By Dr Rajesh Nair
Yoga is a way of living that has a beneficial effect on diabetes. Diabetes is a lifestyle related condition due to an imbalance in handling a glucose load. It is a state in which the pancreas does not functions normally, no sufficient insulin is produced and so, the body is not capable of managing its food intake properly. As a result, the body's metabolism gets disturbed.
A yogic treatment like Asanas (poses), Pranayama (breathing techniques), and Dhyana (meditation) restores the normal functioning of the pancreas and other glands of the endocrinal system. When these glands begin to function properly, the body chemistry becomes normal, the individual is fully cured of the diabetic disorders and his health is restored to normal.
a) Asanas :
Asanas like Sasangasana (Rabbit Pose) and Janushirasana with Pashimotthanasana (Head-to-Knee with Stretching Pose) provide stimulation and rejuvenation to the cells of the pancreas and other endocrine glands by way of compression. Compression of these glands, followed by relaxation, causes an increased volume of highly oxygenated blood to reach the cells, bringing nourishment that rejuvenates atrophied cells.
The calmative effects by the practice of Savasana (Dead Body Pose),at correct intervals, also contributes to the reversal of this so-called chronic, incurable disease.
b) Pranayama :
It reduces the drug requirement, develops a sense of well-being and normalization of the insulin / Glucose ratios.
Alternate nostril breathing has calming effect on nervous system, which reduces stress levels, helping in diabetes treatment.
Yogic exercises enhance digestion and help the pancreas and liver function more normally, regulating blood sugar levels
c) Dhyana :
Stress hormones increase sugar levels in the blood. By regular meditation one can manage stress by bringing balance between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems.
Concentration on pancreas during the meditation practice has shown positive effects on sugar levels.
It results in a stabilization of moods and increases a feeling of being more in control which may help in diet control.
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