A- DIET
1. Upon arising: Bitter gourd (karela), juice and a glass of lukewarm water with half a freshly-squeezed lime.
2. Breakfast: Any fresh fruit with the exception of bananas, a small quantity of whole meal bread with butter and fresh milk.
3. Lunch: A bowl of freshly-prepared steamed vegetables, one or two whole wheat chappatis, butter and a glass of buttermilk.
Any successful method of diabetes treatment should aim at removing the actual cause of the disease and building up the entire health-level of the patient. Diet therapy is the basis of such a treatment. The primary dietary consideration for a diabetic patient is that he should be strict lacto-vegetarian and take a low-caloric, low-fast, alkaline diet of high quality, natural foods.
Fruits, nuts and vegetables, whole meal bread and dairy products form a good diet for the diabetic. These foods are best eaten in as dry a condition as possible to ensure thorough ensalvation during the first part of the process of digestion.
I. Complete fast for two days in severe cases, taking only warm water. Use warm-water enema daily during this period.
II. Take juices of orange, pomegranate, butter milk, coconut water and barley water, after acute symptom subside.
III. Take well-boiled rice with curd and ripe bananas in mild cases.
In severe cases of diarrhea, it is advisable to observe a complete fast for two days to give rest to the gastro-intestinal tract. Warm water only may be taken during the period to compensate for the loss of fluids. An enema with water temperature of 95 o F, may be taken daily during this period. Juices of fruits like orange or pomegranate, butter-milk, or coconut water may be taken after the acute symptoms are over.
Diarrhea refers to the frequent passage of loose or watery unformed stools. It may be acute or chronic. Commonly known as ” loose motions”, it is perhaps the most common disease in India.
The intestines normally get more than 10 litres of liquid per day which comes from the diet and from the secretions of the stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines. In the cause of diarrhea, water is either not absorbed or is secreted in excess by the organs of the body. It is then sent to the colon where the water holding capacity is limited. Thus, the urge to defecate comes quite often.
The treatment of dysentery should aim at removing the offending and tonic matter from the intestine. It should help in alleviating painful symptoms, stopping the virulence of the bacteria and promoting healing of the ulcer.
Dysentery refers to a serious condition affecting the large intestine. It is characterised by inflammation and ulceration of the bowel, a colic pain in the region of the abdomen and passing of liquid or semi-formed stools with mucus and blood. The disease is prevalent all over the world, except in very cold countries.
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Dyspepsia is a word of Greek origin meaning indigestion or difficulty in digestion. Any gastrointestinal symptom associated with taking of food is called dyspepsia. It is one of the most common ailments today and results from dietetic errors.
The stomach, which is the most used organ of the body, resembles a pear shaped pouch. It forms part of the digestive tract which is a tube coiled in loops, nearly 28 feet long. It varies in size and position depending on how much food it contains. An overloaded stomach prevents the diaphragm from functioning properly. It may also press on the heart.
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A – DIET
I. Fast on orange juice or buttermilk for 3 or 4 days. Take warm water enema daily during this period.
II. After the fast, take a light diet consisting of rice, curd, buttermilk, fresh ripe fruits, especially bael, banana, pomegranate, orange and skimmed milk for a week or so.
III. Thereafter gradually adopt a well-balanced diet as follows:-
The only effective treatment for dyspepsia is a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract and adoption of sensible dietary habits thereafter, along with change in style of living. The best way to commence the treatment is to adopt an all-fruit diet for about five days. In this regimen, the patient should take three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, oranges, grape-fruits, pineapples, peaches and melons.