DIABETES MELLITUS
Termed Madhumeha in Ayurveda, its incidence is higher amongst the older and the obese. Originating from an absolute or relative lack of insulin, it gives way to abnormalities in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fat in the body. Characterized by abnormally high levels of blood glucose and its subsequent excretion through urine.
Symptoms
Constant feeling of hunger and thirst.
Weight loss
Quick exhaustion. Drowsiness. Low sexual urge.
Possible anemia, constipation, itching around genital organs, palpitation.
Slow healing of wounds.
Causes
Overeating and consequent obesity
Excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates
Overloading of proteins and fats which get converted into sugar if taken in excess.
Excessive tension, worry, anxiety & grief
Hereditary factors
Herbals
Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Gurmar Leaves (Gymnema sylvestrae)
Karela (Momordica charantia)
Nayantatra (Vinca rosa)
Diet
Avoid sugar in any form-rice, potato, banana, cereals & fruits containing high percentage of sugar content. Do away with fatty stuff. Go for the following low-calorie, low-fat alkaline diet of high quality natural foods. Seeds: Paslane seeds .Seeds of bitter gourd & Fenugreek Vegetables: Bitter Gourd, string beans, cucumber, onion, garlic . Fruits: Indian Gooseberry, Jamul Fruit, Grape Fruit. Grains: Bengal gram, black gram. Dairy Products: Home-made cottage cheese and various forms of soured milk such as curd and butter milk. Emphasis should be on raw vegetables & herbs as they play a part in stimulating the pancreas and enhancing insulin production.
Lifestyle
Don't indulge in day-time sleep.
Should take care not to injure yourself as you take time to heal. As a result, there is a possibility of the wound becoming septic.
Should take adequate eye care as the disease in serious condition might affect the eye.
If you are afflicted by any other disease, you should take prompt actions since you lack resistance.
Foot care.
Should take care not to injure yourself as you take time to heal. As a result, there is a possibility of the wound becoming septic.
Should take adequate eye care as the disease in serious condition might affect the eye.
If you are afflicted by any other disease, you should take prompt actions since you lack resistance.
Foot care.
Yoga
Cobra (Bhujang Asana)
Locust (Shalabh Asana)
Bow (Dhanur Asana)
Locust (Shalabh Asana)
Bow (Dhanur Asana)
Apart from Yoga daily some exercise must be done like cycling, swimming, jogging etc.
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