Diabetes Medicines – Herbal Solutions
Posted August 6, 2009
By Bertil Hjert
Diabetes is a serious health condition. Hence, medical experts have come up with a lot of solutions to cure and treat this disease. When it comes to medicines, a lot of options are available. You would find non-prescription, prescription and herbal medicines for diabetes.
Herbs for diabetes have become a rage among people these days. Experts in this field feel that diabetes has been treated with plant medicines for many years now. In fact, the efficiency of these medicines has been rated as remarkable. The best part is that these herbs are non-toxic and remarkably efficacious in fighting off diabetes.
Here are some of the herbal diabetes medicines widely used in order to treat this disease effectively: a) Pterocarpur Marsupium This medicine is a unique combination of herbs such as Malabar kino, verga, Indian kino and Pitasara. This herb has been used to cure diabetes for many years now. This drug is a natural agent and works wonders when it comes to treating diabetes.
b) Bitter melon (Momordia Charantia) Bitter melon is also known as balsam pear. It is a tropical vegetable and cultivated widely in South America, Asia and Africa. Experts have also come to a conclusion that the plant has been exclusively used to treat diabetes since ancient times. It is also referred to as the folk medicine. The melon is composed of different compounds and all those compounds are super rich in antibiotic properties. Care should be taken that this medicine should not be given to the patient in large doses.
c) Gymnema Sylvestre The herb is efficient in helping the pancreas in the process of insulin production in the case of Type 2 diabetes. It also works towards improving the power of insuling to reduce blood sugar in Type 1 as well as Type 2 diabetes. It decreases craving for sweet. The herb can be a great substitute for drugs that are known to lower blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes.
d) Onion and Garlic Now, this may seem to be really hard for some people to digest but it is true. Onion and garlic are significant in lowering blood sugar. The active ingredients in both the herbs are allyl propyl dissulphide (APDs) and triallyl disulphide oxide (allicin) respectively.
B) There are also other ingredients like flavonoids that play flavorable action. a) Fenugreek Also known as Trigonella foenuon graecum is rich in anti diabetic properties. These help in maintaining healthy sugar levels inside the body.
b) Blue berry leaves This is used for its beneficial ingredients myrtillin. The herb is widely know for producing excellent effects that last for about many weeks together.
c) Asian Ginseng This is Chinese medicine used traditionally to treat diabetes. It works towards enhancing insulin release from the pancreas and also helps in increasing the amount of insulin receptors.
d) Bilberry It reduces the risk of complications caused by diabetes including retinopathy and cataracts. e) Stevia It has been traditionally used to treat diabetes.
f) Ginkgo Biloba The extract is known to prevent as well as treat early stages of diabetes.
g) Cinnamon It enhances the efficiency of insulin.
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Source: Bertil Hjert
Alternative Treatments for Diabetes
By Hector Milla
Posted on July 18, 2004
Hector Milla runs the http://www.mydiabetessupply.com site and the http://www.thehighbloodsugar.org resources center, where you can find info on how to get free diabetes supplies and how to lower naturally your blood sugar levels respectively. Visit for further information.
People suffering from diabetes have no good time, several blood glucose monitoring every day is not a pleasant experience, for that reason an effective treatment for this disease would be very welcome, even if this treatment is not coming from traditional medicine.
Have you ever listened about alternative therapies for diabetic people? if you have, have you ever tried one? if your answer is no, keep read on because this article is intended to point out some alternative diabetes therapies that have showed some degree of success treating this disease. Then, we have listed some of them without any particular order, that way you can further research one that has picked out your attention.
Firstly, take in consideration that the therapies listed below do not replace any medical treatment that you have been advised to follow, but they are very helpful as adjuncts. So, as usual it is advisable to ask your doctor for specialized and technical recommendations.
