Simple Health Cures

   Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by improper utilization of glucose by the body. The disorder forbids the body from using glucose either completely or partially. As a result, glucose builds up in blood and the person is diagnosed with high blood glucose or blood sugar levels. The hormones insulin produced by pancreas is the primary blood glucose regulator.  If the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, blood glucose levels soar high, resulting in Type 1 Diabetes.

    The person with type 1 Diabetes requires insulin injections. In other cases, the cells of the body become non-responsive to insulin, thereby causing glucose levels to rise. This is true in the case of urination, skin infections, delayed healing of sores, fatigue, weight lose/gain, irritability and erectile dysfunction. Some of the causes of diabetes may be listed as follows:

   1. Heredity

   2. High intake of carbohydrates

   3. Inactivity or lack of exercise

   4. Stress

   5. Overeating habits

   6. Insulin resistance

   7. Inadequate insulin production

   8. High cholesterol

   9. High Blood pressure

   10. Surgery in pancreas

   11. Disease of pancreas

   **12** Home Remedies For Diabetes:

   1. Boil 10-15 mango leaves in a glass of water. Leave overnight. The next morning, strain the liquid and drink it in empty stomach. This helps to cure diabetes.

   2. Remove seeds and extract the juice of a bitter gourd and drink daily. This is an effective home remedy for diabetes.

   3. Chew curry leaves twice daily to get rid of diabetes.

   4. Drink the juice of crushed fish-berry early in the morning. This relieves diabetic conditions.

   5. Pour 3 tablespoon cinnamon powder in 1 liter water and simmer for 20 minutes. Then strain and drink the solution regularly. This checks diabetes.

   6. Mix half teaspoon powdered bay leaf and half teaspoon turmeric powder. Add the mixture to aloe vera gel and take before lunch and dinner. this is beneficial in treating diabetes.

   7. Eat garlic regularly to keep glucose level under control.

   8. Grind fenugreek seeds in to a fine powder and take 2 tablespoons every day. This prevents diabetes.

   9. Feast on grapefruit to dismiss blood glucose.

   10. Bean pod is the storehouse of natural insulin. Bean pod tea should be taken daily to do away with diabetes.

   11. Mix 2 teaspoon of Greek clover seeds powder in to a glass of milk and drink daily. This is an effective diabetes cure.

   12. Boil 4-5 leaves of sweet potato and 1 tablespoon ash gourd in water. Strain the contents and drink to ward off diabetes.

   First off, what is lemon water? It is something you buy in the supermarket? Well, lemon water is no more than a glass of water with a slice of lemon in it. Lemon is a very inexpensive fruit that is rich in vitamin C. In fact,  lemon is one of those fruits that used widely in a vast array of dishes and other culinary masterpieces. Lemon is also known for its medicinal contribution and its richness in other minerals and vitamins such as riboflavin, magnesium, vitamin B, proteins, and carbohydrates. Each lemon has about 5% citric acid which makes it a healthy part of your daily diet. Below are the top seven benefits of drinking lemon water.

Relieves Throat Infection, The high vitamin C content of lemon helps relieves sore throat and other throat infections. Although this is not an alternative to medicine, it is an effective way to improve the body’s defence mechanism against tonsillitis and sore throat causing bacteria.

   Control Blood Pressure, Lemon can do wonders in reducing blood pressure. The minerals and vitamins found in lemon we known to reduce capillary fragility. This means that if the capillaries are strong, the heart is not obligated to pump or work harder, therefore reducing blood pressure.

    Aids To Digestion, Lemon juice relieves digestion problems especially when mixed with hot or warm water. One drink a day will relieve you of heartburn, nausea, and belching. This is because lemon juice is rich in antioxidants that helps purify the blood. It acts as a liver tonic and induces the liver to produce more bile, therefore making the digestive process smoother.

   Treats Rheumatism, Lemon is a known diuretic. A diuretic is something that forces urination. What lemon does is to flesh out bacteria and toxins that aggravate rheumatism and arthritis.

