. Do you know that some studies say that cinnamon extract will fight off the HIV virus by simply preventing the virus from entering cells? So, regular usage of cinnamon will strengthen the immune system and fights off the infection causing microbes entering into the skin cells.

4. Treats the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases:

Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are neurological disorders that are mostly incurable but we can manage its symptoms to get relief from the problem. Cinnamon is a best natural remedy that helps you to get control over these neurological disorder symptoms.

It helps the neurons and thus improves the motor functioning in those people who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. So, sufferers have to continue the usage of cinnamon in their regular routines to get relief from these problems.

5. Anti-Carcinogenic Property:

There are many superfoods that contain anti-carcinogenic properties but one best natural super food is the cinnamon. Although, research says that this experiment is limited to animal studies and in that, it is proved that cinnamon extract slows down the growth of cancer cells and thereby induces the cancerous cell death.

If these properties do extend to human beings then cinnamon helps a lot in slow down the growth and kills those cancerous cells. Even if these properties won’t treat or cure cancer in humans than the other cinnamon properties will contribute to its possible anti-carcinogenic effects.

6. Has Anti-inflammatory Property:

Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory property, in which its regular consumption will reduce the systemic and specific inflammations, especially helpful for the people in the western world.

Systemic inflammation is a leading problem that results in the rise of chronic disease. So, include cinnamon in your daily diet to reduce the systemic inflammation significantly.

Coming to specific inflammation reduction¸ the consumption of cinnamon will reduce the inflammation of certain problems like headaches, arthritis, body pains or other pains. It boosts up the circulation and pushes circulation to the joints and thereby relieves you from the Raynaud’s syndrome or arthritis pain and its symptoms.

7. Helps to Manage PCOS:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has numerous symptoms that need to be managed properly and cinnamon is one such a key element that manages with its numerous characteristics. The first and foremost thing the cinnamon manages is the insulin resistance in women suffering from PCOS, which results in weight gain.

In a recent study, it is proved that cinnamon has reduced the insulin resistance in women with PCOS. Anyone can consume this cinnamon those who are suffering from an insulin resistance or diabetes problem.

Coming to other women problems like heavy menstrual bleeding, the cinnamon will help to mitigate this bleeding that associated with common conditions of female health like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and menorrhagia.

How to include Cinnamon in your Diet?

With all the evidence provided in the above article, we came to know the wonders of cinnamon. Make sure that not to take this cinnamon in large doses, as it found to be toxic. So, consume cinnamon in normal quantities

You can encourage a cinnamon stick in the places where you want to add like in dishes, savory dishes, tea, coffee, etc. Or you can add this spice to your overall health for its undeniably enchanting flavor & aroma. Remember that it is not only much better to use cinnamon in your healthy recipes but you want to source the cinnamon somewhere you’re trusting it for several reasons.

What Kind of Cinnamon should be used to grab these Benefits?

Always remember that not all cinnamon is equal in its qualities, so be careful while buying this spice. In general, all the cinnamon available in the grocery stores & health stores are cousins of true cinnamon.

Cinnamomum cassia (or Chinese cinnamon or cassia cinnamon) will exhibit similar color and flavor but doesn’t have the health benefits like Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) provides on the body. So, it’s always best to purchase and use Ceylon cinnamon.

Consume cassia variety in very small doses, not more than 2 teaspoons per day why because of the higher concentration of courmarin, which in turn liver toxicity and exhibit blood thinning properties, if taken in large doses. So, it’s always a good decision to consult your doctor before using any new item (here cinnamon) in your diet to know all about its cons and pros as per your health issues.

How Much Cinnamon Should I Consume Per Day?

When once you purchased true Ceylon cinnamon then our thought will be the dosage – how much cinnamon or right quantity for grabbing its health and beauty benefits without any side effects.

As per U.S. Department of Health, the recommended dosage of cinnamon is up to 6 grams daily for 6 weeks or fewer. But it is suggested to take 1-week rest (or break) after using it for 6 weeks and then continue it.

Or simply you can reduce the cinnamon consumption for 5 days a week without taking rest for a week after completing 6 weeks.

The best ways to Add Cinnamon in your Diet:

There are so many ways to include cinnamon in your diet. You can use cinnamon in the form of ground powder, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamon sticks or capsules to grab its benefits. Some experts have given few suggestions on how to add cinnamon in your diet. Have a look at them and follow them regularly.

• Mix ½ – 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder to your coffee and stir well to drink it.
• Sprinkle some cinnamon powder on the fruit platter, smoothies, baked sweet potatoes or oatmeal and consume it.
• Stir 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1 glass of lukewarm water. Drink it to enjoy many health and beauty benefits.
• Make sure that cinnamon should not be used alone. It should be combined with ginger and cardamom if you have an inactive digestive system.
• You can also use cinnamon scented candles, toothpaste with nutmeg, cinnamon oil and baking soda to boost the brain function.
• To prepare an orange and radish salad with cinnamon vinaigrette, you have to mix 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 ½ teaspoons of sugar and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and ground red pepper in a bowl.
• Then mix 3 seedless oranges, 1 bunch freshly sliced radishes and 6 cups of torn spinach in a bowl as a salad.  Now toss 1/2 of the vinaigrette with salad mixture and sprinkle 1/4 cup of sliced almonds. Serve the remaining vinaigrette at the table and serve it.
• Prepare a golden milk recipe by mixing 2 cups of unsweetened milk, 1 tablespoon each of honey and coconut oil, 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and cinnamon powder and a dash of black pepper and nutmeg in a pan over a medium-high heat. Boil and simmer for 5 minutes till the ingredients. Strain and drink this golden milk by garnishing it with cinnamon.
• Drink a cinnamon green smoothie by pouring 2 frozen bananas, 1 ½ packed cups of fresh washed spinach, 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon of raw hulled hemp seeds, a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a blender. Blend it and drink this smoothie regularly.

Suggestions:

• The only thing you have to keep in your mind that overconsumption of cinnamon or a rapid increase of cinnamon consumption will show some adverse effects. So, consult your doctor before starting any new supplement regimen.
• The antibacterial properties of cinnamon will clear the bacteria in your body (especially in your gut) without distinguishing good or bad bacteria, which in turn results in facing some cinnamon related digestive issues. So, incorporate some probiotic-rich fermented foods to replenish the digestive system with good bacteria.
• If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from heavy menstrual cycle then avoid the intake of cinnamon and consult your doctor before adding cinnamon in your diet.

Final Word:

The Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicine have long been using this cinnamon as a superpower natural ingredient to treat various problems like from cold, indigestion, menstrual cramps, kills cancer cells, attributes cognitive function and memory, etc.

People believe that cinnamon also used to improve energy, vitality, and circulation. So, no doubt cinnamon is a superfood which you can include it in your daily diet to grab its health and beauty benefits.

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