BAY LEAF IS HELPFUL FOR MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS

Bay Leaf have a soothing and relaxing effect on the digestive tract.  If you need relief from abdominal cramps and gas, eat foods cooked with bay leaf.  Fresh or dried bay leaves have a distinctive flavor and fragrance that is used to flavor soups, stew, and braises. The flavor is similar to oregano and thyme.  The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor for some time after picking. 

Many of the properties in bay leaves may make them useful for treating high blood sugar, both bacterial and fungal infections, and gastric ulcers.  Bay leaf and berries properties have been used in astringents, digestives, diuretics, and stomach remedies.  Bay oil is used in liniments that are used for bruises and sprains.  Bay leaf has been used as an herbal remedy for headaches since it contains compounds which have proven useful in the treatment of migraines.  Bay leaf has also been shown to help the body process insulin more efficiently, which leads to lower blood sugar levels.  Bay leaf contains a property called eugenol which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  Bay leaf is considered an antifungal and antibacterial and has been used to treat rheumatism. 

CINNAMON IS A GOOD-FOR-YOUR-STOMACH FOOD

If you follow my blogs, you know that as a diabetic I constantly talk about cinnamon being a blood-sugar stabilizer.  But I haven't often mentioned that cinnamon is also good for your stomach and digestive system.  Cinnamon has been used for generations to treat problems such as morning sickness and diarrhea.  But most fail to realize that cinnamon is also effective in breaking up gas bubbles.  I have a problem with gas since I have had parts of my digestive system removed.  When I started really increasing the cinnamon in my diet to help stabilize my blood sugar, I found another good side effect- less gas.  As I researched cinnamon, I discovered it does break up gas bubbles!

While most often thought of as a spice to be used in sweets, think cinnamon rolls, apple pie, etc, cinnamon can also be used on savory foods such as chicken, etc.  If cinnamon isn't currently a part of your diet on a regular basis, consider adding it more often.