Diabetes is one of the most common diseases and major causes
of deaths in the world today. Yoga
is not a solution for diabetes
or any other related disease. But you can shun away the side effects of the
problem as well as stay healthy for a longer period of time. Yoga means not
only physical exercise but a change in lifestyle, diet and
thinking as well.
There are some yoga asanas
and Pranayamas
that are extremely beneficial in keeping your blood sugar level normal.
However, along with these asanas, you
also need to make some changes in your lifestyle and eating habits. In addition
to this, believe in the effects that this change will bring in you and trust
it. The twists and turns that are carried on through yoga asanas actually massage the internal organs that help in this
regard.
Yoga Asanas for Diabetes
Most often people ignore diabetes thinking that it is not
going to harm them. This is because they do not know that another name for
diabetes is ‘silent killer’. However, if you wish to start yoga asanas and you have not done this
before, you must consult your doctor. There are some easy asanas and pranayamas that you can start with.
- Pranayamas
– Pranayama is,
actually, simple and right breathing technique that helps cure many
diseases including diabetes. It has extensive benefits. You simply have to
give at least 30 minutes everyday. There are seven basic pranayamas that
helps keep diabetes under control.
- Manduka
Asana – This is a
typical asana done while sitting in vajrasana. This exerts pressure on the
pancreas and hence promotes secretion of insulin.
- Sarvangasana
– This is a bit difficult asana but with practice you can gradually
achieve success. This is extremely beneficial for diabetes people.
- Shalabhasana
– This asana helps in acidity and indigestion too.
- Pashchimotasana – This asana promotes the
functions of kidney, liver and pancreas.
- Ardha
matsyendra asana – This
is comparatively a tough yoga asana and you need a yoga guru and constant
practice to do that.
- Vakarasana – If you are not able to perform
ardha matsyendra asana, you can do vakarasana as this is somewhat easier
and has almost equal benefits.
Benefits of Yoga Asanas
Yoga has been practiced from ancient times. It has been in
the recent past that it gained immense popularity. It has been observed by many
people and proved that yoga can help keep diabetes in control. These asanas not only help cure and keep
diabetes controlled, they help in keeping overall health good of the person.
The best thing is that you do not have to suffer from the side effects of the
allopathic medicines.
Diet for Diabetes
When it comes to keeping diabetes controlled, diet has to
play a very important role. This is because food is directly related to
diabetes. The diet should not be taken as punishment. In fact, the diet
prescribed for diabetic patients are ideal to maintain a good physique. The basic
formula in regulating the diet is that the person should not eat up to full and
at the same time should have 5 small meals daily. The diet must include more of
protein, cutting some part of carbohydrate and excluding sugar.
