Jun 10
20
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes through Herbs!
Having a healthy diet and lifestyle are the most important factors in preventing or reversing Type 2 Diabetes. However there are a number of herbs, vitamins and minerals that have been shown to help diabetics. This article shows a few of the hundreds of herbs found in nature that can help you regulate your blood sugar levels:
- Prickly Pear Cactus:
When you look at a cactus plant it’s difficult to imagine that the plant can have any benefits especially after one of the spines in it has pierced your hand!However, scientists have discovered that blood sugar levels can decrease 17 to 46% in Type 2 Diabetes when the cactus pad is eaten on a regular basis. The fruit also has similar blood sugar lowering properties.
- Turmeric:
Turmeric is a yellow herb that is often found in Indian dishes. There is scientific research that suggests that using this herb may block enzymes that convert carbohydrates into glucose. - Milk Thistle:
Many people are familiar with milk thistle and use it to help cleanse their liver of toxins that have been accumulated. Milk thistle has also been found to decrease blood sugar levels, cholesterol, HbA1c, and triglycerides. - Holy Basil, also called Hot Basil
An extract of Holy Basil may decrease fasting blood sugar levels 17.6%. That means if your levels are 160 mg/dL (8.9 mmol/L), they will drop to about 136 mg/dL (7.5 mmol/L). Holy Basil also helps decrease you blood sugar level if you eat too much food at a meal. - Psyllium:
Are you familiar with the over-the-counter product called Metamucil? It’s designed to help keep you regular. This product basically contains psyllium, a plant that is high in fiber, and some additives and preservatives. Psyllium is similar to other fibers that reduce serum glucose levels and insulin levels. The extra benefits of psyllium include lowered total cholesterol levels and lowered LDL cholesterol levels. - Bilberry:
Many people are jumping on the nutritional bandwagon for becoming crazy about berries. They consume acai berries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, hawthorne berries and exotic berries as well that are often prepared in fruit drinks that tend to be pricey. These berries certainly have high nutritional value and are packed with antioxidants.The berry called bilberry has also been found to reduce blood sugar levels. Its added benefit is that it can also improve eyesight.
If you’re interested in these herbs for lowering blood sugar, the next step is to investigate their dosages, contraindications, and length of time the herbs can be used.
