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Ayurvedic Management of Diabetes Mellitus

  The global surge in diabetes, a condition that challenges our bodies’ resilience, can be attributed to modern Western lifestyles. Excessive sugar consumption, nutrient-poor diets, sedentary habits, and relentless stressors are fuelling this epidemic. In the realm of healing traditions, Ayurveda, the world’s oldest medicine, offers invaluable insights for combating a wide array of ailments. Diabetes, a formidable adversary impacting every facet of our physiology, is regarded as a “maharoga” or major disease in Ayurveda. Type 1 diabetes, often diagnosed in children and known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder where the body mistakenly attacks its insulin-producing cells, disrupting its ability to regulate blood sugar naturally. This leads to a dearth of nutrients and an inability to convert sugar into vital energy at the cellular level. On the other hand, Type 2 diabetes is an insulin-resistant condition. Although the body may produce insulin, its absorption into cells, wh

Fighting Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Exploring Ayurvedic Approaches for Respiratory Well-being

  Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a progressive and fatal form of chronic interstitial lung disease. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a long-term condition of a lung disorder in which the lungs are damaged with its severity. Usually, a person’s lung tissues are soft and flexible which helps the person to breathe easily. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis affects the connective tissue of the lungs. This fibrous tissue secretes proteins called collagen into bones, muscles, and skin and acts to connect one part of the body to another, causing severe damage to tissue. It leads to swelling, stiffness, and scarring in lung tissues, resulting in irreversible damage. This process, known as fibrosis, causes difficulty in breathing and obstructs lung function. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis isn’t infectious but emerges for unknown reasons, making it challenging for individuals to breathe freely. The aftermath of this condition often leaves survivors grappling with profound debilitation and respirator