Cinnamon And Honey-A Magical Remedy For Your Body

Almost every remedy that you will read about will have honey in it; such is the power of this healthy and all natural food. Cinnamon, on the other hand, is a delicious spice that comes with its own set of health benefits. Combine these two and you will have a cure-all combination that’s good for your heart, stomach, bones and even the immune system. Read on to find out how.

Heart Problems

Keep your heart healthy by having a breakfast of honey with cinnamon spread on bread. Regular consumption of cinnamon and honey strengthens the heart and revitalises your blood vessels, reducing the chance of heart attacks. Yayyy! Time to gorge yourself silly on the delicious smelling cinnamon buns! But if you are on blood-thinning medications, start having cinnamon regularly only after consulting your doctor as it contains the compound coumarin which may affect the potency of such medicines. Also, excess consumption of cinnamon can cause liver damage due to this compound.

Tackle Cold And Flu

Does a slight change of weather have you sneezing and coughing every time? Then ditch the bucket of medicines next time and choose this natural remedy instead. Mix 1/4 tablespoon of cinnamon in a spoonful of honey and have this once a day for three days straight to see the magic. This potent cold and cough remedy will take care of painful sinuses as well. Both cinnamon and honey are known to warm up the body so having a dose of them helps in clearing the sinuses and the antioxidants in them help you keep infections at bay.To get the maximum benefits of the remedy, always use organic honey like this Farm Honey Wild Unprocessed Honey. Collected from the wild and free from pesticides, this all-natural honey is available here for Rs 320.

Fight Arthritis Pain

Painful joints? Turn to the powerful remedy of honey and cinnamon. Take a cup of hot water and add one tablespoon of cinnamon powder to it. Now add two tablespoons of honey and mix it. Drink this potion on a regular basis to cure the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and see the effect after two weeks. According to a study conducted in 2018, the levels of C - reactive protein serum went down in women who were administered cinnamon capsules as it is known to have antioxidants that have an anti-inflammatory effect as it blocks the nuclear factor-κB activation in immune cells. No wonder then that it has been a prized entity since ancient times when it was considered as a gift fit for kings!For your joint health, you can use this Mesmara Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil. This pure and undiluted oil is available in the market for Rs 400. You can buy it here for Rs 240 only.

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Boost Immunity

Give your body the gift of strong immunity with the cinnamon-honey combo that will help your body form a barrier against disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Just have it with a glass of warm water to stay fit. Cinnamaldehyde, a compound present in cinnamon is also known to have an anti-carcinogenic effect. Honey also helps in the removal of free radicals, thus giving a healthy boost to your body. But make use of this remedy only during cold days.Start taking care of your health by sipping this Spice Sip Tea which is a natural immunity booster too. You can buy a pack of 6 at a discounted price of Rs 130 here.

Tackle Bad Breath

What can be better than the sweet smell of cinnamon and honey to counter bad breath? Start chewing those cinnamon flavoured chewing gums if you suffer from this problem. You can also make a delicious liquid mouthwash by combining cinnamon and honey with warm water. You will feel fresh the entire day and also keep toothache at a bay. Check out some more tips from doctors to take care of your oral health.

Reduce Bad Cholesterol

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You can have this daily to reduce the build-up of bad cholesterol or LDL in your arteries. In studies, cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood pressure and triglycerides. Honey, on the other hand, is packed with antioxidant micronutrients, polyphenols, and flavonoids which reduce inflammation and LDL in the body. According to a 2003 survey conducted with people suffering from Type 2 diabetes, the blood sugar levels were cut by 20% and cholesterol decreased by 18% when volunteers consumed 1-6 gms cinnamon every day. To reduce flat in blood, consume two tablespoons honey with 3 tablespoons cinnamon powder in half litre water and have this.For this, you can try using the Keya Pure and Natural Cinnamon Powder. Available for Rs 149, the powder is made from the finest quality cinnamon available in Sri Lanka.

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