In this Ayurvedic Review, we would not only discuss the ayurvedic concept of this dreadful ailment but we'll come up with preventive measures as well. After all, Ayurveda not only cures but acts as a preventive shield as well.
It has been proved that if we keep our 'blood sugar' close to normal, there is a chance to resist Diabetes. So here are the ayurvedic principles to guide you at every step. Unlocking a healing world for you. The Multifold Ayurvedic system will help you in charting out various ways including yoga postures for putting a rein on your blood sugar. In short, this booklet packs a --
-- Preventive punch too ...
This disease complex was known to the oriental world by the name of "ASRAVA" and "MUTRATISARA" in Vedic period. 3,000 years back.
The etiology, symptomatology, pathology, prognosis, and management principles of diabetes are described in detail by the physician 'Charaka' in the Charaka Samhita. This is the earliest major medical text of Ayurveda, and it reached its present form around the first century A.D.
Another term for madhumeha is 'dhatupaka janya vikruti.' The first word, "dhatupaka," means metabolism. The entire term, roughly translated, means that derangements in body tissues take place due to discrepancies in metabolism.
Etiology of Prameha and Madhumeha with their main characteristic features are given in Su.Ni. 616. A.H.Ni.10/7, M.Ni. 33/6)
It is said as "Prakarshena Mehati Asminiti Prameha" which means excessive urination.
The word Prameha is derived from the root 'Miha Sechane' meaning "watering". In reference to disease of human beings, it may have a meaning of passing urine, qualified by prefix 'Pra' meaning excess in both frequency and quantity.
The aetiology, pathogenesis and the principles of management, which are described in Ayurvedic classics, resemble with the modern concepts almost in toto.
Description of two types of Prameha from management point of view strikingly is same." Krisha" (Lean Diabetic) and "Sthool" (Obese Diabetic) are classified in Ayurveda on very similar grounds as Diabetics are classified in IDDM and NIDDM respectively. On the very similar pattern we find the classification as Sahja prameh(Congenital) and Apathya nimitaj prameha (Due to overeating and wrong eating habits).
"With simple lifestyle changes—including healthier diets and physical activity like -Yoga, Yogasana , Pranayama etc.—you can decrease your risk of developing diabetes by more than 70 %."
