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- Yoga & Herbal Remedies for Diabetes by Dr. Dinesh Kartha
Dr. Dinesh Kartha, Ministry of Health,UAE approved Consultant in Naturopathic Medicine with Independent Status helps you to control Diabetes through a combination of Yogatherapy, Naturopathic Treatments, Dietetics and Herbal / Ayurvedic Remedies. He can be contacted at 00971502876840 or drcvdkartha@yahoo.com
For booking your Consultation & Yogatherapy Sessions call 06-7408646 / 050-2171281.
DIABETES (MADHUMEHA)
Definition | Causes | Types | Symptoms |
Complications
Transmission | Prevention | Diet | Natural / Ayurvedic
Treatments
Introduction
Diabetes is one of the most dangerous metabolic
diseases of the modern world. Almost everyone is
familiar with the disease and its symptoms, and
almost everyone knows somebody who is suffering
from diabetes related problems – so widespread the
disease has become today.
Simply explained, diabetes is a disease in which
the level of glucose in the blood increases. The
diabetic person must take extreme care with the
kind of diet consumed, and must avoid all
hyperglycemic foods, i.e. foods that have a high
sugar content. Apart from this, there are several
other precautions to be followed.
No cure is known for diabetes yet. But this
condition can be lived with if healthy measures
are taken. Ayurveda has a treasure-mine of
information relating to diabetes, which is called
madhumeha in Sanskrit, and means to combat with
the depressing disease.
Regular practice of Special Yogatherapy Techniques,Breathing Exercises & Meditation has been found to be very effective in controlling Diabetes. The effect can be enhanced further if the Yoga practice can be combined with Naturopathic treatments, Dietary Modifications & Herbal remedies. Dr. Dinesh Kartha will give you necessary guidelines on all these aspects in his Consultation & Yogatherapy sessions.
Definition of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs due to defects
in the carbohydrate metabolism in the body. It is
one of the major metabolic disorders of the body.
The most common of the different types of diabetes
is the diabetes mellitus, which is also known as
hyperglycemia. It is the diabetes that is
characterized by high levels of glucose in the
blood and the urine of the person.
All types of diabetes are caused due to the
nonfunctioning of the pancreas. This type of
diabetes is caused due to low insulin levels
produced by the pancreas, leading to faulty
utilization of the glucose in the body.
Definitions of different types of diabetes are
given by the World Health Organization. This
organization has defined another type of diabetes,
called as gestational diabetes. This diabetes
occurs only in pregnant women, when the hormonal
changes in their body make it difficult to utilize
glucose properly.
Causes of Diabetes
The pancreas in the body has specialized cells
called as the beta cells of the islets of
Langerhans. These cells are responsible for the
secretion of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that
takes care of converting the bodily sugar, i.e.
glucose into energy. However in some people, due
to hormonal deficiencies or due to malfunctioning
of the pancreas, the insulin is not produced in
the proper amount. This leads to failure in the
utilization of glucose and the retention of
glucose in the body of the person. This situation
is what is commonly referred to as diabetes.
The levels of insulin can also be brought down due
to other extrinsic factors. Some of these factors
are:-
Stress
Obesity
Smoking
Lack of exercise
Too much sleep
Consumption of too many sweet foods also leads to
increase in the levels of glucose in the body.
Hence, this may lead to diabetes.
According to the beliefs of Ayurveda, madhumeha is
a disease that can be caused due to vitiation of
any one of the three doshas – vata, pitta or
kapha. Most cases of diabetes in the world are of
the kaphadosha vitiation.
Agni is also responsible for the culmination of
diabetes. Agni represents the bodily fires, and
when these fires are diminished, then there is a
chance that the carbohydrate utilization may not
occur in the correct manner, thus leading to
increased levels of glucose in the blood.
