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Diabetes
Overview
Diabetes is characterized by an abnormally high level of blood glucose in the urine. It results from relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism and the metabolism of protein and fat. Ancient scholars of Ayurveda knew Diabetes Mellitus some 3000 years ago. The association of frequent urination with sweet tasting substance in the urine was first reported in Charaka Samhita, the ancient ayurvedic classic.
Symptoms
Increased urination.
Person feels thirsty and hungry most of the time.
Patient gets tired easily.
Feeling of drowsiness.
General weakness.
Featured Remedy
Diabetes Pestle 6 gms of fenugreek seeds (Methi) in mortar and soak them in 250 ml of water overnight. In the morning, stir it vigorously and strain though a clean fine cloth. Drink this mixture every morning for a period of 2 months to get rid of diabetes.
Ingredients
Diabetes
Fenugreek seeds (Methi) six gram
Water 250 ml
Precautions
Diabetes
Take low-calorie, low-fat, alkaline diet of natural foods.
Increase the intake of raw food as it stimulates the pancreas and increases insulin production.
Exercise is important in the treatment of diabetes. Jogging, walking and swimming are recommended.
Take meals at regular intervals of the day.
Avoid fried or sugar rich food.
Avoid starchy food like rice, potatoes etc.
Other Remedies
Diabetes
Crush about four to five bitter gourds (Karela) and strain the juice through a fine cloth. Take this juice on an empty stomach.
The inner bark of Jamun tree (Indian berry) is also very useful for diabetes. Dry the bark and burn it. This will produce an ash of white color. This ash should be pest led in the mortar, strained and bottled. Take 15 grams of this ash with water, on an empty stomach in the morning.
Juice of tender mango leaves taken every morning helps in controlling diabetes.
All advice is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice and/or diagnosis/treatment. DesiDieter does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
