What is Diabetes
Glucose is used by our cells for the production of energy, and this takes place only in the presence of a hormone produced in the pancreas called Insulin. In the absence of Insulin, glucose cannot be utilized by the tissues. It accumulates in the blood. When the level of glucose in the blood rises above 180 mg percentage, it starts leaking into urine. This is called Diabetes mellitus or Diabetes.
The hardships and infliction of a Diabetes patient's life is very pathetic. Ever since this disease was found to be existing as a threat to human health, no medicine could cure it permanently. Diabetes leads to several serious short and long term complications like Diabetic Coma, Strokes, Kidney Failure, Neuropathy, Angina, Heart Attacks, Cataract, Gangrene, Ketoacidosis, Dehydration, Constipation, Frequent Urination, Loss of Sleep, Physical Weakness, hypertension, Impotency, Abortion, Septic Skin Infections Carbunclesand and many health problems.
Diabetes is a wide spread chronic disease of which 80-90% are Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Beta Cells of the Pancreas Glands is responsible for Insulin which is essential for proper utilisation of carbohydrates. If insulin is absent, the carbohydrates is not utilised and these appear in the blood in the form of Glucose. Main problem with Diabetes is that it is very difficult to diagnose in the early stages. The main symptoms are: excessive urine formation & frequent urination, burning of palms and soles, increased hunger, excessive thirst, sweet taste to mouth, weight loss, blurry vision, wounds that take time to heal, skin Infections, unexplained extreme fatigue etc. Poorly managed diabetes can lead to Heart attacks, Strokes, Blindness, Nerve damage, Impotence etc.
According to Ayurveda, diabetes is not just lack of insulin. Its most probable cause is poor maintenance of your body which can be improved through Panchakarma treatments like hebal purge for the liver, pancreas, spleen, colon and the digestive tract and herbal massages, modification of diet and exercise, Yoga and breathing exercise
According to Ayurveda Diabetes are two types; Type 1: in which the body is unable to produce insulin; Type 2: in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels.
Easy Treatment for diabetes in Ayurveda
Bitter melon or bitter gourd is very good for diabetes cure, have it regularly.
Avoid all food items which contains sugar from daily food course like sugar, wheat, rice, potato, sugar cane, jaggery , sweet fruits etc.
Reduce fats, especially butter and ghee from diet.
Take barley soaked in a triphala decoction overnight, then mixed with honey and eaten several times a day.
Orange, and lemon, may be taken as and when needed.
Have bitter melon or bitter gourd in any form regularly.
Take lot of green vegetables, black gram, soy, fish etc.
Daily food routine
Wake Up: A glass of lukewarm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Breakfast: Any fresh fruit with the exception of bananas, soaked-prunes, a small quantitiy of whole meal bread with butter and fresh milk.
Lunch: Steamed or lightly cooked green vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes, spinach, turnip, asparagus and mushrooms, two or three whole wheat chappatis according to appetite.
Mid Afternoon: A glass of fresh fruit juice without sugar.
Dinner: A large bowl of salad made up of all raw vegetables in season.
Bed Time: A glass of boiled milk without sugar.
Ayurveda is very closely tied with yoga for the treatment and control of diabetes mellitus. The paschimottasana, is highly recommended for patients of madhumeha.
Another method: Take two pieces of Lady Finger and cut both ends of each pieces. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in glass of water. Cover the glass with this pieces and keep for a night in room temperature. Next morning, take off those pieces of lady finger and drink that water. Continue this process for at least two weeks daily and you will find a reduction of sugar in body.
Don't Fear about Diabetes, Cure it with Ayurveda Easy steps and have a good health!