Diabetes Herbal Medicine

 Antlion as diabetes herbal medicine.

Since the well-publicized in various media, antlion called latin Myrmeleon this sp , increasingly as an alternative medicine diabetes mellitus. In addition to efficacy, the price is also quite cheap. Its popularity is also evident from the increasing number of businessmen who grow and sell these insects walking backwards.

In addition to the golden sea cucumber, antlion can also be used as an alternative medicine to overcome diabetes. Small animals commonly found in the sand around his own house and potent lowering blood sugar.

In this animal mandarin named in-gu-niu and in English called Antlion. Animals are used to walk backwards from some of the testimony of several people mentioned can lower sugar levels of diabetics and efficacious for some other diseases such as stroke weight. Chinese medicine also is still using it.

Medicinal Herbs For Diabetes

Here is a list of medicinal herbs for diabetes are: 

1 Tread Dara 














Catharantus roseus (L.) G. Don. Perwinkle (English), Chang Chun Hua (China); Keminting China, Grass Bitch (Malaysia); Tread Dara (Indonesian), Kembang Sari China (Java); Copper Flower Beureum (Sunda); 








2 Ciplukan 

Physalis peruviana, Linn. Morel berry (UK), Ciplukan (Indonesia), ceplukan (Java); Cecendet (Sunda), Yor-Yoran (Madura), Lapinonat (Seram); Questionnaire, Kepok-kepokan, Keceplokan (Bali), musk (Sasak); Leletokan (Minahasa); 

3 Alas 

Nymphaea lotus L. Tarate small, tarate orangutans, white lotus (Indonesia); Bodas lotus, lotus said (Sunda) .; 

4 Leaf Spoon 

Plantago major L. Ki veins, ceuli, c. uncal (Sunda), meloh kiloh, muscle-ototan,; Sangkabuah, sangkabuah, sangkuah, muscle sembung,; suri Pandak (Java). leaf veins. leaf veins, leaf scoop,; Tail wind, deer ears (Sumatra). ; Torongoat (Minahasa). ; Che qian cao (China), ma de, xa tien (Vietnam),; Weegbree (Netherlands), plantain, greater plantain,; Broadleaf plantain, plantain rat's tail, waybread,; White man's foot (English) .; 

5 kompri 

Symphytum officinale L. Em, kompri, komring (Java) .; K'ang fu li (China), comfrey, knitbone (English) .; 

6 slobber 

Coleus scutellarioides, Linn, Benth slobber (Indonesia), Kentangan (Java), Jawer Kotok (Sunda); 

7 Mulberry 
Morus alba L. Magnitude (Indonesia). mulberry, the amount of (Java) .; Kerta, kitau (Sumatra) .; Sangye (China), may mon, dau tam (Vietnamese), Morus leaf,; Morus bark, fruit Morus, mulberry leaf, mulberry bark,; Twigs mulberry, white mulberry, mulberry (English) .; 

8 Guava 
Psidium guajava, Linn. Psidium guajava (English/ Netherlands), Guava (Indonesia); Guava, Bayawas, tetokal, Tokal (Java); Guava, Guava Stone (Sunda), Guava bender (Madura); 

9 Jambu Monkey 
Anacardium occidentale, Linn. Cashew (English), Moyet Cashew, cashew Jamu (Indonesian); Cashew (Java), cashew nut (Sunda), Gaju (Lampung); 
10 Averhoa carambola Carambola Carambola Sweet sweet (Indonesia), leatherback Manih (Minangkabau); Starfruit legi (Java), leatherback fishy (Sunda),; Bhalimbing Manes (Madura), Balirang (Bugis); 

11 Star Fruit Acid 
Averhoa bilimbi. Starfruit acid (Indonesia), Calincing (Sunda),; Blimbing wuluh (Java), Bhalimbing fur (Madura),; Blimbing reed (Bali), Selimeng (Aceh), Balimbing (Lampung); Balimbeng (Flores), Celane (Bugis), Takurela (Ambon); 

