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By: Ampalaya

Ampalaya — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:05:35 +0000

Bitter melon has certain compunds that help lower blood sugar. But aside from eating Ampalaya or Bitter Melon, one should also learn how to control their lifestyle, exercise daily, eat a balanced diet.

By: BARNABAS

BARNABAS — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:20:56 +0000

HEY ALL CAN TRY “KARELA” (hich means bitter melon) by HIMALAYA DRUGS,INDIA, WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN CAPSULE FORM !

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By: Dave Junka

Dave Junka — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:16:22 +0000

Hey there, so good to see that Bitter Melon is getting out there for all of us who are at the doorstep of type two diabetes. I started growing this rather invasive vine last summer and I started cooking with the fruit. Much to my amazement, my A-1c had dropped by a full point after 3 months. I, of course have added exercise to my daily habits and fill my snacks with almonds, fruits and veggies.
The bitter melon is almost addictive and I now crave the taste. I love to eat salmon with fresh roasted bitter melon and onions smothering the top. It’s about time we get back to our “roots” (pardon the pun) and rely on our own backyards for solutions! Keep up the good work … spreading the word! Dave

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By: shelly patricksa

shelly patricksa — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:47:19 +0000

my husband also a diabetes can bitter gours cure him, any advice? Thank you.

By: kit schulte

kit schulte — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:27:06 +0000

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By: Avner jos

Avner jos — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:27:03 +0000

Hi all,

The first thing I would suggest to dibetes patients is if you can digest your food properly then you will not face this problem, now as per Ayurveda the digestion of food starts in your mouth not in stomach so chew the food (each bite) atleast 15 times you will break the sugar in your mouth so half the battle is won.
Yes, the Bitter gourd (Karela in hindi) a native Indian sub continent vegetable is a common vegetable in any Indian home, known for its medicinal properties in tackling dibetes. Apart from this vegetable there are other two fruits namely Jamun (indian black berry) & Methi (fenugreek seeds. Try these three and a morning brisk walk for 40-45 minutes. Very effective in controling the sugar levels, as I have personally benifited

Regards

By: Caramoan

Caramoan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:01:19 +0000

Diabetes can be prevented by just having a physically active lifestyle. Just exercise everyday and avoid eating too much. Avoid sweets and high carb foods too.

By: Anxietygirl

Anxietygirl — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:51:28 +0000

Most people get Diabetes because of the lack of exercise and overeating. We should be more aware of our lazy lifestyles and start exercising regulary to avoid Type II Diabetes.

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~ Melatonin Sleep Aid — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:16:50 +0000

the standard treatment for diabetes is Metformin but i also try to use alternative medicine in controlling diabetes. Alpha Lipoic Acid and Charantia seems to work well too against diabetes.

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| Acne Treatment and Medication — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:03:36 +0000

Diabetes may finally have a cure through extensive stem cell research. But for now, diabetes can only be managed by drugs or food supplements that controls blood sugar. I take Alpha Lipoic acid and Chromium because they are helpful in regulating blood sugar.

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colon detox — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:05:07 +0000

My dad has type 2 diabetes. He manages diabetes through Diet and Exercise and alo by taking food supplements like Alpha Lipoic acid which helps in preventing nerve damage. He also takes Chromium which helps in the regulation of blood sugar.

By: manny villanueva

manny villanueva — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:46:44 +0000

We have ampalaya capsules in the Philippines. Would like to help supply anyone interested.

By: bob

bob — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:17:28 +0000

You can get the bitter melon easy by taking bitter melon extract capsules.Its really lower your blood glucose.

Im from Malaysia and its easy to find bitter melon extract here…

If anybody interested with it please contact me puansiti@aol.com I will send it to anywhere in the worlds…

By: healthynerd staff

healthynerd staff — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:39:27 +0000

Hi, Liz. Yes, it is perfectly fine to mix it with water or juice. Just make sure you remove the seeds, especially if you are pregnant.

You can try it with salad dressings for your salad in case you get tired of the direct intake from the blender.

Another convenient way is to take the pill form of bitter melon. What you need to look for is the % (percentage) of “Bitter Principles” at the back of the label. The higher the percentage concentration, the greater chances of glucose regulation.

You may try the Nature’s Herbs brand from iHerb: http://www.iherb.com/Nature-s-Herbs-Power-Herbs-Bitter-Melon-Power-60-Capsules/4314 We are offering a 5$ free coupon for your first iHerb purchase, just use the code MOL199 at checkout.

Otherwise, you may look at other online stores like VitaCost or LuckyVitamin. Best of health!

