Update on Cinnamon & Quitting Smoking.

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the benefits of Cinnamon for Blood Sugar.  I am happy to report that I've been taking cinnamon for almost 4 weeks and I feel a lot better than I did. I take 1,000 mg each morning, and I can eat regular cereal again in the mornings. Not that I should, it's just good to know that I can.

I broke down and purchased a 3 month supply of Smoke Deter. The reviews I read online (Amazon and other places) were good for the most part. I have been using it for a week and I haven't quit yet, but I seem to be smoking less. One side effect I'm finding is that I'm not snacking as much. I don't recommend this as a weight loss supplement, but if you're worried about gaining weight when you quit smoking, this may help.

I'll keep you updated on the smoking... it can take up to three months for you to finally quit. One complaint I have is that this product came with no instructions other than what was on the bottles: "Adults and children over 12, spray twice under the tongue three times per day. For children under 12, consult a doctor prior to use." I certainly hope no one knows a child under 12 that needs to quit smoking!

Trying It Out- Cinnamon for Blood Sugar

I've mentioned before that I've been having issues with my blood sugar. I'm not sure if I'm hypoglycemic or diabetic. I know I need to be seen by a doctor, but at this time I don't have health insurance. A doctor is not in the budget.

So, I started looking into some herbal therapies that might help with blood sugar control. The one I saw the most, with reported results, was CINNAMON!


These Top Seven Herbs Promote Healthy Blood Sugar and Support Diabetes (Cinnamon is at the top of the list)

Home Remedies to Lower Blood Sugar Fast (cinnamon is listed as also lowering triglyceride and cholesterol)

Diabetes Home Remedy (cinnamon is the fourth listed)

I know I had seen more information when I originally did the search, but didn't keep track of where I saw what, unfortunately.

Anyhow, on February 1, 2013, I started using cinnamon every morning. Days later, I am feeling better. Not 100% yet, but I haven't had a blood sugar spike/drop since Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

I put it in my coffee- that didn't work well because it floated all to the top and I had this foamy mess in my coffee.

I put it in tea, same issue, it floated to the top and made a mess.

I put it in unsweetened apple sauce... the first time it was disgusting because I didn't add any sweetener to it. The second time it was much better because I added a tiny bit of stevia to it.

I also bought some Kashi Go Lean cereal because it says it has as much protein in one serving as an egg. I figured out that I could add my cinnamon to the cereal, and as long as I drink the milk when I'm done, it's pretty good. It also improves the flavor of the Kashi (Honey Almond Flax).

I plan to buy the cinnamon caplets and using them, it would make my busy mornings a lot easier to deal with.

Disclaimer: This is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease. This is just some guidelines I found on the Internet.