   Makes Skin Better, Lemon is a natural antiseptic and cleaning agent. The vitamin C content of lemon is what makes it capable of enhancing the skin. What it does is to make the skin healthy form the inside which is turn makes the skin glow on the outside. It also acts as a cooling agent and this makes the skin experience a balanced temperature.

    Reduce Infection, As mentioned earlier, lemon acts as an antiseptic agent. When taken regularly, it prevents bacteria from multiplying. It also prevents decomposition of body tissues and as a result, you are not going to get any further infection, especially if you are wounded.

   Helps In Weight Loss, Drinking lemon water tells the brain that it has received some nutrients. Therefore, your brain will not be sending a signal that you are hungry. Your body will store less amount of fat because of this. In addition, lemon water has lesser calories than your usual soda and this gives a huge impact on your weight.

   To maximize the health benefits of lemon water, it is best to make it a habit to drink one full glass of it in the morning and once before sleep. If you are a person who is physically active, you will need to replenish your body with water consistently and it would do you wonders of you drink lemon water all day.

   The health departments all over the world are recommending bitter melon as one of the best medicines for diabetic management. In India, for example doctors are so confident about the anti-diabetic effect of bitter melon that it is often dispensed in hospitals to people suffering from diabetes in place of medications. Scientists have now identified three groups of constituents that are thought to be responsible for its “blood sugar lowering” action.

   Charantin, one of its compounds, is composed of mixed steroids, was found to be more effective than the oral hypoglycemic drug, tolbutamide, in reducing blood sugar.

   Polypeptide P, which is insulin like polypeptide, and appears to lower sugar levels in type 1 diabetics. Alkaloids present in bitter melon also have been noted to have lowered blood sugar levels.

   Oleanolic acid glycosides are compounds which have been found to improve glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetics by preventing sugar absorption from intestines. Bitter melon has also been reported to increase the number of beta cells in the pancreas, thereby improving body’s capability to produce insulin.

   Conventional drugs are often limited to treating just one specific condition, whereas natural remedies because of the complex array of biochemical, vitamin and minerals they contain are remarkably versatile and able to provide relief for a wide range of related conditions. In bitter melon, for example there are 32 active ingredients which are thought to aid recovery from viral infections, improve digestion and stimulate poor appetite too.

   Goji berries are found in temperate and sub tropical regions growing on an evergreen shrub. The bush grows to about three meters in height. They are usually found in China, Mongolia, Tibet and Himalayan regions of India. They are shrivelled looking red colored berries that look rather a lot like red raisins. Like all berries they have high nutritive valve and are rich in minerals and antioxidants.

   Traditional Chinese medicine makes use of these Goji berries in cures for a number of ailments. There is even a specific way of plunking the berry from the shrub by gently shaking the branch. This is done because the berries are delicate and may be damaged if picked from the plant directly by the hand.

   The medicine property that makes goji berries more popular in the west is the ability of the berry to help control diabetes. With no known side effects the goji berry can provide antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber to the person who consume them along with helping to reduce the blood sugar levels in the individual. While research is yet to prove just how effective this little red berry really is in the control of diabetes the initial findings appear positive.

   Bilberry has been used for ages by humans beings in medicines as well as jams and other food products. It is related to blueberry and contains a chemical called anthocyanins. It is a plant pigment with excellent antioxidants properties. They scavenge the free radicals ( of which we hear so much these days), also known as damaging particles and help to prevent or reverse damage to cells.

   Vaccinium myrtillus, or blueberry leaves were traditionally used as folk medicines to cure diabetes. The infusions of these leaves were used as medicines. Researches suggest that these leaf extracts can lower blood sugars levels experiments have been carried out on animals and have yielded positive result.

  Blueberry is another ingredient used to cure diabetes. It is used naturally to control and lower rising blood sugar levels in diabetics. The leaf has an active ingredient which is capable of making the body get rid of excessive sugar in blood. It is not only a good source to rid body of excessive sugar but also a good astringent which helps relieve inflammation of kidney, bladder and prostrate.

