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October 3, 2016

How to Control Diabetes-Ayurvedic Treatment for Diabetes

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In this world, for every debility and sickness, creator God gave herbs which can counter and manage the problems. The matter is just to explore the properties of these natural herbs. Ayurveda is a great healing system that provides herbal care since ancient times. Ayurveda always payoff side welfares, not side effects. Exploration of life is what Ayurveda is. Ayurveda is an entity which has indispensable characteristics and properties of nature used to provide good, healthy life and cure to various ailments.

Diabetes

Ayurveda View

Ayurveda comprises all the elements together air, earth, water, fire and space mingled to provide three doshas of Ayurveda on which whole ayurvedic treatment revolves around. These are vata, pitta and kapha. Ayurveda helps to treat many problems and serious disorders. One of the severe problem in today world is Diabetes Mellitus means too much sugar is there in the blood. Diabetes is well known disease in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, it is known with the name of and Madhumeha. It is majorly known to be related with kapha dosha. In Ayurveda there are about 20 classes of diabetes, 10 because of kapha, 6 relates to pitta and 4 due to vata. This ancient health system provides the ayurvedic treatment for diabetes.
Many of herbs and herbal formulations are there to provide ayurvedic treatment for diabetes. In the ayurvedic treatment of diabetes, herbs tend to pacify doshas, due to which this problem occur, manages and cure other causes of diabetes. Above all, first we should have some knowledge about what diabetes is?
Diabetes overlay the world with its harmful effects. It is not just a raise in the blood sugar but many other severe long term complications such as damage or failure of nerves, kidney, eyes and heart, also arise due to diabetes. So it is very important to manage the problem of diabetes.

What do you know about diabetes?

Diabetes, a term describes a chronic malfunction which happens either due to insufficient working of pancreas, makes pancreas unable to produce insulin or body cannot properly use the produced insulin. What is this insulin? Insulin is a hormone which tends to manage and regulate blood sugar levels. So there is problem in the insulin production or usage, problem in the levels of sugar present in the blood. Insulin is very important ingredient to take food glucose and use it as a fuel to provide energy. Generally, hyperglycemia or can call as the condition of raised blood sugar, includes major effects of unbounded diabetes and its long term effects can lead to serious ailments.

Types of Diabetes

  1. TYPE 1 DIABETES : This kind is also known as insulin dependent diabetes. It is a state of autoimmune diseases. It is a condition in which body own immune cells attack pancreas. This damages the working process of pancreas beta cells which are responsible for producing insulin.
    • Due to these problems, pancreas cannot produce insulin.
    • Other problems which can create type 1 diabetes is heavy alcohol consumption, surgery or genetic causes.
    • It generally occurs in childhood, known as juvenile diabetes.
  2. TYPE 2 DIABETES : It is non-insulin dependent diabetes. In this form, insulin is formed in the body but the problem occurs in the insufficient usage of insulin.
    • It arises due to over-weight and inappropriate physical activity.
    • It arises 95% in adults.
  3. GESTATIONAL DIABETES : In this kind of diabetes, there is presence of glycaemia and high sugar level but below the diagnostic range of diabetes. This occurs in pregnant women during pregnancy.
    • It produces complications in pregnancy and at the time of delivery.
    • The children of this kind of diabetic patient are on high risk of diabetes than other.

Symptoms of diabetes

In type 1 symptoms can appear more quickly and severe from that of type 2 diabetes. These symptoms can be

  1. Feeling very hungry
  2. Dry and pale skin texture
  3. Restlessness
  4. Changes in the vision
  5. High urination
  6. More chances of infection
  7. Sores that heal slowly
  8. Loss in weight
  9. Ketone bodies in the urine
  10. Increased chances of vaginal infections

Major issues related to long term diabetes in a patient

There is a network of small blood vessels in the body which nourishes the brain, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Many of the vessels get damage due to diabetes and it became the reason of many severe diseases such as diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, heart attacks and strokes.

How the diabetes can be diagnosed?

Blood tests can estimate the condition of diabetes. These blood tests are glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test, random blood sugar test, fasting blood sugar test and oral glucose tolerance test.

The problem of diabetes can be treated and managed naturally.

Diabetes and Ayurveda

Ayurvedic treatment of diabetes is possible. As the major cause of diabetes in Ayurveda is aggravated kapha. There are herbs in Ayurveda with great importance. With the use of these herbs and their herbal mixtures problem of diabetes and its causes can be managed. It has great benefits as it improves not only physical health but also calms mental stress. The Ayurveda is 100% natural, so it do not cause any kind of side effects.

