Diet and home remedies for Kidney stone

Kidney stones are form from the chemicals in urine, such as uric acid, phosphorous, calcium and oxalic acid. Other common causes of kidney stones are  dehydration, gout and an improper diet.Main symptoms are severe pain in abdomen,vomiting,nausea, excessive sweating, desire to urinate frequently.

Diet and home remedies

A majority of cases can be treated successfully with the help of natural ingredients. These natural treatments are safe, effective and do not have any side effects.
Be sure to drink enough water each day.
Avoid drinking Hard water,tea, coffee, alcohol, cold drinks,  pickles, fish, poultry, meat, spinach,Tomato,green chilly,maida products and chocolate.
Increase intake of liquids like water, juice, soup,tender coconut,  lime water, etc.
Increase the use of  ginger, and brown rice or parboiled rice.
Avoid suppressing urges to urinate and defecate.

Mix 4tsp of lemon juice with equal quantity of olive oil  and take regularly.
Mix 2tsp of apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp of honey with one cup of water and drink daily to get good result.
Banana stem juice is one of the best remedy for expelling kidney stones.
Take more of watermelon juice.
Daily chew 5-6 basil leaves or take 1tsp of basil juice with equal quantity of honey  daily.or
Boil 10-12 basil leaves in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey in it and take twice a day.
Make a powdered preparation of equal quantities of the bark of three-leaved caper tree (varun-Sanskrit name,Latin name-Crataeva nurvela), puncture vine (gokshura -Sanskrit name,Latin name-Tribulus terrestris), and horse gram (kulatha,Latin name-Macrotyloma uniflorum). Have 1 teaspoon of this powder 3-4 times a day with water. This is one of the best home remedies for kidney stones.
Kudu saru (kulatha in Sanskrit,) or Hoarse gram rasam is very useful in crushing kidney stone.Daily intake is advisable.
Pashanabedha (Latin name-Berginia ciliata,English name-Winter begonia)) is another best plant in treating kidney Stone.Take juice of this plant daily or make decoction by boiling this whole plant with one cup of water and drink daily
Boil 1-2 figs in 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes and have this twice a day.
Boil hand full of barley with 2-3 litres of water.Drink that water on and often.

Diet and Home remedies for Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. Patients with high blood sugar will typically experience polyuria (frequent urination), they will become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia) and hungry (polyphagia).It is a chronic ,life long condition that affects body's ability to use the energy found in food.But one can lead normal life by  medication and other life style corrections.Usually pancreas produce some amount of insulin.But in some conditions the amount is not enough for the body's need or   body cells resistant to it.There are three types of diabetes.Type1 or insulin dependent diabetus or juvenile diabetes.In this there will not be insulin production from pancreas.It is auto immune condition.In this person will be dependent on out side insulin(insulin injection).Usually it starts in childhood.Type 2 or non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.Here  the amount  of insulin produced from pancreas is not enough for the body's need or body's cells are resistant to it.Third type is gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes  affects females during pregnancy. Some women have very high levels of glucose in their blood, and their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin to transport all of the glucose into their cells, resulting in progressively rising levels of glucose.

Causes for diabetes

Over weight or obesity
Over eating
 Sedentary life style
 Stress
Chronic pancreatitis
Hereditary

Symptoms of Diabetes mellitus

poly phagia-Excess hunger
Polyurea-excess urination
Poly dipsia-excess thirst

Complications of diabetes

If the blood sugar level shoots beyond control,the patient has a significantly higher risk of developing complications.

Eye complications - glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and some others.
Foot complications - neuropathy, ulcers, and sometimes gangrene which may require that the foot be amputated
Skin complications - people with diabetes are more susceptible to skin infections and skin disorders
Heart problems - such as ischemic heart disease, when the blood supply to the heart muscle is diminished
Hypertension - common in people with diabetes, which can raise the risk of kidney disease, eye problems, heart attack and stroke
Mental health - uncontrolled diabetes raises the risk of suffering from depression, anxiety and some other mental disorders
Hearing loss - diabetes patients have a higher risk of developing hearing problems
Gum disease - there is a much higher prevalence of gum disease among diabetes patients
Gastroparesis - the muscles of the stomach stop working properly
Ketoacidosis - a combination of ketosis and acidosis; accumulation of ketone bodies and acidity in the blood.
Neuropathy - diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage which can lead to several different problems.
HHNS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome) - blood glucose levels shoot up too high, and there are no ketones present in the blood or urine. It is an emergency condition.
Nephropathy - uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to kidney disease
PAD (peripheral arterial disease) - symptoms may include pain in the leg, tingling and sometimes problems walking properly
Stroke - if blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels are not controlled, the risk of stroke increases significantly
Erectile dysfunction - male impotence.
Infections - people with badly controlled diabetes are much more susceptible to infections
Healing of wounds - cuts and lesions take much longer to heal

Management of diabetes

Patients with type 1 are treated with regular insulin injections, as well as a special diet and exercise.

