Honey and Cinnamon

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So this morning an email was sent out that stated below....

**WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach,
and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in
one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the
most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow
the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high
calorie diet.



Cinnamon and Honey
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will
do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.
However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what
I rather call "crystallizing". When this happens I loosen the lid,
boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, turn off
the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never
boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in
the honey.

Cinnamon and Honey
Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on
Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon
cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the
world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very
effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used
without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the
right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly
World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995
has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and
cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of
jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the
cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.
Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process
daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the
above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.
In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients
successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose
their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the
arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot
water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon
powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a
recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found
that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one
tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast,
they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated,
practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a
month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because
of arthritis started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a
glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the
bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in
16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to
reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two
hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a
day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received
in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves
complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon
lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This
process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears
stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if
Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.



IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and
protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found
that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use
of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and
viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food
relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural '
Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from
flu.

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests
the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon
powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4
cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and
arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old,
starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste.
Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning
with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from
the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts
cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach,
and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in
one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the
most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow
the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high
calorie diet.

CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer
of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients
suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of
honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a
day.

FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more
helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body.
Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are
more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a
half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with
cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at
about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease,
increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:
People of South America, first thing in the morning, gargle with one
teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their
breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts
restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real
butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!


Any truth? I've never heard of this at all...

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  • mahidac
    mahidac Posts: 126 Member
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    The only thing i learned in med school regarding honey is that you never give it to babies because it can pass botulism - but for adults its perfectly safe

    Although i always put it in my tea when I'm sick :P
  • nanawhitt
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    If you are diabetic it will even help lower blood sugar. Bring 2 tsps of honey , 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 cup of water just to a boil and drink at least once a day.
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
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    It works for weight loss, I know this to be true. Well, it worked for me at least. It also has helped lower my cholesterol. Finally, I have noticed it has eased the pain somewhat in my shoulder joints from swimming.
  • raige123
    raige123 Posts: 352
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    Just a plain ol' tablespoon of honey before bed helps you sleep very well! I didn't find it did anything for weight loss but I was sleeping soooooooooo good when I was taking it, lol.
  • Silverstar46
    Silverstar46 Posts: 187 Member
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    I'm sorry but if you're not sure if this is accurate information, I don't think you should be posting that it can cure diabetes and cancer.

    Some people are desperate for cures and without consulting their doctor, might start doing this.

    I know you mean well, but desperate people will do desperate things and we should all be aware of what we post and how it can affect others.

    Thank you.
  • Isrn2
    Isrn2 Posts: 160
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    Per Snopes.com: This item extolling the medicinal virtues of honey and cinnamon is based upon a 17 January 1995 article that appeared in the Weekly World News, the erstwhile supermarket tabloid known for publishing the fantastically fictional, so as a piece of medical literature it should be taken with many grains of salt.

    That said, we note that honey and cinnamon (individually and together) have long been touted in folklore and traditional medicine as possessing significant nutritional and health benefits, but how much those supposed benefits have been borne out by modern scientific study varies quite widely.
  • Judway
    Judway Posts: 246 Member
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    contradiction in first paragraph it says to boil and in second paragraph it says never boil...but if it works at lowering sugar levels (im diabetic) and helps lose weight I will try it ...

    Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach,
    and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in
    one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the
    most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow
    the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high
    calorie diet.

    Cinnamon and Honey
    Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will
    do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.
    However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what
    I rather call "crystallizing". When this happens I loosen the lid,
    boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, turn off
    the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never
    boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in
    the honey.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
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    Cinnamon has been proven to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce spikes. Honey,, it's the same as sugar. It's over processed and will add calories just the same as corn syrup. Unless you buy raw honey there is no added health benefit.
  • britexmom
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    I just did a quick google and there are many sites that are claiming the weight loss aspect, it does state that for weight loss it should be taken first thing in the morning, in order to sleep better take right before bed....seems like there are numerous benefits to honey but you have to research the how's/when's of each.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
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    I'm sorry but if you're not sure if this is accurate information, I don't think you should be posting that it can cure diabetes and cancer.

