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Ailments
& Remedies
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. Characterised
by abnormally high levels of blood glucose and its subsequent excretion
through urine.
Symptoms
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Constant feeling of hunger and thirst.
- Weight
loss
- Quick
exhaustion. Drowsiness. Low sexual urge.
- Possible
anaemia, constipation, itching around genital organs, palpitation.
- Slow
healing of wounds.
Root Causes
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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
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Hereditary factors
Healing
Options
| Herbs |
- Neem
(Azadirachta indica)
- Gurmar
Leaves (Gymnema sylvestrae)
- Karela
(Momordica charantia)
- Nayantatra
(Vinca rosa)
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Ayurvedic
Supplements |
| Products |
Domestic |
Intl. |
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Madhumehari Granules |
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Shilajit Tablets |
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Karela Capsules |
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| Diet |
- Avoid
sugar in any form-rice, potato, banana, cereals & fruits
containing high percentage of sugar content.
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Do away with fatty stuff.
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Go for the following low-calorie, low-fat alkaline
diet of high quality natural foods.
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Seeds: Paslane seeds .Seeds of bitter
gourd & Fenugreek
- Vegetables:
Bitter Gourd, string beans, cucumber, onion, garlic
- Fruits:
Indian Gooseberry, Jambul 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.
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| Lifestyle |
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Lifestyle:
Don't indulge in day-time sleep.
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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.
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