With the continuing spate of diabetes cases, doctors and patients alike search for new ways to tackle the disorder.
A process for complete diabetes reversal that includes diet, exercise, and stress management to bring about a behavioral transformation that can help diabetics reverse their condition and sustain it.
And one of the most powerful tools in this process is Yoga. We can say Yoga is the best medicine for this.
Daily practice of yoga and pranayama can help in many ways, such as reducing blood sugar levels, regulating blood pressure, and lowering the risk of heart problems. Also help in improving muscular strength and endurance, balance and flexibility, and releasing stress.
Yoga and diabetes:
The basic cause for diabetes is insulin resistance, a condition where the body either doesn’t produce sufficient insulin or is unable to use the insulin produced by the pancreas. Insulin resistance is responsible for a host of so-called ‘lifestyle disorders’, including, among others, BP, high cholesterol, PCOD/S, and of course, diabetes. Lets understand causes of insulin resistance, three are diet-related, two relate to exercise and one is, stress.
Here is a list of the top ten asanas, you should try and include in your daily practice
1. Surya Namaskar: Suryanamaskar improves blood circulation, improves spine health, increases muscular strength, lung capacity, and the management of insulin.
2. Padhastasana (hand under foot pose) – It stimulates your viscera and strengthens the abdomen, improving its efficiency.
3. Pavanamuktasana (wind removing pose)- This asana too has a great effect on your visceral organs, massaging the pancreas, liver, spleen, and colon
4. Shalabhasana (locust pose)- This exercises for your leg muscles tremendously.
5. Mandukasana (Frog Pose)- A powerful hip-opening movement, the mandukasana exerts pressure on the pancreas and liver.
6. Adho mukha svanasana- It relaxes your body, relieving stress. It is said to improve hearing, eyesight, and even hair growth!
7. Ardha Matsyendra Asana- It has a massaging effect on the pancreas, liver, and stomach, improving BSL management and digestion.
8. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)- The cobra pose brings many benefits, beyond the obvious one of spinal health
9. Santulanasana – This is a powerful strengthening pose for the arms, chest, back, triceps, leg, and core.
10. Butterfly pose – It improves posture, enhances spine health, and strengthens the muscles of the lower back, hips.
Yoga is not just a panacea, it is a lifestyle that brings many holistic benefits to the mind, body, and soul. Every asanas and pranayama technique brings its own special benefits.Yoga is one of the most cost-effective routines you can find, and you can practice it just about anywhere.
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