    Some people are desperate for cures and without consulting their doctor, might start doing this.

    I know you mean well, but desperate people will do desperate things and we should all be aware of what we post and how it can affect others.

    Thank you.


    The meaning of this whole post was.. the OP found this information and was ASKING if any of it were true. The OP was not saying IT WAS GOSPEL. The thing is with anything ppl really need to read what is being said not just assume what people are saying.


    Now as far as all this.. I have heard of some but not all and since both Ingredient’s are natural I say why not try it. You never know!
  • tiffanyvc
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    I'm sure there is some truth to some of it, but I absolutely hate articles that say things like "you will be cured if you do this!" and "this will stop all of your problems!" The world is not that easy. If it was, no one would have any problems anymore.

    It especially bothered me one year in nursing school, right after my sister died from complications arrising from her muscular dystrophy. My teacher arranged for a guest speaker to come in and talk to us about miracle cures. He told us that if we ate this particular gummy vitamin (seriously, shaped like a gummy bear) every day that we would never have any health problems. He proceeded to list a bunch of medical conditions that it has cured - including muscular dystrophy. I wanted to strangle that man - if his cure really worked, then why are people dying every day? My grandparents believed all this crap and ate all the stuff they were told to eat and take the $500 vitamins and sprinkle whatever magical dust on their food, but he still died of cancer and she died a few months later.

    Please don't get me wrong - I am definitely going to go home tonight and make a concoction of cinnamon and honey, but do I believe that if I get cancer I will be cured because I eat cinnamon and honey? No. Just like my grandfather wasn't cured of cancer after eating tomato soup religiously every day for lunch for 8 years. There are no magical cures.
  • ACrowsDay
    ACrowsDay Posts: 66 Member
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    Just made me a cup!! :drinker:
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
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    I'm sorry but if you're not sure if this is accurate information, I don't think you should be posting that it can cure diabetes and cancer.

    Some people are desperate for cures and without consulting their doctor, might start doing this.

    I know you mean well, but desperate people will do desperate things and we should all be aware of what we post and how it can affect others.

    Thank you.

    The meaning of this whole post was.. the OP found this information and was ASKING if any of it were true. The OP was not saying IT WAS GOSPEL. The thing is with anything ppl really need to read what is being said not just assume what people are saying.


    Now as far as all this.. I have heard of some but not all and since both Ingredient’s are natural I say why not try it. You never know!

    True, this.
  • niejarin
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    I'm so amazed by some of the things honey and cinnamon have been reported to change. My daughters have really bad eczema and I have tried everything and now i'm going to try this. i am also dieting so tonight when i get off work i will try it to. I hope it works as reported but only time will tell.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
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    WD-40 does the same thing, and it comes in a spray can.
  • librarygoddess2
    librarygoddess2 Posts: 145 Member
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    I'm sorry but if you're not sure if this is accurate information, I don't think you should be posting that it can cure diabetes and cancer.

    Some people are desperate for cures and without consulting their doctor, might start doing this.

    I know you mean well, but desperate people will do desperate things and we should all be aware of what we post and how it can affect others.

    Thank you.

    That's why she's asking if anyone knows more. That's what forums are for... Ask questions, share knowledge and come to a collective conclusion.

    I will ask my nutritionist friend. He's a wholistic nutritionist so knows a lot about this type of thing.
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
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    My father, who has psoriasis has made a paste with honey and cinnamon, and it has helped it. It did not get rid of it, but it made it less visible.

    Curing cancer? Doubtful? Good for you in moderate does? Yes.

    Don't ever have more than a tablespoon of cinnamon a day.
  • mydeloo78
    mydeloo78 Posts: 328 Member
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    Cinnamon is super good for you. Honey you get what you pay for. there are many benefits to honey but in order to get them you have to buy the more expensive, raw honey. Otherwise its just as processed as white sugar. Love the idea of honey, cinnamon tea for a cold. Sounds super soothing. I usually sleep really well but may try the spoonful of honey idea :)
  • livinginwoods
    livinginwoods Posts: 562 Member
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    Taking LOCAL honey from your local bee keeper is good for your health and helps prevent sickness. I buy raw local honey from a friend and it is so good.