Cinnamon, that spice that adds zing to your oatmeal and zap to your cookies, is not only the go to spice for those sweet and savory dishes, it may also be the thing you need to add to your diet for better health. Since Ancient times, cinnamon has been used to remedy many common ailments and modern research has shown that adding a little bit a cinnamon to your diet can go a long way towards good health

Top Health Benefits of Cinnamon include:

The lowering of cholesterol
Research has shown that a half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day in your daily diet can help lower your total cholesterol, but more importantly, it can help lower the LDL (Bad) cholesterol along with the triglycerides. 

Type 2 Diabetes
That same half a teaspoon that you are taking for your cholesterol may also help improve your overall insulin sensitivity, allowing your body to better keep your blood glucose levels under control. Cinnamon insulin resistant properties can also help you keep your weight in check which will help prevent the onset of diabetes.

Heart Disease
Cinnamon actually helps keep the old ticker ticking, not only with its weight control properties, but also with its ability to help thin the blood and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Rich in fiber and calcium, a little bit of cinnamon with their food is recommended for people with high blood pressure or coronary artery disease.

Cancer
A recent study done by the USDA shows that cinnamon intake can help stop the spread of both lymphoma and leukemia. Another study found that this snappy spice can also help prevents colon cancer by aiding in the removal of bile. Loaded with antioxidants, the regular intake of cinnamon can also battle the cell damaging free radicals that are also responsible for many types of cancers.

Arthritis
Study conducted in Copenhagen University has shown the potential of cinnamon being powerful anti-inflammatory and can help reduce the pain caused by arthritis. According to this study, adding a half teaspoon of cinnamon along with a tablespoon of honey to your diet each day can bring significant relief from arthritis pain in as little as a week.

Muscle Pain
People, who have physical jobs or like to exercise, can benefit from cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory properties. Eating cinnamon on a regular basis can help relive joint pain and muscle stiffness.

Since the time of Moses, Cinnamon has been used by the people in the East as remedy for just about every common ailment and is still an effective treatment today, helping to bring about natural relief from the pain and discomfort of many common illnesses.
Here are some top home remedies that you can use Cinnamon for:
Toothache

A mixture of honey and cinnamon has long been a cure for a toothache, with the spice containing several active ingredients that helps numb the pulsing pain of the tooth.

Cold and Flu Season
With the ability to help clear the sinuses and prevent coughing along with it antiviral properties, cinnamon is the one spice you should always be stocking up on during the cold and flu season. If you are suffering from a severe cold, take a ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon along with a tablespoon of honey three times a day to help fight off the virus.

Infections
Cinnamon has powerful antiseptic properties that can fight off infections of viral, bacteria, fungal, or parasitic nature. It has been traditionally used as a way to control head lice and taken internally to help fight off yeast infections and reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections. 

Digestive Aid
Cinnamon not only encourages the appetite, it can also aid in digestion. It has long been a home cure for indigestion and upset stomachs and it is known to provide relief for both diarrhea and flatulence. It has also been used for morning sickness.

Menstrual Cramps
Cinnamon has long been a traditional remedy for women who are in discomfort because it is that time of the month being used to help ease menstrual cramps and other feminine discomforts.

Breast Milk and Birth Control
A regular intake of cinnamon can help delay the onset of menstruation after childbirth, thus acting as a natural preventer of conception. Nursing mothers have also been known to use cinnamon to help them produce more breast milk.

Headaches
A thin paste of cinnamon and water applied to the temples and forehead is a quick home remedy from headaches brought on by cold wind.

Insect Bites
A paste made of honey and cinnamon is known to help ease the itch and sting of an insect bite


Pimples
When taken internally, cinnamon helps in bile removal, meaning fewer impurities in the blood stream. Externally, a paste made of lemon juice and cinnamon has been known to help reduce the effects of a black head.

Anti-aging
Packed with more antioxidants than many touted fruits along with healthy doses of manganese, fiber, iron and calcium, it is no wonder that cinnamon has been considered something that can help reverse the effects of aging. With less pain, better circulation, and a boosted up immune system, taking in a little cinnamon paste everyday can have you feeling younger. Cinnamon has also been used as a way to tone and constrict tissues on the body, helping you look younger as well.

And this when you think you have gotten to the end of this long list of Cinnamon Benefits:
Here are some other benefits that this snappy spice from South East Asia has:
Possible Anticlotting Agent

Cinnamon contains a compound known as cinnamaldehyde which research has shown to have the ability to help prevent the clumping of unwanted blood platelets and help increase blood flow.

Food Preserver
Adding cinnamon to your food helps prevent spoilage and bacterial growth, making it a great thing to bring with you camping or on picnics.

Warnings:

With so many reasons to add cinnamon to your oatmeal in the morning, it is hard to imagine a down side to this wonderful spice. A little bit of cinnamon goes a long way, so you can end up overdoing it. Please stick to the recommended dosage. If you happen to be pregnant, regular use of cinnamon is not recommended. Also, while cinnamon can help you regulate blood sugar, it should not be considered an alternative to prescribed medication. You should always have a talk with your doctor before taking any kind of supplement on a regular basis.

For a cough or cold: boil 250 mg in milk and take in 4 hour intervals to help expel mucus from lungs.

For indigestion: one gram of cinnamon taken with hot water should help improve digestion. This will also help thicken semen.

For headaches: Rub cinnamon oil on your temples to help ward off headaches.

Nausea and vomiting:  Add a few drops of cinnamon oil to water and milk.

For heavy periods: Control heavy menstrual bleeding by taking a glass of the decoction of cinnamon bark twice a day.

Cavities: Soak a piece of cotton in the oil and hold it between the teeth to help keep the infection away.

For wheezing: Take some cinnamon, liquorice, and palm candy and boil in three cups of water, reducing it to one cup.  Take an ounce of this mixture, three times daily.

For bad breath: chew cinnamon bark after a meal, or hold a decoction of cinnamon in your mouth for five minutes after every meal.

For abdominall pain: make a a paste of cinnamon bark and saunph seeds.