12 gardenia 
Gardenia augusta, Merr. Gardenia (Indonesian, Sundanese), Ceplong plate (Java); Jempiring (Aceh), Secretary Bruek, white king (Aceh); 

13 Petai China 
Leucaena leucocephala, Lmk. de wit Petai China (Indonesia), Kemlandingan, Leucaena (Java); Palanding, Peuteuy Selong (Sunda), Kalandingan (Madura); 

14 Soybeans 
Glycine max, (Linn.) Merrill. Soybean (English), Soybean (Indonesia), Kedhele (Madura); Soybean, Peanut japanese, Nuts fur (Sunda), Lawui (Milky); Dele, Dangsul, Dekeman (Java), Cracks Menjong (Lampung); Peanut Rimang (Minangkabau), Kadale (Ujung Pandang); 

15 Sambiloto 
Andrographis paniculata Ness. Oray ki, ki peurat, takilo (Sunda). lote, sadilata, sambilata,; takila (Java). pepaitan (Sumatra) .; Chuan xin lian, yi jian xi, lian he lan (Chinese), Xuyen tam lien,; cong cong (Vietnam). Kirata, mahatitka (India / Pakistan) .; Creat, green chiretta, halviva, kariyat (UK) .; 

16 Pulai 
Alstonia scholaris [L.] R. Br. LAME (Sunda), pule (Java), polay (Madura). cork wood,; islands (Sumatra) .hanjalutung (Borneo) .kaliti, reareangou,; bariangow, rariangow, wariangow, mariangan, deadeangow,; we (Minahasa), rite (Ambon), tewer (Banda), Aliag (Irian),; hange (Ternate). devil's tree, tree bark Ditta (English) .; Chatian, saitan-ka-jhad, saptaparna (India, Pakistan) .; Co tin pat, phayasattaban (Thailand) .; 

17 Tea 
Camellia sinensis [L.] Kuntze Enteh (Sunda) .; Pu erh cha (Chinese), Theler (France), teestrauch (Germany),; Te (Italian), cha da India (Portuguese), tea (UK) .; 

18 Apples 
Pyrus malus, apple Linn (Indonesia, Malang), Apple (English), Appel (French);; 

19 Turmeric 
Curcuma longa Linn. Saffron (English), turmeric (Netherlands), Turmeric (Indonesia); Turmeric (Java), Koneng (Sunda), Konyet (Madura); 

20 Keji Beling 
Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Vahl. Keji Beling (Indonesia), Ngokilo (Java); 

21 Avocados 
Persea gratissima Gaertn. Apuket, alpuket, guava wolanda (Sunda), avocado, avokat,; plokat (Java). avocado, avocado, avokat, advocate (Sumatra); 

22 Ngokilo 
Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Vahl. Ngokilo, enyoh kelo, ketch shard, nasty shard (Java) .; Leaves picah shard (Jakarta) .; 

23 Lenglengan 
Leucas lavandulifolia Smith-PACI PACI (Sunda), ter NorNor (Madura). demon leaves,; Lenglengan, Lingko-lingkoan, nienglengan, plengan (Java); Gofu hairan (Ternate), Laranga (Tidore) .; 

24 Mahogany 
Swietenia mahogany Jacq. Mahogany, maoni, moni .;

Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or your body does not properly use the insulin it makes. As a result, glucose (sugar) builds up in your blood instead of being used for energy.

Your body gets glucose from foods like bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, milk and fruit. To use this glucose, your body needs insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body to control the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood.

The good news

You can live a long and healthy life by keeping your blood glucose (sugar) levels in the target range set by you and your health-care provider. You can do this by:

·         Eating healthy meals and snacks

·         Enjoying regular physical activity

·         Monitoring your blood glucose (sugar) using a home blood glucose meter*

·         Aiming for a healthy body weight

·         Taking diabetes medications including insulin and other medications, if prescribed by your doctor

·         Managing stress effectively

* Discuss with your health-care provider how often you should measure your blood glucose (sugar) level.