Diabetes Management in Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda introduced a care pack for diabetes which contain herbal formulations to combat the problem of diabetes.

Diabetes Care Pack is a combination of different herbal formulations.

  1. Dia-Beta Plus
  2. Karela Capsules
  3. Madhumehantak Churna
  4. Fenugreek Capsules
  5. Diaplan Tea

Diabetes Care Pack

Product Description

1. FENUGREEK CAPSULES

  • Fenugreek is known as methi in hindi. It contains phytochemicals like iron, sodium and various kinds of alkaloids.
  • It helps to balances all kinds of Doshas: vata, kapha and pitta. It is very helpful in controlling blood glucose levels.
  • As it controls blood glucose levels, so helps to maintain the state of diabetes.

Dosage : 2 capsules, twice daily after meals with warm water.

2. DIA-BETA PLUS

  • This is a herbal formulation helps to combat and manage the condition of diabetes.
  • This is a mixture of various herbs. These herbs are

Gurmaar

  • Gurmaar states which kill the sugars. It contain phytochemicals like resins, calcium, amino acid constituents and more.
  • It helps to maintain kapha-vata diseases. It is a great remedy for both types of diabetes and shows great effect to manage blood sugar levels.

Karela

  • It contains alkaloids, glycosides, oils and glycoproteins.
  • It maintains the blood sugar level and very helpful in eradication of type 2 diabetes.

Tulsi

  • It contains euginol and other phytochemicals which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Due to which this herb is also the part of this formulation.
  • Other herbs in the formulation are Ashwagandha and Saptrangi. These plants also managethe diabetes.

Dosage : 2 capsules twice daily before meals with warm water.

3. Karela Capsules

  • It is also famous with the name of karela. It contains phytochemicals like polypeptides, alkaloids, glycosides and glycoproteins. It is also rich in vitamins like vitamin A and C.
  • It is very useful in controlling blood sugar levels and maintains diabetes.

Dosage : 2 capsules, twice daily after meals with warm water.

4. MADHUMEHANTAK CHURNA

  • It is a blend of various herbs and very useful in treating diabetes.
  • Churna contain herbs like Saptrangi, Vizaysaar, Gurmaar, Darulhadi, Neem Patra, Methi, Jamun, Karela, Tulsi, Sadabahar and Babool

All these herbs has vital chemical components like various kinds of alkanoids, vitamins, glycoproteins, euginol and many more. All combine to give very effective treatment to eradicate diabetes.

Dosage : 1 teaspoonful twice daily with warm water, before meals.

5. Diaplan Tea

A diabetic patient can take Planet Ayurveda’s excellent herbal tea on a regular basis to help control their glucose level in the Blood. Ingredients for this tea include Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Jamun (Syzigium jambolanum), etc. This tea’s abundance of polyphenols, natural flavonoids, bitters, and antioxidants can be linked to these ingredients. Because of these qualities, it is capable of controlling hyperglycemia by regulating blood sugar levels.

Dosage : 1 Cup of Diaplan Tea, Once Daily.

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July 26, 2016

How To Manage Diabetes In Ayurveda With Herbal Remedies

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During a conversation with your friends, relatives or colleagues we come to know that there are many persons who are diabetic. Diabetes has become the eminent health issue all over the world. In 2013 International diabetes federation has estimated that 381 million people have the diabetes. There is rapid spurt in the cases of diabetes and number of diabetic patients is supposed to be doubled by 2030. How to get rid from this problem, here is the big question mark? Diabetes management in ayurveda is the safe and effective alternative.

Diabetes Management In Ayurveda

In ayurveda various herbs are identified which help to maintain the optimum blood sugar   level without causing any negative impacts on health.  Sometimes people are not even aware that they are diabetic, so it is mandatory for us to consult our doctors for diabetes test. Diabetes has the dreadful effects which may lead to multiple organ failure in body like kidney failure, heart failure, blindness, damage to nervous system and various other problems like  gum diseases and hypoglycemia.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is disorder which is characterized by the high blood glucose levels. Insulin is the hormone which converts the glucose into energy. But in the diabetic people there is insufficient production of insulin. Excess hunger, increased thirst, sudden weight loss, frequent urination and slow healing of sores or wounds are the symptoms associated with diabetes.

TYPES OF DIABETES

1. Type 1 diabetes – Type 1 diabetes mostly occur under the age of 20. In type one diabetes there is destruction of the insulin producing cells (Beta cells) of pancreas by immune system.

2. Type 2 diabetes – Type 2 diabetes is also known as non insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) and is more common in the children who are obese or overweight. In this case there is a very less production of insulin which is insufficient to fulfill the body’s need. This condition further leads to insulin resistance.

