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Turmeric & Other Natural Spices For Managing Diabetes
Turmeric & Other Natural Spices For Diabetes It seems that we as a community, are shifting towards natural remedies for many health concerns. This implies returning back to simplicity by improving our dietary intake and correcting our way of living rather than merely popping pills. Ayurveda is considered to be one of the oldest medical sciences known to mankind and is a science of correct living. Ayurvedic principles aim to provide instructions regarding food and lifestyle so that healthy individuals remain healthy and those with health challenges may improve their health. Turmeric Herbal Supplements Turmeric is one of the oldest, most important spices known to humankind. Health Benefits Of Turmeric – Dr. Josh Axe Some of the main benefits include: 1. Anti-inflammatory which h...
Emotional Eating – An Ayurvedic Perspective + Tips To Cheat Your Cravings
Emotional Eating – An Ayurvedic Perspective “Food nourishes the body; love nourishes the Soul.” – Dr. Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Physician “Emotional Eating”… Overeating may occur occasionally and often due to various reasons. However, overeating often takes place because of emotional factors. From an Ayurvedic perspective, when there is undue stress or other emotional factors this can increase the uncoordinated movement of ‘prana vata’ within the mind. This increased movement of prana can then stimulate the gastric fire [Agni] – which produces the “experience of hunger”. However, this experience of hunger may not actually be real but rather an emotional craving for nourishment [i.e. love]. What Am I Hungry For? In a recent book, ‘What Are You ...
How To Reduce Sugar Cravings – An Ayurvedic Perspective
Sugar Cravings One moment, you’re innocently going about your day – the next moment, you discover yourself in the clutches of desire. Despite having a healthy salad for lunch it is now 2:30 pm and you somehow find yourself lost in desire with an overwhelming losing battle for a chocolate cupcake with buttercream icing. “The Afternoon Dip” Do you ever notice that in the mid-afternoon you feel that dip in your energy? In a study from Tufts University, 91% of women said they experienced strong food cravings. And willpower isn’t the answer. The solution to this daily conundrum may actually be more simple than we anticipate assuming we discover the root cause of this craving. The Brain’s [Demanding] Energetics By eating fewer calories a day or restri...
Gurmar – The Sugar Destroyer
Gurmar – The Sugar Destroyer Gurmar is one of the most prevalent ayurvedic herbs for diabetes. Also known as Shardunika the name Gurmar translates to ‘destroyer of sugar’ and thereby suggestive of its properties as being an effective herb for balancing blood sugar levels. It can increase the light, air and space qualities in the body and so its use must be carefully monitored, particularly in cases of hypoglycemia and heart conditions, as it can also stimulate the heart. Despite having strong diuretic, antidiabetic and hypocholesterolemic properties it is a rejuvenative herb which is effective in reducing the hot, sharp, liquid and heavy qualities in the body. Properties: Gurmar is a light, dry herb and has a bitter and astringent taste with a cooling effect in the body. Its post dig...