Diabetes And Life

Herbs for Diabetes treatment is not new to Indian. Since ancient times, Indian useses plants and plant extracts were to combat diabetes.We are Covering herbs that have been confirmed by scientific investigation, which appear to be most effective, relatively non-toxic and have substantial documentation of efficiency.

Cinnamon

dalchini is good for diabetes

Pterocarpus marsupium

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Pterocarpus marsupium, or the Indian Kino Tree is a medium to large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, where it occurs in parts of the Western Ghats in the Karnataka-Kerala region.(Info: wikipedia)

Pterocarpus marsupium  demonstrates to reduce the glucose absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, and improve insulin and pro-insulin levels. It also effective in beta cell regeneration, No other drug or natural agent has been shown to generate this activity.

The heart wood is astringent, bitter acrid, anti inflammatory, anthelmintic, anodyne. Beside diabetes, it is also good for elephantiasis, leucoderma, diarrhoea, dysentary, rectalgia, cough and greyness of hair.

Bitter-melon good for diabeties

Use  Bitter gourd (karela). This vegetable contains a high dosage of ’plant insulin’. It lowers the blood-sugar levels effectively.

Have the juice of three to four karelas early morning on an empty stomach.

As a vegetable, too, it can be taken on a regular basis.

Powder the seeds of karela (measuring 1 teaspoon), mix with water and drink it.

Gymnema sylvestre

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Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia.Sanskrit Name : Meshasringi, Madhinasini or madhoolika, Hindi: Gurmar, Tamil and Malayalam are Sirukurinchaan(சிறுகுரிஞ்சான்), Amudhapushpam, Chakkarakkolli.(Info: wikipedia)

These remedy has been used in India for treating diabetes for about 2000 years. Today in India it is being used to treat primarily type II diabetes and type I as well. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar in both type I and type II diabetes. This herb is showing up in more and more over the counter weight loss products and blood sugar balancing formulas.

onion

onion is good for diabetes

Onion is a member of the lily family (Liliaceae).Because of its diuretic and digestive properties, onion works against diabetes.
Raw onion is more useful.

Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that onion consists of an active ingredient called APDS (allyl propyl disulphide). APDS has been shown to block the breakdown of insulin by the liver and possibly to stimulate insulin production by the pancreas, thus increasing the amount of insulin and reducing sugar levels in the blood.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop. It is frequently used in curry.

The name “fenugreek” or foenum-graecum is from Latin for “Greek hay”. The Gujarati name is Methi(મેથી) or Methya (મેથ્યા). The Kannada name is “menthya” (ಮೆಂತ್ಯ). The Tamil name for it is “Vendayam” (வெந்தயம்). The Telugu name for it is “Menthikoora”. The Malayalam name is “Uluva” (ഉലുവ).In Bosnian/Croatian it is called “Piskavica”. In Sinhala it is called Uluhaal (උළුහාල්). (In Marathi, Oriya,Bangla, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi it is called Methi (मेथी) (Bangla: মেথী ),(Urdu: میتھی).

Info: (wikipedia)

Pre-clinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek seeds. The fiber-rich fraction of fenugreek seeds can lowered blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, and to a lesser extent, for lowering blood cholesterol. Additionally, the soluble fiber content of fenugreek may play a role in aiding weight control.

Impotent: A typical dose range is 5 to 30 g three times per day with meals. Known side effects of high doses include mild digestive distress. Fenugreek should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.

Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Blueberries are flowering plants of the genus Vaccinium (a genus which also includes cranberriesand bilberries) with dark-purple berries and is a perennial. Species in the section Cyanococcus are the most common fruits sold as “blueberries” and are mainly native to North America.^[1] They are usually erect but sometimes prostrate shrubs varying in size from 10 centimetres (3.9 in) to 4 metres (160 in) tall. In commercial blueberry production, smaller species are known as “lowbush blueberries” (synonymous with “wild”) and the larger species, are known as “highbush blueberries”. The leaves can be either deciduous or evergreen, ovate to lanceolate, and 1–8 centimetres (0.39–3.1 in) long and 0.5–3.5 centimetres (0.20–1.4 in) broad. The flowers are bell-shaped, white, pale pink or red, sometimes tinged greenish.

