According to WHO facts published, 346 million people are suffering from diabetes worldwide. Of these more than 80% are in low- and middle-income countries (India is also called diabetic capital of world). The causes are due to rapid increases in overweight, obesity and physical inactivity. WHO facts also talks about Yoga and its role in diabetes control in short.
Type 2 diabetes is preventable and risk can be reduced by healthy diet and lifestyle (some sort of physical activity and stress control). However if someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, can still control it using same (healthy diet, some sort of physical activity and stress control) and Yoga.
Yoga asana with focus on various glands (Pancreas, adrenal, pineal, thyroid and other glands) are beneficial in diabetes control. In general Asanas with focus on abdomen, spine and neck area are beneficial for diabetic patients. Pranayama is also very beneficial for diabetes as it helps calming of mind.
Asanas beneficial for diabetic patients are:
1) Surya Namaskar
2) Janu Sirsasana
3) Pashchimottasana
4) Sarvangasana
5) Halasana
6) Dhanurasana
7) Bhujangasana
8) Matsyendrasana
9) Salamba sirsasana or Ardha Salamba sirsasana
10) Anuloma Viloma and other pranayama
11) And Meditation(dhyana)
Disclaimer: These are my notes solely for my study on Yoga Research. Kindly consult your doctor before using any of them.
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