Ayurveda for Diabetes and Triglycerides

Increasing consumption of sugar in various forms is one reason for increase in triglycerides. Excessive consumption of tea, coffee also increases triglycerides.

The great Ayurveda sage Charaka gives following reasons for diabetes.

1. Staying in a comfortable physical posture for an extended period of time.
2. Lying in a cushioned bed beyond necessity.
3. Consuming excessively sweetened yoghurt or curd.
4. Consuming chicken, mutton and fish grown in marshy areas.
5. Excessive consumption of sugar and palm candy.

All these lead to increased triglyceride molecules in the body. When the level of sugar in our diet increases, the pancreas is forced to secrete more insulin to process the sugars. The insulin thus released acts on adipose tissues (triglycerides) and these tissues in turn get into the blood stream. The tissues may settle down in aorta thereby thickening the blood vessels. The thickened blood vessels now prevent easy blood flow resulting in heart attacks.
One way to reduce the increased levels of triglycerides is given below.
The bark of rose apple tree, rose apple seeds, turmeric, Indian gooseberries,nannari root, bark of marutham pattai (arjuna terminalea), aavarai (causia auriculata), coriander seeds, all these are collected in equal quantity by weight. They are powdered together and stored in a bottle. Mix 60 gm of this powder in 1 litre water and boil. Reduce it to 250 ml. Half of this kashayam (decoction) is taken morning and evening on empty stomach. This helps reduce triglyceride levels to a large extent.