Monday, September 21, 2009

Herbs And Essential Oils For Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition in which the concentration of glucose in the blood is chronically higher than normal. Diabetics are two to four times more likely than non-diabetics to die from stroke or heart disease. Diabetes can also lead to blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease, amputation, and impotence. It is responsible for over 180,000 deaths each year. Diabetes causes rampant damage to the arteries and veins caused by a buildup of glucose in the blood.

This accumulation of sets of an enzyme called PKC into overdrive. In addition to genes and signals that the cells grow and multiply rapidly, PKC also starts a chain reaction that reduces the elasticity of veins and arteries. Therefore hardened arteries are very prone to breakage. The blockage of the arteries in these results, decreased blood flow to vital organs that can lead to conditions such as gangrene and blindness.

Blockage of the arteries leading to heart disease and stroke increased. Complications of diabetes heart disease and stroke to diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and damage to nerves, were all somehow related to the formation of free radicals. Studies show that omega three fatty acids and omega six fatty acids neutralize free radicals, and provide additional nutrition so desperately needed by diabetics. One way to get these nutrients is to harness the power of nature and nurture the body with medicinal plants. Portulaca Portulaca Portulaca The herb or as also known, is a herbaceous plant with fleshy leaves Succulent garden. Porcelain is one of the richest sources of essential fatty acids known in nature. It is also full of nutrients that can help control diabetes. The main components of Purslane tocopherals that is known to be potent antioxidants. It also contains vitamins C, A and E and minerals like phosphorus, zinc, calcium, magnesium, manganese, silicon and phosphorus.

A regular consumption of Portulaca in the form of salads are an integral part in managing diabetes. Purslane is also an anti-inflammatory, emollient antibiotics, and pesticides. Is regularly used in cosmetology for its soothing properties. This property of Purslane can also be used in the treatment of skin diseases such as boils and sores associated with diabetes. Purslane is also used internally to address the symptoms of toxic dysentery, boils, sores, vaginal discharge, urinary tract infections. Essential oils and essential oils Although diabetes can not claim to cure diabetes, can be used to reduce side effects of diabetes related diseases such as ulcers, loss of skin integrity and skin infections.

The use of essential oils can reduce inflammation, encourage cell regeneration, and eliminate the infection. Some of the common essential oils that can be used are Palma Rosa, Rosemary, juniper, lavender, tea tree and peppermint. Essential oils can also alleviate the stress of dealing with a chronic illness such as diabetes and alleviating the burden of living with a debilitating disease. Aromatherapy is an antidote for stress.
Some of the essential oils that can be used for reducing stress are lavender, ylang ylang, sandalwood, lemon, bergamot, neroli and germanium.

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