Diabetes and Ayurverdic Medicine

Ayuverdic medicine is a form of Indian holistic treatment that developed amongst Brahmins some 4000 years ago. It is a unique form of healthcare based on establishing and maintaining an internal balance, as opposed to singling out individual symptoms for treatment. Ayuverdic medicine adjusts its regimen for the individual. Beyond this, Atuverdic medicine is deeply rooted in mystical and spiritual ideology that accompanies its teachings.

Several studies have linked Ayuverdic medicine and diabetes in a positive light. Ayuverdic medicine is conceptualised and practised as eight distinctive specialities, some of which have an application for the treatment of diabetes. Ayuverda diagnoses diabetes as being a metabolic disorder that fits into the Kapha category, due to poor functioning of the agni.

Common Ayuverdic treatment concentrates on a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes. The first will be intense modification of the diet, in which sugar is eliminated and simple carbohydrates are replaced by complex carbohydrates. Panchkarma, a cleansing program, is typically employed and will probably include massages, herbal therapy, saunas and fasting. This will possibly be followed by a herbal purge and yoga and breathing exercises. Herbs and a strict diet make up the basis of the treatment.

Yoga therapy is a part of the Ayuverdic treatment system, and is common throughout the UK. Yoga should, as well as stimulating the body through exercise, leave the subject feeling refreshed and relaxed.

More Information

• Indian Ayurverdic treatment
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• Indian Ayurverdic treatment
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• Ayurverdic treatment evidence
  http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/ayurvsum.htm