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Take Care Of Your Blood Sugar Level With These Herbs
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Fri, 18 Aug 2017 7:46:04
It's a no-brainer that high sugar levels can lead to a lot of health complications. The most prominent and dangerous one is diabetes. Have you noticed how the average age for diabetes has come down to 20 years in recent times? This is due to the sedentary lifestyle we lead and stress at work and home. It is a matter of serious concern and should not be ignored. So, start taking care of your blood sugar levels before it’s too late. And the smart way to do so is to use natural remedies. These ancient remedies are now backed with scientific research that gives us the confidence to share our findings with you. So, read on and find out about these 25 herbs, spices, and supplements, how to consume them, where to buy them, and much more. Let’s begin!
# Gymnema Sylvestre
You can consume it in the powdered form, make tea with its leaves or have capsules. You can make tea by steeping the leaves in boiled water for 10 minutes. You can also add the powder to a cup of lukewarm water and consume it.
# Ginseng
You can have ginseng root or powder. Chop the root and add it to boiled water. Let it steep for 5-6 minutes. You can also mix powdered ginseng in warm water and have it.
# Bilberry
Bilberry extract is widely available and is the safest way to control your blood sugar levels.
# Oregano
Oregano is regularly used in different cuisines. You can use fresh or dried oregano in your food, chew the leaves, make oregano tea, consume diluted oregano oil or capsules. Make oregano tea by adding a teaspoon of dried or fresh oregano to a cup of boiled water. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
# Fenugreek
The best way to consume fenugreek is to soak the seeds overnight. You can also include the seeds and leaves in food preparations.