Diabetes cases are on a shocking increase, with multiple individuals running towards costly allopathics, crash diets, heavy workouts, and simply whatnot! Though allopathic medicine does offer instant strong support for diabetes management, it can be heavy on the pockets and continue lifelong. Many diabetic individuals often wonder how to reverse diabetes, especially with the timely use of medication. The answer is NO— not through medicines alone.
In Ayurveda, Diabetes is often viewed as a lifestyle disorder that requires treatment that goes beyond just symptom control. It calls for a well-planned, comprehensive approach that encompasses deep healing and restores internal balance for long-term health and vitality. Continue reading to discover how Ayurveda can aid in reversing diabetes through natural remedies and simple lifestyle changes.
Table of Contents
- Rethinking Diabetes Through Ayurveda
- Understanding Diabetes Through the Ayurvedic Way
- Ayurvedic Therapies for Diabetes Reversal
- Power of Diet and Lifestyle
- Why Tarunveda is the Right Choice for You?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Rethinking Diabetes Through Ayurveda
People often view Diabetes as a lifelong metabolic condition, managing it through simple lifestyle adjustments and pharmaceuticals. According to Ayurveda, the cause of Diabetes reaches a deeper level, particularly due to the imbalance of doshas- Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Modern medicine, like Insulin, is instantly effective, helping treat and manage the condition on a surface level by regulating the blood sugar. Ayurveda reflects a deeper understanding, striving to restore balance within the body’s internal systems.
Ayurveda, the ancient medicine with millions of successful healing stories, sees Diabetes as a consequence of an imbalance in bodily energies, along with impaired digestion, unhealthy dietary habits, and a sedentary lifestyle. Deeply evaluating the disease through a holistic end, Diabetes in Ayurveda is not just a standalone condition; it’s a manifestation of deeper metabolic dysfunctions known as ‘Prameha’.
Understanding Diabetes Through the Ayurvedic Way
Diabetes, in Ayurveda, is described as a condition called Madhumeha, meaning honey urine— a type of Prameha (a group of metabolic disorders involving excessive urination). Those affected with Diabetes often encounter all of the following symptoms:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Blurred vision
The onset of diabetes is mainly linked to poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity, which lead to an increase in Kapha Dosha and Medo Dhatu in the body. An obesogenic diet and a sedentary lifestyle are the main contributors. These factors result in poor digestion (mandagni), accumulation of toxins (ama), and impaired metabolic processes. Ayurveda classifies diabetes based on doshic imbalances:
- Kapha-dominant Madhumeha, which occurs in early stages and is often believed to be reversible.
- Pitta-dominant Madhumeha
- Vata-dominant Madhumeha, which is a chronic stage and is typically harder to reverse
The root causes for Diabetes, according to Ayurveda, are:
- Mental and emotional imbalances affecting Vata and Pitta, which further impact hormonal and metabolic functions.
- Sedentary lifestyle, such as a lack of physical activity (avyayam) and excessive daytime sleep (divaswapna)
- Poor dietary habits, where intake of oily, salty, spicy, and processed food items is prioritised over healthy items.
- Accumulation of excessive Ama (toxins) in the body due to certain external factors like pollution, weak digestive fire (agni), and metabolic waste accumulation, clogging bodily channels (srotas), and impairing glucose metabolism.
Ayurvedic Therapies for Diabetes Reversal
Ayurveda does not guarantee an overnight cure, but it promotes a disciplined and holistic path to healing. It emphasises gradual restoration of balance through lifestyle, diet, and natural therapies.
The Ayurvedic therapies include:
(I) Detoxification Process (Panchkarma Therapy)
To treat and reverse Diabetes, it’s crucial to get rid of the long-accumulated toxins (ama) from the body. It’s done via the well-planned and personalised Panchkarma therapy, including:
- Induced vomiting or Therapeutic Emesis, also known as Vamana therapy, is used to flush out excess Kapha from the body in a controlled manner.
- Bowel movements or Therapeutic Purgation, also known as Virechana Therapy, are used to remove excess Pitta and toxins from the liver.
- Administration of herbal decoctions into the rectum, or Medicated Enema, also known as Basti therapy, to balance Vata, nourish and lubricate the colon, calm nervous system imbalances, and promote smooth bowel movements.
- Nasal therapy, or Nasya therapy, is used to clear toxins from the head and neck region through nasal drops.
- Blood letting, or Raktamokshana therapy (optional), to remove impure blood to balance Pitta and cleanse the circulatory system.
(II) Herbal Remedies (Aushadhi)
This involves the administration of herbal medicines, also known as Aushadhi, like Gudmar, Vijaysar, Neem, Jamun seed powder, Turmeric, and Triphala for deep detoxification, controlling blood sugar levels, and suppressing sugar cravings.
Please note: Herbal remedies should be taken under the expert supervision of Ayurvedic practitioners to avoid any potential interactions with allopathic medications.
Power of Diet and Lifestyle
In Ayurvedic management of Diabetes and its reversal, a customised diet plan and lifestyle changes go a long way. Here’s what you need to follow along with Ayurvedic therapies:
(I) Dietary Modifications (Ahara)
Diabetes reversal requires strict and disciplined dietary control and mindful choices. It often includes:
- Low-glycemic index foods like green gram (mudga), barley (yava), bitter gourd (karela), fenugreek (methi), and turmeric (haldi).
- High fibre diet including fruits, vegetables, grains, millet, and whole-wheat.
- Herbal teas with cinnamon, amla, or giloy to support glucose metabolism.
- Strict avoidance of processed, sugary, oily, and deep-fried food items.
(II) Lifestyle Interventions (Vihara)
Last, but extremely important, is to keep yourself active by practising a Dincharya. You can achieve this through yoga, daily exercise, Stress management through meditation and mindfulness, and Ritucharya (seasonal routines) to realign with nature’s cycles.
Please note: Reversing Diabetes is not promised in individuals with heavy dependency on insulin support. However, with customised plans and disciplined conduct of Ayurvedic therapies, lifestyle changes, and diet, individuals may experience better blood sugar control, enhanced well-being, and improved day-to-day functioning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ayurveda for Diabetes Reversal
Q1. Can Diabetes be reversed through diet?
Ans. Diabetes reversal, achieved solely through diet, is not guaranteed. However, following a well-customised diet plan and prioritising foods that support your health can help in the healthy management of the condition.
Q2. Does drinking Giloy juice in the early morning help in diabetes management?
Ans. Yes, it can help manage diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and supporting blood sugar control.
Q3. Does alcohol consumption affect diabetes?
Ans. Yes, alcohol consumption can worsen diabetes as it can potentially spike blood sugar levels and interact with diabetes medication.