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are usually treated with tablets, exercise and a special diet, but sometimes insulin injections are also required.

The majority of gestational diabetes patients can control their diabetes with exercise and diet

Diet and home remedies for diabetes

1. In Ayurveda  it is explained as Madhumeha  one among prameha.It is clearly explained sedentary life style over eating are the main causes for this. So try to avoid it.
2. Diet plays a very important role in Diabetes.Always avoid sugar based canned juices,maida products,fruits like mango,banana,chikko,grapes and other food which are less fiber and high sugar..
3. Always diabetic diet should be in the ratio of carbohydrate:fat: protein=60:20:20.
4. Drink more water.
5. Always take high fiber vegetables like beans,spinach,broccoli,bitter gourd,turnip and leafy vegetables.Vegetables rich in fiber helps to lower blood sugar level.Use pulses with husk and sprouts.Effect of pulses on blood glucose is less than that of other carbohydrate containing food.
6. Take more of whole grains,millet,Channa atta and others which are rich in soluble fiber.
7. Good fats such as omega 3 are good for  body,which are available in nuts,
8. Among fruits which are fiber rich and low sugar like papaya and guava can be consumed.
9. Oatmeal is rich in carbohydrate and soluble fiber .That can be taken.
10. Over weight can be reduced by low calorie diet and regular exercise.refer Diet to reduce over weight 
11. Stress can be controlled by regular yogasana,pranayama and meditation practice.Stress releases the hormones like adrenalin and cortisol.They intensify the production of insulin and blood sugar level. Meditation lowers the insulin resistance.you can take guidance from an expert yoga and naturopathy center likeHasanadka Wellness Centre
12. Indian blackberry or Jamun or Jambul or Nerale in Kannada (Latin name -Syzygium cumini)is one of the best fruit to control blood sugar level.Daily intake of this fruit is advised .Or one can use powder of dry fruit in empty stomach twice daily with water.Or the decoction of the bark of same plant twice daily in empty stomach gives same result.
13. Cinnamon or dalchini has insulin like effects and helps to lower blood sugar level.Take 1 tsp of cinnamon powder with one cup of warm water in empty stomach.
14. Fenugreek/Methi seeds also have insulin like property.Soak 1tsp of fenugreek in water overnight.Swallow them in empty stomach to control blood sugar.OR Take one tsp of fenugreek powder with one cup of butter milk.Soak 5-6 tender mango leaves in water for over night.Drink that water in the morning or dry mango leaves under shade and make powder of it.Take 1 tsp of powder in one cup of water in empty stomach.
15. Bitter gourd is one of the best vegetable for diabetes.Daily take one cup of bitter gourd juice to control diabetes.
16. Almost same effect will be there with knolkol /turnip juice .It is rich in fiber and also have the property to control blood sugar level.
17. Amla or Indian gooseberry dry or fresh is good for diabetes.Take amla choorna/powder with water or fresh amla w ith water,which helps to maintain normal blood sugar level.
18. Chew 4-5 neem leaves in empty stomach or boil them with one cup of water and drink the decoction in empty stomach.

P.S:Author is Ayurveda practitioner with husband Naturopathy and Yoga therapist at their own Ayurveda-Yoga Naturopathy center

Home remedies for jaundice

In Ayurveda jaundice is explained as Kamala .Jaundice happens due to aggravated pitta.jaundice is a symptom that can develop as a part of various disease.In this there will be yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of eyes.It happens because of elevation in blood bilirubin level.Depending upon the causative factor there are three types of jaundice.They are hepato cellular,haemolytic and obstructive jaundice.Among these hepato cellular is due to injury to liver cells or due to liver disease.Haemolytic jaundice happens when there is excess break down of red blood cells.Obstructive jaundice is due to blockage in the transport of bile between liver,gall bladder and small intestine.

