Nov 06, 2024

Natural Insulin Therapy – By Dr. Neelam Kanwar Rathore

Abstract –

Natural Insulin therapy is also called “Neem-karela therapy”.  By crushing, the bitter melon for 30-45 minutes with neem leaves bare foot.

Aim –

Control sugar levels by crushing the bitter melon.

Objectives –

1. Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia)

  • Bitter gourd Mimics to insulin.
  • It blocks the breakdown of food into sugar (inhibit enzymes cause less conversion of sugar from food and then less glucose is released into the bloodstream).
  • Bitter gourd acts like an insulin, which helps bring glucose into cells for energy.
  • This glucose moves to the liver to muscles and fats.
  • It may be able to help retain nutrients by blocking conversion to glucose that ends up in the bloodstream.
  • Bitter melon reduces Fructosamine with DM type 2.
  • Bitter gourds have Lactin that reduces blood glucose concentration by acting on peripheral tissues and suppressing appetite similar to the effect of insulin in the brain.
  • Bitter gourd inhibits the activity of an enzyme called alpha-glucosidase, which helps break down food (carbs) into glucose, which is the absorbed into bloodstream. By inhibiting the sugar released into the bloodstream.
  • Bitter gourd occurs –
    • Glucose Tolerance
    • Insulin Sensitivity
  • With the deepening of research on MC, numerous phytochemicals have been discovered, including saponins, polysaccharides, triterpenes, proteins, vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, and steroids.
  • Additionally, it has been recorded in the literature that three insulin-like active compounds                             
    • Charatin 
    • Momocardicin
    • Poly peptide
  • From bitter gourd can block the active site of glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) by combining with it, thus reducing the inactivation of glycogen synthase (GS) and further restoring glycogen content. 
2. Neem leaves (Azadiracta indica)

  • Neem leaves are loaded with flavonoids, triterpenoids, anti-viral compounds, and glycosides, which may help manage blood sugar levels and ensure there is no surge in glucose.
Procedure:- 

Take ten-fifteen bitter gourds. Crush it or grind it in a mixer and extract its juice. Do not throw away the remaining bitter gourd pieces. Keep this juice in a big vessel or bucket. Dip your feet in it (Foot therapy for diabetes using bitter gourd). Keep moving or moving your legs in between. Do this for at least 15-20 minutes. Do this until the bitterness of the bitter gourd reaches your tongue. When you start feeling like this, take out your feet and wash them with clean water.

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By Dr. Neelam Kanwar Rathore