When the sugar concentration
in the blood increases suddenly and unreasonably, the resulting condition is
known as diabetes. Sugar or
glucose is generally used in order to provide much needed energy to our bodies.
But when the pancreas dysfunctions, it leads to a problem in the insulin
production. As a result, glucose or sugar gets directly absorbed into the
blood, instead of getting absorbed by insulin. And this leads to the condition
of diabetes.
Diabetes
Treatment in Ayurveda
For Ayurvedic treatment of diabetes, the first step is usually dietary planning and lifestyle change. Adopting a more active lifestyle, and a healthy, balanced diet low on sugars and starches, is a must. You must begin by avoiding sugars in all forms. This means you will have to get rid of rice, potatoes, white bread, sugar coated cereals, bananas, colocasia and much more. Add a lot of green leafy vegetables to your diet to improve your nutritional status and metabolism. In addition to these, also add some herbs to your diet. Ayurvedic herbs that act as natural medicine for diabetes include turmeric, bitter gourd, gurmar leaves, bael, fenugreek and many more.
Apart from
diabetes Ayurvedic treatment, you could also practice yoga, which can help
you improve your health. Several yogic asanas help massage your internal
organs so that they are healthier and can function much better. Some of the
asanas are especially beneficial for the pancreas, which produces insulin. You
may have to make some changes to your lifestyle as well. For starters, you will
have to maintain a more active lifestyle. You will also have to avoid sleeping
in the daytime. Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol and take extra
care of your feet.
As an ancient science based on lifestyle related treatment methods that
include herbs, massages and life changing tweaks, Ayurveda also provides
various methods of managing this ailment.
1.
Bitter Gourd: Known as
an ingredient that is rich in antioxidants, this can be consumed to take care
of diabetes. You will need to first remove the peel of at least four to five bitter gourds
before crushing them to create a paste. This paste has to be put through a
sieve so that the juice of the gourds can be extracted. You will then have to
drink this juice every morning, on an empty stomach.
2.
Cinnamon: From
treating coughs and colds to diabetes and other serious ailments,
this is a wonder spice that can be found in most Indian kitchens. You can start
by boiling a litre of water and letting it simmer on the gas for about twenty
minutes. Thereafter, you can add three teaspoons of cinnamon powder to this
simmering water. Strain this mixture and drink the entire batch every day to
clear out the toxins.
3.
Fenugreek Seeds: For this, you will need to take about four to five tablespoons of fenugreek seeds.
These will have to be soaked in a glass of water or about 250ml of water,
overnight. In the morning, the softened seeds will need to be crushed before
the mixture is strained. The water that escapes should be collected and
ingested every day for a period of two months.
4.
Turmeric: Turmeric is a powerful
and well-known ingredient that is used for curing and managing many ailments.
You will need to mix about half a teaspoon of turmeric powder with one teaspoon
of amla powder as well
as half a tablespoon of methi seeds or fenugreek seeds powder. This concoction
will have to mixed in half a glass of water and taken daily on an empty
stomach. This can be used by patients suffering from heart ailments as well.
5.
Diet: Cereals
like ragi, corn, kulit, green millet, and barley are known to beneficial for
patients suffering from diabetes. Leafy greens are also a must for such
patients along with protein-rich foods like soya beans
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