MAJORS CAUSES OF DIABETES
Diet: Has been proved to be a major factor responsible for causing diabetes. Excess of Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, are all harmful to the body. Our body in general needs a balanced diet to produce energy for performing vital functions. Too much of food, affects the pancreas from performing its function of insulin secretion.
Hence, with insufficient insulin secretion, the blood sugar rises, leading to diabetes mellitus. Normally, people that take in too much of biscuits, bread, cakes, chocolate, ice creams, pudding, etc. are normally prone diabetes.
Obesity: is also one of the major factors causing diabetes. Excessive body weight as compared to the height of an individual, serves as a predisposing factor for diabetes mellitus. This is commonly found among patients at 40 years of age suffering from Type 2 Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
This disease normally occurs as a result of excess fat in the body, which causes improper function of the insulin in the body. Normally, the main function of Insulin is to allow the sugar present in the blood to enter the muscle and tissue cells. But due to increased fat in the body, the muscle and tissue cells become resistant to insulin, leading to high blood sugar level in blood pressure and finally diabetes.
Infections: This can also lead to diabetes if care is not taken. Certain virus like Coxsackie B virus may infect the pancreas, leading to destruction of Beta (B) cells of Islets of Lange home, finally leading to the release of insulin and increased blood sugar levels. Because people are no longer active in physical work, they become more prone to this disease..
It has been noted that the lesser active a person is, the greater is the risk of developing diabetes. Through latest advancements made in exercises, a person's weight can be maintained under control, glucose present in the blood can be utilized by cells to generate energy and finally the work load on Pancreas can be reduced.
Advancement in Age: It is the commonest predisposing factor for diabetes. It has been observed that as one grows older, particularly above 45 years of age, in them the chances to develop diabetes are increased. It is chiefly because due to old age, the person becomes less active, tends to gain weight, leading to pancreatic dysfunction.
Stress: this can also lead to diabetes. This day, people mainly from poor background have highly stressed life, busy, whole of time in daily/routine exertive works. Pancreatic insufficiency is counsel due to irregular and chaotic life style which deeply influences the metabolism of the body.
Emotional stress such as grief, anxiety, worry, death of any close person, etc. may alter the blood sugar level and lead to the disease. Smoking: it is frequently (at short intervals) are highly susceptible to diabetes. They are very much prone of developing retinopathy and joint immobility. If the diabetic patient does not stop smoking, then there are chances of premature mortality.
People of certain races like Hispanic, Native American, and African American, Asian American, or Pacific Island descent are at the major risk factor to develop Diabetes mellitus
SOLUTIONS TO DIABETES.
Hydrotherapy:
This is a process of using water to treat diabetes, it is a natural way. It is one of the oldest therapeutic methods for managing physical dysfunctions. Research proved that the solvent property of water and its ability to absorb and conduct heat shows a beneficial effect on the human body & holds lots of benefit for people with type -2diabetes.
It gives better and improved sleep reduces blood sugar level in the body and boasts the moral and well being of diabetic patient. It also provides support to individuals who find exercise difficult. It is a sort of new hope to the millions of people who suffer from diabetes. It is also known as "hot tub therapy".
Hence, Hydrotherapy is performed in water tanks (hot tubs) of varying sizes and shapes Detoxification:It consists of the use of short periods of fasting or controlled diets and supplements to aid the natural process by which the body rids itself of toxic substances.
Mud Therapy:
Generally earth provides us with food, our main source of energy. During treatment by natural methods, person makes full use of element earth in the form mud or clay packs. Even mud baths are used for preventing and treating various diseases, by bringing out poisons from the body, for cooling the nervous system and for activating various organs of the body.
In diabetes there is disturbance of the metabolic process of the entire body. When the digestive system and endocrine glands do not work fully, the result is accumulation of impurities and toxemia in the body. Hence, improving elimination and removal of the toxins are very important. In such a condition Mud bath treatment is used.
There are many ways of taking mud treatment. The most common way is to use moist clay, rather than ordinary mud. The clay should be of such a consistency that it could be plastered on the body. Sometimes, it is to be held onto the body by loose cloths wrapping. The clay, in winter should be sufficiently warm to provide comfort.
Massage:
Massage is a "hands-on" therapy in which muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated to improve health and well-being. Generally, Massage is an excellent form of passive exercise. Massage is highly beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. Although, massage affects the body as a whole, but it particularly influences, the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems.
It helps in relieving muscle tension, reduces stress and develops the feelings of calmness. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques.
Massage has been practiced for treating diabetes and various other diseases, for centuries; in near about every culture around the world Massage also helps in elimination of poisons and waste material through the various eliminative organs, such as the lungs skin, kidneys and bowels. It also helps in improving blood circulation and various metabolic processes. There are lots of massage therapists nowadays and their numbers are growing rapidly.
Herbal medicines:
Herbal medicines using plants and their natural products were also used as natural method of treatment for diabetes. Diabetes has been treated with plant medicines. Those herbs are most effective & non-toxic. They include:
Gymnema Sylvestre, Blueberry Leave, Asian Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, Bilberry Stevia Cinnamon. Fenugreek Indian Gooseberry Mango Leaves.
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