Posted on 01/27/2004 8:21:49 AM PST by Born Conservative
Type 2 diabetics may get a health boost from a dash of cinnamon Los Angeles Times A little bit of cinnamon might spice up your health.
The aromatic bark can lower blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, as well as improve insulin functioning, particularly in Type 2 diabetics, researchers have found. Richard Anderson, lead scientist at the Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Md., calls its medicinal properties the most significant nutritional discovery in 25 years.
"I don't know of anything else," he said, other than drugs, "that can change glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol levels nearly so much." The most recent study, which appears in the December issue of the journal Diabetes Care, showed that, after 40 days, 30 diabetics who had taken 1 to 6 grams of cinnamon extract daily reduced their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Specifically, their mean fasting glucose...
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"The most recent study, which appears in the December issue of the journal Diabetes Care, showed that, after 40 days, 30 diabetics who had taken 1 to 6 grams of cinnamon extract daily reduced their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Specifically, their mean fasting glucose fell 18 percent to 29 percent, their triglycerides 25 percent to 30 percent, their LDL ("bad") cholesterol 7 percent to 27 percent and their total cholesterol 12 percent to 26 percent. Only a little cinnamon was necessary, said Anderson, who helped conduct the study. A 30-person placebo group showed no change.
Oh hey!! I'm heading for one of those this week after a wild attack some days ago. Your note sounds promising as I have stomach problems regularly. I'm curious, how does your system handle fats like olive oil, butters, creams, etc? I was trying cod liver oil for the Vitamin D but it about tore my stomach apart and now suspect my gall bladder was a major part of that.
Couldn't agree more. I use a lot of herbs, spices, oils, and other natural products. "Bad things" in moderation. Never touch pharmaceuticals. Haven't been sick in 40 years. (Just lucky?)
I began having gall bladder attacks at about 18. It seems females in my family are prone to this problem. I suffered periodically until the age of 27.
My first pregnancy (at 22) seemed to make the attacks more frequent and more painful. Shortly after our second child was born (at 27) I started having the attacks very often and they became incredibly agonizing. They were definitely aggravated/instigated by anything fatty (gravy, fatter meats, etc.)
Foolishly, I kept stalling off and waited until I was in really bad shape and had to have semi emergency surgery. Thankfully, all went well.
I had heard that I would have to be careful with my diet for the rest of my life, etc. I worried that the same foods that bothered me pre-surgery would still be a problem. The good news is that I had no problems at all and never had anything that resembled those painful attacks again. I know others that have had their gall bladders removed and they report the same.
Are you having the laser disintegration technique? Isn't that what they do; break up the gallstones? Mine was the old fashioned large incision - ugh.
Anyway, I wish you the best. I think you will find that your stomach problems will soon be gone and you will be very glad you had the operation.
My sister had hers removed and she says food goes right through her. However, her diet is of the high-carb nature. Your post caught my eye because, IIRC, you're doing the low-carb plans, which in most cases works for me, except for the stomach problems and now the gall bladder.
An ultra sound was done while I was in emergency and they detected the stones in my gall bladder. The ER doctor advised me to have the gall bladder removed as there is a 100% chance it'll give me grief over and over again. (So much for odds!) The next day I saw the doctor who will be performing the operation. He says he'll attempt to take the gall bladder out using the laproscopic method if all is clear of scar tissue. I could be back to work in 4 days. However, if there is scar tissue around the various veins, tubes, whatnot, he'll have to make an incision which will mean 4 weeks of recuperation. He didn't say anything about laser disintegration. (Actually, I'm hoping to get the stones afterward! And pictures! I want pictures! This stuff fascinates me! LOL)
In the meantime, I'm supposed to be eating a bland diet which has helped relieve my stomach problems. Problem is, the rest of my body doesn't like these kind of foods and some old ailments are flaring up again. Oh yeah, the operation all hinges on the results of an echo-cardiogram they did the other day and a pre-op physical coming up. If they think the operation is too risky, I'm now guessing they would attempt the laser disintegration. I'm not worried, though. I'm sure the removal will be done as planned.
Again, thanks for your encouraging support! :o)
I pray all goes smoothly and you're back to good in no time.
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