Across many centuries and around the world, Ayurveda stands as a beacon of ancient healing wisdom to help remind us of the most holistic path to health. Ayurveda’s teachings echo into the modern world's understanding of medical science including the origins of modern surgery, to the understanding of epigenetic changes. Particularly in the realm of metabolic health, Ayurveda offers unparalleled insights. As the tapestry of modern metabolic concerns becomes increasingly commonplace, delving into Ayurveda’s understanding of blood sugar regulation may provide new insights into the modern issues prevalent in metabolic health.. The Philosophical Tenets of Ayurveda Ayurveda's foundational belief orbits...

Today, more than 30 million Americans have type two diabetes1 and blood sugar dysregulation is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States2. As a result, much research has gone into any and all ways to mitigate the severity and progression caused by unhealthy sugar metabolism. Dietary approaches, herbal and nutritional supplements such as Gymnema, and a host of pharmaceutical drugs all play their role in helping manage blood sugar and stem the growing epidemic of diseases caused by sugar dysregulation. Ultimately, the results of sugar dysregulation impact all aspects of health, in particular, our cardiovascular, nervous, and...