Diabetes is a serious health concern. In fact it is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart failure and stroke. And, while there may not be a “cure all” for diabetes”, depending how which type you have and how severe it is, there are a number of factors that are in your control form a nutritional and supplemental stand point.
The majority of people have Type II which affect mostly adults and is tied to people who are overweight, with a sedentary lifestyle.
Therefore, in these cases, maintaining a healthy blood sugar level is of utmost importance. Typical treatment focuses on diet and exercises which works well for many who are able to follow through and persist with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
There are though some herbs and supplements which many have not heard of that can be very effective for those with diabetes in controlling their blood sugar levels and reducing insulin resistance.
In, this recent post from Alt Medicine Zone, they talk about the 1o home remedies that someone with diabetes can try in their quest to live a better lifestyle and manage if not reverse their condition:
“Top 10 Home Remedies For Diabetes to Lead a Healthy Life
January 31, 2018Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterDiabetes is a very common disease or disorder of metabolism. It is a complex group of diseases triggered by different causes. Individuals with diabetes have high blood glucose, otherwise called high glucose or hyperglycemia. Some of the symptoms of diabetes are: enhanced thirst and appetite, sudden weight loss, fatigue, excessive urination and cuts or bruises take a long time to heal.
Diabetes is very dangerous health disorder and may lead to cardiovascular diseases, retinopathy, and amputation of the affected leg or any part of the body, kidney disease or may even lead to blindness.
You can cure diabetes using natural herbs, supplements, and vitamins rather than synthetic drugs. Despite the fact that there are numerous treatment choices available to keep your glucose levels in control, home remedies can work wonders in achieving this task.
Here are top 10 effective home remedies for keeping up your blood sugar levels and lead a healthy life with diabetes.
Jambul:
Jambul has rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C sources. Jambul is helpful for lowering the blood sugar. These seeds are mainly used in Ayurvedic treatment; it is especially helpful in controlling blood sugar levels in diabetics.
The Jambul seeds are mainly used in Ayurveda, it is useful for controlling the sugar level in blood. Jambul also is known as Eugenia Jambolana.
Jambul seeds boost the insulin secretion from the pancreas. It shows the anti-diabetic properties. It also stimulates secretion of insulin in the body.
Holy Basil (Tulsi) Leaves:
Holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum, is an herb native to India and is regarded as one of the most important plants used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Holy basil plant leaves contain essential oils that yield eugenol, methyl eugenol, and caryophyllene, and they also yield other substances such as ursolic acid and apigenin.
Researchers have suggested that holy basil leaves may improve pancreatic beta cell function and thus enhance insulin secretion.
Bitter Gourd:
In traditional Indian diets, bitter gourd is considered as diabetes controlling that is a hypoglycemic agent. Bitter gourd lowers blood glucose as it contains a chemical called Charantin which reduces high blood glucose levels so it is very good for Diabetic persons.
Bitter gourd influences glucose metabolism all over the body not like the other medicinal drugs which are effective only in one target organ or tissue.
You can take Bitter Gourd juice every morning on an empty stomach to lower down the blood sugar.
Leaves Of Bilberry (Neelabadari) Plant:
Bilberry, also known as blueberry or huckleberry, is the most studied of hypoglycemic plants. Herbalists recommend both leaves and fresh or dried fruits in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Bilberries and bilberry leaves are called the “vegetable insulin”, and for good reason. They should be included in every diabetic person’s diet”
As you can see there are a number of plan-based therapies that can be effecting at controlling blood sugar. And, some may work for some while others may not work at all. This is why with any health condition, it can be a long trial and error process to find what works with your blood chemistry.
You can find the remaining six remedies in the rest of the post over on the Alternative Medicine Zone website by clicking the link below.
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