Ayurveda cure of diabetes

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In today's stressful modern living.incidence of diabetes is definitely increasing. Every now and then we come across a patient of diabetes seeking Ayurvedic treatment and advice. Here is a brief description of prameha(diabetes)



Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose resulting in hyperglycemia(high blood sugar) and glycosuria (sugar in urine).
poorly managed diabetes can lead to a host of long term complications like

• Heart attacks
• strokes
• Blindness
• Nerve damage
• Amputation of limb
• impotence in men
• Pruritus(itching)

Recent studies in the USA have revealed that if we keep our blood sugar close to normal, there is a chance to resist Diabetes and its complications.

According to Ayurveda, there are 20 forms of diabetes, 4 are due to Vata, 6 result from pitta, and 10 are caused by Kapha. But diabetes is mainly Kapha doshaja disease.

all form of diabetes not treated to eventually develop into Madumeha (Diabetes mellitus) 

Causes of diabetes

1. Diet increasing Kapha dosha such as sugar, fats, potatoes, etc
2. Lack of exercise
3. Mental stress and strain
4. Excessive sleep

Symptoms of diabetes

1. Excessive urine formation & Frequent urination
2. Burning of palms and soles
3. Increased hunger
4. Excessive thirst
5. Sweet taste to the mouth
6. Weight loss
7. Blurry vision
8. Wounds that take time to heal
9. Skin infection
10. Unexpected extreme fatigue

Remedies for diabetes

1.  Diet planning- is the cornerstone of managing diabetes. The diabetic diet is an otherwise normal balanced diet, with a few modifications and proper spacing between food intake. Avoid diet increasing Kapha dosage such as sugar,fats,potatoes,rice.Avoid alcohol
2. Daily exercise- one of the methods to heal prameha including strenuous exercises. Regular exercise is a must in "Yogasanas"   -Forwarding bending asana like."paschmottanasan" are effective,
3. Restrict and reduce weight
4. Avoid sleeping during the daytime
5. Avoid smoking

Useful herbs for diabetes management

• Jambhul (Eugenia jambolana) powder
• Gurmar
• turmeric
• Neem
• Triphala
• Shilajit 

Also, Read Ayurvedic Beauty tips

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