Types of Diabetes
The World Health Organization has identified three
types of diabetes. They are simply called as Type
1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and
Gestational Diabetes. These types of diabetes and
their typical symptoms are given below:-
Type of Diabetes Characteristics Vulnerability
Symptoms
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus is caused due to an inherent deficiency
of insulin in the pancreas. An attack of the
Coxsackie virus can also lead to the decreased
production of insulin. Daily injections of
insulin are required for survival. Children and
adolescents are the prime victims of this type
of diabetes. About 10% of all diabetes are of
the type I. Increased levels of sugar in the
blood and the urine of the person.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes
Mellitus is caused due to hyperglycemia
triggered by a deficiency of insulin. This type
of diabetes is found in adults. This is the most
common type of diabetes in the world, and no
cure is known yet. Increased levels of sugar in
the blood, increased fatigue, pain in the
joints, insomnia, frequent urination
Gestational Diabetes Gestational Diabetes is
caused due to increased hormone levels during
pregnancy and lactation. It is found more in
pregnant women. 2 to 3% of all pregnant women
have chances of contracting gestational
diabetes. Increased sugar levels in the blood
and urine during pregnancy, increased chances of
a caesarean section delivery
Symptoms of Diabetes
The symptoms that are most commonly seen among
diabetic patients are as follows:-
Excessive urination
Excessive hunger and thirst
Pain in the back and joints
Constant tired feeling
Loss of weight
Long time for healing of wounds
A taste of sweetness in the mouth
Complications due to Diabetes (Madhumeha)
Diabetes leads to perhaps the most number of
complications compared to any other ailment. A
list of the major complications produced due to
diabetes is given below:-
Complications of Diabetes Type
Heart stroke Macrovascular
Gangrene leading to amputation Macrovascular
Ulcers Macrovascular
Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction Macrovascular
Neuropathy, i.e. nerve disorders Microvascular
Nephropathy, i.e. kidney disorders Microvascular
Retinopathy, i.e. eye disorders Microvascular
Glaucoma, Cataract and Corneal Damage
Microvascular
Transmission of Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and as such it is
not a communicable disease. However, diabetes can
be genetically transmitted.
Prevention of Diabetes
People who have a history of diabetes in their
family must take adequate care to prevent the
onset of the disease in them. The following
precautions are absolutely vital for people with
diabetes histories:-
The consumption of all sweet and sugary foods
must be reduced drastically.
Both rice and wheat are problematic in people
vulnerable to diabetes. Rice and wheat contain
starches which are broken down into sugars
within the body.
People with diabetes vulnerability must indulge
in exercise and lead an active lifestyle. After
every heavy meal, there should be some form of
exercise to burn down the calories.
An early appointment with the doctor must be
made and a constant check must be kept on the
level of insulin the blood.
Diet during Diabetes
Since diabetes is a mainly kapha dosha disease,
the diet of the diabetic person must be aimed at
bringing the kapha dosha down. The following kind
of diet is preferable:-
All kinds of sugary and sweet foods must be
totally avoided.
Milk should be avoided as it contains the sugar
lactose which is converted into glucose within
the body.
The same is true of fruits. Fruits contain the
sugar fructose. Hence fruits must be consumed
with moderation.
It is good to have bitter herbs and fresh
vegetables. Bitter gourd, i.e. karela and
fenugreek, i.e. methi, are excellent bitter
herbs to be taken in the diet for diabetic
patient.
Fats such as oils and ghee must be severely
curtailed.
There is no restriction on fish and soy for a
diabetic patient.
Naturopathic / Ayurvedic Treatment for Diabetes
Ayurveda has a very profound methodology of
tackling the diabetic ailment. The technique
prescribed by Ayurveda for diabetic treatment is
as follows:-
(i) Apatarparna and Samshodhana – Apatarparna
means to cause loss of weight by de-nourishment.
This method works in people in whom diabetes is
caused due to additional weight, i.e. obesity.
Samshodhana is cleansing of the body. Both
apatarparna and samshodhana go hand in hand in
Ayurveda. De-nourishment and cleansing of the body
is brought about by a systematic treatment called
as panchakarma (fivefold therapy). This
panchakarma regimen consists of the following:-
Emesis
Purgation
Enema
Bloodletting
Errhines
(ii) Santarpana and Brumhana – Santarpana refers
to the replenishment of the body and brumhana
refers to increasing the body bulk. In people who
are underweight, these two techniques increase the
bodily defense mechanism and hormonal balance.
