Approaching Diabetes The Ayurvedic Way
Diabetes, also known as ‘Madhumeh’ in Ayurveda , is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels. Based on Ayurveda, diabetes can occur due to Avarana, which is the blockage of channels in the body, and Dhatukshaya, which is the depletion of tissues in the body. Moreover, it can be genetic and acquired due to an unhealthy lifestyle. A sedentary way of living has become more common these days eventually leading to obesity, diabetes, and a lot of other health issues. Ultimately, diabetes is caused due to the lack of insulin production or the body not responding to the insulin produced. However, following an Ayurvedic diet , and a healthy lifestyle, significantly helps in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Diabetes, irrespective of its types, is identified by indications like increased thirst and hunger, excessive urination, sudden weight loss, fatigue, blurry vision, and slow healing of cuts and wounds. Further, blood tests on su...