acharya on February 11th, 2013

Ginger is surely more than just being one of the common spices, and an ancient Asian remedy. Here is another reason why this Asian-root should be included on your supermarket shopping list. According to latest study by University of Sydney, ginger helps manage high blood sugar levels that create complications in long-term diabetics, as it [...]

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acharya on November 20th, 2012

According to a new US study, eating plenty of apples, blueberries and pears may be associated with lowering risk of diabetes. These fruits contain flavonoids, a natural compound present in certain vegetables, fruits, and grains, which has the ability to lower risk of heart disease or cancer. A research fellow at the Harvard School of [...]

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acharya on October 29th, 2012

Recent studies have shown that herbs and natural supplements help in lowering blood sugar levels, thereby boosting insulin sensitivity and also reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Here is a list of easily available herbs that help in battling diabetes. Saptrangi The astringent, heating and dry nature of this herb helps regulate kapha dosha, [...]

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acharya on November 22nd, 2010

Garlic has considerable potential for preventing Cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease that is one of the leading causes of death in diabetic patients, a new study revealed. The report, which appeared in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, explains that people with diabetes have twice the risk of death from heart disease in [...]

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acharya on October 27th, 2008

We are aware of tremendous health benefits of Broccoli, and the numerous theories that have supported this fact. Here’s the next one in row. Researchers at the University of Warwick, have found that intake of Broccoli can actually reverse the damage caused by diabetes to blood vessels of the heart. According to the researchers, the [...]

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acharya on October 20th, 2008

Drinking Chamomile tea with meals every day, helps prevent the complications associated with diabetes, such as loss of vision, nerve damage, and kidney damage, confirms researchers in UK and Japan. These findings may result in introduction of a new chamomile-based drug for patients with Type 2 diabetes, which is found to be spreading worldwide. Chamomile [...]

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acharya on October 3rd, 2008

Regular coffee drinkers are less likely to develop diabetes, suggest a study from University of Minnesota. The researchers who compared data of more than 28000 post-menopausal women, noticed that those who consumed 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day, through most of their lives, were 22 percent at lower risk to develop the disease [...]

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In Ayurveda, Diabetes is a kapha disorder caused due to low agni (digestive fire). It offers a variety of treatments, such as the following, which could be followed under the guidance of a qualified ayurvedic practitioner. Diet Include turmeric in your daily diet. It could be taken alone, or in combination with aloe vera gel [...]

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