CINNAMON IN TYPE 2 DIABETES

Cinnamon Helps Stop Type 2 Diabetes
By Mike Hodge

American scientists have claimed that a teaspoon of cinnamon a day may help prevent the onset of diabetes.
The common spice could help millions of sufferers of Type II, non-insulin dependent diabetes. This condition usually develops in middle-age and prematurely kills 100 million people around the world every year. Type II diabetes causes cells to lose their ability to respond to insulin, the hormone that tells the body to remove excess glucose in the bloodstream. If glucose builds up in the blood, tiredness, weight-loss and blurred vision are some of the resulting symptoms. In extreme cases this can lead to blindness, heart disease and premature death.
Data from the Agricultural Research Unit in Maryland was first published in the New Scientist in August 2000. The researchers found that cinnamon rekindled the ability of fat cells in diabetics to respond to insulin and greatly increased glucose removal. It is believed that a substance in cinnamon called MHCP is the main reason for its beneficial results.
When mice were given MHCP, their glucose levels fell dramatically and tests on humans have begun this year. The researchers are so confident that cinnamon will have the same dramatic effect of reducing insulin tolerance in humans they recommend that type II diabetics should take a quarter to one full teaspoon of cinnamon per day.
Many Type II diabetics have already found a new feeling of well-being and improvement in health by using this simple cinnamon supplementation in their diet. Cinnamon has long been known as an "energizing" spice, and it is likely that increasing the intake of this common and cheaply available food will benefit even non-diabetics, if used as a daily energizing tonic.
The insulin resistance that leads to type II diabetes develops relatively slowly as the body ages and even those who have not yet experienced severe symptoms may have some degree of elevated insulin resistance.
Cinnamon is also a rich source of magnesium, which is essential for maintaining bone density, electrolyte balance, certain enzyme functions and many other crucial biochemical processes. Magnesium is also linked to the more dramatic forms of diabetes that occur earlier in life.
Much research has been carried out to establish a metabolic defect in diabetics that prevents the absorption of magnesium. As cinnamon provides a readily available source of MHCP, magnesium and possibly other beneficial substances it seems like a very cost-effective way of offsetting future health problems related to glucose/insulin imbalances as we grow older.
Cinnamon can be bought inexpensively in a convenient powdered form at almost any food shop and taking it couldn't be easier: just use up to a teaspoon a day in milkshakes or fruit juice.
I personally take a half-teaspoon daily in this way every morning and can confirm a distinct energy benefit. Diabetics should always inform their doctor before taking cinnamon as it may affect medication requirements.

HONEY AND CINNAMON

It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases.Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world.Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in theRight dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January has given the following list of diseases that can be cured byHoney and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists.

HEART DISEASES:

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply onBread, chapatti, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who already had a heart attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as age the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and Cinnamon revitalizes the arteries and veins.

INSECT BITES:

Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two.

ARTHRITIS:

Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one Cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of Cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

HAIR LOSS:

Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply aPaste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon ofCinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. And thenWash the hair. It was found to be effective even if kept on for 5 Minutes.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:

Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and oneTeaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

TOOTHACHE:

Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and fiveTeaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied 3 times a day till the tooth stops aching.

CHOLESTEROL:

Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of CinnamonPowder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol Patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 Times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to the information in the Medical journal, pure honey, if taken with food daily, relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:

Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one Tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3Days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:

Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomachacheand also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:

According to the studies done in India & Japan, it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of Gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:

Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens theImmune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight Bacteria and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:

Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honeyTaken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:

A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains aNatural ingredient, which kills the influenza germs and saves thePatient from flu.

LONGEVITY:

Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages of old age. Take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:

Three tablespoons of Honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:

Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts onthe affected parts cures eczema, it cures ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:

Daily in the morning 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one-cup water. If taken regularly it reduces theweight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even thoughthe person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:

Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed thatadvanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully.Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take onetablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3 times a day

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FATIGUE:

Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey ismore helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of thebody. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton who has done research saysthat a half tablespoon honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled withcinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases thevitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:

People of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. Sotheir breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts restore hearing.

