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Vol. 1 [June 2008] Issue- 6

Diabetes mellitus (Prameha- Madhumeha) has been discussed in Ayurveda from ancient times. Ancient Sages “Caraka” gave an exhaustive description of the disease ‘Prameha’ which ultimately progresses towards Madhumeha or the sweetness of urine in addition to polyuria (Bahumutrata) if unchecked leads to various complications. Modern Science verifies the statements of Acharya Charak that Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels.

As per WHO records Diabetes causes about 5% of all deaths globally each year. 80% of people with diabetes live in low and middle income countries. Most people with diabetes in low and middle income countries are middle-aged (45-64). Diabetes deaths are likely to increase by more than 50% in the next 10 years without urgent action.

Given such a Global Condition when Diabetes is escalating and there by narrowing the margin of epidemic proportion, a sincere approach is to be taken towards identification and prophylactic management of Diabetes prone group.

Many herbal drug combinations are being successfully used for the control of such hyperglycemic groups, Ayurveda has great potential of managing such a condition. Thus playing the dual role as

Swathasya Swasthya rakshanama!

Aturasya Vikara prashamanam!!

i.e maintaining the health of healthy as well as healing the diseased.

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SHASHANKASANA Or HARE POSE

It exercises the lower abdomen and improves digestion. It also relieves stiffness of the spine. Yoga-Mudra and Shashankasana produce similar beneficial effects. It remedies uterine inversion, Diabetes etc.

Glucagons secretion is enhanced by stress. Yoga effectively reduces stress, thus reducing glucagons and possibly improving insulin action.

Many yogic postures creates pressure massage on the pancreas, which is likely to stimulate the pancreatic function.

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 CARE & AYURVEDIC REMEDY

Dr. Dinesh Yadav

Diabetes Mellitus (D.M.) commonly known as Madhumeha in Ayurveda is of worldwide prevalence and its incidences are growing faster than any other systemic or infective disease.

Many of the uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetic patients suffer from skin disorders.

“Prevention is better than cure” This saying best implies in the case of diabetes because no complete remedy for D.M. has been established so far and complications of uncontrolled D.M. are more severe than the disease itself. But we can check these by use of proper medicines, diet, exercise etc.

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Bitter Melon (Karela) - for Diabetes Mellitus

It contains: Gunna (properties) laghu (light), ruksh (dry)   Rasa (taste) katu (pungent) and tikta (bitter)   Virya (potency)  ushna (hot)

Karela is an herb know world wide for its well-known results in diabetes mellitus. A wonder of nature is that, it is not only beneficial in diabetes mellitus but is also very beneficial in many other disorders that have been troubling mankind, A commonly grown everywhere herb of India.

Karelas chemical constituents are lectin, charatin and momordicine. It also contains a polypeptide named gurmarin, which is similar to insulin in composition.

Rich in iron, bitter melon has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of bananas, and contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and good dietary fiber. It is believed to be good for the liver and act as an anti-tumor agent, and inhibit HIV-1 infection.

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