Conquering Diabetes Naturally (Healthy Options Effective Solutions)
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IDE981 |
| Author: | H.K. Bakhru |
| Publisher: | Orient Paperbacks |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2010 |
| Pages: | 176 |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 8.5" X 5.4" |
Book Description
There are simple, natural alternatives to allopathic medicines that can effectively reduce the risks of diabetes and help you lead a healthier and a more productive life.
This book, by one of India's best known experts on natural healing, guides you on a course of healthful living. The approach and the treatments reflect the tenor of our time - high regard for good nutrition, healthy living habits, sensible use of modern diagnostic tools, and appreciation or the importance of individual differences.
This compact up-to-date book is designed to put you in total control of your health. Within these pages you will find fundamental explanations for most everyday problems of living with diabetes. You will find practical advice to successfully manage your diabetes and reduce risk of serious complications.
If, at first, some suggestions seem like restrictions, you will soon find that your body responds positively. The most important factor in controlling diabetes is you.
Help Yourself. You have a choice.
About the Author :
H.K. Bakru enjoys a countrywide reputation as an expert naturopath and a prolific writer. His well-researched articles on nature cure, health, nutrition and herbalism appear regularly in various newspapers.
He began his career with the Indian Railways after a first class first postgraduate degree from Lucknow University and retired as a chief PRO, Central Railways, after 35 years of distinguished service.
A member of the Nature Cure Practitioners' Guild in Bombay, he has made extensive studies of natural methods of treating diseases and herbalism. He has been honoured with 'Gem of Alternative Medicines' award and a gold medal by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta, in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field of alternative medicines. He is also the recipient of Nature Cure Appreciation Award of the Nature Care Practitioners Guild for his services to naturopathy.
In addition to propagating naturopathy, much of his time is devoted to charitable activities under the auspices of D.H. Bakhru Foundation, a charitable trust founded and funded by him. He lives in Mumbai.
| Preface | ||
| 1. |
Understanding Diabetes What is Insulin? The Role of Insulin in Our Body incidence of Diabetes |
11-16 |
| 2. | Types of Diabetes | 17-22 |
| 3. | Symptoms of Diabetes | 23-26 |
| 4. |
Diagnosing Diabetes Uring Tests Blood Tests Glycated Haemoglobin Test |
27-31 |
| 5. |
Causes of Diabetes Is Diabetes Inherited? Diet: A Self-Inflicted Cause The Obesity Trigger Virus Infections The Lifestyle Risk Smoking: An Important Risk Factor Age Increases Risk Stress, Tension and Diabetes Organic Disorders and Diabetes |
33-38 |
| 6. |
Short-Term Complications & Their Natural Treatment Hypoglycaemia or Low Blood Sugar Ketoacidosis and Diabetic Coma Skin Infections Urinary Tract Infections |
39-47 |
| 7. |
Long-Term Complications & Their Natural Treatment Heart Disease and Stroke Eye Damage or Diabetic Retinopathy Neuropathy Diabetic Foot Kidney Disease Respiratory System Complications Hypertension Diabetes and Pregnancy |
48-63 |
| 8. |
Diabetes in Children Causes Treating Diabetic Children How Much Should A Child Eat? Exercise Helps |
64-68 |
| 9. |
Food and Diabetes: You are What You Eat The Diabetes Food Pyramid Carbohydrates Fibre Protein Fat Calories, Diet and Diabetes |
69-76 |
| 10. |
Fighting Diabetes Glycaemic Index of Selected Foods Proportion of Main Nutrients Foods Exchange List Vegetables The More the Better Are Fruits Safe Eat More Dietary Fibre Food High in Antioxidants Importance of Alkaline Foods Foods Rich in Potassium Benefits of Raw Foods Healthy Way to Cook Vegetables Eating Rules |
77-94 |
| 11. | Foods That Control Diabetes | 95-105 |
| 12. | Foods to be Avoided | 106-112 |
| 13. | Vitamins and Minerals that Lower Blood Sugar | 113-122 |
| 14. | Herbal Remedies for Diabetes | 123-128 |
| 15. |
Weight Control to Prevent and Treat Diabetes Why is Weight Control Important in Diabetes Healthy Weight: How it Checks Diabetes Your Ideas Height / Weight Ratio Your Body Mass Index Eating Sensibly for Healthy Weight Loss Weight Loss Home Remedies Fletcherism |
129-138 |
| 16. |
Importance of Exercise in Controlling Diabetes How Regular Exercise Controls blood Sugar Exercise, Hypertension and Diabetes Exercise, Cholesterol and Diabetes Selecting Your Exercise Why Walking Wins Frequency of Exercise How Much Exercise Precautions Listen to your Body: When Not to Exercise |
139-174 |
| 17. | Benefits of Yoga | 148-159 |
| 18. |
Other Natural Methods of Treatment Hydrotherapy Massage Mudtherapy Chromotherapy |
160-168 |
| Sample Menu Glossary Bibliography Index |
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