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Sore Throat
Posted by Ida Lawrence (Thorn Hill, Ontario) on 06/30/2008
★★★★★
honey and cinnamon cured my sore throat. 2 spoonfuls a day.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Mohammed (Birmingham, U.K.) on 05/04/2008
re: Response to Martha and Cinnamon and Honey.
Greetings and blessings to all, cinnamon can cause problems as such if too much of it is taken. i am sending you a list of items which are very beneficial for and aid the liver:
1 jambul fruit and seed.
2 fennel water,[not the seed].
3 spinach.
4 fresh figs.
5 barley flour. make soup, porridge or bread from it, [this item has many other great health benefits]. when using these items please remember to thank god so that you can also obtain his blessings.
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Posted by Molly (Melbourne, Australlia) on 07/14/2008
EC: We wish people would name their sources when they send us emails! In the case of cinnamon and honey, these remedies are duplicated on hundreds of websites... it's difficult to tell where the material originated from.
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Posted by Pyromom (Columbia, SC) on 01/09/2009
the source of that article is the venerable Weekly World News, that paragon of truthful reporting and Supermarket Wisdom. Is it true? You'd think stories such as "Fountain of Vermouth Discovered' and "Alien Bible Translated' would be a bit of a giveaway. That is not to say that it is false, I am sure that some of the things may be true, there is just no evidence for it.
EC: How funny! Thanks for locating it...
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Posted by Robin (Rural, VA) on 01/11/2009
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
I would tend to be wary! I took the Cinnamon Honey cure for a UTI. I have a strong stomach, and can tolerate just about anything. But apparently two tablespoons of cinnamon was too much. I immediately felt nauseous, and vomited about 45 min. later. I don't doubt that there are some curative affects of cinnamon and honey. But even trying to swallow two tablespoons of cinnamon in water is enough to make you sick.
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Posted by RL (Republic, MO) on 02/20/2009
One source that mentions all these honey and cinnamon cures and more is http://indoindians.com/health/honey.htm
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Posted by Marinah (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) on 06/02/2009
Reply to Robin of Rural, VA.: The amount of cinnamon you took (2 tablespoons) seems to be a lot more than all the others as seen in the other letters and suggestions. Most of them only take 1 or 2 teaspoons of cinnamon with double the amount of honey. Less is probably better. Maybe that amount you took is good for inducing vomiting! Marinah.
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Posted by Robert (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) on 06/03/2009
That the cinnamon and honey cure was supposedly first published in the Weekly World News doesn't mean that the cure does not work. While the WWN does print lots of obviously fabricated stories, it's not going to risk massive lawsuits by knowingly publishing a natural remedy (or alleged natural remedy) that could harm its readers or make them nauseous.
Here's what "Prescription for Nutritional Healing", Third ed. has to say about cinnamon:
"Relieves diarrhea and nausea; counteracts congestion; aids peripheral circulation. Warms the body and enhances digestion, especially the metabolism of fats. Also fights fungal infection. Useful for diabetes, weight loss, yeast infection, and uterine hemorrhaging."
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Posted by Ken (Hampshire, Illinois ) on 11/23/2017
You are taking too much! Try 1 teaspoon of cinnamon along with 2 teaspoons of honey in 1 cup of hot water
Weight Loss
Posted by Gean (Salina, Kansas) on 06/26/2009
Would there be any reason why one could not make a larger amount of the cinnamon "tea" (put the cinnamon in boiling water, allow to cool, add raw honey), and keep in in the fridge for several days, and take 1/2 cup every morning and evening? This instead of having to make it every day. It would save time. The proportions, I understand, are 1/2 teas. cinnamon and 1 teas. raw honey to 8 oz. water.
Also, I read some posts about it being damaging to the liver. Would 1/2 teas. cinnamon a day be damaging? Thank you.
Weight Loss
Posted by Gean (Salina, Kansas) on 06/26/2009
Does the cinnamon need to be made into a tea, or can it just be mixed with honey (1/4 t. cinnamon and 1/2 t. honey) and chased by an 4 oz glass of water? Thank you.
Weight Loss
Posted by Andromeda (La, Usa) on 08/15/2010
Does The Cinnamon and raw honey have to be separate.. They have some that has RAW Honey and Cinnamon mix in 1 jar do you think it will do the same job on making weight lost?
Weight Loss
Posted by Coregon (San Diego, Ca) on 01/16/2013
Honey/cinnamon weight loss remedy really works, but there are a few things that need cleared up. I have read so many posts about "cinnamon" causing liver damage. Just to be clear, the normal "cinnamon" people have in their kitchen cupboards is NOT true cinnamon, it is from the
Cassia plant, which contains coumarin, which
IS toxic to the liver if taken daily in larger amounts than normal. (baking with it occasionally won't hurt you. ) The true cinnamon is CEYLON Cinnamon. It will not damage the liver. It can be found in health stores or I have found it on Amazon. True cinnamon is what you want for the honey cinnamon cures. It has an amazing flavor too, you won't want the other kind after you have tasted it! Also be sure you don't pour BOILING water over your honey/cinnamon as the heat will destroy the benefits of the raw honey. Warm to medium hot water is better. If you find you don't have time to make this, you can make a large batch of the honey/cinnamon/water and keep in a pitcher in fridge, drinking it cold is fine also.
