Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition which results in inadequately metabolized and excess glucose in the blood. This excess glucose causes adverse effects on the entire body, especially on the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, extremities, the gastrointestinal system, and the brain. Untreated diabetes mellitus can cause numerous complications in the different organs and body systems. In addition to treatment of diabetes, a large number of individuals affected with diabetes also need separate treatment for the complications of diabetes.
Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be used very effectively to treat complications resulting from chronic diabetes. The advantage and importance of using Ayurvedic herbal medicines in individuals affected with diabetes is that these medicines are safe for prolonged use, they treat most of the complications successfully, and they have an additional bonus of reducing blood sugar. Ayurvedic herbal medicines can thus comprehensively treat diabetes mellitus.
Ayurvedic medicines stimulate the pancreas to start secreting adequate amounts of insulin in order to completely metabolize glucose in the blood, so that this glucose can be taken up by the cells of the body and utilised for their benefit. Ayurvedic medicines also provide adequate blood supply to all the parts of the body so that nourishment in the form of glucose, oxygen, and other nutrients is provided regularly to the entire body. This prevents degeneration and dysfunction of the various organs and systems in the body. Ayurvedic herbal medicines also stimulate the important organs like the heart and kidneys as well as the gastrointestinal system to function at an optimum level, so that no dysfunction of the organs or systems is observed. Regular treatment with Ayurvedic herbal medicines prevents deterioration of vision as well as a degeneration of the nerves. Complications like neuropathy, intermittent diarrhea and constipation, heart attacks, and kidney failure which can be observed in chronic or untreated diabetes are thereby completely prevented with the regular use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines.
Several Ayurvedic medicines have been proved to conclusively reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients and the regular use of such medicines keeps diabetic patients well for prolonged periods. Most such diabetic individuals can therefore enjoy drug-free holidays, provided they regularly monitor their blood sugar levels. Ayurvedic herbal treatment is therefore very effective in providing treatment and improving the quality of life of diabetic patients, as well as preventing complications from diabetes.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