Symptoms of jaundice

Yellowish discolouration of skin
Itching of skin
Weight loss
Nausea
Vomiting
Pale or whitish stool
Fever
Dark yellow coloured urine
Bitter taste in mouth.

Home remedies for jaundice

aloe vera

phyllanthus niruri

• In treating jaundice under lying cause should be treated first.For example in jaundice due to hepatitis,  anti viral drugs  should be  given,If it is due to obstruction or blockage surgery may be required.Home remedies will support the recovery.
• In Ayurveda jaundice/kamala is due to aggravated pitta.So avoid pitta aggravating foods and behaviours(aahara-vihara) like hot,spicy,oily food,working near heat,under hot sun etc.
• Avoid alcohol ,canned and preserved food stuffs,chocolates,cakes and maida products,non-vegetarian foods and other heavy food stuffs which are hard to digest.
• Increase intake of brown rice, spinach, sugar cane juice ,barley water, gooseberries ,grapes ,radishes, lemons, raisins ,butter milk and fruit juices.
• Adequate rest is important in jaundice.
• Aloevera or Kumari or Lole sara in Kannada is a wonderful medicine in treating jaundice.take 1 tsp of aloevera  pulp with sugar candy or honey in empty stomach for 15 -20 days.
• Phyllanthus niruri  also called as Bhoomyamalaka in Sanskrit (Nela nelli In Kannada)  is useful in treating jaundice.Take this plant with root(samoola) wash thoroughly and grind it with raw milk or butter milk.Add sugar candy if required.Take 20ml two times a day for 15-20 days depending upon the severity.
• Mix one tsp of  roasted barley powder to one cup of water.Add  one tsp of honey. drink this two times /day before food for 10-15 days.
• Extract juice from fresh radish leaves.To one cup of radish juice add one tsp of basal leaf paste.Drink this twice daily for 20 days.
• For one glass of sugarcane juice add one tsp of lemon juice.Sugar cane juice should be fresh and should not be contaminated.Drink this for 20 days. three times a day.
• boil one tsp of coriander seeds crushed and few snake gourd leaves (dry or fresh) with one cup of water.Filter it and drink it for three times a day for 10 days.
• Dilute lemon juice and drink it three times a day.
• boil 1-2 litres of water with fist full of barley.Drink this water in place of plain water.Mix 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder wit 1 tsp of honey.Lick this two times a day
• make paste of tender papaya leaves ,mix it with equal quantity of honey,take twice daily for a week.
• Add a pinch of roasted jeera(cumin seeds) powder to one cup of butter milk and drink.
• Amla or Indian goose berry should be taken with plenty of water. 

Sweet pumpkin(Sihigumbala/Cheenikai sippe) peel chutney

Sweet pumpkin is called as sihigumbala or Cheenikayi in Kannada.Latin name is Cucurbita pepo.This is used as anti rheumatic,demulcent and nervine.Traditionally it is used to treat kidney problems and intestinal worms.It is also used as good laxative and diuretic.It is also useful in treating of benign prostrate hyper plasia(BPH). External application of pulp helps to soften the dryness of skin.We can prepare sambar,palya,pudding by using this vegetable.But we are throwing the peel and inner portion(tirulu).With that one can prepare tasty tambuli and chutney.sihikumbala sippe tambuli preparation we have discussed earlier.Today we shall discuss regarding the preparation of chutney by using sweet pumpkin peel.This will make a nice side  dish for rice,dosa,chapati,idly,roti etc

Required ingredients

Sweet pumpkin peel:1 cup
Coriander seeds;2 tsp
Red chilly:1
Grated coconut:1 cup
Salt:to taste
Tamarind:a pinch
For tempering-Oil;1 tsp
              mustard seeds;1/2 tsp
Broken red chilly:1
Curry leaves;1 twig

How to prepare chutney

Wash and finely chop sweet pumpkin peel.Cook it with coriander seeds,salt by adding little water.
When it becomes soft put off the fire and allow it to cool.
Fry red chilly with little oil till it becomes crispy.
Grind cooked peel,fried chilly,tamarind and grated coconut in to smooth paste by adding little water.
Transfer them to serving bowl.Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,broken red chilly .When they start spluttering add curry leaves and pour it over the chutney.

