Cinnamon Plant Can Lower Blood Sugar

Fragrant aroma of cinnamon bark (cassiavera) make this plant to be excellent as a flavoring cakes and drinks. Recent years, scientists have managed to uncover other properties of cinnamon, which lower blood sugar.

Cinnamon contains various chemical compounds, namely the essential oil eugenol, safrole, also sinamaldehyde content, tannin, calcium oxalate, resins, and tanning.

According to dr Amarullah Dr. Siregar, cinnamon has a biomolecular effects in the pancreas. "Cinnamon contains a chemical compound called PTP1B is working to enable compound in pancreatic beta cells in a way to enable that function to produce insulin," he said.

Furthermore, the insulin will open the door of the red blood cells so that glucose can enter and converted into energy. Patients with diabetes type body sensitivity to insulin is reduced so that blood sugar levels remain high because they can not enter the cell.

PTP1B compounds will also work on alpha cell function helps the liver to produce glycogen. "These cells convert sugar into glycogen, or energy reserves," said Amarullah, an expert in naturopathic medicine.

He added that, unlike diabetes drugs directly reduce blood sugar, herbal remedies like cinnamon works by optimizing the function of organs that are still good. "The increase in blood sugar levels just symptoms of the disorder of insulin. Its source is a pancreatic problem. Therefore, the pancreas functions must be repaired," he said.

Herbal, healthy living tips from the past

Although to be one "barn" herbal world, in fact, in Indonesia, traditional medicine has not been seen parallel with modern medicine. Besides, not many doctors who practices herbal medicine. Traditional medicine is also not yet integrated with the national health service.

According to Dr Amarullah H Siregar, today the community still has a treatment paradigm. "Each complaint is treated directly, but the root of the problem is not searchable. Paradigma we should be modified, not medication but have healed," he explained in a seminar on "Healthy with Herbs" by Deltomed held in Jakarta on Wednesday (19/05/2010).

He added that modern medicines aim to treat more symptoms of the disease, but does not cure the source. Unlike the case with herbal medicine has a holistic approach between body, mind and soul.

"Our bodies actually awakened by a unitary system. All are related. So if there is one part of the sick, the healthy side should be empowered," said the doctor who pursue herbal medicine (naturopathic) this.

Concept is applied in the science of naturopathic medical care to empower the body's natural function in the treatment, prevention, and improving health. The method used is a natural and non-invasive or without surgery, without synthetic chemical drugs, patient-oriented, and environmentally friendly.

Traditional medicine, according Amarullah, it must be consumed long term and does not give immediate effects such as modern medicine. Nevertheless, he said that remained the same healing effect.

"Take the example meniran (Phyllanthus urinary) that have effects such as antibiotics. He did not directly kill germs, but turn east gland that produces T-cells which is a natural killer germs," said the doctor who has clinics in Jakarta Ragunan this area.

However, herbal medicines should not be consumed in vain, especially when mixed with chemical drugs. Consumers should also be noticed how the cooking to how to eat them.

Ginger relieve muscle pain

Ginger plant has long been known as a traditional medicine and cooking spices. It was a bit spicy able to give effect to warm the body. Based on recent research, ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) ate relieve muscle pain caused by sports.

One of the properties of ginger are most often discussed is its ability to increase endurance and prevent inflammation. The benefits of ginger to overcome muscle pain has not been widely studied. Scientists from the University of Georgia said, feeling a warm ginger soothe ill effects.

The research team led by Patric O'Connor made two research to investigate the efficacy of ginger for 11 days. Ginger is used raw ginger and ginger to be heated. The respondents in this study were divided into two groups, namely that given a capsule containing raw or heated ginger and the rest received placebo capsules. Every day they have to drink the supplement.

Every day, the respondents were asked to do high impact sports are at risk of suffering from muscle pain in the arm. Apparently, a group that ginger supplements muscle pain was reduced by 25 percent compared with those not taking ginger.

Ginger supplements may not have consumed many people. Utilization of more ginger in the form of hot drinks. These drinks are believed to maintain the body stay fit wakau coping with stress, colds, and exhausting physical activity. In China's traditional recipes, ginger is believed to strengthen the body while healing.

