Coffee May Keep Your Ears From Ringing

Study found women who drank more java were less likely to develop tinnitus.

Being a coffee lover may be good for your ears, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that women who consumed higher amounts of caffeine were less likely to have tinnitus, which is a steady ringing or buzzing in the ear.

The study included more than 65,000 American women, aged 30 to 44, who did not have tinnitus in 1991 and were followed for 18 years. During that time, nearly 5,300 cases of tinnitus were reported among the women.

Women who consumed less than 150 milligrams (mg) a day of caffeine (found in about one-and-a-half 8-ounce cups of coffee) were 15 percent more likely to develop tinnitus than those who consumed 450 mg to 599 mg a day of caffeine, the investigators found.

Most of the caffeine consumed by the women was from coffee, according to the study in the August issue of the American Journal of Medicine.

It's unclear why higher caffeine intake may reduce the risk of tinnitus, said study senior author Dr. Gary Curhan, a physician-researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

"We know that caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and previous research has demonstrated that caffeine has a direct effect on the inner ear in both bench science and animal studies," he said in a hospital news release.

The association between caffeine intake and tinnitus seen in the study does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship. Further research is needed before any firm conclusions can be made about whether increasing caffeine intake would improve people's tinnitus symptoms, the study authors said.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/CoffeeTheCure

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Health Benefits of Cinnamon

I learned that cinnamon has wonderful and surprising benefits for our health! Not only does it taste great in our desserts but it's also great for the health. It is known to be excellent for Diabetics in that it regulates blood sugar. Cinnamon is sold in pill form, in teabags, in powder form and in its natural bark form. I must say that the tea tastes excellent! It is naturally sweet so no need to add sugar. Here are a couple more health benefits that cinnamon posesses:

1. The spice's aroma has been said to boost mood, cognitive function and memory. Specifically, notes the website World's Healthiest Foods: "cinnamon improved participants' scores on tasks related to attentional processes, virtual recognition memory, working memory, and visual-motor speed while working on a computer-based program."

2. It may lower blood sugar in individuals with diabetes. It can also help stabilize blood sugar, which assists in weight loss, so if you adore the flavor, add a dash to your morning cereal or cup of coffee each morning. With any luck, your hunger hunger and sugar cravings will be reduced throughout the day.

3. Just half a teaspoon a day may lower "bad cholesterol" (LDL), but this does not mean that you should forego exercise or wantonly indulge in foods high in saturated fats.

4. It can help stop the growth of bacteria in foods, thus making it a natural food preservative.

5. When mixed with hot water and honey or tea with ginger, it may prevent the onset of the flu or a cold. It may also alleviate headaches or migraines.

6. Cinnamon is also believed to be a homeopathic menstrual aid, in that it may ease uncomfortable cramping, but even bigger claims link it to fertility problems by jumpstarting irregular menstrual cycles.

7. High in antioxidants, the spice may come in handy treating acne issues and making way for clearer complexions. Learnvest.com suggests trying this treatment method: "Mix 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon with 3 tablespoons of honey, apply to the skin, and let the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight. Wash off with warm water."

8. Medication-resistant yeast infections may also benefit from the ingestion of cinnamon, based on its anti-fungal properties.

So keep these facts in mind and use cinnamon to your advantage!

Source:  http://tinyurl.com/CinnamonTheRemedy 

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