Archive for the 'Cinnamon' Category
Monday, September 19th, 2011
Dietary fat is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers in Ireland measured the effect of 3 grams cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) on gastric emptying, postprandial lipid and blood sugar responses, and other metabolic effects. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Disease, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments (0)
Sunday, January 16th, 2011
Dr. Désirée Lie’s post on Medscape reviews nopal (prickly pear cactus), fenugreek, cinnamon, and Gymnema.
Here are the highpoints. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Prickly Pear | Comments (0)
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Researchers at Thames Valley University, in London, studied the blood sugar lowering effect of taking 2 grams of cinnamon daily in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
A1c is used to monitor the long term control of blood sugar levels. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments (0)
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Researchers from Concord Hospital, in New Hampshire reviewed the evidence and graciously provide us with succinct conclusions.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Cinnamon, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Policosanol, Red Yeast Rice, Tea | Comments (0)
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario reviewed the evidence for improved control of diabetes in type 2 diabetes mellitus. (more…)
Chromium, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Fenugreek, Fiber, Tea | Comments (0)
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Researchers from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario focused their review on type 2 (AKA adult onset) diabetes.
Here’s a summary of the evidence for CAM therapies. (more…)
Bitter Melon, Chromium, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Fenugreek, Fiber, Tea | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Taking cinnamon could be useful for lowering A1c levels in the blood in people with type 2 diabetes, according to this study by Dr. Paul Crawford at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments (0)
Monday, March 9th, 2009
It’s value is controversial. But researchers from Malmo University Hospital in Sweden take another look at the effects of cinnamon in diabetics. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments (0)
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
November is diabetes month at the CAM Report.
Here’s what we covered so far this year. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Flaxseed, Salacia oblonga, Tai Chi, Vitamins | Comments (0)
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
The World Health Organization has predicted a 39% rise in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes by 2030. And an article in The Lancet indicates this might be an underestimation.
Since November is Diabetes Month, here’s a round-up of CAM options for people with diabetes from 2006 through March 2007.
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Ayurveda, Berberine (Goldenseal), Calcium, Cayenne, Chromium, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Devil's Claw, DHEA, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Vegan, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Heavy Metals, Injection (Prolotherapy), Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pine Bark Extract, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Tea, Trans Fats, Zinc | Comments (0)
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Two studies have concluded that cinnamon supplementation does not improve diabetes control in postmenopausal patients with type 2 diabetes.
One can be found here, but here’s the more interesting study.
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Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments (0)
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
It’s unclear whether killing the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori improves symptoms in patients with dyspepsia (ie, stomach pain with fullness, bloating, or nausea). But there is benefit in people with ulcers.
Here’s a review from American Family Physician that recommends that all of us with dyspepsia be tested and treated if H. pylori is found. Recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology are here.
Is there a role for CAM?
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Cinnamon, Garlic, Infection, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Ulcers | Comments (0)
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Researchers from the University of Connecticut and Hartford Hospital in Connecticut reviewed the literature and found no benefits. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.
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Bitter Orange, Calcium, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ephedra, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Wheatgrass, White Willow | Comments (0)
Saturday, June 9th, 2007
Not based on what we know right now.
Here’s an overview.
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Acne/Rosacea, Basil, Cinnamon, Garlic, Herbals, Infection, Tea Tree Oil | Comments (0)
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
The results of studies using cinnamon are inconsistent, but researchers from Sweden wanted to find out how cinnamon might lower blood sugar levels.
To do this, they measured the time for a serving of rice pudding (with and without cinnamon) to empty from the stomach into the intestines. (more…)
Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments (0)
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control has just published the latest data on the prevalence of diabetes in the US.
- 11% of adults aged 40 to 59 years
- 23% of those 60 and older have diabetes
Is it any wonder that so many CAM therapies are studied in people with diabetes?
A quick listing of CAM entries for diabetes on this blog is provided below. Or, click the button on the right sidebar to see all of the diabetes entries.
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Bed Wetting, Berberine (Goldenseal), Chromium, Cinnamon, Coffee, DHEA, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Vegan, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginseng, Magnets, Milk Thistle, Pine Bark Extract, Wolfsbane | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 18th, 2006
Reported earlier on the site was a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that 36% of Americans use CAM ? 62% if prayer is included.
Now, here is an estimate of the use of CAM in one Central American country.
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Basil, Berberine (Goldenseal), Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cough, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Honey (incl Medihoney), Lemon/Lime | Comments (0)