This prevents further damage to the body and
improves the repair process.
Apart from these two basic methods, there are
Herbs that have been ascribed with amazing curative
prowess for diabetic patients like Amla, Bittergourd, Neem etc.
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- Yoga & Herbal Remedies for Backache by Dr. Dinesh Kartha
Dr. Dinesh Kartha, Ministry of Health,UAE approved Consultant in Naturopathic Medicine with Independent Status treats Back ache through a combination of Specific Yogatherapy Techniques, Naturopathic Treatments and Herbal / Ayurvedic Remedies. He can be contacted at 00971502876840 or drcvdkartha@yahoo.com
For booking your consultation call 06-7408646 / 050-2171281.
BACK ACHE
The kind of lifestyle we are leading, backache is an
obvious problem. Unhealthy eating habit, graveyard
job-timings, sitting in front of a computer system and
too much stress and pressure in life has made life not
only difficult but unhealthy as well. Backache is a
situation when a person feels acute and severe pain in
the middle and lower portion of his back. With passage
of time, the pain become severe and affects the entire
back, especially around hips and waist. Spondylosis or
cervical is also a backache in which the spine gets
erect and lose its flexibility and thus cause difficulty
in bending the body parts. In ayurveda it is known as
prisht shool. It is classified under vata disease.
Regular practice of Specialised Yogatherapy Techniques, Breathing Exercises & Meditation has been found to be very effective in controlling Backache. The effect can be enhanced further if the Yoga practice can be combined with Naturopathic treatments, Dietary Modifications & Herbal remedies.
Dr. Dinesh Kartha will give you necessary guidelines on all these aspects in his Consultation & Yogatherapy sessions.
Causes for Backache
Sitting long hours in a same posture
Joint pain
Muscular pain
Eating junk food
Lack of balance diet
No exercise
No walk
Constipation
Arthritis
Improper functioning of kidney
Obesity, influenza
Irregular menstrual cycle in women
Wearing high heel shoes
Sleeping in a wrong posture,
Too much mental stress
Excess physical labor
Person may also suffer severe backache while carrying
heavy loads, especially when carrying in a wrong way.
Symptoms for Backache
Pain in a back is one of the worst experiences. Not only
backache is physically painful, it badly affects ones
life, mood, working capacity, and efficiency. The common
symptoms for backache are: patient will feel serious
pain in the lower and middle portion of the back, pain
around hips and waist. The worst form of backache is
spondylosis or cervical. In this the bones in the spinal
column combine together and thus reducing the
flexibility of spine. This disease can occur to anyone,
especially adults; pregnant ladies are also the worst
victim of backache as they carry a baby in their womb.
The sudden increase in weight, badly affect the lower
spine.
Treatment for Backache
Backache is one of the most common diseases we are
suffering today. A person suffering from a severe
backache will never feel happy working, eating, or doing
any other day-to-day work. Today, people are going for
herbal or home remedies for curing any kind of disease.
Apart from the herbal remedies and yoga, patient
should strictly avoid junk foods, soft drinks, fried
foods, sweets, caffeine, etc. Should avoid smoking,
consuming alcohol, chewing tobacco, and other narcotics.
Incorporating some healthy habits in your daily life is
another way to stay free from any kind of health-related
problems. For example, avoid sitting on a chair with no
support, walk a little after sitting continuously for
3-4 hours, sit straight on chair, and sleep in correct
posture, do not bend directly to pick something from the
ground, always bend on your knees. Do regular exercise
and morning walk, brisk walk.
Doing Yogatherapy is the best treatment for backache and several other
health-related problems. Some of the common yogas for
relief from backache are shavasana, bhujangasana, and
halasana. However, before performing these yoga postures
one should consult a qualified Alternative Medicine Doctor who is an expert in the field of Yoga.
Patient suffering from backache should realize that this
disease is not mostly due to internal problems in our
body, but is due to our unhealthy lifestyle. So, one
should start living a healthy life by adopting a healthy
art and state of living.
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