It's common knowledge that diabetes can be managed by losing weight and watching what you eat. These are the cornerstones of controlling diabetes. However, there are several natural remedies that have been shown to have a positive effect on treating diabetes.
Do note that natural remedies are holistic in nature. They take time to work, and it all depends on the individual. What may work wonders for one person may have no effect on another. This doesn't mean that the remedy doesn't work; it just means that it doesn't work for that specific person. Keep trying until you find a method that yields your benefits.
That said, holistic remedies are not a substitute for a proper diet, exercise, or medication (if you're on it); they are used to complement your lifestyle to give you that added edge in conquering the disease. Natural remedies take time to work. Choose one to begin with and stick to it for at least six weeks so that you have enough time for your body to give you feedback. If the method works, stick with it. If not, try another one.
In this article, we will take a look at seven natural ways that you can treat diabetes. We will start with acupuncture, aromatherapy, and meditation. Then, we will discuss herbal treatments, yoga, and reflexology. Finally, we will talk about Ayurveda.
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Acupuncture
This ancient Chinese art has been used for ages to treat conditions such as migraines and back pain. Most people will wonder, "How will sticking a few needles in my body help with diabetes?" Well, you won't know until you try it.
The principle of acupuncture is that, by stimulating your acupoints, the energy in your body will flow smoothly. Acupuncture has helped millions of people despite the scoffing cynics. This is something that you should try for yourself to see if it works for you.
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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has been proven to help with a lot of health issues. Some of these issues include reducing anxiety, improving sleep, preventing respiratory infections, and much more. It can also be used to help manage diabetes.
Essential oils, such as ginger, lavender, geranium, et cetera, can improve blood circulation, reduce stress and ease nerve pain. You will want to give this method a try. It will not only help you with your diabetes symptoms, but it will also make your house smell great, too!
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Meditation
Meditation is excellent for stress relief. It will lower your blood pressure and bring about calmness and peace within you. It can also help with diabetes.
Stress increases your blood sugar levels and opens the door to serious health issues. Meditation de-stresses you and closes that door. It's highly effective, and it's free.
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Herbal Treatments
Herbal treatments refer to using herbs and other ingredients to benefit your health. For diabetes, herbal treatments can help lower your blood glucose levels and decrease insulin resistance. The added benefit is that these herbs generally have little to no side effects.
You should seek the help of a qualified herbalist to help you here. He may recommend herbs, such as ginseng, echinacea, cinnamon, bilberry, etc., to address the different diabetes-related issues. Do not blindly graze on herbs without a proper understanding of how they work.
