When traditional medicine can’t offer relief from common ailments like the flu, or more complex problems like arthritis, people will turn to non-traditional alternatives.
Alternative Options
The therapies and options that are considered alternative are often natural, safe and gentle remedies. Instead of invasive procedures, they offer safer options. Before surgeries, many homeopathic practitioners will encourage non-invasive options.
Gives More Choices
When health insurance doesn’t cover any alternative options, you’re free to pick and chose what works for you. The choice of natural therapies and options with a practitioner you like is one of the benefits.
Relieves Pain Naturally
Alternative methods of medicine can involve natural ingredients and procedures that will have you feeling better without the use of harsh medications.
Honey and Cinnamon
In traditional Chinese medicine, doctors have used a combination of honey and cinnamon for many homemade medications.
Honey
This is one of the best foods in terms of healthy alternatives. It has anti-bacterial as well as anti-fungal properties that make it incredibly powerful. It contains antioxidants and flavonoids to help fight cancer and heart disease.
Cinnamon
This spice has incredible medicinal properties. The compound in cinnamon called cinnamaldehyde is what give the spice its health benefits including antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals. It has properties that fight inflammation and repairs tissue damage.
Preparation for Consumption:
The best way to consume honey and cinnamon is to heat them on the stove. Add the honey first before adding the cinnamon and let them simmer for a few minutes on a low heat until it’s a thick texture like caramel.
Boosts Immune System
When consumed regularly, a tablespoon of cinnamon and honey taken together will boost the immune system and keep you from getting viruses and bacteria. Viruses and bacteria are responsible for sicknesses like the cold and flu.
Common Cold
A common cold with a nasty cough and nasal congestion can linger for weeks before the symptoms subside. That can be hastened by taking a tablespoon of honey with a 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon together. Take that for three days to get rid of the cold symptoms.
Influenza
The natural ingredients in honey and cinnamon can destroy viruses, which are responsible for the flu each year.
Cholesterol
This will almost instantly lower your cholesterol by 10 percent. Two tablespoons of honey and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon should be consumed in a cup of tea.
Arthritis
This should be taken twice daily to help relieve chronic arthritis. A teaspoon of cinnamon powder and two tablespoons of honey added to a glass of warm water can be consumed in the morning and at night.
Acne
A paste of cinnamon and honey can be applied to the face before bed. It can be washed from the area with acne in the morning.
Stomach Ailments
Whether it’s a stomach ache or an ulcer, honey and cinnamon can help relieve pain and problems. It’s recently been found to help cure stomach cancer when taken every day for three months.
Gallbladder
A teaspoon of honey and two tablespoons of cinnamon powder can be added to a glass of warm water and consumed daily to aid in the treatment of a gallbladder infection.
Hair Loss
A mixture of one tablespoon of honey, olive oil and cinnamon can be applied to the area where hair loss has occurred. Leave the mixture on the area for at least 15 minutes before rinsing.
Heart Disease
A paste prepared from honey and cinnamon can be consumed on toast each morning to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks.
Weight Loss
Before breakfast, consume a glass of water with boiled cinnamon and honey in it. It’ll help you lose weight throughout the day.
Honey and cinnamon are a natural way to combat some of the most painful ailments including arthritis and cancer. It’s important that they be taken with guidance from a professional.