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What are the benefits of Cinnamon in Diabetes?

Introduction

Cinnamon is an aromatic, very delicious spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum tree. The spice has been used in medicines since ages. It has also been used as a food preservative in older times. Cinnamon lends a complex, sweet flavor without the spike in blood sugar level. The compound cinnamaldehyde is responsible for its health benefits. According to Ayurveda, Cinnamon is an excellent herb to pacify Kapha and balance Vata and Pitta. It is known as twak in Sanskrit and daalchini in Hindi.

What are the Types of Cinnamon?

There are four types of Cinnamon being commercially used. These include Ceylon, Cassia, Saigon and Korintje but most popular are

Ceylon and Cassia. Ceylon Cinnamon is grown in South America, Southeast Asia and West Indies.
Cassia Cinnamon is grown in Central America, China and Indonesia.
Ceylon Cinnamon is considered true or Mexican cinnamon. They are soft and brittle and are rolled tightly.

Cinnamon contains phytochemical that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anticancer and anti-diabetic properties.

Is Cinnamon Good For Diabetes?

Cinnamon is a miraculous herb in preventing and fighting diabetes (Type 2 only where pancreas still produce insulin but cells become resistant to it).
Treatment for diabetics is a lifelong blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, regular exercise and at times insulin therapy.
The key hormone Insulin regulates metabolism and energy use. It also transports blood sugar from the blood stream to our cells. When an individual’s cells become resistant to the effects of Insulin, it leads to Type 2 diabetes.

How Cinnamon Works?

Cinnamon works wonder in reducing insulin resistance naturally and gradually and thus helps the hormone to do its job smoothly. The high levels of blood sugar in diabetic patients
(Type 2 diabetes) leads to the formation of harmful substances called Advanced Glycation End products (AGE). This leads to cellular damage. Cinnamon has compounds like epicatechin, catechin and procyanindin B2 that inhibits the formation of AGEs and thus prevents further damage to the cells.
Cinnamon stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic cells and improves the activity of insulin receptors along with improving the glucose uptake by the cells.

How to use

Type 2 diabetes people are advised to take at least 1 gram of cinnamon daily. It could be sprinkled on foods for added flavor or boil some cinnamon sticks in water for 20 minutes and then let it cool for some time as while cooling, the cinnamon releases all its magical compounds.
The water will turn golden red. The tea needs to be strained and enjoyed warm. One may also mix 3 spoons of cinnamon powder to one liter of water and heat it for 20 minutes. Strain and consume the mixture daily.

Manage Blood Sugar Levels

Cinnamon has the ability of lowering blood sugar levels naturally. It has anti diabetic properties. It decreases the amount of glucose that enters the bloodstream after a meal. It interferes with the digestive enzymes which slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in the digestive tract.
It blocks certain enzymes called alanines which allow glucose to be absorbed by blood. These enzymes or biological catalysts break down the complex carbohydrates into glucose, so when they are blocked or inhibited, the after-meal glucose level (postprandial) gets reduced naturally.
A compound in cinnamon called Methylhydroxychalcone Polymer (MHCP) act on cells by mimicking insulin, which improves glucose uptake by cells. It has been shown that consuming Cinnamon can lower the fasting blood sugar levels 20 %.

Useful in cholesterol

Cinnamon also reduces the plasma glucose levels, bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and increases good cholesterol (HDL).

Stress Management

The antioxidant properties of cinnamon help to reduce the oxidative stress on the diabetic patient’s body which happens due to side effects of anti-diabetic medicines being taken by the patients over long period of time.

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Useful in Erectile Dysfunction

Along with controlling diabetes, this spice supports sexual function in males and improves erectile dysfunction. It is one of the best remedies for erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients. The cinnamon oil is diluted with sesame oil and applied over the penis for 10 minutes before the bath to improve blood circulation and for longer erections.

Ceylon cinnamon contains less quantities of a compound called coumarin so it is the best type of cinnamon for diabetic patients.

Useful in cardiovascular disease

One of the complications of diabetes is cardiovascular disease. This can be averted with regular intake of cinnamon in small quantities. The compound called Cinnamaldehyde stops the progress of hypertension or high blood pressure in Type 2 diabetic patients.

Diabetic patients are prone to many metabolic problems due to their existing conditions or as a result of the medicines they are taking. They may get inflammation in various parts of their body. The anti-inflammatory effects of cinnamon helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Useful in Alzheimer’s disease

Cinnamon is also known to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease often associated with diabetes. The cinnamon extract decreases the ability of proteins like beta amyloid and tau to form plaques and tangles leading to Alzheimer (type 3 diabetes).

How to Take Cinnamon

It is advised to take Cinnamon after consulting with the physician as they can provide the best combination according to one’s body constitution. Cinnamon might interact with other medicines, so it should be taken carefully under doctor’s supervision.
Cinnamon can be added in food, smoothies and tea or may be taken as cinnamon essential oil in foods. Cinnamon goes well with peanut butter and sugar free jab on toast for diabetic patients. It can be added in oatmeal for a healthy breakfast.
One may take cassia cinnamon in capsule forms (500 mg) twice a day.

Dosage

The recommended and effective dose to be taken by a diabetic patient should not exceed 2 teaspoons a day.

