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Modern Medicine: Can it solve our health problems?

There has been numerous advancements in medical field. Tons of money and resources have been put into research and development. Despite all efforts, there are several (most) diseases and conditions which are not curable.  Let's take a look at few conditions listed below: Diabetes: Causes are usually lifestyle, genetics, sedentary lifestyle. Non curable, non reversible. almost all diabetics die of multiple complications. High blood pressure: Causes are higher salt intake, genetics, sedentary lifestyle, higher stress levels.  Non curable, non reversible. Psoriasis : Causes are genetics, autoimmune response of unknown origin. No cure, medications provide symptomatic relief and can at best slow the progression of the disease. Neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's : Causes unknown. No cure. Medication and treatment provide symptomatic relief and can at best slow the progression of the disease. Psychiatric Disorders: Causes are usually blamed on

How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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In my previous post, What is Diabetes Mullitus , I have talked about type 2 diabetes. Now in this post I will be talking about few key things we can do to prevent the this lifestyle disorder. People who have any family history of diabetes will be able to do their bit in preventing this disease. We know that in Type 2 Diabetes: Body produces insulin Cells do not respond to insulin As a result glucose remains in the blood affecting other vital organs So there are two things that must be done in order to stop this Now the so called experts will accuse me of over simplifying the things here. But technically speaking, this is what doctors have been trying to do with the help of 'modern' medicines  after  one becomes diabetic. We have to do this to prevent diabetes and without help of any medicines. But I will tell you anyway Maintain the receptivity of cells by starving them and increasing their requirements so that when an insulin knocks their doors, cells are a