CAUSE OF DIABETES IN AYURVEDA

In ayurveda, diabetes is known as madhumeha which is due to aggravation of vata dosha. Imbalance of vata results in the deterioration of dhatus (body tissues). Main cause of diabetes is the impaired digestion. Due to this there is the accumulation of digestive impurities in pancreatic cells which leads to impairment in insulin production. With the help of various herbs present in ayurveda, problem of diabetes can be managed. These herbs help in production of beta cells which further maintain the good blood sugar levels.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN AYURVEDA

Diabetes management in ayurveda is very effective and safe way to get rid from this problem. Ayurveda is the holistic approach that assists a person to balance the body, mind and soul by taking proper food and proper rest. In ayurveda main emphasis is to uproot the disease without causing any adverse impacts on health.

Here Planet Ayurveda is the herbal formulation company which works to identify the medicinal importance of various herbs and provides their benefits to human beings. This company offers the various herbal products like herbal tablets, herbal capsules, herbal powders and various other products.

For the Diabetes management Planet Ayurveda offers the Diabetes care pack which contains the four products.

  1. Fenugreek Capsules
  2. Karela Capsules
  3. Dia-Beta Plus
  4. Madhumehantak Churna
  5. Diaplan Tea


Diabetes Care Pack

All these herbal products are prepared from the pure extracts of herbs and free from the addition of any color, starch, preservatives.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Fenugreek Capsules

Fenugreek Capsules are an effective product for the diabetes management in ayurveda. This herbal product is prepared from the pure extracts of herb Methi (Trigonella foenum gracecum). Methi has the great medicinal importance and one of most common spice used in the Indian kitchen. This herb is known to be very beneficial to reduce the increased levels of blood sugar. Methi seeds help in the absorption of sugar and fats. This herb is quite useful to increase the glucose tolerance of our body.

Dosage : 2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Karela Capsules

Karvellak (Momordica charantia) which is commonly also known as kerala. Karela Capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of this herb. This herb is used as vegetable in Indian kitchen. Regular use of this herb helps the one to get rid from diabetes. It contains the two compounds – charatin and momordicin which are quite effective to decrease the high levels of blood sugars.   Seeds of karela are packed with  polypeptide –P which acts like insulin and help to get rid from diabetes.

Dosage : 2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Dia-Beta Plus

These capsules are amazing herbal product for the management of diabetes in a natural way. Various patients are benefitted with the use of this product. This herbal product is prepared by the combination of various herbs which is given below.

Ingredients

  • Gurmaar (Gymnema sylvestrae)
  • Karela  (Momordica charnatia)
  • Saptrangi (Salacia oblonga)
  • Vijaysaar (Petrocarpus marsupium)
  • Tulsi (Ocimmum tenuiflorum)

Benefits – Herb used in the preparation of Dia-Beta Plus Capsules are packed with wonderful properties to manage the problem of diabetes. These herbs help to increase the production of insulin hormone and thus help to maintain the good blood sugar levels. These herbs also support the good functioning of pancreas also.

Dosage : 2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Madhumehantak Churna

For Diabetes management in ayurveda Madhumehantak Churna is unique formulation by Planet Ayurveda. This churna is an amazing blend of various herbs which are listed below

Ingredients

  • Saptrangi (Salacia chinesis)
  • Vijaysaar (Pterocarpus marsupium)
  • Bilva Patra (Aegle marmelos)
  • Gurmaar  (Gymnema sylvestrae)
  • Daruhaldi (Berberis arsistata)
  • Neem Patra (Azardirachta indica)
  • Methi (Trigonella foenum graceum)
  • Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
  • Karela (Momordica charantia)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum sactum)
  • Sadabahar (Eochnera rosea)
  • Babool (Acacia arabica)

Benefits – Herbs used in the formulation of Madhumehantak Churna are very helpful to manage the diabetes. These herbs help to pacify the aggravated vata dosha which is the cause of diabetes in ayurveda. These herbs also help to maintain the good blood sugar levels and help to get rid from diabetes in a natural way.

Dosage : 1 teaspoonful twice in a day , ½ hour before meals with plain water.

5. Diaplan Tea

Diaplan Tea is a herbal tea manufactured by Planet Ayurveda mainly for regulating high blood sugar levels. This tea is made up of various ingredients, some of them are Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum gracum), Cardamom (Elettaria cardamom), etc. This tea consists of various chemicals which assists in slow digestion and absorption of sugar and carbohydrates. It also helps in improving the usage of sugar by the body and increases the release of Insulin.

Dosage : 1 Cup of Diaplan Tea, Once Daily.

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