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:46:08 +0000

Syed, thanks for the information.

Rather than juicing, is it ok to put the raw bitter melon in a blender with a cup or 2 of water and then drink it?

By: Giorgio

Giorgio — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:11:57 +0000

Does anyone have proof or references that Bitter Melon, actually is INSULIN. Ie Plant Insulin. Real references please.

By: Syed

Syed — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:40:38 +0000

Hey SIVA you are talking about A1C blood test but 150 - 200 blood sugar count using self home blood sugar testing kit for everyday blood sugar level testing. You appeared to have Type 2 Diabetes and here is what you need to do, take Bitter Mellon juice. Go to any Indian or Pakistani, Afghani grocer store they sell em. Take about 3 to 4 pieces cut em in half long, remove the seeds and extract juice in the juicer. 4 oz minimum before meal twice a day. No bread or white rice and definitely no processed or fried foods, no sugar products. You may be able to eat fruits such as Mango, Water Mellon, Orange etc, etc. A little bit of everything make sure do not load up a lot. As long as you avoid white rice and bread your blood sugar will be approx 100 or less with in minutes after taking the meal. Bitter Mellon also kills stomach worms, kills cancer cells, HIV cells, increases blood circulation, helps men with Impotancy and lower blood pressure. If Bitter Mellon is not available you may use Green Beans (String Beans) and Brussels Sprouts or Green Beans and Jerusalem Artichoke juice em at least 10 oz every morning empty stomach. Juice equally each vegetable.

By: kris jamel

kris jamel — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:06:24 +0000

insulin tablets is the best of diabetes type 1 and type 2…you know from now. diabetes is no poblem Jesus is the answer.always hope.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:00:19 +0000

thats true banana more insulin

By: juan

juan — Sat, 23 May 2009 09:56:34 +0000

banana more insulin thats the real

By: catriona annis

catriona annis — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:17:58 +0000

Denis Stewart, a natural therapist, who has type 2 diabetes, is a manufacturer and supplier of bitter melon powder. It can be used by the teaspoonful and I sprinkle it on my porridge along with cinnamon powder. His company is called southern cross herbals and is available in australia. no doubt he will send it overseas. there is a web page on it.

i have had type 2 diabetes for 7 years and my BS readings are still in normal range. I also do 30 mins running/day on exercise machine.

By: SIVA

SIVA — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:16:34 +0000

HAVE ALWAYS BEEN EATING BITTER GOURD FROM TH ETIME I WAS A KID. MY GRANDMOTHER SAID IT KILLS UNWANTED ELEMENTS IN THE BODY.AM GOING TO EAT MORE OF THIS VEGETABLE.I AM DIAGNOSED WITH DABETES WITH SUGAR COUNT OF 7.5. AM TOLD THE DESIRABLE LEVEL IS 3 TO 4.SO WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT 150 AND 200? WHAT MEASURE IS IT?

By: Humlo McThayus

Humlo McThayus — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:11:54 +0000

Hi, I am an insulin dependant diabetic and live in the South of Ireland, can anyone point me to a supplier of bitter Melons in Ireland, or can someone supply me with a pure powdered bitter Melons and is there a European equivalant for the Bitter melon.

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By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:26:19 +0000

Hi Dave & Rachel…try the bitter melon…it works…I am sure it works…No harm trying. I am currently a student of Pharmacy in Volgograd state medical university, Russian Federation. I am from Malaysia, doing research in this plant & introducing the benefits of it to the Russians!

By: DAve

DAve — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:04:15 +0000

I am Type 2 inslin dependent take shots twice daily will bitter melon help control my sugar a little better. May reduce my inslin intake

By: rachel

rachel — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:26:26 +0000

my bsl have been in the upper 300 my friend from india told me about karela and even brought me some. he swears by it and all the benefits it brings.He told me to peel the skin away quarter it and let sit over night in water and drink in the morning. Any thoughts or suggestions.

By: Satjit Singh

Satjit Singh — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:44:40 +0000

The best medicine for Diabetics is raw Bitter melon, or bitter gaurd, India Name KARELA. Slice it raw lenth wise in two pieces, then microwave for 2 minutes. Stuff mith anything and eat.