Breathe Chocolate, Snacks Substitute

Good news for the enthusiast your tan, but often worried about the calorie content. Now been created which satisfies the need for inhaled chocolate snack without feeling guilty.

People who have a habit of excessive snacking (craving) often can not resist the urge to continue chewing mouth. Unfortunately, this habit leads to increase in scale weight figures.

With this chocolate sensation of pleasure breathe while chewing chocolate will still be satisfied. David Edward, a Harvard professor who created a spray (spray) tan aerosol is called Le Whif say, chocolate lovers need not worry anymore with the content of which is owned calorie chocolate.

"Le Whif represents a new approach in terms of food, ie by inhaling," says Edward. In this way, we could feel no need to chew food. "When you inhale, the scent of chocolate will soon be dissolved and the tongue will be coated in a distinctive chocolate flavor," he said.

He added, particles originating from the spray tan is small enough to be inhaled, but too big to get into the lungs or cause other health hazards. The plan, will also be launched Le Whif taste of coffee, cheese, spices, and also liquers.

Presence of this Le Whif criticized because some people judge the smell of food, like chocolate, just added to the desire to eat. After all, the sensation of chocolate melting on the tongue can not be replaced by a box of aerosol breathing it.

Secure Herbal Processing Plants

Herbs are available in the form of fresh and dry. Parts of plants used varied, ranging from roots, rhizomes, stems, leaves, flowers, until the fruit. In order to extract the content of starch and efficacious compounds in plants can be utilized, this medicinal plant parts should be processed first.

There are several techniques to process medicinal plants, that is by boiling, brewing, and make it as a powder. In the book Herbal Indonesia nutritious, Scientific Evidence & How to set, Trubus publication, mentioned when the boil herbal ingredients, it is important to note the use of container. Containers of iron and aluminum are not recommended because the toxins that can contaminate the material removed potions that are being made.

Tools to boil suggested is that anti-rust, clay, glass, or email. The second processing mode is by way of brewing, the herb is mixed with hot water without cooking process. This is usually used for home consumption of herbaceous flowers, such as roselle and fresh leaves.

Meanwhile, for practical reasons, herbs can be processed into powder form. Powder can be made from pure single plant or mixtures of several types of herbs.

According to naturopathy experts Dr. Amarullah Siregar, basically the use of herbs can be tailored to individual tastes. "Can eaten raw, juiced, boiled, or made soup. To reduce the bitter taste, you can also add honey or brown sugar," he explained.

Boiling is the use of herbal ways the easiest. According Amarullah, when aiming to maintain health, simple decoction should be consumed with no record of a history of certain diseases.

"Simple herbal concoction is not enough anymore if there are kelemhan in the body, either due to genetic factors or indeed a particular disease," he explained. In order to provide optimal benefits, should be consumed the herbal extract is in a form and have measurable dose.

One chooses herbal preparations can cause the plant is not working properly and does not feel his usefulness. Therefore, you should carefully study the efficacy and side effects of some herbs. If necessary, consult an expert.

Apple Vinegar Stabilize Blood Pressure

Apples are known to have many health benefits. When fermented into vinegar, apple still efficacious. Among these disorders can alleviate hypertension and vascular complaints, to lose weight.

Consumption of an apple a day will keep us from the doctor's room. The old adage was born not without meaning. Vitamin and mineral content of apples ensure the body remains fit and free from disease flogging.

It is estimated there are about 7000 varieties of apples around the world with diverse properties. Some studies reveal, potassium and potassium content of fruit was able to reduce risk of stroke, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, and blood vessels healthy.

Most people eat apples in the form of fresh fruit. There is also a process into juice, plus extra syrup or other feelings. Others, there is a process it into vinegar.

Apple vinegar is the best source of soluble fiber, cholesterol free and fat, and contain sodium. Pektinnya content is also effective in suppressing blood vessel stopper bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Matches to be drunk hot or cold.

Apple juice is antiseptic, so it can help reduce the amount of bad bacteria in the digestive tract, improve metabolism, improving blood flow, overcome the poisoning, as well as reduce the risk of obesity. The rest, apple vinegar also contain carotenoids, a source of vitamin A that works to increase stamina.

Not only through formal research, apple vinegar has long been known empirically efficacious than recognition. Mira example, several times to share experiences via e-mail and mailing lists to his friends work together on the apple vinegar.

