Volume : 2, Issue : 6, JUN 2016

ROLE OF YOGIC PRACTICES IN DIABETES MELLITUS: A REVIEW

Amit Vaibhav

Abstract

Diabetes is now one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. It is the fourth or fifth leading cause of death in most developed countries and there is substantial evidence that it is epidemic in many low and middle income countries. Complications of diabetes include coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, stroke, diabetic neuropathy, amputations, renal failure and blindness this results in increase disability and reduced life expectancy. The available treatment modalities only limited to life style modifications, hypoglycemics, hypolipidemics, antioxidants, insulin analogues etc. but they are not safe and costlier too so now modern diabtologist look towards the natural, cost effective alternative methods and medicines to prevent the disease burden. Indian ancient sacred science Yoga could be one better alternative which is free to all and include certain postural and breathing practices. Yoga is a means of balancing and harmonizing the body, mind and emotions. This is done through the practice of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, shatkarma and meditation, and must be achieved before union can take place with the higher reality. By incorporating yogic practices the life of diabetic patient can reduce the medicine load also prevent the body from later complication of Diabetes. This present review mainly concerned with the applicabilty of yoga in diabetic patients and its scientific role on the body.

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