    It is very simple to make the infusion and the hassle free and inexpensive method makes it a very desirable, affordable and side effects free natural medicines. It is generally used by steeping two or three handfuls of leaves in 4 cups of hot water for half a day. This infusion is then consumed throughout the day. Isn’t it a very simple and inexpensive method to rid one’s body of the harmful effects of diabetes?

   Fenugreek is a plant product that has been used for a variety of medicinal and other purposes including diabetes. It grows well in India, and some parts of the middle east and the part of plant used for medicinal purposes is the seeds. Besides imparting a characteristic flavor and tang to food, it also has several disease preventing characteristics.

    As an added bonus the seeds contain alkaloids and fiber which may have hypoglycemic activity. The mechanism is believed to delay gastric emptying, slow carbohydrate absorption and inhibit glucose transport. This fiber which is mucilaginous also reduces the absorption of fat and cholesterol from the intestines thus providing additional protection against heart disease and obesity.

   Fenugreek is also known to increase the number of insulin receptors in red blood cells and improve glucose utilization in peripheral tissue. This in turn causes anti-diabetes effect both in the pancreas and other sites. The seed      contain amino acid 4 hydroxyisoleucine, which may also directly stimulate insulin secretion.

   Ceylon and cassia are the two types of cinnamon commonly found. Both are derived from the barks of evergreen trees. Ceylon cinnamon bark looks like tightly rolled scrolls, while cassia cinnamon is more loosely rolled.

   Based on studies it seems to reduce blood sugar levels, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetics. Studies suggest that cinnamon makes cells responsive to insulin, which leads to better glucose control.

   Cinnamon is used as an insulin substitute in type 2 diabetes. It has insulin like properties which makes it a popular natural choice for insulin substitute. It contains a bio-active component which helps it prevent or overcome diabetes. It is natural it has no known side effects in fact it helps it prevent or overcome diabetes. All three of these blueberry, Fenugreek and Cinnamon have in common is they prevent or reverse diabetes!!!

   “A ton of bitter melon reaps sweet results for diabetes.” Conforming to this adage scientists have shown blood sugar levels reducing due to the usage of juice of unripe bitter melon.

   This bitter cucumber shaped fruit with gourd like bumps all over it is found in tropical areas. It is used for medicinal properties we well as a food. It is no secret that bitter melon has benefited a large number of diabetics. It functions to counteract diabetes like other drugs but without any known side effects. This is what makes it more popular as compared to the developed drugs.

   Bitter melon is effective in curing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Certain compounds of bitter melon help lower and maintain the proper levels of blood sugar in body. In type 2 diabetes cases: bitter melon helps reduce the phenomenon of insulin resistance.

   Besides that scientists have also discovered that it can actually increase the number of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin thereby helping the body to naturally help itself. Along with these known benefits, it is also beneficial effects on conditions arising due to diabetes. This includes diabetes related cataract, neuropathy and gastropathy.

   Bitter melon is an excellent example of a natural substance that has numerous bio active components that work together synergistic ally to produce health benefits that could not occur if the ingredients were isolated. Around 32 different components of bitter melon have been identified that have various bio active properties. It is no wonder then, that bitter melon is regarded as a natural wonder drug without any side effects.

   We have seen earlier how raw foods and bitter melon is turning “SWEET” in diabetic cases. It is proven to have desirable and miraculous effects in diabetes treatment the natural way. It is no secret that not only does it rid body of insulin resistance but also has no known side effects. It thus is fast becoming a wonder drug preferred by diabetics all over the world. Having said all that we need to know exactly how this wonder fruit works?

   Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels. The way it controls sugar is two-fold. First, it acts as a mediator between the body’s cells and insulin already produced by the pancreas. It also blocks the formation of glucose in the bloodstream and breaks down the barrier that prevents cells from using their own natural insulin.

   Secondly, bitter melon has been shown to help increase production of beta cells by the pancreas, thereby improving the body’s ability to produce and release insulin. At the same time it may increase the number and activity of insulin receptors. It is also known to improve glucose tolerance and help the body process blood sugars.

