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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Diabetes Treatment
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Home Remedies for Diabetes.
Diabetes is characterized by an abnormally high level of
blood glucose and by the excretion of the excess glucose
in the urine. It results from an absolute or relative lack of
insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate
metabolism as well as in the metabolism of protein and fat.
The most commonly-used screening tests are the
determination of the fasting blood glucose level and the
blood glucose level tested two hours after a meal. The
normal fasting blood sugar content is 8O -120 mg per 100
ml of blood; this can go up to a level of 160 mg per 100 ml
of blood two hours after meals. Anything above these
levels can be termed as diabetic levels. Diabetes is
common among older, obese people.
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A diabetic feels hungry and thirsty most of the time, does not put on weight, and gets tired easily, both physically
and mentally. He looks pale, and may suffer from anaemia, constipation, intense itching around the genital
organs, palpitations, and general weakness. He feels drowsy and has a lower sex urge than a normal person.
Diabetes has been described as a prosperity disease, primarily caused by overeating and consequent obesity.
Not only is the overeating of sugar and refined carbohydrates harmful, but an excessive intake of proteins and
fats, which are transformed into sugar if taken in excess, may also result in diabetes. Grief, worry, and anxiety
also have a deep influence on the metabolism and may cause sugar to appear in the urine.
Diabetes Treatment with Bitter Gourd:
Among the several home remedies mat have proved beneficial in controlling diabetes, perhaps the most
important is the use of bitter gourd. It has lately been established that bitter gourd contains a hypoglycemic or
insulin-like principle, designated as 'plant insulin', which has been found valuable in lowering the blood and urine
sugar levels. It should, therefore, be included liberally in the diet of the diabetic. For better results, the diabetic
should take the juice of about four or five Bitter Gourd every morning on an empty stomach. The seeds can be
added to food in a powdered form. Diabetics can also use bitter gourd in the form of a decoction by boiling the
pieces in water or in the form of dry powder.
Herbs for Diabetes
Natural Diabetes Treatment with Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine
to treat diabetes. It enhances the production of insulin by the pancreas, improves blood-sugar control, and helps
to decrease blood sugar, trigylcerides, and cholesterol. Gymnema even appears to help regenerate the pancreas
and is effective for both Type I and Type II diabetes. It has no harmful side effects, but if you are taking
gymnema, be sure to tell your health-care practitioner because it can decrease your need for diabetic drugs.
Take 200 milligrams twice a day.
Natural Diabetes Treatment with Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is helpful for preventing and treating diabetic
retinopathy, an eye condition common in diabetics that can cause blindness. Bilberry helps to strengthen the
small blood vessels and prevents breakage. The active compounds in bilberry, called anthocyanosides, are
especially beneficial for the blood vessels of the eye and improve circulation to the retina. Take between 80 and
160 milligrams of an extract standardized for 25 percent anthocyanidins three times per day.
Natural Diabetes Treatment with Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) also helps to strengthen the blood vessels, making
them more flexible and less likely to break. In addition, ginkgo improves blood flow to the extremities, making it
very helpful for improving the poor circulation that often occurs with diabetes. Take an extract standardized for
24 percent ginkgo flavoglycosides, 40 to 80 milligrams three times per day.
Natural Diabetes Treatment with Fenugreek:
The seeds of Fenugreek have been found effective in the treatment of diabetes. Fenugreek seeds, when given in
varying doses of 25 gm to 100 gm daily, diminish reactive hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. Level of glucose,
serum cholesterol, and triglycerides were also significantly reduced in the diabetes patients when the seeds
were consumed.
Natural Diabetes Treatment with Other Foods:
Besides bitter gourd, certain other vegetables have been found useful in diabetes. These include string beans,
cucumber, onion, and garlic. Tea made of the pods of string beans is valuable in diabetes.
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Diabetes Help with Strawberry Tea
Diabetics will benefit from drinking strawberry tea. Place 4-5
fresh leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes.
Strain and drink.
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Blood Sugar Balancing Tea
1 tablespoon dandelion root
1 tablespoon burdock root
1 tablespoon licorice root
Bring herbs and 3 1/2 cups of water to boil over medium heat in a covered pot. Lower the heat and simmer
gently for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and steep an additional 15 minutes. Strain, and drink 3 cups a day.
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