It is common knowledge that trying to stop smoking is a difficult process. We'll demonstrate a fantastic new method for quitting smoking that will also greatly enhance other aspects of your health. Find out how our beverage only requires two ingredients to improve your health forever!
Nicotine in Cigarettes
Cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. It is extremely toxic and can cause many diseases to develop in your body. Almost 30% of American adults smoke, despite knowing the basic knowledge of its health implications (1). Considering the addictive qualities of nicotine, people find it tough to quit and if they do try, they experience withdrawal symptoms such as; ‘depressed mood, anxiety, irritability, and craving’ (2).
Quitting has never been easier with our top tip to squash those cravings and make your lungs sing with clarity! By having a glass of orange juice mixed with half a teaspoon of cream of tartar every day, you will notice quitting smoking is easier than you thought.
The vitamin C in the orange juice will also help you regain any vital vitamin loss. This study shows how cigarette smokers do not absorb vitamin C as well as non-smokers. So get that orange juice down you!
Cream of Tartar Revealed
Cream of tartar is potassium bitartrate; it comes from the winemaking process when grapes are fermented, it is formed. Commonly used in cooking and cleaning, cream of tartar has many different purposes (4). Below are 5 incredible medical uses for cream of tartar!
Quit Smoking
Different sources say that cream of tartar is a great trick to use when quitting smoking. It literally pulls the nicotine out of your body and reduces the number of cravings. This study showed a decrease of potassium levels in blood plasma in smokers. This means that by consuming cream of tartar, which is rich in potassium, you will help balance out the levels in your body.
You may be wondering why we need potassium levels to be on point. Well, ‘Potassium has many biological functions. It is a co-factor for many enzymes, and it is required for insulin secretion, carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis.(6)‘ So it’s pretty important in keeping your body functioning properly and efficiently!
So drink 1/2 a teaspoon of cream of tartar mixed into an 80z glass of orange juice every day, and you will notice few cravings and it will ease the process of quitting smoking.
Reduce Arthritis Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects about 300,000 Canadians, affecting 2-3 times more women than men (7)! It can affect small joints in your hands and feet, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and ankles (8). This study shows that people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis have a magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is important in the maintenance of joint cartilage so by consuming the right amount of magnesium you can lessen the effects of arthritis.
Magnesium is found in abundance in cream of tartar. So you can help heal arthritis and soothe the aches and pains by soaking in a bath of cream of tartar and Epsom salts.
Reduce Blood Pressure
Once again, potassium levels are important in keeping blood pressure at the right point. Potassium is an essential mineral involved in regulating blood pressure (11). By consuming the same recipe of orange juice and cream of tartar, as mentioned above, every day, you will help lower blood pressure to a healthy level.
Hyperkalemia Disclaimer
Too much potassium can also be detrimental to your health. Hyperkalemia can be an unfortunate side effect of high concentrations of potassium in your body; it’s symptoms are usually quite nonspecific, ranging from fatigue, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling (12). Very high levels of potassium in the blood can lead to cardiac arrest, which can the cause death.
Please Note: If you are planning on trying to integrate cream of tartar into your diet, make sure you consult with your doctor beforehand, as it contains high levels of potassium. High levels of potassium can mix with other medications and affect your health in different ways, so always make sure you can take it before you try it. better safe than sorry!
From quitting smoking to lowering blood pressure, by either consuming cream of tartar or soaking in a tub of it, you will help improve your health. Why not give it a go, you may not even know you need it!
Sources:
(1) Pharmacologic Aspects of Cigarette Smoking and Nicotine Addiction http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJM198811173192005 Published: November 18, 1988. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
(2)Dramatic Decreases in Brain Reward Function during Nicotine Withdrawal. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v393/n6680/abs/393076a0.html Published: May 7, 1998. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
The Influence of Smoking on Vitamin C in Adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1349925/ Published: February 1989. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
(4)What is Cream of Tartar? http://chemistry.about.com/od/foodcookingchemistry/a/Cream-Of-Tartar.htm Updated on: February 1, 2016. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Blood Sodium and Potassium Levels in Sudanese Subjects.. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259625450_Effect_of_cigarette_smoking_on_blood_sodium_and_potassium_levels_in_sudanese_subjects Published: July 2011. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
(6)The Significance of Potassium. http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/libres/pdf/cpd/pj_20070428_potassium.pdf Published: April 28, 2007. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
(7) Rheumatoid Arthritis. http://arthritis.ca/understand-arthritis/types-of-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis Updated on:2016. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
(8) Nutrient intake of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is deficient in pyridoxine, zinc, copper, and magnesium. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/8782128 Published: June 3, 1996. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
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(11)Beyond Potassium Deficiency: The Role of Copper Toxicity http://www.malterinstitute.org/pdf/potassiumtox.pdf Published: 2008. Accessed: November 9, 2016.
(12) Hyperkalemia and Kidney Disease. https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/02-10-7271_ABG_Hyperkalemia_Card_P11b.pdf Updated: 2016. Accessed: November 15, 2016.