Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Reactive hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar drops to abnormally low levels two to five hours after eating a meal. Symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia include sweating, tremors, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and hunger. Most often, this results from the over secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Insulin facilitates the transport of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells, especially those of muscle and fatty tissue, and causes glucose to be synthesized in the liver.

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia:
-- Fatigue
-- Anxiety
-- Trembling
-- Extreme irritability
-- Cold sweats
-- Constant hunger
-- Rapid heartbeat
-- Convulsions
-- Confusion
-- Headache

Natural Cures for Hypoglycemia:
Licorice Tea:
-- An excellent home remedy for hypoglycemia.
-- Licorice tea is a quick and easy way to replenish your blood sugar levels when you are feeling fatigued or faint.
-- Simply mix 1 teaspoon of licorice root in one cup of water and drink the resulting solution.
-- Avoid this home remedy if you suffer from hypertension, as licorice tea has been known to exacerbate hypertension.

Herbal Tea:
-- A herbal tea made of equal portions brahmi, jatamamsi, shanka pushpin, and licorice help to nourish the brain and overcome the limited sugar levels available in the blood.
-- Use half a teaspoon of each herb in a single cup of water when brewing the tea, and drink one cup after lunch and dinner.

Fiber:
-- Fiber should form a large part of your diet if you suffer from hypoglycemia, as it has the effect of slowing down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in your digestive system.
-- This prevents an overload of sugar entering the blood from digestion of carbohydrates, and instead allows the level of blood sugar to rise gradually, and allows the body to mount a similarly gradual response.
-- This helps to avoid the sudden release of large amounts of insulin into the bloodstream to deal with a sudden increase in blood sugar levels.