Spices, herbs and special foods like honey help treat high cholesterol. Thus, cleaning blood vessels from cholesterol with honey and cinnamon is a time-tested remedy and approved by doctors.
Constant course use of this unique paste, the preparation of which does not take much time, contributes to a smooth and natural reduction of bad cholesterol. The beneficial ingredients have accompanying properties that help the body polluted by cholesterol and toxins.
Effect on cholesterol levels
With the help of honey and cinnamon, cleansing the blood of excess cholesterol occurs quite quickly. This mixture seems to “bind” cholesterol and gently remove it from the vascular channels.
Over time, plaques that have already formed during this time begin to dissolve because they do not receive replenishment. The blood is cleansed and saturated with vitamins and minerals contained in the components of the mixture.
This quick effect of lowering cholesterol is due to the fact that spice and honey seem to enhance each other. The pollen extract contained in honey breaks down fats, and cinnamon speeds up this process. This helps not only with cardiovascular pathologies, but also with many other diseases.
Remember that preference should be given only to pure and natural ingredients, without preservatives, additives and other chemicals.
Expert commentary
Kardash Anton Borisovich
Therapist, cardiologist. Doctor of the highest category.
It is best to consult a doctor before starting the procedure. There is no convincing evidence that this “remedy” lowers cholesterol.
Positive properties of honey
Natural honey has long gained fame not only among connoisseurs of traditional medicine, but also among doctors. The useful product is used in the recovery process of patients after various operations; it can be eaten if you have diabetes (but very little due to the high glycemic index), and also to restore strength after illness.
Honey in combination with cinnamon for high cholesterol is a wonderful remedy that has additional properties:
- Honey will calm the nervous system;
- Improves metabolism;
- Destroys maximum harmful substances and bacteria;
- Helps restore damaged tissues;
- Strengthens the immune system;
- Normalizes digestion and even relieves inflammatory processes in the stomach and large intestine.
How to take – 5 recipes
Oddly enough, cinnamon and honey can be prepared in different ways. Therefore, each patient can choose a prescription for himself.
Classic mixture for cleansing blood vessels
This recipe will help cleanse blood vessels of excess cholesterol; it is used more often than others. It is quite simple to prepare, but requires care and consistency:
- Pour one teaspoon of cinnamon into a glass of boiling water;
- Close the container and leave the liquid to stand for half an hour;
- After this, add a tablespoon of natural honey to the mixture and stir.
It is allowed to add raisins, lemon slices or cranberries to the drink. This will help strengthen the vitamin composition of the mixture.
The drink should be divided into two doses. One part should be taken in the morning immediately after waking up, and the second should be left in the refrigerator until the evening and drunk 30 minutes before going to bed.
The therapeutic course lasts 30 days. Do not increase the dosage on your own and maintain regular use to avoid adverse reactions.
Calming drink
This health drink is suitable for those who suffer from high blood pressure, nervous tension and symptoms of VSD:
- Heat 500 ml water;
- Add 1 tsp. cinnamon;
- After this, add a lemon wedge and a couple of mint leaves to the mixture;
- As soon as the drink has cooled, dissolve 1 tbsp in it. l. honey
You should also drink this tea in the mornings and evenings. If you don't like the taste of a cold drink, you can warm it slightly to room temperature.
Adding to green tea
You can combine the antioxidant power of green tea and the cleansing effect of a honey-cinnamon mixture in the following recipe:
- In 1 liter of green tea you need to dissolve 3 tsp. spices;
- Add 2 tbsp to the drink. l. natural honey.
This tea should be drunk three times a day. The therapeutic course is not limited.
Cinnamon-honey paste
The pasta is prepared like this:
- Take 200 g of quality honey;
- Add 1-2 tbsp to it. l. cinnamon and mix the ingredients well.
Eat 1 tsp twice a day. such a mass, washed down with a sufficient amount of purified water.
Lemon mixture
Lemon has also been proven to lower cholesterol.
Mixture preparation process:
- Take 5 lemons, peel them, add 30 g of garlic to them and grind everything in a meat grinder or blender;
- Add honey nectar (500 g) and cinnamon seasoning (1 tbsp) to the puree;
- Mix all components well until a homogeneous consistency is obtained and transfer to a glass jar;
- Seal the jar tightly with a lid and leave to stand for 7 days;
- After steeping, remove the container, strain the juice and store it at room temperature.
You need to take 15-20 g of this medicine daily. The therapeutic course lasts 60 days. After this, a break is taken for 3 months, and then the treatment is repeated.
Rules of use
The benefits of the spice will be maximum when it is fresh and natural. Quality is determined by aroma and structure. For treatment, the product can be used in powder or stick form.
Store the spice in powder form for no more than 6 months, and the sticks will not deteriorate in a dark place for one year.