   Researchers believe bitter melon may lower blood sugar by increasing the activity of hexokinase and glucokinase, enzymes in your body that convert sugar into glycogen, which can be stored in your liver and used later for energy. I guess now it is clear why this fruit is quickly gaining importance with not only doctors but also patients all over the world.

   If you are diabetic you may have been told by your nutritionist to go easy on the dry fruits and nuts as they can raise your cholesterol levels. However all that may soon change as the cashew seed may have a great use. According to new research on an extract of cashew shows that the cashew seed extract actually helps the muscle cells to absorb sugar.

   The authors of the study have even suggested that the cashew seed extract may help the person respond better to the insulin generated by the body to convert blood sugar to energy. The studies carried out so far have been in test tubes and not on actual subjects: however the results seen so far seem to be very positive.

   In diabetic person the muscle, fat and liver cells fail to respond to the insulin produced by the body in an efficient manner. The job of the cashew seed extract is to make the cells respond more efficiently to the insulin.

   By improving the insulin response for the body the cashew seed extract will actually help protect the body against high levels of blood sugar. So you may now be able to prevent and control high blood sugar by merely having some cashew seed extract.

   In an autoimmune disease such as diabetes it is difficult for researchers and physicians to figure out why the immune system of the body fails to protect it and instead turns into the worst enemy of the body. In type 1 diabetes mellitus the beta cells of the body get damaged beyond proper functioning. This means that insulin needs to be pumped into the system of the diabetic on a daily basis by an injection.

   As you can imagine it can be a painful and frustrating disease specially as most of the patients are small children or are in their teens. This is the reason why the disease is also called juvenile diabetes. Currently there is no known preventive for the disease, however those inflicted with the disease need not lose hope as yet.

   A new vaccine is being developed by researchers based on the study conducted at the Link oping University in Sweden. The treatment involves using glutamate acid decarboxylase of GAD to preserve the functioning of the beta cells and prevent them from being further damaged. The nanotechnology based vaccine has been injected in mice with type 1 diabetes.

   It has shown the slowing down of the onset of the disease in the mice. This gives rise to the hope that a vaccine that may slow down or even cure type 1 diabetes for humans may be developed in the not so distant future.

   The green leafy vegetables sore again as researchers find evidence that eating regular spinach and cabbage can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by as much as 140%. The study conducted at the University of Leicesters in Britain was led by Patrice Carter. A research nutritionist who alleged that about two million people in Britain suffer from type 2 diabetes and that majority of them do not even know that they have it.

   The lack of fruit and vegetables in the diet of the population is thought to be responsible for ab out 2.6 million deaths around the world in the year 2000. With the minimum of 1.15 servings of leafy vegetables being included in the daily diet of about 220,000 people who were analysed it was found that the risk of developing diabetes decreased.

    This is about 122 grams of leafy green vegetables which can be easily consumed in a single meal in the day. While the results of the study were encouraging, peers at other universities cautioned that green leafy vegetables may be healthy but may not be enough to keep diabetes at bay all by themselves. So it was to early to say that merely eating spinach and cabbage would keep diabetes away.

   As per Australian specialists from Garvin Institute of Medical research based in Sydney the addition of small doses of coconut oil in the daily diet can actually help lower fat levels in the body. this consumption of small amounts of coconut oil can also help protect the body against insulin resistance and this helps prevent the chances of a person developing type 2 diabetes.

   The study was conducted by Nigel Turner and Jamming Ye on mice which were given lard and coconut oil based diet. Mice are metabolically very similar to human beings and their bodies are often used in experimental drug studies. The mice which were given the coconut oil doses managed to be more effective in weight management.

    Coconut oil is very rich in medium chain fatty acids which are different from the long chain fatty acids that one usually consumes in animal based fats. The medium chain fatty acids which are plant based can help the human body to lose fat more effectively.

   However they can add up to a fatty build up in liver so they must be eaten with a care. Eating coconut oil is not a weight loss therapy at all. Much more research needs to be done to confirm how the coconut oil can actually help the human body.