CAN'T HURT TO TRY IT, IT MAY WORK. NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS. JUST MAKESURE YOU'RE NOT ALLERGIC TO HONEY--HONEY!!!!!!!!!!

Warm Drink Can Do After Meal...

This is a very good article..

Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about Heart Attacks . The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.


For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal.

However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to Cancer & Arthritis . It is best to drink hot soup, tea or warm water after a meal.

Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack...
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting .
Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line .
You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.
Let's be careful and be aware.
The more we know, the better chance we could survive.
A Cardiologist says if everyone who reads this message sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.

HOME REMEDIES 2

1.Sandal wood helps to clear up dry cough and boost the digestive system,especially in diarrhea.

2.For oily skin mix the egg white with oatmeal to create a creamy paste and apply to face liberally.Leave the mixture for 20 min and wash

3.Aloevera gel is used to heal wounds,ulcer and burns.

4.In summer ,soak orange peel in water in the whole night,wash your face with the water in the morning,your face will glow with freshness.

5.Got High BP or cholestrol - take raw garlic empty stomach daily.

6 Tooth pain can be prevented and cured by sucking on a clove

7.Stomach ache- Take a mixture of carom seeds ,a pinch of black salt and a few dropsof lemon with luke warm

8.Mixture of ginger juice and warm honey ,if taken before going to bed at night bringsgreat releif to sever cough.

9.Taking raw curry leaves daily helps prevent premature graying of hairs.

10.After squeezing the juice of lemon,rub your teeth with the rind to whiten teeth and stregthen gums.

11.Collect hot steamed cooked onions in cheesecloth and this can be used as a compress during a chest cold.

12.How to get rid of pimples,saturate a tea bag in warmwater and presson affected areafor 5 minutes ,then rinse

HOME REMEDIES

1.For a refereshing skin mix the tomato juice with honey and apply the mixture on the face ,wash it after 15 minutes.

2.Rose is not just a flower but a good herb too as its petals can be used to cure asthma,high blood pressureand bronchitis.

3.Secret formula for a wrinkle free skin is to apply Banana pulp.

4.cardamom seeds are chewed to sweeten breath and it also detoxify excess contents of caffeine in th body.

5.Eating nuts regularly can contribute to good health.

6.Splash your eyes with cool water every night before sleeping to keep them fresh and shining .

7.Honey can be used as an antiseptic to cure dry skin.Apply and wash off after 10 minutes for a warm glow.

8.Regularly eating of oatmeal for breakfast results in reduction of cholestrol in few days.

9.Banana helps wash fatty wastes from kidneys.It is soothings to digestive tract and helps releive constipation and diarrhea.

10.Mix coriander juice with buttermilk and drink it to treat indiestion.

11.Take juice of coriander leaves by grinding them and mixing in hot water ,before going to bed to have a good sleep.

12.Add 3-4 crushed cloves of garlic to boiling milk and drink it to get immediate relief from indigestion.

some helpful Eye Care Tips -

With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems.

What can one do?

First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits.

Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips -

Positioning is everything Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.

Lighting can make all the difference Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you. A little extra help for your glasses Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.

Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule

Step I :-After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn yourHead and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. ThisChanges the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.

Step II :-Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.

Step III :-Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutesOf sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood circulation for the entire body. It’s all in the blinking Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we’re on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink! Palming Sit straight at your workstation and rub your palms against each other till you feel them warm. The warmth of your palms helps soothe and relax tired eyes. Then, lightly cup your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds. Count the seconds in your mind. Repeat this exercise two to three times whenever your eyes feel tired, or as often as you want. While palming, you can either rest your elbows on your desk or keep away from the desk and cup your eyes. Both ways are fine. Splash water on your face During breaks, splash water on your face while closing your eyes. This has an overall relaxing effect and helps you feel refreshed. Use tea bags Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces puffiness.

Eat healthy

Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office.