Diabetes Cure Guide

Bitter melon, whose scientific name is Momordica charantia is a bitter tasting vine that has been known as an effective supplement in fighting cancer and diabetes as well as HIV or AIDS. Ancient people have recognized its medicinal properties and the Chinese particularly enjoy drinking bitter melon tea frequently.

Everything about this herb can be used as a good source of vitamins and minerals. Its roots can cure hemorrhoids; its leaves can cure fever, cough or several types of skin diseases because of its antibiotic properties; and its fruit contain calcium and iron and other minerals that help treat the most common illnesses to the very dangerous ones.

While the medicinal properties of bitter melon has yet to be scientifically studied and proven further, there have been reported cases of people who were known to be suffering from diabetes but have been experienced beneficial effects as a result of taking bitter melon extracts. Unofficial studies show that bitter melon can indeed help in the lowering of a diabetic’s blood sugar levels. It contains momordicin, a very bitter substance that is also specifically the reason why it can aid in lowered blood sugar.

Aside from that, bitter melon is a practical alternative to pharmaceutical tablets or capsule supplements doctors prescribe to their patients. One can simply cultivate the plant in his own backyard and then prepare the “medicine” himself. Bitter melon juices may be extracted into a drink or onto the food you eat.

For Drinking – you can extract bitter melon juice by boiling it. Below is a simple procedure:

1. Wash the leaves and chop it finely.
2. Put it in a pan and add about two glasses of water.
3. Leave it to boil for at least fifteen minutes, without covering the pot.
4. Let it sit at room temperature.
5. Transfer it in a container, and then put it in the chiller.

You may drink this concoction at least three times daily, with a third of a cup per drink. Doing this will result in a lowered blood sugar level.

For Eating – you can gain the benefits of bitter melon juice from its fruit, by adding it to the food you eat. Although not too many people may be used to eating it because it has a very strong after taste, bitter melon may be prepared in moderation. You can steam it before eating. You can prepare dishes with bitter melon as its complimentary ingredient. There are plenty of exotic recipes for this. The Chinese usually add bitter melon to their soups. The Indians prepare bitter melon as a fried food stuffed with several ingredients, or steamed using coconut milk.

A thing to take note though, bitter melon must not be meant as a replacement to the exact medicines you need. It may help you minimize the need to take other diabetic medicines, but do recognize that bitter melon only serves as a supplement and should not be regarded as something that can independently help you in your treatment. Always ask your doctor before trying anything new.

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