Alternative Therapies For Treating Diabetes List:
- Meditation
- Homeopathy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Self Hypnosis
- Relaxation Techniques
- Yoga
- Exercise Conditioning
- Massage
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Detoxification Diet Programs
Most of these therapies, at least the ones that have for objective to calm down your nervous system, reducing stress and relieving tension of your muscles, are very effective improving diabetes condition, this is because you got unwanted toxins eliminated from your body.
The other important important point is that by researching online, meaning using using internet to your advantage, you can get free access to some of those therapies, for example many Reiki practitioners even Reiki centers offer free sessions of Reiki. Reiki is an ancient Japanese energy healing technique, the same with the practice of Yoga.
Other therapies like relaxation techniques – for instance – you can find them in books, so even if you do not have or do not want spend money on, you still have the chance to visit a public library, then get some interesting reading because you have nothing to loose, and it could be beneficial for your health.
Last but not least, remember that diabetes disease is all about how to control elevated blood sugar and consequently how to lower your blood glucose levels, then independently of the therapy and medical treatment that you follow, testing regularly your blood sugar levels it is a good comparative point in order to know if you are getting good results with the chosen alternative therapy.
Source: Hector Milla
Can Cinnamon Treat Diabetes?
The Effect Of Cinnamon On Blood Sugar (Glucose) Levels And Its Ability To Help Control Diabetes
Posted June 23, 2009
By John Bradstreet
What is the Cause of Diabetes? In type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar levels occur when glucose is prevented, to a significant degree, from entering cells of the body, notably liver, muscle, and fat cells. This is caused by a “short circuit” in the insulin signaling pathway, a cascade of highly specific chemical reactions that allow insulin to fulfill its role as the facilitator of glucose transport through the cell walls.
Insulin is produced by the pancreas in response to elevated blood glucose levels; once it enters the blood, it signals the body’s cells to take up the excess glucose until normal levels are restored. When insulin molecules bind to the insulin receptors on cell walls, tiny molecular “gates” open up and allow glucose molecules to pass through. If this system is impaired, the gates don’t respond adequately to the insulin signal, thus preventing the glucose from entering the cell. This condition, which is a common consequence of obesity, is called insulin resistance, and it’s both a harbinger and a symptom of diabetes.
With insulin resistance, glucose levels in the blood remain high, a very dangerous condition in the long run. The pancreas tries to compensate by making more insulin, but this works only for so long. Eventually, the pancreas becomes overburdened and starts making less insulin. That’s when things go from bad to worse.
One of the most exciting recent discoveries in health is cinnamon and its effects on blood sugar (glucose) levels. The positive effect of cinnamon on blood sugar were discovered by accident at the USDA testing center in Maryland where scientists were testing the effects of various foods on blood sugar (glucose) levels. They were surprised when good ol’ apple pie actually helped lower glucose levels.
Although cinnamon bark and cinnamon flowers are used medicinally, Chinese cinnamon, or Cinnamomum aromaticum, is the form used for diabetes. Specifically, hydroxychalcone may work on insulin receptors to increase insulin sensitivity and help promote glucose uptake into cells and tissues and promote glycogen (the storage form of glucose) synthesis.
Several Studies Confirm the Positive Effects of Cinnamon In a December 2003 Diabetes Care study, cinnamon was found to improve glucose and lipids in people with diabetes. Sixty patients with type 2 who were taking a sulfonylurea (glyburide) were given one of three doses of cinnamon (1, 3 or 6 grams per day) or a placebo for 40 days. Fasting blood glucose declined by 18 to 29 percent after 40 days in all three cinnamon treated groups. Specifically, 1 gram per day decreased glucose from 209 to 157 mg/dl, 3 grams per day decreased glucose from 205 to 169 mg/dl and 6 grams per day decreased glucose from 234 to 166 mg/dl. Patients then went without any cinnamon for 20 additional days, but their fasting glucose was still lower than at baseline for the previously cinnamon-treated groups, indicating that cinnamon had a sustained benefit. Furthermore, total cholesterol decreased by 12 to 26 percent, triglycerides decreased by 23 to 30 percent, and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol also declined from 7 to 27 percent.
