Role Diet and Naturopathy in Diabete Melitus

Role of
Naturopathy & Yoga
In
Diabetes Mellitus
Dr Arpitha R
II PG scholar
Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga
JSSAMC & H

Contents
• Introduction
• Diabetes mellitus
• Nature cure therapy
• Yoga
• Diet
• Conclusion
• Reference

Introduction
Dr. H. K. Bakhru, “A Complete Handbook of Nature Cure – Edition 4”, Jaico Publishing House: Mumbai, 2006.
Nature cures, not the physician
Hippocrates (Father of Medicine: 460-357BC)
Nature cure is a constructive
method of treatment, which
aims at removing the basic
cause of disease through the
rational use of the elements
freely available in nature.

Five Elements
Naturopathy – Basically believes in 5
Elements Theory

Nature Cure does not believe in the
specific cause of disease and its
specific treatment
It looks at all the factors responsible
for diseases, which include:
• One’s un-natural habits in living,
thinking, working, sleeping, relaxation,
sexual indulgence etc.
• The environmental factors involved.
This 2 disturbs normal functioning of
body Leading to a morbid, weak &
toxic state
Basic Concepts
3 basic concepts of
Nature Cure
• Accumulation of morbid
matter
• Abnormal composition of
blood & lymph
• Lowered vitality
http://indianmedicine.nic.in/naturopathy.asp

Diabetes Mellitus
• It is a Nutritional disorder, characterized by an
abnormally elevated level of blood sugar &
excretion of excess glucose through urine.
• Due to lack of insulin leads to the
abnormalities in Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat
metabolism which results in type 2 DM
• Nature cure has the power to control type 2
DM at the earliest stage.
• For type 1 DM, it acts as adjuvant medicine.

Mud Therapy
• Mud Therapies like Mud Pack and
Mud Bath are beneficial for
hyperglycemic patients, especially
abdomen pack for 20 min.
• Mud obtained from about 10 mts
below earth’s surface is used.
• As mud is rich in organic content,
it aid in restoring the perfect
blood circulation and metabolism
rate that tends to get affected with
increased sugar levels in the
blood.
Management of diabetes through yoga and naturopathy prof. (Dr.) Sohan raj tater former vice chancellor, singhania
university, rajasthan.

Hydrotherapy
• Hot and Cold Fomentation
over abdomen, Hot and cold
hip bath, Wet abdomen
pack, spinal bath, all these
form an important part of
treatment
• Enema thoroughly cleanses
the colon and helps the
bowel to assume normal
characteristics.
Management of diabetes through yoga and naturopathy prof. (Dr.) Sohan raj tater former vice chancellor, singhania university, rajasthan.

Bathing
Bathing in cold water greatly increases the
circulation and enhances the capacity of
the muscles to utilize sugar.

Massage
• Massage Therapy helps to
energizes and revitalizes the
whole body by making normal
PERIPHERAL circulation,
reduce muscle tension, decrease
anxiety & counter-regulate
stress hormones and permits the
body to use insulin more
effectively.
• Diabetic-related complications
can be reduced.
Syncardial massage in diabetic and other neuropathies of lower extremities.Valtonen EJ, Lilius HG
Dis Nerv Syst. 1973 Mar; 34(3):192-4.[PubMed

Exercise
Especially morning walk is a good
remedy for diabetic patients, by
increasing the oxygen uptake.

Chromo-therapy
• Water kept in brown bottle
and exposed to Sun rays for
at least 8 hours in half cup,
• Dose twice a day after meal
is found beneficial.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249697/

Magneto-therapy
• Magnetic therapy works naturally
and helps to reduces the risk of
developing blood glucose through
perfusion (oxygenation of the
tissues) will improve, including
the bodies healing capacity.
• It is possible to reduce the damage
that has built up over the years, by
drinking magnetized water.
• Toxins are draw out of the tissues
and flushed out of the body via the
kidneys.
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Nadishudhi Pranayama
It helps to increase O2 uptake in Circulation and
thus kindles production of insulin indirectly
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in type 2
diabetes. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.

Bhastrika Pranayama
• Bhastrika Pranayama( Bellows Pranayama)
improves digestion and helps to enhance
overall function of the body.
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in type 2 diabetes. International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.

Uddiyan Bandha
• Uddiyan Bandha is good for overall functions
of hormonal glands.

Surya Namaskara
• Surya Namaskara is believed to CURE the
Type 2 diabetes if practiced daily.

Ardha Katichakrasana
Ardha Katichakrasana
(half waist rotating pose)
helps to lower down the
sugar level in the body and
induces a feeling of
lightness
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in
type 2 diabetes. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.

Paschimotasana
Paschimotasana (Powerful pose) tones up the
pancreas, spleen and kidney.
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in
type 2 diabetes. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.

Veerasana
Veerasana (Hero’s pose)
is conducive to physical
and mental equilibrium
thus relieves from feeling
of tiredness and
weakness, which are
main symptoms of DM
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in type 2
diabetes. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.

Ardha matsyendrasana
Ardha matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist pose)
cure diabetes by lowering down sugar level in
blood.

Pavanamuktasana
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in type 2 diabetes.
International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.
Pavanamuktasana(Wind Liberating Pose) aids in
curing diabetes with action on stimulating visceral
organs.

