01/11 Ayurvedic home remedies to control your blood sugar levels
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. As per the World Health Organisation, the condition is estimated to grow by over 100 per cent by the year 2030. But however life-threatening the condition is, the condition can be managed by making some simple lifestyle changes and following some easy home remedies.
02/11 Simple Ayurvedic tips to follow
Diet and utensil changes
– Take one part Guduchi, a part of kudki, a part of shardunika and 2 parts of punarvana. Mix well, and consume it with warm water 2-3 times a day.
– Increase your intake of turmeric by adding a little extra to every food item. You can add some to your milk and tea as well.
– Drinking water from copper vessels has been advised for ages. This can help revive the well-being of the body and prevent fluctuations in sugar levels. The water stored in a copper vessel is called Tamra Jal, which is said to help strike a balance in all three doshas. Keep a jug full of copper vessel overnight and drink it the next day.
03/11 Try methi dana
As per Ayurvedic experts, diabetics must consume methi dana on a regular basis. They can consume sprouts or drink fenugreek water on an empty stomach in the morning.
04/11 Bitter is always better
Bitter food items like bitter gourd, amla, hemp seeds and aloe vera can also help a great deal in managing diabetes.
05/11 Simple dietary changes
As per Ayurveda, ailments in the body are caused due to imbalance of doshas. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the imbalance of Vata (air and wind) and type 2 diabetes is caused by an excess of Kapha (water and earth) dosha. Eating meals with less fat is important. Adding ginger to your tea can also help in reducing the Kapha in the body.
06/11 Use spices wisely
Spices have antidiabetic properties. Turmeric, mustard, asafoetida, cinnamon and coriander must be consumed by diabetic patients.
07/11 Foods diabetics must consume
Bitter gourd
Diabetics must include bitter gourd in their everyday diet. It is rich in hypoglycemic bio-chemical substances. The substance is great to manage blood sugar levels.
08/11 Bengal gram
Bengal gram is great for people suffering from glucose intolerance. It reduces the risk of diabetes in non-diabetic people. It is also beneficial for people suffering from chronic diabetes.
09/11 Indian gooseberry
Amla helps in regulating carbohydrate absorption. The presence of chromium helps in insulin sensitivity. You can have it raw or in juice form.
10/11 Jamun
Jamun helps in regulating insulin and increasing the production of insulin. Chewing 4-5 Jamun leaves and Jamun can surely reduce sugar levels.
11/11 Curry leaves
Curry leaves are also great for managing diabetes and thus are recommended to be consumed two-three times a day.
