ASHT provides this section of the website to offer patients and the general public information on hand therapy and common hand conditions. What is hand therapy? Hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand).
1 Carbohydrates aid in regulating blood glucose and also help the body break down fatty acids, thus preventing ketosis. So, eat plenty of foods that are rich in carbohydrates. However, it is advisable to opt for only natural, slow digesting carb-rich foods.  Carbohydrates also act as a source of 'bio-fuel' for the body.
Starch is the major plant polysaccharide that is readily digested in the intestine and thus serves as a source of carbohydrates. In human body, carbohydrates support the immune system and assist processes such as growth and blood clotting. Their primary role, however, is to supply energy to every cell of the body.or certain body systems such as the brain and the nervous system, , carbohydrates are the preferred energy source. The brain an nervous system are sensitive to the concentration of glucose in the blood. Normal blood glucose levels are important for a feeling of well being.