Found the below at http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=newtip&dbid=31
"What true cinnamon and cassia do not have in common is their coumarin content. Coumarins are naturally occurring plant components that can have strong anticoagulant properties. Because our blood needs to maintain its ability to coagulate in times of injury, excessive intake of coumarins over a prolonged period of time can pose health risks. While the level of naturally occurring coumarins in Ceylon cinnamon appears to be very small and lower than the amount that could cause health risks, the level of naturally occurring coumarins in the cassia cinnamons appears to be higher and may pose a risk to some individuals if consumed in substantial amounts on a regular basis. For this reason, organizations like the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin, Germany have recommended that large amounts of the cassia cinnamons be avoided."
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NOTE: Although cassia (grocery store cinnamon) has more blood thinning coumarin in it, true cinnamon (Ceylon) also contains very small amounts of coumarin. Just to be safe, you might want to discontinue the use of both kinds of cinnamons, if you are taking it regularly, if you have surgery or dental work coming up, or if you are on blood thinning medications.
Weight Loss
Posted by Margie (Warren, MI) on 06/04/2008
You mention honey cinnamon tea. Can you please forward recipe. Or do you just put it in your tea? Thank you.
Weight Loss
Posted by Hariom (Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA) on 07/03/2008
i am pasting a formula from a web.
Cinnamon and Honey formula for weight loss:
This should be prepared at night before going to bed.
1. Use 1 part cinnamon to 2 parts raw honey. 1/2 tsp cinnamon to 1 tsp honey is recommended but can use more or less as long as in the ratio of 1 to 2. --- so 1 tsp cinnamon to 2 tsp raw honey is ok too as an example.
2. Boil 1 cup...that is 8 oz of water.
3. Pour water over cinnamon and cover and let it steep for 1/2 hour..(30 minutes)
4. Add honey now that it has cooled. Never add honey when it is hot as the heat will destroy the enzymes and other nutrients in the raw honey.
5. Drink 1/2 of this directly before going to bed. The other 1/2 should be covered and refrigerated.
6. In the morning drink the other half that you refirgerated...but do not re-heat it...drink it cold or at room temp only.
Do not add anything else to this recipe. No lemon, no lime, no vinegar. It is not necessary to drink it more time in a day...it is only effective on an empty stomach and primarily at night.
This works for most people. Inches are lost before any measurement on the scales. This program will cause significant inches lost...but you will reach a plateau and may not lose anymore. This is because the cinnamon and honey cause a cleansing effect in the digestive tract and cleans out parasites and other fungus and bacteria that slow down the digestion...causing a toxic build up. (Lowers pH) Once this is all cleaned out then you will most likely have the weight loss slow down.
Other side effects from a cleansing can occur because of toxins being released...if this occurs, cut back on how much you use or take a break.
Additionally people report increased energy, more sex drive, and feeling happier/mood enhancer.
Weight Loss
Posted by Julie (Hollywood, Florida) on 03/28/2010
I have rhoamatord arthritis, taking humara a shot every 15 day's, been taking 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cinamon. and mix it together, before i eat, but have coffee in the morning also, i don't make it like tea, I'm gonna stop taking meds to see if i feel better, there's so many side effects from my meds, I'm hoping the cin and honey works like people say.
Weight Loss
Posted by Charlie (New Bethlehem, , Pennsylvania, Allegheny) on 07/30/2010
I just got the e-mail on the cinnamon and honey cures and I haven't tried it yet. But my advice to you is not to drop your meds without your doctor's input. That may be
dangerous to you. Use some cinnamon but don't over do it. I'm going to do this thing myself but cautiously for a while. Sorry about butting in. Charlie
Weight Loss
Posted by Legs Dickson (Washington, Dc, District Of Columbia, Usa) on 10/29/2011
With regard to the cinnamon and honey weight loss and heart disease cure protocol, you should be advised that the honey that is used should be RAW ORGANIC honey as regular honey is processed and pasteurized to the extent that most nutrients and enzymes are destroyed. Also, bear in mind that there are two sources of cinnamon - the cheaper variety can adversely affect the liver if taken in sufficient quantities over a long period of time, so it is usually recommended to use Ceylon cinnamon, which is a little more expensive, but will not have the same effect on the liver that the cheaper varieties will have. So, to repeat: use Raw Organic Honey with Ceylon Cinnamon for this weight loss protocol and you will not adversely affect your liver.
This information was derived from extensive research into honey and cinnamon as natural remedies for heart disease and for weight loss. I did not record the citations for the information, but it is researchable by anyone who wishes to verify.
Weight Loss
Posted by Rain (Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand) on 07/04/2012
Hi All, Im from NZ - I am going to give this a try it may help my low self esteem, I`ll definitely post back here if I know this works and I can feel and notice it. Im quite heavy and carry my body weight around my belly - "yes I know" its an area women have problems with here in nz alot of it caused through having too many children and NOT stopping, never getting the time to do pelvic floor exercises.. So keep an eye out :)
