One of the most wonderful aspects of alternative healing is the fact that many remedies can be found right at home in your very own cupboard. Among these wholesome cures are cinnamon and honey. Although the jury`s still out on some of these uses, researchers One of the most wonderful aspects of alternative healing is the fact that many remedies can be found right at home in your very own cupboard. Among these wholesome cures are cinnamon and honey. Although the jury`s still out on some of these uses, researchers have proven several of them to be scientifically effective (such as cinnamon in the treatment of diabetes and high cholesterol) and natural healers have long believed that both cinnamon and honey contain anti-bacterial properties. Check your pantry for these ingredients folks!! Here's a handy dandy guide to cinnamon and honey home remedies:

Arthritis: According to a trial performed by researchers at Copenhagen University, consuming a mixture of one tablespoon of honey and a half teaspoon of cinnamon powder before breakfast may reduce arthritis pain. The trial, which consisted of 200 arthritis patients, found that 73 patients were completely devoid of pain within a week while almost all of the patients showed significant improvements within a month of treatment.

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Bladder Infection: Two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey taken in a glass of warm water is thought to fight off a bladder infection. Five best home spa treatments for your feet

Diabetes: To date, several clinical trials have evaluated the efficacy of cinnamon in the treatment of diabetes. While more studies are needed, preliminary results show that taking cinnamon extract daily may improve blood glucose levels.

Cardiovascular Disease: In a study published in a 2008 issue of the World Science Journal and performed by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Science, Iran, it was found that `natural honey reduces cardiovascular risk factors, particularly in subjects with elevated risk factors, and it does not increase body weight in overweight or obese subjects.`

Hair Loss: If you`re suffering from hair loss, apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon honey, and one teaspoon cinnamon powder to your scalp and allow it to sit for 15 minutes prior to washing your hair. As these ingredients stimulate your scalp and hair follicles, they are thought to promote hair growth.

High Cholesterol: Researchers from the NWFP Agricultural University, Pakistan, found that taking 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon daily reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. In addition, researchers at the Mashhad University of Medical Science, Iran, found that taking honey daily improved cholesterol levels.

H. pylori: According to researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology, a concentration of 80 mg per day of cinnamon extract, while ineffective in eradicating H. pylori, shows promise. Said researchers, a combination of cinnamon with other antimicrobials, or cinnamon extract at a higher concentration may prove useful.

Insect Bites: Want to take the sting out of an insect bite? Simply make a paste from one part honey, two parts lukewarm water, and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and slowly massage it into the skin. Pain from the bite should subside within a minute or two.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA): In a trial performed by researchers from the Department of Microbiology, Weber State University, Ogden, UT, it was found that cinnamon, among other essential oils, may be an effective alternative treatment for MRSA.

Wounds: According to over a dozen randomized, controlled trials, involving almost 2000 participants, honey has been shown to be significantly effective as a wound dressing. The trials, which studied the efficacy of honey in the treatment of many different types of wounds, found that honey applied topically can assist in the healing process.

In addition to the above conditions, natural healers have long used cinnamon and honey to treat upset stomach, gas and indigestion, acne, low immunity, fatigue, the flu, and the common cold among other ailments. Last but not least, keep in mind that honey treatments largely involve raw, unpasteurized honey, so check the label to make sure you are getting the greatest benefit possible.

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