"At first I bought for my husband's apple vinegar that there is a tendency of hypertension. Precisely my father who drank. He happened to be a problem with uric acid. Having finished two bottles, grate on the legs were much reduced, "said the mother of two children who live in this Depok.

He then advised her husband regularly consume apple vinegar. The result is not bad either, the husband's blood pressure gradually stabilized. Even so, she believed her husband's condition improved and the father not only because of apple vinegar, but because they also avoid foods trigger a complaint.

"Therefore, any friend who asked, I was cautioned not just consumption of apple vinegar, but must be accompanied by a willingness to live healthy," he said.

Weight Decrease
In South Jakarta, Effendi said, after a month of eating a tablespoon of apple vinegar mixed with half a glass of cold water before breakfast, fitness increases. "The first time you drink apple vinegar, it's very acidic, but after a long time casual. After three months, body weight decreased almost four pounds. Another effect that I feel, taste for fatty food to be reduced, "said 54-year-old man.

Other stories submitted Anita. Student majoring in advertising this final level of claims, could strike apple vinegar drink because it tastes less good. Later he found the right potion for herself, that is, two tablespoons of apple vinegar mixed with cold water plus a spoonful of honey to taste.

In addition to drunk directly, ordinary apple vinegar mixed into a soup, as well as raw salad dressings, barbeque sauce, and others. In some countries, apple vinegar can be found in the packaging of pills and sold as dietary supplements or vitamins.

The fermentation process to be balsamic vinegar, which is a liquid sugar from apples modified by the yeast, which is usually used to make champagne, a liquor with a concentration of about 5 percent. Initially sweet, then slightly bitter, then the smell of the fruit appears perfect. Sometimes the fermented liquid is used instead of wine in many recipes.

Because fermented, naturally arise in which the alcohol content. Even so, alcohol fermented trusted not cause a problem because instead of extra fluids, but of the apple itself.

What side effects? A study in Malaysia revealed, apple vinegar no side effect if consumed according to dose or no more than six teaspoons a day. Complaints often arise if consumed in excessive amounts is feeling dizzy, but it can be prevented by drinking lots of water as an antidote.

Blood basically resistant to acid (vinegar apple nature), the excess acid will be removed naturally through urine and sweat. Conversely, blood reactive to alkaline. This means the blood pH will rise when there are nutrients that is alkaline. Alkaline blood condition that tends to facilitate the body's disease.

Therefore, consume apple vinegar stay within the rules. Especially for those who have problems such as kidney disorders. Like other health advice, healing and fitness not only because of drugs or certain herbs, but rather the conscience to choose a balanced diet and healthy behavior.

Drinking or Mixed
Because a liquid, other than drunk directly, apple vinegar is often added to certain processed foods as a mixture. Include the following:
- To drink, apple vinegar directly consumed with a rate of one tablespoon diluted with half cup of water.
- Because it tastes sour, some people mix it with honey to make it more sweet. However, your high blood sugar levels should not add the honey. For treatment, two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one tablespoon of honey and a glass of water, stirring until blended.
- Apple vinegar can also be used for salad dressings. Usually mixed with other ingredients such as olive oil and egg whites.
- Apple vinegar can be purchased at the supermarket with a relatively cheap price.

Bamboo Leaf Extract Healthy Heart

There are still many people who do not know, including herbal potential of bamboo leaves. High flavonoid content. In China, the leaf extract was used to protect the heart.

During this time, the bamboo plants that are often utilized is the trunk. Leaves and other parts so just waste. In contrast to that prevailing in China. In the State Bamboo Curtain, bamboo leaf it has a history of medicine and food for long time.

The benefits of bamboo leaves was first revealed in the Book of Sun Yi Bie Lu (Note Doctor List), which is to heal phlegm and relieve cough and difficulty breathing. Other properties include neutralize toxins in the body.

Great Dictionary of Chinese Herbs also make it clear that the hot issue function of bamboo leaves, returns potent fluids, and are diuretic (urine launched). In 1998, bamboo leaves are categorized by the Board of Health of China in the list of natural herbs for medicine and food.

