Yoga in the management of Diabetes Mellitus

  • Dr. Sreeharsha N Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan. (Karnataka)
  • Bargale Sushant Sukumar Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan,
  • Divyasree C H. P.G.Scholar, Department of Shareera Kriya. Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre,Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
Keywords: Yoga, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet and life style

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper utilisation of glucose, resulting in the condition of hyperglycaemia. Excess glucose in the blood ultimately results in high levels of glucose being present in the urine (glycosuria). This increase the urine output, which leads to dehydration and increase thirst. India has the largest diabetic population in the world. Changes in eating habits, increasing weight and decreased physical activity are major factors leading to increased incidence of Diabetes. Lifestyle plays an important role in the development of Diabetes. Yoga offers natural and effective remedies without toxic side-effects, and with benefits that extend far beyond the physical. This system of Yoga is a simple, natural programme involving five main principles: proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and meditation. It is a cost effective lifestyle intervention technique.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v2i02.155
Published: 2017-04-30
How to Cite
Dr. Sreeharsha N, Bargale Sushant Sukumar, & Divyasree C H. (2017). Yoga in the management of Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2(02), 135-138. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i02.155
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Review Article