Info: wikipedia

Blueberry is a natural method of controlling or lowering blood sugar levels when they are slightly elevated – Sugar Diabetes. Results have shown the leaves have an active ingredient with a remarkable ability to get rid the body of excessive sugar in the blood.
It is a good astringent and helps relieve inflammation of the kidney, bladder and prostate.

To use, steep two to three handfuls of leaves in 4 cups hot water for half an hour. Drink three cups a day.

Important : Decisions to use herbs or other alternative treatments for diabetes should be carefully considered. Individuals using prescription drugs should discuss taking herbs or supplements with their pharmacist or health care provider before starting.

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Hey If you’ve just gotten diagnosed with diabetes, you are not alone.Around the world  Millions of people are suffering  from chronic disease diabetes. According to research Indian subcontinent people are more prone to diabetes. Now we can say India has the highest population of diabetic patients.

To keep your blood sugar under control it is totally vary person to person.  Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Today, people with diabetes can leave good abd happy life with medicine and changing life style and have a good diet plan.

Here are some tips to maintain your blood sugar levels and continue a rich and active lifestyle:

Things you must avoid to control blood sugar level:

• To improve insulin function one must cut down all artificial foods like sugar added food, junked food,  drinks, packed/canned foods, diet chocolates etc.
• Junked food,White-bread, nan, pizza, burger etc should be avoided to control the function of insuline.
• Sugared based products must be avoided
• Jjuices and very sweet fruits  should be avoided.
• White rice, Corn flour,  fried potatoes should be avoided.
• Too much of dairy and eggs should be avoided.
• Avoid roasted product and tea/coffee as they are not good for digestion.
• Cut down too much of butter, ghee, oils etc.

Things to be done:

• Use raw sprouted peanuts.
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  Bitter-melon good for diabeties

  Use  Bitter gourd (karela). This vegetable contains a high dosage of ’plant insulin’. It lowers the blood-sugar levels effectively.

Have the juice of three to four karelas early morning on an empty stomach.

As a vegetable, too, it can be taken on a regular basis.

Powder the seeds of karela (measuring 1 teaspoon), mix with water and drink it.

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  methi leaf

Methi Leaf is also has a lot of plant insulin and it can be used as part of meal. You can prepare it by just chop it and wash properly after that put a small amount of oil and put the leaf and put small amount of salt and cooke for 5-10 mins and use it in your meal.

• You can also take Methi seed  as in powder basis early in the morning

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  methi seeds

  Gulp a teaspoonful of these seeds with a glass of water daily.

  Soak the seeds overnight. Have the water in which the seeds were soaked.

  You can make a chutney with methi seeds. You can also eat them sprouted, dried and powdered, or mix them in wheat flour to make chapattis.

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  jamun

• Jamun fruit is very good for controlling the blood sugar and improves insuling cell very much because it has a lot of plant insuline.
• You can take it direct as food and juice.
• You can also take powder of Jamun Seeds on regular basis.
• Powder the stone of the fruit and eat it – it contains glucoside, which prevents the conversion of starch into sugars.

All above discussed fruits and vegetable are available as a dried powder which can be taken twice a day.

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  garlic-clove

Garlic is  a boon for diabetics patients . It decrease cholesterol and also lowers blood sugar.

• Garlic is also rich in potassium so it replaces the potassium lost in the urine of diabetics.
• It also has zinc, sulphur and manganese which is also beneficial in diabetics.
• So take one clove and stay healthy

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  apple

Soluble fibre, found in apples, kidney beans, oatmeal, soyabean, etc, help control diabetes.A high fiber diet is the cornerstone of treatment of most diseases and specially insulin related disorders. An interesting finding is that during the world war when all British nationals were eating whole wheat flour, the incidence of diabetes fell by 50%! One can eat whole wheat porridge, whole wheat bread and oats as it contains soluble fiber which is very good for diabetes, cholesterol and obesity. Whole-grains are also rich in chromium which is mostly deficient in diabetics.

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  SoyaBean

• Soya bean is excellent for polycystic ovary and diabetics due to lecithins and can be eaten as a mixed atta (soya atta), tofu, tempeh, miso soup, nuggets, granules etc.

• Potassium is found in vegetable (try to eat sprouted peanuts) so eat fresh vegetable.

Diabetes is often associated with conditions like heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, immune deficiency and kidney disease.

So implement above discussed points and enjoy healthy life.

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