CAN DIABETES BE PREVENTED

More than half of all cases of Type 2 diabetes could be prevented or delayed

Take action now and it will make all the difference to your health in the years ahead.

Where to start?

Dinacharya (daily regimen) and ritucharya (seasonal regimen)
•Regular exercise/ increase in calorie consuming activities (Brisk walking, swimming,etc.)•
Regular use of rasayana drugs (Amalaki rasayana etc.)•
Avoidance of day sleep and laziness•
Maintaining a healthy weight•
Making healthy food of choices•
Managing Blood pressure•
No Alcohols•
Managing Cholesterol levels•
Not Smoking

DIET

Diet plays a crucial role in diabetes prevention as well as management.•The effectiveness and the significance of natural ingredients cannot be overlooked in treating and managing diabetes.

Ayurveda differs from conventional medicine in its treatment as it does not concentrate on solely balancing sugar level, but also ensuring that no further complications arise.

RECIPES

•Black gram lentils    15gm
•Red gram lentils      15gm
•Green gram lentils   15gm
•Fenugreek seeds     12.5gm
•Oil                              15gm
•Salt                             to taste
1.Soak rice ,lentils and fenugreek seeds over night.
2.In morning grind them coarsely.
3.Add all the spices and spread on hot pan.
4.Fry it on slow heat on both side.
5.When its become golden brownish in colour, serve it.

CAN YOGA CURE MY DIABETES TYPE 2 ?

Regular YOGA boosts the potential reversibility. This seems to be due to a partial recovery of the insulin-producing power of the pancreas combined with a drop in “insulin resistance”.

The following yogic practices are beneficial in diabetes mellitus; however, these should be performed only under the guidance of qualified Yoga therapist. Duration of each exercise should be decided by the Yoga therapist.

1.Tadasana

2.Pavanamuktasana

3.Gomukhasana

4.Shalabhasana

5.Vakrasana

6.Dhanurasana

7.Pashchimottanasana

8.Pranayam

9.Bhastrika

10.Bhramari

11.Suryabhedana pranaama

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