Another study was done by the University of Hannover in Hannover, Germany and published in a recent issue of the European Journal of Clinical Investigation. This was the first study evaluating the effect of a water-soluble cinnamon extract on glycemic control and the lipid profile of Western patients with type 2 diabetes. The results further add to a growing body of clinical evidence demonstrating supplementation with a water-soluble cinnamon extract may play an important role in managing blood sugar levels and improving insulin function.
Cinnamon is not Advised Benefiting from this discovery may not be as simple as increasing cinnamon intake in your diet. Cinnamon contains volatile oils and when taken consistently in high doses may be toxic. This is why high quality supplements are recommended.
In conclusion, cinnamon reduced serum glucose, triglyceride, total cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Because cinnamon would not contribute to caloric intake, those who have type 2 diabetes or those who have elevated glucose, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, or total cholesterol levels may benefit from the regular inclusion of cinnamon in their daily diet. In addition, cinnamon may be beneficial for the remainder of the population to prevent and control elevated glucose and blood lipid levels.
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Ayurveda, A Holistic Treatment for Diabetes
Sweet Treatment For Diabetes From Ayurveda
June 12, 2009
By Dr. Rajesh Nair
According to Ayurveda, a holistic alternative medical science, the main cause of diabetes are fat, urine, and Kapha buildups due to foods, liquids, lifestyle, stress and others. It generally believes that any disease caused is due to doshic imbalance. The doshas are the three humors that govern the human body, they are vata, pitta and kapha. It includes diabetes in the prameha category, which are a list of urinary disorders especially characterized by profuse urination with several abnormal qualities. Classical Ayurvedic therapy for madhumeha (diabetes) begins with an assessment of the dosha imbalance. In all types of pramehas , kapha is vitiated, but in madhumeha, vata is often aggravated as well. Therefore, therapies will be directed at both vata and kapha simultaneously to restore the balance of the doshas. By determining the causal imbalances at the basis of a disorder, an Ayurveda evaluation strikes the root causes of diabetes which are 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. Common ayurveda remedies include : a) Diet restrictions -Avoid foods that increase kapha dosha like potatoes, rice, sugar, fatty foods and avoiding alcohol. b) Exercise – Regular physical exercise is a must for diabetics. Practising yogic asanas like ‘Halasan’, ‘Paschimottanasan” are found effective. c) Panchakarma Therapy – The greatest benefit of Panchakarma is that it reduces the insulin resistance in the tissues in diabetics which is the primary goal in treating the diabetes. i.e., Ayurveda also addresses the diet modification by eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates, and emphasizing complex carbohydrates. Protein is limited, as excessive intake can damage the kidneys. Fat is also limited because there is often a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes, making fat digestion difficult. Since many diabetics have autoantibodies, Panchakarma is typically used for this cleansing the same. This begins with herbal massages and an herbal steam sauna, followed by fasting to cleanse the body. This is followed by an herbal purge for the liver, pancreas, and spleen. Colon therapy is next, first to cleanse the digestive tract and then to reconstitute the system. Ayurvedic management of Diabetes depends on the strength of patient and type of diabetes he/she has. But some generalized management are mentioned below. If the patient has sufficient strength panchakarma treatment can be started with snehana followed by vamana and virechana. Virechana can be repeated frequently. Dhanwantharam Gritham is apt for snehanam. Pizhichil is good for a week. Takradhara can also yield good results. Internal medicines that can be used are katakakhadiradi kashayam, aragvadhadi kashayam, nisadi kashayam, mehari dravakam and Nisha katakadi qwath. Apart from these ayaskriti and lodhrasavam are good. Mehasamhari gulika, brihantmehantaka gulika, niruryadi gulika, svetagaunjadi gulika, haldi (turmeric), amalaki (gooseberry) choorna, nyagrodadhi churna,Brihat triphala churna, Madhumegha karpagm, nisosiradi tailam,or eladi tailam can be