Avoid Cinnamon

People with liver problems should avoid taking Cinnamon in excess. Some people are also allergic to the compound cinnamaldehyde which can cause mouth sores and breathing problems.
Consuming too much cinnamon may lead to a condition called hypoglycemia (Low blood glucose) wherein the person feel tired and dizzy. Eating dry cinnamon may permanently damage lungs.

Note

Cinnamon should be used by all in small quantities to prevent elevated glucose levels and blood lipid levels. A healthy diet with an active lifestyle helps to keep one fit and free from illness.

Natural Ways that Helps You Cure Weak Erections and Premature Ejaculation Permanently

Overview

Before you proceed to some traditional manner, to find a cure for erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, it will be better to find some natural ways to combat this disease. This disease does not have any symptoms, it comes when you least expected it. Both these things happen because of psychological and physiological pressures. It can happen to men of all ages, and he begins thinking that he has become impotent. Mostly men are known for their libido, if this hunger dies, men can take a drastic step.

Don’t panic, before you create a fissure with your sex partner, some natural remedies can help. History shows them that in the majority of the cases natural remedies have proven their worth. We will discuss about them below

Natural Remedies

1. Exercise

It is the most significant point to exercise daily. The best way to stop premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile malfunction (EM). Simple exercise like jogging, swimming, walking for at least 20 minutes can eradicate your defects. Walking alone has done wonders for men who already have had a heart attack. These exercises help strengthen the blood vessels and blood starts flowing easily, making men gain their erection. While doing any exercise you tend to forget about your stress and depression, the major reason for PE. PE is affected by brain’s serotonin, which improves its health with exercise. Doing these simple exercises will demolish all your sexual worries and also keep a check on diabetes, cardiovascular area and will make you lose obesity.

2. Onion

No one knows about the features of onion, it is an aphrodisiac vegetable that increases the libido of males, making them crave for more. Get a white onion, peel it off and crush it and fry in butter. After it cools down, you can have it with a spoon of raw honey. Better have it when your stomach is empty for 2 hours at least. It will help you remove all sex hazards. It will also help with, if you are losing semen while sleeping.
There is another way, get onion juice, mix it with black gram. Let it lie for 7 consecutive days, after that take some daily, it will also help in elevating your libido.

3. Drumstick (Moringa)

It is a very effective sexual tonic for males and females. It strengthens the quality of semen and is value able in removing impotency, PE and eradicates its thinness. Take 15gr of its flowers and 250ml of milk and this soup shows its worth to both men & women.
There is another way, get the powder obtained from the bark of drumstick tree and dips it in half a liter of water and boils it for 30 minutes. Add a spoon of honey to it and have it thrice in a day. It will certainly make you crave more for sex.

4. Ginger

Ginger juice is a marvelous remedy for sexual cowardliness. Ginger has medical features that it vibrates and awakens your libido due to its spicy smell and its unique taste. Its scent is regarded as an aphrodisiac to raise the libido. Get half a spoon of ginger juice with a half boiled egg and honey. All these should be consumed daily for a relief from impotency, PE and to increase the quality of sperms.

5. Different Fruits

If you eat grapes, peaches or oranges, they can help make us come out of our impotent period. Ayurveda prefers black raisins to grow sexual drive. First wash black raisins in lukewarm water and boil these in milk, it makes them stretched and taste sweet. Begin by eating 30gr in 200ml of milk, thrice a day. Gradually increase the quantity of raisins to 50gr every time. Peaches and oranges also expand your libido.

6. Pelvic Floor Exercise:

These exercises like Kegel exercises are not done to keep the figure of ladies in place, but is also helping males in snowballing their sexual desires. Pelvic floor muscles, control the reproductive glands, this exercise shrinks and expands them. Sexual malfunction happens when these muscles become lethargic or are mostly still. It also pushes the blood flow and it reaches the penis very easily, it helps a lot while ejaculating, and dismisses the erectile disorder. Pelvic floor muscles are directly responsible for ejaculation.

7. Sleep enough

Sleep is the most significant function one has to lead a healthy & happy life. According to a recent research, sleep is necessary to maintain an enjoyable sex life. If it is sound, then everything is fine, but poor or less sleep lowers down testosterone level in young men too. This level helps in regeneration of the human race. At least a person should sleep soundly for 8 hours a day regularly to keep your testosterone level at a healthy point.

8. Your Relationship Matters:

Relationship with your sex partner influences a lot of your sexual life. If one of you is not satisfied, anxiety is inevitable, making you feel depressed and stressed, thus making your relationship tumble down. The problem is just going to rise and you all alone have to face the music. A sexual therapy is the only solution to your needs, so don’t spoil your relationship with your spouse.

9.Lady’s Finger

This green vegetable is an amazing tonic, which adds a spark to your otherwise dull sexual vigor. You can fry it in butter and eat it or you can collect its root powder and have it with honey, milk or 2 teaspoons of ground mishri (candy sugar). It will definitely help in erection and give you more stamina to last long.
A lady finger can help the ladies who keep bleeding during their menstrual cycles. Enjoy a healthy & sexy life.

10. Carrots:

These have been used as seductive agents in the ancient times. These are rich in vitamin E and beta-carotene, essential for sexual indulgence. Get 150gm of nicely chopped carrots & a half boiled egg and a tablespoon of honey and mix them. This mixture needs to be eaten regularly daily, for a month. Tense people can benefit from it, as it can increase their stamina.
If these remedies do any benefit to you, fine, otherwise better go and see a doctor and tell him/her all about your problems. He/she will guide you in a best way.