Metabolic Syndrome Herbal Treatment, Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Cured By

Metabolic Syndrome is not a disease in itself. It is a group of risk factors which may raise the risk of Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke. A person is said to be suffering from Metabolic Syndrome when any of the following three or more conditions develop :

Abdominal Fat : Waist Size > 40 inches / 35 inches ( Men / Women )
High Blood Pressure : BP > 135/85 mm Hg
High Triglycerides : Triglycerides > 150 mm/dL
Low HDL Cholesterol < 40 / 50 mg/dL ( Men / Women )
High Blood Sugar : Fasting Glucose level > 100 mg/dL

To know more about this disease, we have to know about Metabolism first and how it works.

What is Metabolism ?
There are a number of chemical reactions that take place in the human body. These reactions involve the break down of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins. These reactions are regulated by Enzymes. The Enzymes break down food and produce energy, which is supplied to the Cells. These cells use this energy as a fuel. It may be used instantly or stored for future use. The energy is stored in the Liver, Muscles, Tissues and the Body fat. However, some genetic mutations in these enzymes may results in the failure of these reactions. This failure gives rise to Metabolic Syndrome.

Causes of Metabolic Syndrome
Insuline Resistance : Insuline is a hormone produced by the Pancreas. It helps the glucose present in the blood, in entering the cells. In Insulin resistance the body is unable to use the Insulin properly. This increases the level of glucose in the blood. The Pancreas work hard and try to cope with the growing demand of Insulin. Ultimately, it gives rise to the condition called Diabetes. Insulin resistance is a commonly seen in people with excessive belly fat.
Age
Genetics
Poor Diet
Liver Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Anemia
Failure of Pancreas
Excessive Abdominal Fat
Lack of Physical Activity
Hormonal Imbalance
Deficiency of Nutrients
Missing of Enzymes that help in chemical reactions

Why is Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous?
Metabolic Syndrome increases the risk of Heart diseases and Diabetes. It risk of developing Heart diseases is increased by two folds and that of Diabetes by five folds.
It gives rise to following complications :
Atherosclerosis
Heart Attack
Kidney Problems
Stroke
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Cardiovascular Diseases
Diabetes : It may further cause damage to the Eyes, Nerves and Kidneys.
Deep Vein Thrombosis

Metabolic conditions in Ayurveda
Samanyaj Vyadhi : It is caused by the imbalance of either one dosha or all the doshas. E.g. Anemia, which is caused by the imbalance of either Vata, Pitta, Kapha or all the three doshas.
Nanatmaj : An imbalance of one particular type of dosha is called Nanatmaj. Some common types are :
Sciatica ( Grudhrasi in Ayurveda )
Jaundice ( Kamala in Ayurveda )
Obesity ( Medorog in Ayurveda )
Agantuj : It refers to the diseases caused by the entry of an foreign particle into the body.
Nijroga : When all the three doshas become imbalanced, the condition is called Nijroga.
Manas : When the dosha begins to affect the functioning of the Nervous System, it is called Manas.
Sadhya : Curable diseases are categorized under Sadhya. It is of two types :
Sukhasadhya : The diseases which are curable within a short span of time are known as Sukhasadhya.
Kruchchhasadhya : Chronic illness which take time in curing are called Kruchchhasadhya.
Aadi Bala Pravritta : The diseases which travel in the genes are called Aadi Bala Pravritta. A person may be genetically prone to such diseases.
Janma Bala : The congenital diseases are known as Janma Bala. They may be present at the time of birth.
Sanghata Bala : The diseases caused by a trauma, either Physical or Mental come under Sanghata Bala.
Nija : The endogenous diseases caused by the disorder of the three doshas are called Nija.
Agantuja : The disease which is caused by an external factor like injury is called Agantuja.
Sharirik : It is a result of an Physiological disorder in the body.
Manasik : The disease which is an outcome of an psychological disturbance in the body is caused Manasik.