Cool and Harum
Type of Phyllostachys nigra plants Latin name is growing on the Yangtze River region, precisely in southern China. Ancient Chinese medical experts to describe the function of medicine and food, bamboo leaves in the book of Yao Pin Hua Yi or books sense digging herbs, which is cool, fragrant, can get into the heart meridian, it feels cold and bitter, his chi is also cool.

Research shows, bamboo leaves contain many active substances, namely flavonoids, polysaccharides, chlorophyll, amino acids, vitamins, mikroelemen, and so forth, so good for lowering blood fats and cholesterol. Could also reduce the antioxidant or free radical oxidation, as antiaging ingredients, and is able to maintain stamina and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Lim Muliadi OMD-oriental medical doctors from Shanghai TC University revealed, bamboo leaf flavonoid content has a positive effect on bone marrow and chemotherapy on the immunity, can improve microvascular flow for heart patients, thrombocyte function, and blood circulation in heart muscle.

Similar Hemoglobin
Japanese health experts believe the composition of flavonoids from leaves of bamboo-like structure of hemoglobin. Therefore, bamboo leaves can be directly injected into the veins and can improve efficiency.

Bamboo leaf flavonoids are also safe, non-toxic. Uniquely, bamboo leaf flavonoids is the first domestic resources flavonoid found in China and was officially patented.

Health Agencies in Zhe Jiang Province, China, through toksiologi tests, oral tests of bamboo leaves extract on rats with a dose of LD50, greater than 10g/kg body weight of rats. The result is a bamboo leaf poison free.

Really bamboo leaf flavonoid capable of healthy heart? A special study carried out in order to reveal the benefits of bamboo leaf flavonoids on blood vessels and coronary artery blood flow.
Variations of research with high-dose, medium, and low, bamboo leaf flavonoids shown to facilitate blood flow from coronary heart cavia cobaya (a type of mouse) which is separated from his body. Calculation of the group and each member of the group have significant differences, increases with the magnitude of the dose.

High dose, medium and low bamboo leaf flavonoids can increase heart muscle contraction force and the calculation of the group also has a clear distinction. Effects of group small dose (2.5 mg / ml) to explain the positive results for the normal physiological function of the coronary arteries and potentially prevent the occurrence of cardiac disorders.

Since 1998, experts in China have a lot of research on bamboo leaf flavonoids function to inhibit the oxidation of fat. For example, chocolate drink mix with 1 percent of bamboo leaf extract significantly increased free radical activity while protecting vitamins A and E.

In domestic markets of bamboo leaf extract products are relatively not much. Usually in the form of tablets or similar snack that can be consumed, like snacks. Because in the form of extracts, of course caution is required in taking them. The best way to reduce risk, consider the legality of such products there is any certification of POM.

Benefits of Bamboo from Age to Age
Various herbal books, books of classical medicine, and Chinese farmakop noted bamboo properties in curing diseases. Among them:
- Bie Lu. Bamboo leaves are cool, non-toxic, to treat heartburn in the chest and coughing.
- Sheng Hui Fang. Porridge bamboo leaves can cure heat at the heart of a child or was unconscious. Potion: 60 g of bamboo leaves, to taste rice, and 15 g of yin chen (wormwood / Artemisiae scopariae) made porridge.
- The Book of Herbal Therapy. Bamboo leaves could cure a cough, thirst, sputum, sore throat, and relieve the heat.
- Ben Cao Qiu Zhen. Bamboo leaves can refresh the heart, warms the spleen, eliminate ripples and thirsty, evil wind, cough, difficulty, vomiting of blood, mild stroke, and others.
- Yao Pin Hua Yi. Book known as the Book of Definitions The drug is noted, bamboo leaves a refreshing, slightly bitter, is able to neutralize all the cold and hot chi.
- Yue Jing (The Book of Herbal Classic). Bamboo leaves, with a mild aroma, can neutralize the burning sensation, especially in the heart of chi. Is good medicine, particularly to treat thirst for hot days, clear sputum / ripples in the chest, relieves cold and weak, coughing, and asthma. Only the leaves of bamboo that can enter the gall bladder and bring chi neutral to the lungs to remove the heat.
- Ben Jing Feng Yuan. In the Book Shen Nung Herbal Classic was written bamboo leaf veins heal one, wounds, and kills parasites.
- Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine. Bamboo leaves relieve anxiety and heat, and launched a pee.