Who can help you?

Your health-care team is there to help you. Depending on your needs and the resources available in your community, your team may include a family doctor, diabetes educator (nurse and/or dietitian), endocrinologist, pharmacist, social worker, exercise physiologist, psychologist, foot care specialist, eye care specialist. They can answer your questions about how to manage diabetes and work with you to adjust your food plan, activity and medications.

Remember, you are the most important member of your health-care team.

Get the support you need

A positive and realistic attitude towards your diabetes can help you manage it. Talk to others who have diabetes. Ask your local Canadian Diabetes Association branch about joining a peer-support group or taking part in an information session.

Living with Gestational Diabetes

Between three and 20 per cent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes, depending on their risk factors.

All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes within 28 weeks of pregnancy.

What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Your body cannot produce enough insulin to handle the effects of a growing baby and changing hormone levels. Insulin helps your body to control the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. If your body cannot produce enough insulin, your blood glucose (sugar) levels will rise.

The good news

·         Your baby will not be born with diabetes.

·         Gestational diabetes can be managed and you can expect to have a happy, healthy baby.

What does gestational diabetes mean for my baby?

If left undiagnosed or untreated, gestational diabetes can lead to high blood glucose (sugar) levels. This increases the risk that your baby will weigh more than 4 kg (9lbs) and will have a difficult delivery. Gestational diabetes can also increase the risk of your baby becoming overweight and developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

What does gestational diabetes mean for me?

A diagnosis of gestational diabetes means you will be working closely with your health-care team to manage your blood glucose (sugar) levels and keep them in the target range. This will help you avoid complications in labour and delivery. After your baby is born, blood glucose (sugar) levels will usually return to normal. However, you are at greater risk for gestational diabetes in your next pregnancy and of developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

Risk factors for gestational diabetes

Being:

·         35 years of age or older

·         From a high-risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, South Asian, Asian and African)

·         Obese (BMI of 30kg/m2 or higher)

·         Giving birth to a baby that weighed more than four kilograms (nine pounds)

Using:

·         Corticosteroid medication

Having:

·         Prediabetes

·         Gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy

·         A parent, brother or sister with type 2 diabetes

·         Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or acanthosis nigricans (darkened patches of skin)

How is gestational diabetes managed?

Choose a healthy diet

Enjoy foods from all four of the food groups and spread out your foods by eating smaller meals and snacks. This will help you manage your blood glucose (sugar) levels and provide the best nutrition for you and your growing baby.

Achieve a normal pregnancy weight gain

The amount of weight you gain will vary depending on your weight before your pregnancy. Weight loss is not recommended. Talk to your health-care provider about appropriate weight gain for you.

Be physically active

Regular physical activity can help control your blood glucose (sugar) levels. It can also help you:

1.    Boost your energy

2.    Sleep better

3.    Reduce stress

4.    Reduce pregnancy discomfort

5.    Prepare for childbirth

6.    Get your body back faster after childbirth

Talk to your health-care provider about the right type and amount of activity for you.

Check your blood glucose at home

Checking your blood glucose (sugar) with a blood glucose (sugar) meter will help you and your health-care team manage your gestational diabetes.

Take insulin, if needed

Sometimes healthy eating and physical activity are not enough to manage blood glucose (sugar) levels and your health-care provider may recommend insulin injections for the duration of your pregnancy. Insulin will help keep your blood glucose (sugar) level within your target range. This will help to keep you and your baby in good health.

Your health-care team can answer your questions and support you through this important time in your life. Your team may include your doctor, nurse and dietitian, but remember: the most important member of your health-care team is you!

Living with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce any insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body to control the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Without insulin, glucose builds up in your blood instead of being used for energy.

Your body produces glucose and also gets glucose from foods like bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, milk and fruit.

