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Dysmenorrhea disorder is a significant concern of this era in young girls at the stage of the menarche or near menstrual period. Primary dysmenorrhea is prevailing all around the world. Objectives: To evaluate reducing effects of Cinnamon, vitamin D and starch capsules in patients suffering from dysmenorrhea. Methods: The 30 candidates for each group were selected following the minimum sample size rule. The questionnaire and numeric pain rating scale were the main tools for assessing dysmenorrhea severity, reduction in dysmenorrhea, quality of life and other variables in patients. Results: The demographic data showed that the maximum participants belonged to middle-class families, well-educated and living in their own homes. The results depicted that Cinnamon reduced pain severity, bleeding and physical pain and improved physical activity, leisure activities, life satisfaction, health services, meaningful life and body appearance among most participants. Likewise, vitamin D also exhibited a significant reduction in dysmenorrhea symptoms and increased the quality of life among most patients. However, the effects of starch capsules were observed to be less effective than the cinnamon tea and vitamin D. Conclusions: The study concluded that cinnamon tea and vitamin D were the best therapy for reducing dysmenorrhea symptoms.

Diabetes is one of the most prevailing global health issues. Genetic factors, obesity, environmental factors, poor dietary habits and sedentary life style are the main causes of its occurrence that leads to hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. In recent years therapeutic effects of dietary flaxseed and blackseed in management of diabetes has been studied. Both possess anti-oxidant, anti-hyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) is a lignan present in flaxseed that lower the blood glucose level and fiber control insulin secretion and its mechanism of action. Thymoquinone (TQ) is a bioactive component present in flaxseed that control blood glucose level, insulin secretion and maintain glucose hemostasis. Both seeds are considered as highly acceptable with the great safety profile in management of type II diabetes. Therefore, this article highlights the therapeutic effects of flaxseed and blackseed supplementation in management of type II diabetes.

Garlic's pungent flavor has made it a prominent component in cuisines throughout the globe for decades. When chopped and put on the tongue or lips, raw garlic triggers unpleasant burning and prickling sensations by unknown processes. In this study, we demonstrate that raw garlic activates TRPA1 and TRPV1, two temperature-activated ion channels that belong to the (TRP) transient receptor potential. The allicin, a volatile component of fresh garlic, is the chemical responsible for TRPA1 and TRPV1 activation. Garlic, a member of the Allium produces organosulfur compounds inclusive of allicin and diallyl disulfide (DADS), which are accountable for garlic's spice and spicy fragrance. Allium extracts have been shown to provide a variety of health advantages, including hypotensive and vasorelaxant properties. Intriguingly, allicin and DADS have structural affinity with allyl isothiocyanate that exhibit ache and inflammation by TRPA1 activation.