•Current projections suggest that India will have the largest cardiovascular disease burden in the world.
•One fifth of the deaths in India are from coronary heart disease. By the year 2020, it will account for one third of all deaths. Sadly, many of these Indians will be dying young.
•Heart disease in India occurs 10 to 15 years earlier than in the west.
•There are an estimated 45 million patients of coronary artery disease in India. An increasing number of young Indians are falling prey to coronary artery disease. With millions hooked to a roller-coaster lifestyle, the future looks even more grim.
•There are at least 50.8 million diabetics in India, which is the highest ever reported number from anywhere in the world according to International Diabetes Federation. The prevalence of diabetes varies between 6-8% in urban and 2-3% in rural adults.
•Indians tend to be diabetic at a relatively young age of 45 years which is about 10 years earlier than in West.
•The prevalence of diabetes varies between 6-8% in urban and 2-3% in rural adults.
•There appears to be a steady increase in hypertension prevalence over the last 50 years, more in urban than in rural areas. Hypertension is 25-30% in urban and 10-15% in rural subjects.
Sedentary lifestyle is a major cause of death, disease and disability. Physical inactivity increases all causes of mortality, doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and obesity. It also increases the risk of colon and breast cancer, high blood pressure, lipid disorders and anxiety.
AYURVEDA
Definition
Ayurvedic
Name: Madhumeha
Diabetes
(Madhumeha) is a metabolic syndrome that interferes with the body’s ability to process
carbohydrates and sugar into fuel. It is characterized by high blood glucose levels.
Causes
Hereditary
proneness (Beeja Dosha)
• Excessive intake of freshly harvested food articles
• Sleeping for long time specially during day time
• Environmental toxins, autoimmune disorders
• Intake of freshly prepared alcoholic drinks
• Excessive intake of sweet/starch
• Indulging in extra luxuries, laziness
• Sedentary occupation
• Lack of exercise
• All Kapha aggravating factors
• Manas Hetu : Strain, stress, worries, grief, anger, anxiety, fear,
depression
Preventive Measures
Don’ts (Apathyas) – Excess use
of following should be avoided:
• Alcohol, milk, oil, ghee, flour, syrups, curd
• Amla, madhura, lavana rasa pradhana dravyas
• Naveena Anna (Freshly harvested grains)
• Ikshu rasa (Sugarcane juice)
• Guda (Jaggery)
• Meat of animal which are living in water
• Sedentary life style
• Divaswapan (Day sleep)
• Supression of urine
• Overeating
• Riding & walking for long time (Exertion)
Health Promoting Tips
Do’s (Pathyas)
Diet to be
promoted:
• Take low fat diet
• Barley wheat
• Fruit and leaf of patola, shigru, karavellaka
Lifestyle to
be adopted:
• Morning walk
• light exercise
• Yoga - Shavasan, Pranayam
• Meditation
Curative Herbs
• Methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)
• Bimbi (Coccinia indica Wight. & Arn.)
• Gudamar (Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Schult.)
• Jambu (Syzygium cumini L.)
• Karavellaka (Momordica charantia L.)
• Udumbara (Ficus glomerata Roxb.)
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thoms. )
• Triphala (Myrobalans)
HOMOEOPATHY
Definition
Diabetes is
a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough
insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to an
increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia).
Type 1
diabetes (previously known as insulin – dependent or childhood onset diabetes) is
characterized by a lack of insulin production.
Type 2
diabetes (previously known as non - insulin dependent or adult onset diabetes) is caused by
the body’s ineffective use of insulin.
Gestational
diabetes is hyperglycemia that is first recognized during pregnancy.
Causes
• Primary Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 or Insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus (IDDM))
- Juvenile
onset.
- Associated
with autoimmune disorders
- Resulting
in destruction of pancreatic islet cells by anti – islet cell antibodies.
-
Association with HLA-DR3 and HLA- DR4 (Human Leucocytic antigen)
• Type 2 or Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM):
- Exact
cause is not known.
-
Predisposing causes like obesity, sedentary life style
- Familial
predisposition
- Ageing
i.e. Maturity onset diabetes of young (MODY)
- High
calorie diet
- Pregnancy
- Physical
and mental stress
• Associated with endocrine disorders, Acromegaly, Cushing’s
syndrome, Thyrotoxicosis,
Phaeochromocytoma, Chronic pancreatitis etc.
• Haemochormatosis
• Pancreatic destruction due to excessive iron accumulation.
• Iatrogenic - Steroids, Contraceptive pills, Thiazide diuretics
etc.
Preventive Measures
• Sugar levels to be checked every six months, or as advised by the
consulting physician.
• Avoid fried, sweets and fast foods.
• Avoid mental stress. It is a known aggravating factor for
diabetes.
• Rather than taking 3 large meals, try eating small meals
frequently.
• Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. (If you are a heart
patient, you must ask your doctor for
the exercises you should or you should not).
Health Promoting Tips
• Relaxation techniques to avoid undue stress.
• Regular exercise regimen and balanced diet which is low in
carbohydrates and contain
vitamins and minerals
• Routine medical check ups to
avoid complications
UNANI
Definition
Ziabetus (diabetes) is a condition characterized by “Abnormal
increase appetite and collapse of sexual function in association with Atash-e-Mufrit
(polydypsia), Kasrat-e- Baul (polyuria) and weakness in body.
Causes
• Soo-e-Mizaj
(deranged temperament) of certain organs. This may be Soo-e-Mizaj Saadah or Maaddi due to this Soo-e-Mizaj (deranged temperament),
functions of certain organs like Kabid (Liver), Me’da (stomach), Masaareeqa
(Mesenteries), Baanqaraas (Pancreas) and Kuliyah (Kidney) are affected.
• Soo-e-Mizaj-e-Kuliya.
• Soo-e-Mizaj-e-Kabid.
• Excessive use
of alcohol.
• Infaalat-e
Nafsania (psychological functions) e.g. stress, worries & emotion.
• Negative
emotions and fear.
Preventive Measures
• Follow measures
of Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya (six essentials factors) of healthy lifestyle should be practiced accordingly.
• Maintain
regular aerobic exercise for required period.
• Should follow
diabetic diet chart for specific calories.
• Quit smoking as
it increases the risk.
• Avoid
consumption of alcohol.
• Avoid stress
and strain.
• Avoid sedentary
lifestyle.
Health Promoting Tips
• Take meals at
short intervals instead of three large meals a day.
• Perform
vigorous exercise once a week.
• Avoid stress
and fear.
• Sleep 7-8 hours
at night.
• Special
attention should be given to the hygiene of feet.
• Maintain your
weight according to age, sex and height.
• Lifestyle
modifications and health education can minimize the risk of diabetes.
Curative Herbs
• Kernel of Jamun
Jambolan plum (Syzygium
cuminii Linn.)
• Kernel of
Binola Levant cotton (Gossypium
herbaceum Linn.)
• Falsa Phalsa (Grewia asiatica Linn.)
• Bark of Karela
Bitter gourd (Momordica
charantia Linn.)
• Tender shoot of
Neem Margo (Azadirachta
indica A. Juss.)
• Leaves of
Belgiri Bengal quince (Aegle
marmelos Correa ex
Roxb.
• Hulba Fenugreek
(Trigonella
foenum-graceum)
• Kalonji Black cumin (Nigella sativa Linn.)
SIDDHA
Definition
Neerizhivu (Diabetes mellitus) is defined as disease of metabolism
(metabolic disorder), in which sugar is present in large amount in the blood
and is excreted often in the urine. Due to derangement of Pitham Bio combustion is
challenged leading to Neerizhuvu. Types of diabetes are as follows:
1) Insulin dependent (IDDM)
2) Non dependant (NIDDM)
3)
Gestational
Causes
• Obesity
• Sedentary life
style
• Genetic factor
• Over eating
• Intake of heavy
sweets and carbohydrates
• Lack of
exercise
• Day time sleep
• Mental stress
• Lack of
seriousness
• Repeated
infections
Preventive Measures
Do’s
• Siddha
advocates specific dietary and life style changes for Neerizhvu (Diabetes
mellitus).
• Diet must be
moderate with regular intervals.
• Fiber rich food
is advised and hence lot of vegetables such as brinjal, cu-cumber,
lady’s finger, green tomatoes, plantain flower, drumsticks,
cabbage, spinach and
green leafy vegetables can be taken.
• Milk products
can also be taken in moderation to maintain the normal health of the
affected.
• When there is
diarrhea, athippinju (tender fruit of Ficus racemosa), mam-paruppu
(seed of Mangifera indica) and sundaikkai (Solanum torvum) to be
given.
Don’t’s & Avoid
• Over eating
• Sweet, cold,
unctuous food, milk products etc.
• Fried food.
• Preserved and
canned food.
• Alcohol should
be avoided.
• Yoga should be
practiced (Yoga mudra,Vakrasanam,Patchi mothan asanam)
Curative Herbs
• Avarai (Cassia
curiculata)
• Konraiver (Root
of Cassia fistula)
• Naval (Syzygium
cuminni)
• Kadal
azhhlinjal (Salacia oblonga)
• Sirukurinjan
(Gymnema sylvestre)
• Maruthampattai
(Bark of Terminalia arjuna)
• Kadukkai
(Terminalia chebula)
• Vilaver (Root
of Aegle marmalos)
• Seenthil
(Tinospora cordifolia)
• Santhanum
(Santalum album)
• Thamarai mottu
(Bud of Nelumbo nu-cifera)
• Korai kizhangu (Cyperes rotundus)