The cause of type 1 diabetes remains unknown. It is not caused by eating too much sugar, and is not preventable. The current thought is that type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system destroys the cells that make insulin.

Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy is required for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. 

There are a variety of insulins available to help manage diabetes. Insulin is injected by pen, syringe or pump. Your doctor will work with you to determine:

The number of insulin injections you need per day
The timing of your insulin injections
The dose of insulin you need with each injection
The insulin treatment your doctor prescribes will depend on your goals, age, lifestyle, meal plan, general health and motivation. Social and financial factors may also need to be considered.

The good news
You can live a long and healthy life by keeping your blood glucose (sugar) levels in the target range set by you and your health-care provider:

You can do this by:

Taking insulin as recommended (and other medications, if prescribed by your doctor)
Monitoring your blood glucose (sugar) levels regularly using a home blood glucose meter*
Eating healthy meals and snacks
Enjoying regular physical activity
Aiming for a healthy body weight
Managing stress effectively
* Discuss with your health-care provider how often you should measure your blood glucose (sugar) level.

Who can help you?
Your health-care team is there to help you. Depending on your needs and the resources available in your community, your team may include a family doctor, diabetes educator (nurse and/or dietitian), endocrinologist, pharmacist, social worker, exercise physiologist, psychologist, foot care specialist, eye care specialist. They can answer your questions about how to manage diabetes and work with you to adjust your food plan, activity and medications.

Remember, you are the most important member of your health-care team.

Get the support you need
A positive and realistic attitude toward your diabetes can help you manage it. Talk to others who have type 1 diabetes or their caregivers. Ask your local Canadian Diabetes Association branch about additional resources, joining a peer-support group or taking part in an information session. 

Ginger Attacks Nausea At Its Root

Ginger Attacks Nausea At Its Root

This underground stem, or rhizome, packs a real medicinal wallop.

There are few things in life more warming and delicious than a slice of warm gingerbread with a spoon of whipped cream on a chilly fall day, but the spicy flavor of ginger is also a marvelous natural remedy for a majority of what ails you.

Ginger is a rhizome, an underground stem that looks like a root. Many of you gardeners are familiar with rhizomes, especially if you are fond of Irises. The ginger plant produces a gorgeous and fragrant flower, but aside from its uses in Asian and other ethnic cooking, it has a real medicinal wallop. As spicy and pungent as ginger is, it can be taken with ease thanks to the vegetarian gelatin capsule. It's also a soothing and beneficial tea to relieve nausea, gas, and cramping. It works wonders as a preventative for motion sickness, and in 1982, The Lancet, the respected medical journal of Great Britain, touted its power to quell this uncomfortable feeling—quite an achievement for a natural remedy!

Got a nasty stomach flu? Try ginger as a tea or chew on a small piece to allieviate vomiting and diarrhea. Chinese medicine has relied on ginger to stop indigestion and gas for many centuries and it has also been used to help with headaches, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, and stomach ulcers. That's a lot of relief in one little rhizome. You can get goodly amounts of ginger chopped up in your food or by drinking ginger ale, as long as it's made with real ginger and not an artificial flavoring. Make tea from a bit of grated ginger or try the powdered form. You should be able to taste it in your mouth to know you've had enough to help you. Going boating or on a cruise? Take along some Ginger capsules for quick relief.

Thirty-six nausea prone college students in Salt Lake City, Utah were given powdered ginger or Dramamine before they were spun around in a tilting, rotating chair (makes me dizzy to write it), and "surprise!" the ginger group had less nausea and vertigo than the students who received the Dramamine—and they didn't get drowsy.

Since nausea and vertigo originate in the brain as well as the digestive tract, it appears that ginger works in both areas to conquer those heaves. For pregnant women experiencing morning sickness (and I know how awful that can be) a few caps upon arising can be taken with safety. But please, expectant Moms, never take anything without asking your doctor's advice first. And now for that Gingerbread!