added to the kashayams as the case may be. Shilajit, vasntakusumakara rasa, nag bhasma, vanga bhasma, and chandraprabha vati can be used favorably. Hyponidd tablets, Diabecon tablets, Mehanil tablets, Glucova, Nishakatakadi qwath tablet can be used on regular basis. Sugar in any form like rice, especially from fresh grains, potato, banana, and other such cereals and fruits are to be avoided. Fat intake should also be avoided. Tamarid and salt intake should be minimal. All bitter things are of help in general. Vegetables like bitter gourd, drumstick, patola(sponge gourd), okra (ladies finger) are good. So is neem (Azadirachta indica) and bilva (Aegle marmelos). It is also advised to decrease all food intakes by three quarters of normal. Wheat, barely and all millets are good. Some cases recover fully just with exclusively meat diet. Don’t use polished grains as bryan is good for diabetes. Shadangapaniyam or water boiled with ekanayakam (Salacia reticulate) is excellent to quench thirst in diabetics. Exercise within limits is advisable, yogic exercise, particularly matsyendra asanam is useful. Sleep during daytime, sex, not resting after food intake and excessive labour is to be avoided.
Dr Rajesh Nair is the consultant of world’s largest online ayurvedic store http://www.ayurvedaforall.com.
Source: Dr. Rajesh Nair
Holistic Treatments for Your Acne
Clearing up Your Acne Wisely
May 13, 2009
By Bryan Halverson
In order to get rid of acne permanently, it should be understood first what acne is. It is basically a skin disorder which is originated by the blockage of skin pores. This blockage would result into bumps which would appear as blackheads and whiteheads mostly concentrated on the face and neck part.
Acne starts in this fashion and spreads on the body and will lead eventually to scarring. These scars are the worry of mind as they mar our appearance and may even lead into lack of confidence, lower self-esteem and making us lose our sleep.
The reasons for this disorder are numerous and wide-ranging. It is linked mainly to genetics. Most of those suffering from acne are found linked to parents or a relative suffering from serious acne problems. A widely suspected reason for this disorder is the hormones which are found in the blood at the puberty age for males and for females at start of menstruation. But this is not all. Acne can flare at any stage of your life even tough it might have been dormant for quite some time.
These flare ups can very easily be due to the mounting stress levels. Then acne is also reported to arise from lack of skin care. The teenagers would agree that the acne was noticeably more when their skins were oily. Coming towards the widely pursued topic of clearing up your acne, the main complication arises from the fact that what medication or treatment may be fruitful for one person may not most probably has any effect over the other.
The situation does appear disheartening and dismal but following some simple remedies would put you in the position of curbing this skin order without even consulting the cosmetician or a dermatologist.
• Try to keep your skin clean and oil free. Normally washing your face at least twice a day is advised. However if your skin is more oily then you should wash it more often. These wash should be gentle to your skin or else your skin will be coarsened and rougher.
• Try to minimize touching your face. The reason for this is that our hands are dirty and prone to be bacteria carrier due to constant touching of various surfaces. Remember that touching the face would mean inserting more of these bacteria to the pores on your skin.
• However incredulous it may sound but toothpaste is an ever-ready remedy available at home. Toothpaste is an item present already in our homes. By applying a little amount of toothpaste on the affected part of skin at night and washing it off in the morning have resulted into mind-boggling and miraculous results. This treatment has many merits over the others.
Following these simple yet effective steps can result in clearer skin that is free from acne. While there are plenty of over the counter solutions that may help your problem, ironically some of the best can be found lying around your home.
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Source: Bryan Halverson
Dr. Sebi-The Healer, Part 1 of 4
There is something about the information from Dr. Sebi that I find fascinating. In this four video series Dr. Sebi makes some compelling statements about his views on our health. You be the judge.
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