Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Don't Be A Couch Potato To Cure Diabetes

Ashish Jain

Diabetes is one of the ailments that is fast becoming a matter of concern among the urban population all over the world. Already the disease has assumed epidemic proportions in the USA. It is estimated that over 16 million people in the US are victims of this disease.

Indeed so rampant is the spread of this disease that several sufferers are not even aware of the fact that they are suffering from diabetes. The disease goes undetected for quite some time till the symptoms are aggravated and thus the problem has become a major matter of concern.

Even though the exact cause of diabetes is yet to be pinpointed, several factors are known to lead this disease. One of the commonest factors which leads to diabetes is obesity. That is why doctors warn their overweight patients to lose weight not only as a precaution against heart disease but also as a way to prevent such lifestyle afflictions as diabetes.

If a family member is known to be a diabetic then the next of kin in the blood line of the diabetic needs to be doubly cautious. This is for, diabetes usually affects people with a family history of diabetes. In fact, when a patient of diabetes first meets up with his or her doctor, family history is the first thing doctor inquires about. A doctor needs detailing about the family history before prescribing a course of treatment for the patient.

Often diabetics have been people with a love for sedentary lifestyle. This too, is a habit that diabetics are advised to shake off. But simply changing one’s lifestyle or eating habits is not enough. One also needs to follow a course of medication in order to keep the disease under control. The medication is needed to help the body make insulin, especially when there is no insulin production at all. In cases where some insulin is produced by the body, using insulin efficiently is important.

After a simple test which checks glucose levels in the blood, the treatment course is adjusted for the patient. Added to this, is the recommendation to eat healthy fiber-rich food, a curtailment of sweet consumption to the minimum and an exercise routine that involves walks and activity, instead of living out one’s life as a couch potato.

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Natural And Herbal Cure Of Diabetes

With the failure of the over the counter medications, the herbs have re-emerged as the dominant powers in the treatment of diabetes. According to Chinese Medicine, diabetes is not considered as a disease as such. It is a condition of disharmony. The major symptoms are severe thirst and hunger. At the same time, in spite of the excessive hunger, you lose weight. There are many Chinese herbs that were used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. These herbs are now the subject matter of extensive research. The results of the research are encouraging.

One such Chinese herb that has shown its mettle in the treatment of diabetes is mai men dong. The sole problem in the treatment of diabetes, is to maintain the level of insulin. Research done on this herb indicates its right potential. Through this herb, the Chinese researchers have shown the capability to stimulate regeneration of cells. The cells in question are in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. These are the cells that owe responsibility for appropriate production of insulin. If this process is taken care of, perhaps you are taking care of the diabetes.

Another Chinese herb that has the capability to reduce the blood sugar level is tian hua fen. It is now extensively used in herbal formulations to treat diabetes.

A vegetable extensively grown in India, bitter melon, is known to lower the blood sugar levels. It is dried and then used in the powder form as well. This vegetable has antibacterial and antiviral properties.

There is another important treatment for diabetes, on which not much research seems to have been done, but traditionally, it is very popular. Take fresh curry leaves (4 to 5 leaves), in the morning on the empty stomach, after properly masticating it. Continue with this schedule for about 6 months. Even the chronic diabetes will be cured once for all.

When you are told about the qualities of herbs that have the potentiality to give you relief in your diabetic condition, do not be under the impression that herbs alone will do the job. You need to review your food habits extensively and decide what went wrong with you, which made the entry of diabetes in your body easy and possible. It is no use if you take the herbal medicines on the one side and continue with your junk food and ice creams on the other side. You need to change your lifestyle according to the needs of your body.

The supreme advantage of herbal medicines in the treatment of diabetes is that they have no side effects. If at all they are there, they are not harmful, but beneficial!

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How to Cure Diabetes Naturally?

Diabetes is a deadly disease which literally robs an individual of his independence. The disease has reached an epidemic proportion and there are roughly 285 million people suffering from it. Though it may not sound like a serious problem when detected but its impacts on the rest of the body functions is really deadly. Most of the doctors will tell you that there is no permanent cure for diabetes, all one can do is maintain the sugar level so that the impacts are less. However, some people strongly believe that diabetes can be cured naturally.

In the diabetes, pancreases fail to produce insulin. Insulin is nothing but a hormone that works on works on the sugar to convert it into energy. When there is an inadequate production of insulin, sugar level in the blood increases and do not allow the kidney to function normally.

The most vital and easy way to cure diabetes naturally is to bring about a change in the lifestyles and eating habits. You should begin consuming healthy well balanced diet as soon as possible. One of the other vital aspects in connection to the diet is the variety included and the proportions consumed. It’s very important for a diabetic person to consume regular meals. Moreover, it’s always better to consume 4 small meals instead of one or two large meals. This helps to maintain control over the portion sizes and also allows the body to produce the required energy.

Here are some natural ways that can help to cure diabetes naturally:

•One should include more of whole grain foods in the meals, for instance, white rice, white breads and white pasta. These products help to decrease the amount of carbohydrate in the body and thus sugar.

•The diet should include fresh vegetables and fruits like all the other healthy diet.

•Try and include food items, which are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, for example, cold water fish. These food items provide the body with good fats.

•Carbohydrates are required to help the body produce energy. However, a diabetic body is unable to produce optimally, which means energy is not produced properly. Hence, carbohydrates should be decreased so that they do not accumulate and form into sugar.

•Desserts and sweets which possess a high level of sugar content should be completely eliminated from the diet or limited to a minimal quantity. One can get the natural sugar through consumption of fresh fruits.

•Alcohol consumption should be totally avoided.

•Besides diet changes, a diabetic person should squeeze in time for a regular exercise program. Regular exercise program does not imply spending hours at the gym, a regular brisk walk will also do the needful.

There are some natural foods also which if consumed help to control the sugar level. For instance Chromium helps the cells to respond properly to insulin. Bitter melon increases the number of beta cells that produces insulin. Cinnamon helps to control the glucose level in the blood and Indian gooseberry stimulates the pancreas causing them to produce more insulin.

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