Aug 18, 2003 05:04 PM
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(Updated Aug 21, 2003 01:40 PM)
DID U KNOW THAT HOLLYWOOD GLAM GRL HALLE BERRY HAS DIABETES (type 2)!!yes its true...it seems no one is exempted from this epidemic of a disorder.
What scares me the most is the fact that it is hereditary....my curiosity bout this dreaded disorder lead me into writing this review.i just hope this is as usefull to u as it was to my dad.
Diabetes --a nutritional disorder--characterized by an abnormally elevated level of blood glucose + the excretion of the excess glucose in the urine. It results from --an absolute or relative lack of insulin--leadind to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism as well as in the metabolism of protein n fat.
COMMON SCREENING TEST determination of blood glucose level before takin food n two hours after the intake of food.
NORMAL FASTING BLOOD SUGAR CONTENT
80-120 mg per 100 ml of blood n this can go up to a level of 150 mg per 100 ml of blood two hrs after meals.anything above these norms can b termed diabetic levels.
SYMPTOMS
--a diabetic feel hungry n thirsty most of the time
--he does'nt put on weight , though he eats every now
;looks pale n may suffer from anaemia, constipation, intense itching around the genital organs
--palpitations n generalweakness
--feels drowsy
--has a lower sexual desire than a normal person
--his urine --has a pale color, an acidic reaction n sweetish odour
CAUSE
1) primarily caused by systematic over-eating +consequent obesity
--too much food intake puts pressure on the pancreas n eventually paralyses its normal activity
2) psychological worries:
--like grief, worry, anxiety-have a deep influence on the matabolism n may cause sugar to appear in urine
3) cancer n tuberculosis:
--n someother organic disorder r associated with diabetes.
4) heredity:plays a major factor in diabetes.
TREATMENT:
Aim:to remove the actual cause of the disease n improve the overall health of the patient.
1)Diet plays a vital role
---a diabetic should b a stict lacto-vegetarian n take a low calorie , low fat , alkaline diet of high quality natural foods
---a good diet of a diabetic comprises of
a)fresh fruits: r harmless as they contain sugar FRUCTOSE which does not need insulin for its metabolism
--for better results:take the juice of 4-5 fruits every mornin on an empty stomach.
--Jambal fruit(jamun)—is regarded effective in traditional madicine----jambal fruit seeds—contain a GLUCOSIDE JAMBOLINE which is believed to check the pathologicl conversion of starch into sugar in cases of increased production of glucose.they should b dried n their powder should taken mixed in milk, curd or water.
b) fresh vegetables: r benefiial in reducing blood sugar in diabetes.
---celery, onions , garlic ,
----fresh bean pod: pod skin is extremely ich in silica n certain hormonal substances which r closely
related to insulin .—I cup of french bean tea=I unit of insulin
-----cucumbers:induce insulin production by the pancreatic cells
----- bitter gourd (karela): contains plant insulin which is found effective in lowerin the blood n urine sugar levels.—bitter gourd seeds can b added to food in a powdered form or use bitter gourd in the form of decoction by boilin the pieces in water or in the form of dry powder.
c) fats n oils should b taken sparingly .emphasis shold b on raw foods to stimulate n increase insulin production
d) protien:home made cheese +nuts r best
e)like they say” take a chill-pill''; n lead a stress free life as your worries only aggravate the disease.
2)AVOID:
------tea+coffee+white flour+sugars +n all products made from them.
-----tinned food+refined cereals+alcoholic drinks.
-----avoid over-eating n take 4-5 small meals in a day rather than 3 heavy ones.
3)EXERCISE:
----light games, joggin n swimming r helpful.
----yagasanas: like jalaneti+kunjal
----panayamas---like kapalbahati+anuloma-vilona+ujjai r beneficial.
m sure u might know many who suffer from diabetes who might find this information very usefull..so do email this page to them n spread the awareness bout this disorder.
HAPPY LIVING!!!
