A guy came into my job today and he was chewing on a cinnamon stick. Does this do something? Like....why was he doing that?
A guy came into my job today and he was chewing on a cinnamon stick. Does this do something? Like....why was he doing that?
None that I can think of.. maybe the same reason people chew on a toothpick?
Most likely, they don't know what they are talking about. There are some herbs and supplements that can boost your immune system, suck as vitamin c, echinacea, garlic, etc.. But as for getting sick, that is due to catching germs or a virus from someone else.




Come to think of it, I should have just asked the guy. Dammit. lol.
Maybe he's trying to have cinnamon-y fresh breath and doesn't want to chew gum?
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Originally Posted by Mia M
omg, super lol at this whole thread




Drought was over. Where was I? Drinks were on the house.
For mixers, my love, you'd poured--what?--even the rain.




He may have had a toothache. Cloves are good to chew on when you have a toothache because they numb the area and promote bloodflow (healing), I'm thinking cinnamon is a very similar spice with similar effects.
Or maybe he just reeeeaally likes cinnamon.
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wow, so I googled it and apparently there are quite a few health benefits associated with cinnamon:
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
^^^Holy holistics. I didn't know that!
Drought was over. Where was I? Drinks were on the house.
For mixers, my love, you'd poured--what?--even the rain.





me neither! this link goes into more detail: also, it appears that much of the cinnamon we purchase is actually cassia, a relative, but not "true" Ceylon cinnamon.
"Have you ever been to American wedding? Where is the vodka, where's marinated herring?" - GB
"And do the cats give a shit? No, they do not. Why? Because they're cats."-from The Onion
Originally Posted by Mia M




^ Youch!!!




I think it can help heal mouth abscesses too
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
I've heard of this as a way to combat really bad breath. Thought it was a bit extreme though.
Last edited by jasmine; 01-21-2008 at 07:26 AM.





Maybe it was a blunt.![]()
I read somewhere that cinnamon boosts metabolism too.
girls at the SC do this, thought it must be a weight loss thingy.
Maybe it tasted good!
I thought it could be helpful for stomachaches and digestion, but I could be mixing that up with something.





Heh.
I have a natural licorice twig. My former herbalist told me it was good to gnaw on for mild stomach probs. I, however, would not be walking around in public chewing it. People think I'm weird enough as it is.
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I heard it plumps your lips?
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