Naturopathy and diabetes

Diabetes and naturopathy

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or does not respond properly to insulin. It can help reduce insulin requirements in DIABETES type 1 and 2 by reducing the intake of sugars through an appropriate diet.

There are also natural products described in naturopathic medicine that are the help lower blood sugar levels such as:

• Onion (Allium cepa),
• Garlic (Allium sativum),
• Daslook (Allium ursinum),
• Burdock root (Arctium lappa),
• Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis),
• Green tea (Camellia sinensis),
• Chicory (Cichorium intybus),
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum),
• Turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza),
• Artichoke (Cynara scolymus),
• Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus),
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus),
• Goatwort (Galega officinalis),
• Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana),
• Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus),
• Walnut (Juglans regia),
• Juniper (Juniperus communis),
• Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa),
• Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre),
• Alfalfa (Medicago sativa),
• Splendid candle (Lagerstroemia speciosa),
• Bitter melon (Momordica charantia),
• Noni (Morinda citrifolia),
• Watercress (Nasturtium officinale),
• Olive (Olea europaea - leaf, oil),
• Ginseng (Panax ginseng),
• American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius),
• White bean (Phaseolus vulgaris),
• Bird's eye (Polygonum aviculare),
• Dog rose (Rosa canina),
• Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae - chromium-rich),
• Sage (Salvia officinalis), Milk thistle (Silybum marianum),
• Spirulina (Spirulina platensis),
• Stevia (Stevioside),
• Tamarind (Tamarindus indica),
• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale),
• Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica),
• Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus - leaf),
• Red bilberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea),
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale).

The following products absorb carbohydrates and delay carbohydrate release. This prevents spikes in blood sugar. The following products can be taken during meals for the best effect:

• Holly root (Althaea officinalis),
• Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac),
• Oat bran (Avena sativa),
• Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua),
• Irish moss (Chondrus crispus),
• Coconut fibre (Cocos nucifera),
• Guar gum (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba),
• Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus),
• Barley bran (Hordeum vulgare),
• Linseed (Linum usitatissimum),
• White bean (Phaseolus vulgaris),
• Black psyllium (Plantago afra),
• Fleawort (Plantago ovata),
• Cape malva (Sterculia urens),
• Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum).

Furthermore, it may be wise to support the pancreas. GLA is a fatty acid known for its protective properties. GLA is found in, among others:

• Borage (Borago officinalis - oil),
• Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis - oil),
• Perilla (Perilla frutescens - oil),
• Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum - oil),