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| Yogasans bring the sensitivity of the body cells to the action of insulin. |
Diabetes is
a chronic and complex metabolic disorder caused by malfunction of the pancreas.
It is such a condition in which the pancreas either fails to produce adequate
insulin or it produces enough insulin but the cells of our body can’t utilize
the insulin properly. In such a situation, the glucose levels in the
bloodstream are considerably higher than usual.
Our
metabolism changes food into fuel and delivers it to the hungry cells. Our
bodies are made up of millions of cells. To make energy, the cells need food in
a very simple form. When we eat or drink, it is broken down into a simple sugar
called glucose. The blood and blood vessels carry glucose from the stomach or
the liver to our muscles or our cells
Glucose
cannot enter the cells by itself. This task is rather done by insulin. The
pancreas does the work of producing insulin and release into the blood. Insulin
serves as the helper and releases glucose into the cells to be used as energy.
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| Yoga lowers the levels cholesterol and triglycerides. |
When glucose
leaves the bloodstream and enters the cells, the blood glucose level
automatically gets lowered. Low glucose is a yardstick of diabetes. Without
insulin, glucose cannot get into the cells for use as energy. This causes the
retention of much glucose in the blood. This is also regarded as ‘high blood
sugar’ or diabetes.
The
diabetics should do some Yogic exercises daily besides medication and diet as
these help control blood sugar level. They should also not miss relaxation so
that it is easy for them to vent out physical, mental and emotional stress
caused by various means. The practice of Yogasans, Pranayams, Subtle Body
Relaxation and Meditation will back the patient to eliminate stress very easily
and naturally.
Yogasans not
only control diabetes, but it also helps maintain overall health. It can be any
physical activity that consumes huge amount of energy over a period of time.
The muscles are preserved and toned, the heart and blood vessels are exercised
well and even the efficiency of the lungs is improved.
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| Just half an hour's Yoga is the solution to Diabetes. |
Diabetics
are provided additional benefits by yogasans especially by bringing the
sensitivity of the body cells to the action of insulin. Fat plumpy cells are
anti to the action of insulin and hence demands greater quantities of insulin
to keep the blood sugar under control. This increased sensitivity makes it
possible for the cells of the body to use glucose more easily.
Yogasans are
also able to lower the levels of fat, such as cholesterol and triglycerides in
the blood. For this reason, a daily exercise can also be a plus point to reduce
weight for fat people. Psychologically too, there are several effects such as
they back to reduce or root out stress.
Besides
yogasans, a diabetic can participate in an activity, which consumes a huge
amount of energy over a period of time, such as fast walking, running, jogging,
bicycling, skipping, etc. These activities help maintain good blood glucose
control. However, Yoga is the best package among all these for the diabetic as
it provides wholesome exercise for the body and mind. In the beginning, Yoga
can be started with 20-30 minutes duration. Slowly it can be increased to at
least one hour daily.