Keep the product in a glass container. Cinnamon for cleaning blood vessels is used according to the following rules:
- add no more than half a teaspoon to dishes;
- do not forget to take the spice regularly, do not miss it, so that there is an effect (improves metabolism, homeostasis, normalizes the process of absorption of nutrients, digestion, kidney function, helps reduce excess weight);
- the spice can be taken instead of sugar. Thanks to the sweetish taste, you won’t notice the difference;
- drink the drink with honey regularly;
- do not abuse the product if you have problems with the digestive system;
- To keep the medicinal properties of the spice as long as possible, store it in the refrigerator;
- If the spice has lost its usual aroma and taste, throw it in the trash. A spoiled one will do more harm than good.
Contraindications
Typically, a honey-cinnamon mixture is indicated for high cholesterol levels, problems with blood vessels and heart, sudden surges in blood pressure and VSD. Remember also that this remedy cannot be used during the acute period of certain diseases (including stroke and heart attack).
However, this medicine also has contraindications that should not be overlooked:
- Intolerance to components;
- The presence of malignant neoplasms;
- Dermatosis;
- High body temperature accompanied by severe headaches;
- Pregnancy;
- Breastfeeding period;
- Infectious pathologies;
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
- Nervous disorders;
- Stroke;
- Heart attack;
- Thrombosis;
- Hormonal disorders.
Moderation is good in everything. Excessive consumption of cinnamon can overload the nervous system, leading to serious complications. Do not neglect the calculated dosage of the medicine.
Remember that it is not enough to take certain medications; it is important to reconsider your diet and lifestyle. Eliminate all fatty, fried, spicy and salty foods from your diet, give up alcohol, and eliminate all preservatives and flavor enhancers. Don't forget about walks in the fresh air and light physical activity.
Beneficial properties of cinnamon
The bark of a unique tree contains minerals, vitamins, tannins and essential oils, which have a positive effect on metabolic processes, blood circulation and can inhibit any manifestation of a microbial, parasitic or fungal nature.
And these are just a few of the miraculous properties of the spice:
- Aromatic cinnamon helps with diarrhea when other medications and foods are prohibited or not recommended;
- Dietary fiber helps, when used regularly, to protect the large intestine from tumors;
- With regular use of cinnamon, the liver and gall bladder are quickly cleansed and restored, bile is diluted and excreted;
- The product also helps get rid of excess fluid, which is sometimes especially useful for high cholesterol;
- Drinks with spice cleanse the urinary system;
- Recent studies suggest that the spice may lower blood sugar levels in diabetes;
- Does cinnamon on its own lower cholesterol? Yes, it directly affects bad cholesterol, reducing it by 12-20%;
- Negative molecules are collected and removed by the spice.
How to take cinnamon to lower cholesterol? Of course, gnawing on thick and dense sticks is an unpleasant pleasure, but freshly ground powder obtained from them can be easily poured into porridge, tea or other dish. 0.25 tsp is enough. to achieve a stunning effect.
Recommendations for admission
The preparation and use of cinnamon-honey medicines requires compliance with certain rules:
- The best time to take is before or after meals. The drug is best absorbed if taken before a meal (about 2 hours before) or after a meal (after 2 hours);
- Can be combined with other ingredients . The good thing about cinnamon and honey is that they can become even more effective when combined with herbal infusions, milk, fruits and berries;
- Different methods for hypertensive and hypotensive patients . For hypertensive patients, it is best to add the mixture to tea or drink it with water, while for hypotensive patients it is best to mix the mixture with coffee;
- Do not boil the medicine. Do not bring the mixture to a boil. During this process, all the medicinal properties of the products are lost. If you drink, for example, tea with honey and cinnamon, it is better to warm it to room temperature;
- The therapeutic course should last at least a month . This is the minimum treatment period. The body is a complex mechanism, so its restructuring occurs very slowly. If you treat treatment negligently, skip an appointment, or carry out therapy for less than 30 days, then there is a high probability that you will not get rid of the disease.
Lower cholesterol with a cinnamon cleanse shake
A tasty and nutritious cocktail that can be consumed several times during the day is an excellent remedy for treating diseases of the vascular system, effectively lowering blood cholesterol levels and preventing the formation of blood clots. In order to achieve a reduction, it is advisable to drink it at least twice a day. The first appointment should be in the morning. The benefits of such a drink are greatest at this time.
To prepare the cocktail you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- half a liter carton of milk, for this you must use only a natural product that does not contain preservatives;
- two to three tablespoons of very thick sour cream;
- four pinches of cinnamon;
- a spoonful of almonds, thoroughly ground in a coffee grinder.
To reduce the amount of harmful substances in the blood, the drink should be prepared as follows: mix all ingredients thoroughly, take in an amount of no more than one glass. You can drink the cocktail either warm or cold; the temperature of the drink does not affect its basic properties. Cinnamon milk not only perfectly reduces cholesterol levels, but also prevents its re-formation. This treatment will appeal to everyone.
The benefits of honey
The medicinal properties of everyone’s favorite product have been quite well studied and have no equal among others. Due to its unique composition, honey is actively used to treat various diseases. By using it systematically, you can prevent many problems in the body.
The beneficial properties are the following:
- reduction of inflammatory processes;
- strengthening the immune system;
- normalization of the process of food digestion;
- stabilization of the nervous system;
- restoration of strength;
- regulation of metabolism;
- breakdown of fat deposits.