Bhujangasana
Bhujangasana(Cobra pose) stimulates the
pancreas and helps in proper secretion of
insulin.

Dhanurasana
Dhanurasana (Bow pose) stimulates the pancreas
and secrete correct amount of glucagon and insulin
at the right time.

Shalabhasana
Shalabhasana (Locust pose) aids in curing
diabetes with action on stimulating visceral
organs.

Sirasasana
Sirasasana (Headstand pose) revitalizes the
nervous centre and pituitary gland that is
directly related with sugar control.
Tyagi A, Cohen M. Yoga and hypertension: a systematic review. Altern Ther Health Med. 2014 Mar-Apr;
Vol. 20(2), Pg. 32-59. 01-04.

Mayurasana
Mayurasana( Peacock Asana) this asana is
very beneficial as it vigorously stimulates the
metabolic process.
Balaji PA, et al. Effects of yoga – pranayama practices on metabolic parameters and anthropometry in type 2 diabetes.
International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2011, 1(10): Pg.

Relaxation Asana
Shavasana & Makarasana are useful for both
type1diabetes & type 2 diabetes

DO’S
• A non-stimulating
vegetarian diet, especially
one made up of raw foods,
promotes and increases
sugar tolerance.
• Celery, cucumbers, string
beans, onion and garlic are
especially beneficial.

DO’S
• The skin of the pods of green
beans are extremely rich in
silica and certain hormone
substances which are closely
related to insulin.
• Cucumbers contain a hormone
needed by the cells of the
pancreas for producing insulin.
• Onion and garlic have proved
beneficial in reducing blood
sugar in diabetes.

Green Bean
• String bean pod tea is an excellent natural
substitute for insulin and highly beneficial in
diabetes.
• One cup of string bean tea is equal to one
unit of insulin.

Bitter gourd
• Many scientific investigations have
established that Bitter gourd is highly
beneficial in diabetes.
• It contains an insulin-like principle,
known as plant-insulin which has been
found effective in lowering the blood and
urine sugar levels.
• The juice of about 4 or 5 fruits every
morning on an empty stomach.
• The seeds of bitter gourd can be added to
food in a powdered form.
• Decoction by boiling the pieces in water
or in the form of dry powder

Jambu
• Another effective remedy is jambul fruit
known as jamun in the vernacular.
• It is regarded as a specific effect on the
pancreas.
• The fruits as such, the seeds and fruit
juice are all useful in the treatment of
this disease.
• The seeds contain a glucoside called
‘jamboline’, which has been proved that
conversion of starch into sugar in cases
of increased production of glucose.
• They should be dried and powdered.
• This powder should be taken mixed in
water or milk.

Helpful Nutrients
• The most important nutrient in the treatment of
diabetes is Manganese which is vital in the
production of natural insulin.
• It is found in citrus fruits, in the outer covering
of nuts, grains and in the green leaves of edible
plants.
• Other nutrients of special value are Zinc,
B-complex vitamins and PUFA{poly-
unsaturated fatty acids}

DONT’S
• Flesh foods find no place in regimen,
as increase the toxemic condition
underlying the diabetic state and
Reduce the Sugar tolerance.
• The patient should avoid Tea, Coffee
and Cocoa because of their adverse
influence on the Digestive tract.
• Other foods which should be avoided
are White bread, White flour
products, Sugar tinned fruits,
Sweets, Chocolates, Pastries, Pies,
Puddings, Refined cereals and
Alcoholic drinks.

Diet Plan  Upon arising : A glass of lukewarm water
with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
 Breakfast : Any fresh fruit with the exception
of bananas, jackfruit, mango, chiku. A small
quantity of whole meal bread with butter and
fresh milk.
 Lunch : Steamed or lightly cooked green
vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes,
spinach, turnip, asparagus and mushrooms),
2-3 whole wheat chapatis acc to appetite & a
glass of butter-milk.
 Mid-afternoon : A glass of fresh fruit or
vegetable juice.
 Dinner : A large bowl of salad made up of all
the raw vegetables in season.
 Bedtime : A glass of fresh milk.

Research works
• MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES THROUGH
YOGAAND NATUROPATHY, Prof. (Dr.) Sohan Raj Tater,
Former vice chancellor, Singhania University, Rajasthan.
• EFFECT OF TWO MONTHS NATUROPATHY
TREATMENT IN NON INSULIN DEPENDENT
DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS Rukamani Nair1, Deepali
Saxena2, Ranjna Chawla3, V. R. Sood4, Akhil Jain5 1Medical Superintendent, Bapu Nature Cure
Hospital & Yogashram, Mayur Vihar-I, Delhi-91, India 2Senior Research Fellow, Bapu Nature Cure
Hospital & Yogashram, Mayur Vihar-I, Delhi-91, India 3Scientist C, GIPMER, New Delhi, India
4Physician, Mayur Vihar Phase-2 clinic, Mayur Vihar-II, Delhi-91, India 5Biostatistician, Bapu
Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram, Mayur Vihar-I, Delhi-91, India

• Naturopathy employs less invasive techniques.
• Less expensive treatments.
• Less adverse reactions.
• So as Diabetes mellitus is a burning life style
disorder in present era & as it requires LIFE
TIME TREATMENT it can be Managed with
less expenses.
• By proper implementation of Nature cure
therapies, diet & yoga.
Conclusion

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