By: HKLNDN

HKLNDN — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:54:33 +0000

Hi: I currently live in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (I’m American) and have been fascinated by bitter gourd ever since hearing about it from a friend in town. It is used frequently in curries and vegetable stir fries where it can lose its value by being overcooked and drowned in oil. It is great to use to make a simple soup with bitter gourd, spinach, red bell pepper, squash, onion, hot chiles, rice vinegar, and jaggery (pure palm sugar) and/or carrots to reduce the bitterness. Any other veggies that sound good could be added as well. I grind everything up in the food processor and heat to a light simmer and turn off to preserve the vitamins. Delicious and healthy. Bitter gourd is also very good for cleansing the kidneys and liver. Enjoy!

By: Cleo

Cleo — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:20:29 +0000

Thank you very much for the info. i have a bgl of 440 and am threatened with permanenet dependence upon insulin injections. I will try the bitter melon, cactus and (I am told) brussel sprouts.

Thanks for giving me hope

By: Margie Secord

Margie Secord — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:07:25 +0000

the best way to take Bitter Mellon for medication is to eat it Raw. It’s bitter, but no after taste. I juice it, put dash of salt. Or cut it as desirreable, remove the seeds, eat it with salad dressing of your choise. If you want to cook it, cook it(stir fry or grill) quickly, so it still crunchy. Eat fresh is better. I only cook of one day of 2 servings maximum. But I now prefer eat it fresh or drink the juice.
Good luck.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:46:52 +0000

Hello Everyone, bitter melon is number one favorite veggie of mine.My iron is very low, calcuim is low.. etc.My blood pressure got too low. I forgot living in Canada, never think of bitter melon as my daily vegetables as I don’t see them in a small town grocery stores usually, until I realized talking to my mother, bitter melon is the best medicine when we grew up in the Philippines. Grandmother had them in our garden and cook it like mushrooms.I now make a trip to the bigger cities to buy bitter melons like at Superstore,Lob Laws,Whole Sale Store they often have them.And tons in the Chinese grocery stores (T&T) and just found out tons of them at the East Indian grocery stores.Any Asians stores.
The picture above is yet the very best, I guess as my grandmother said the bitter it is - is the best yet!
How I cook?, if no time to stir fry, I grill it just to soften it, remove the seeds,slice, squeeze with little salt(once,if too better for you do it more) to get rid of the bitterness, then add little venigar,onions, hot pepper if you like and serve.(just like a salad) very delicious.
Another thing: Stir fry with beef,or eggs, very good.
The Philippine dish is Penakbet with eggs,shirmp paste,okra,beef,squash,onions,etc. Really delicious.
Good Luck!

By: MotherHelp

MotherHelp — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:55:05 +0000

Please help My mother suger level is alway very high please help where can I find bitter Melon in USA especially in Oklahoma State.

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By: Varma

Varma — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:58:27 +0000

Go to any Indian Grocery store, or some thing like Laos, Thiland, Burma or similar stores. If You cook it on low heat with Olive Oil…it taste great and its not even bitter. Good Luck.

By: David

David — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:09:22 +0000

Hi, Im interrested in the bitter melon and other remedies for diabetes. I live in Sweden. Does anyone know where I can get hold of them around here?

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:41:47 +0000

Thank you so much for the life enhancing data.Diabetes is a slow killer.Am gonna pass word round of this wonder plant.Thank you.
Arthur

By: S Nuckcheddy

S Nuckcheddy — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:37:12 +0000

It’s more like a question than a reply.

2 hours after light dinner (taken at 7 p.m.) I went for 90 minutes moderate walk after which my blood sugar level read 102. I didn’t take any thing to eat or drink except some water. In the morning, still fasting, my blood sugar level read 151. I am not taking any medication so far. Is there a way of reducing this blood sugar level below 100 without pharmaceutical medication. I really fear those medication steps.

Thanks for a response

By: Surendra Mohnot

Surendra Mohnot — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:56:30 +0000

Another important and effective way to reduce serum glucose level is to eat Jamun (Syzgium cumini) fruit and take a spoonful of powder of its dried seed (fruit-stone).

Jambul or Jamun or Jamblang is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. It is also grown in other areas of southern and southeastern Asia including the Philippines, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. The tree was also introduced to Florida, USA in 1911 by the USDA, and is also now commonly planted in Suriname. In Brazil, where it was introduced from India during Portuguese colonization, it has dispersed spontaneously in the wild in some places, as its fruits are eagerly sought by various native birds such as thrushes, tanagers and the Great Kiskadee.

By: rangarajan

rangarajan — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:19:55 +0000

I am diabetic with varied reading from 160 to 240 2hrs after meals.when I take Gemer 1mg prescribed, the reading will be 150. I am very confident to keep the glucose level normal by taking bitter melon.Small round shaped one will be more beneficial ,pl confirm.

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