Due to its natural ingredients, the product is easily absorbed by the body and has a positive effect on blood composition. With the help of honey you can also reduce cholesterol in the blood. If you eat 5 g of it daily before breakfast, you can reduce your cholesterol readings by 10%.
When preparing honey-based products, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the product may lose its beneficial properties when heated. That is why it should be dissolved in drinks at room temperature.
The enemy is already close
First you need to understand that cholesterol is an essential component of the body. Then why should you get rid of it? The white substance helps support the functioning of the penis, it copes with dangerous elements that enter a person, removes toxins, poisons, and other nasty things. The normal level in an adult is 3.5 – 5 mmol/l, this indicator indicates a healthy body. Low results indicate anorexia, the development of cancer, and decreased immunity. Figures that exceed the upper limit of normal values simply scream about the impending danger - the accumulation of gray cholesterol.
The blood gradually becomes thicker, the number of blood clots increases, and plaques appear. They are the ones who begin to slowly settle in the vessels, clog them, and completely block them. The skin in these places loses sensitivity, becomes swollen, swollen, and the organs begin to work poorly, the first problems with the heart, kidneys, and liver appear. The initial signs may be a change in eye color, or more precisely, in the rim of the pupil. It gradually fades, this is especially noticeable in people with light shades. The protein becomes yellowish in color, the skin on the hands and face loses its firmness and elasticity, and the first spots appear.
Excess weight is one of the signs of impending danger. Constantly sitting in one place, rarely going outside, and lack of fresh air quickly help fat accumulate in the body. The next factor can be safely called harmful, destructive addictions. Alcohol is a very high-calorie substance, and its constant intake not only destroys the body, brain, will, but also gradually accumulates harmful elements. Smoking is another friend of gray cholesterol. Fatty foods, snacks on the go, mayonnaise, sweets at night, and large meals gradually bring people closer to heart attacks, paralyzing strokes, varicose veins and other “joys of life.”
Tea with cinnamon and honey
An excellent remedy against many diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and to reduce harmful substances in the body is aromatic green or black tea based on sticks or cinnamon powder. To prepare this tasty and invigorating drink, mix:
- half a tablespoon of honey;
- a small, preferably a coffee spoon of cinnamon;
- a standard cup of freshly brewed green or black tea.
The resulting tea has a pleasant taste and bright aroma. You can drink it at any time, both warm and cold. It perfectly quenches thirst, helps against heart and vascular diseases, and also helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
Regular consumption of tea helps thin the blood, reduce the amount of harmful substances and toxins, and improve metabolism. In addition, this remedy is an excellent preventive measure against colds.
However, despite the fact that this tea is very useful, it is not recommended to abuse it. The optimal number of cups drunk during the day is no more than four.
Salvation in spice
Medicines, of course, will remove all the nasty stuff, if possible. There are quite difficult situations, and coping with cholesterol after 30 years of age is very difficult. Treatment and physical education are great, but there are also natural healers who do an excellent job with the accumulated nastiness. Cinnamon for cholesterol is simply a miracle substance. It not only reduces the number of harmful particles, but also cleanses veins and blood vessels, strengthening them. In order to achieve lower cholesterol, you should know recipes with brown spice, use them regularly, and also do not forget about the therapy prescribed by your doctor.
Honey drink with cinnamon against vascular diseases
A drink to reduce the amount of harmful substances in the blood, which includes cinnamon, is an excellent thirst quencher and treatment of many diseases; you can drink it either warm or cold. It perfectly cleanses blood vessels of bad cholesterol, helping to lower its level, as well as preventing its re-formation. You can drink it for various diseases of the vascular system.
To prepare this drink, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- a couple of fresh sprigs or several dry peppermint leaves;
- a small slice of fresh lemon;
- no more than a tablespoon of natural honey;
- a small spoon of cinnamon.
Preparing such a drink for treatment is quite simple - you just need to mix all the components in warm water, purified, but not heat-treated. Using running boiled water for this recipe is not advisable.
There are no specific rules according to which it is necessary to consume this healthy drink as a treatment. But it is advisable to drink it on an empty stomach, so it will bring maximum benefits, having an effect against the formation of plaques and blood clots.
How are they harmful?
Many people, having fallen in love with the taste of a pleasant spice, overuse it, without thinking that in addition to its benefits, cinnamon can also cause harm. Uncontrolled use of the product leads to headaches and deterioration of liver function. As for honey, its abuse can cause obesity, diabetes and caries. That is why both products need to be used in doses.
Naturotherapist, phytotherapist
When metabolic processes fail in the body, this inevitably leads to a jump in cholesterol levels in the blood.
Excess “bad” cholesterol begins to accumulate on the vascular walls, which, in turn, leads to blockage of blood vessels. This increased concentration of low-density lipids leads to the formation of cholesterol plaques. All this causes the development of heart attacks and atherosclerosis.
You can avoid unpleasant consequences with the help of special means that help normalize metabolism and cleanse blood vessels.
One of the effective recipes for cholesterol is a mixture of natural honey and cinnamon.
