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The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes
A Clinically Proven Program to Balance Blood Sugar in 12 Weeks
edition:Hardcover
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Glossary of Terms for The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinically Proven Program to Balance Blood Sugar in 12 Weeks by Jackie Christensen PhD and Pat Crocker
Ayurveda
- the science of life, functional healthcare system that originated in India
Prameha
- the Ayurvedic perspective on type II diabetes
Vata
- bioenergetic dosha of wind, its main functions are movement, transportation and communication
Pitta
- bioenergetic dosha of fire, its main function is metabolism, digestion, and transformation
Kapha
- bioenergetic dosha of earth, its main function is to provide structure and cohesiveness to the body
Virechana
- Ayurvedic purgation therapy, used in detoxification to regulate blood sugar
Pancha Karma
- five cleansing actions used in Ayurvedic detoxification
Dosha
- bioenergetic principle that determine a person’s constitution. There are three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha
Madhumeha
- sweet urine or glycosuria, a type of prameha
Khavagunya
- a weak tissue in the body
Jack Fruit
- tropical fruit that possesses anti-diabetic properties, has a texture like shredded pork or chicken
Bitter Melon
- also known as bitter gourd, is a unique anti-diabetic fruit that can be used as food or an herbal supplement. It has a very bitter taste
Yoga
- a system of physical, mental and spiritual practices in which a person uses to achieve health and wellness
Gymnema Sylvestre
- herb with a broad range of therapeutic effects for T2D also known as the “sugar destroyer” in Ayurveda because it has the ability to reduce cravings for sweets
Tulsi
- an Ayurvedic herb used to reduce stress and inflammation
Triphala
- herbal formulation of 3 fruits: amalaki, bibhitaki, haritaki, used as a rejuvenator
Chandraprabha Vati
- means “glowing moon”, it is an herbal formulation that reduces general debility and stress and increases physical strength
Ayaskrit
- herbal formulation used to reduce the oxidative stress that contributes to insulin resistance and the pathogenesis of T2D

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