South Indian break fast dish tomato rice recipe

Tomato rice is  one of the common and famous breakfast dish of South India.Usually people use left out rice to prepare this.We can use fresh rice to prepare.Tomato is rich in Vitamin A,C,iron and calcium.One medium sized tomato gives 22 calories of energy.Tomato has the qualities  to lower the total cholesterol level,LDL and tryglyceride level in blood.It also has anti cancerous property and supports bone health.But daily usage of tomato is not recommended.Tomato should not be used in conditions like hyper acidity,gastritis,gouty arthritis,acid reflux etc.Lycopersicum esculentum is the Latin name of Tomato.Always use Organically grown tomatoes.Tomato rice can be prepared in many ways.I learnt it from my aunt.

Required ingredients

Pre cooked and cooled Basmati rice/any good quality rice:1 cup
Green peas;1/2 cup
Tomato:4 large(finely chopped)
Medium sized onion:2(finely chopped)
Ginger:1 inch size(finely chopped and crushed)
Cashews;8-10
Mustard seeds:1/2 tsp
Bengal gram:1 tsp
Black gram dal:1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds;1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder:1/4 tsp
Asafoetida:pinch
Oil+ghee:3-4 tsp
Coriander leaves
Curry leaves
red chilly:1
Sambar powder:1-2 tsp
Salt:to taste
Jaggery:optional

How to prepare tomato rice

Cook rice by adding double quantity of salted  water.Keep it aside for cooling.
Heat oil+ghee in a pan.Add mustard seeds,black gram dal,Channa dal broken red chilly.When they start spluttering add asafoetida,fenugreek seeds.Add chopped onions and salt.Fry them till they turn transparent.
Add chopped tomatoes green peas,turmeric powder and stir until it is cooked and mushy.
Add water,curry leaves ,sambar powder and boil for 5 minutes.Now it should be like gravy.Check the taste.If it is more sour add little jaggery/organic sugar.
Slowly add cooked cooled rice  so that the gravy should cover the rice completely.Mix well and cook for 5 more minuted.Put off the fire.
Garnish with coriander leaves and fried cashews.

Banana pudding(bale hannu kadubu/idly) recipe

Banana fruit is rich in potassium and helps to control sodium balance and useful in hyper tension.It is also useful in improving memory power,gout,rheumatic illness,erectile dysfunction.We can prepare a very delicious and healthy pudding with the help of banana.This pudding is also oil free,and you can prepare it by using idly moulds or plantain leaf.It tastes good with  coconut chutney.

Required ingredients

Rice;2 cups
Well ripened banana(elakki bale/small variety):10-12
Grated coconut(optional):1/2 cup
salt:to taste.

How to prepare banana pudding

Wash and soak rice for 2-3 hours.
Grind rice  and coconut in to coarse paste by adding sufficient water.those who want more sweet can add jaggery while grinding.
Add salt.Remove the peel of banana.Mash them or grind into paste and add to rice mixture.Mix well.
Pour them in to softened banana leaves and fold from four sides or pour to idly moulds and steam cook for 30-45 minutes.Banana pudding is ready.

Surnoli Or sweet dosa recipe

Surnoli is one of the famous breakfast dish of South Karnataka.It is very common in Konkani houses.This dosa is prepared with,rice,rice flakes/avalakki,coconut,jaggery ,buttermilk/curd and fenugreek.In this batter should be kept for fermentation.Fermentation happens with fenugreek,jaggery and buttermilk/curd.This will be be very spongy,sweet and mouth watering.This can be served with ghee/butter,chutney.Have a sweet breakfast.

Surnoli ready to serve

Required ingredients

Rice:2 cups
Grated coconut;1 cup
Rice flakes/avalakki;1 cup
Fenugreek seeds:2 tsp
Jaggery:2-3 cups
Curd/buttermilk:2 cups
Salt;to taste
Turmeric powder:1/4 tsp
Ghee:4 tsp

How to prepare surnoli

Soak rice and fenugreek seeds for 2-3 hours after washing.
Grind them with grated coconut,rice flakes,jaggery and curd.No need of adding any water.Batter should be thick like idly batter.
Add salt and turmeric powder,mix well. Keep it for fermentation  for 8-10 hours.
Heat tava on medium flame.Apply ghee.Take one ladle full of batter and pour it over the tava.Spread little with the back side of tava.
close the lid.Cook both sides by adding little ghee or butter.
Golden coloured surnoli  is ready.