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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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