A great number of people all over the world suffer from incurable diabetes, which can be type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
In diabetes type 2, the pancreas does not produce sufficient amounts of insulin hormone that is used to convert food into energy.
Further, this insufficient insulin is not utilized properly by the liver cells.
In diabetes type 1, the pancreas in the body is rendered incapable to produce insulin.
So, diabetes type 1 patients are insulin dependent and need treatment with regular insulin shots.
Obesity affects a great percentage of the world's population and is found to be a major cause of diabetes.
Where other treatments fail to cure diabetes, yoga works by applying the practice of asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breath control), and meditation (relaxation) to: orejuvenate the pancreas and the liver cells ostimulate the endocrine system oprovide balance to the nervous system, and orelax mind and body to reduce tension and stress The various asanas that help cure obesity and diabetes are: Surya Namaskar: It is a sequence of 12 physical postures, which are breath synchronized and improve muscle strength.
Surya namaskar serves the purpose by providing strength and flexibility to the abdomen muscles.
Sukhasana: It is a physical posture used to relieve stress and relax the mind.
It helps in the proper alignment of the spine to relieve fatigue and calm the nerves in the body.
Ardha Matsyendrasana: It is also called the spinal twist pose.
It works by providing the lateral rotations of the spinal cord to improve the working of the digestive system.
It further provides flexibility and strength to the spinal nerves.
Matsyasana: It is also called the fish pose.
It involves compressing the neck and the upper part of the spine to result in an expansion of the rib cage.
It improves the working of the respiratory system and the thyroid gland.
It further provides strength to the nerves of the neck.
Kapalabhati: It is a pranayama technique used to clean the body of the toxins.
It involves rapid and strong breathing of the abdominal type to get rid of the blockages in the arteries, and to release the mucus.
The lungs take the form of a pump to exert pressure and expel the toxins.
Anuloma Viloma: It is another useful pranayama technique that greatly increases the flow of oxygen through the body.
It improves blood circulation to balance the flow of energy and get rid of chest blockages and other chronic diseases.
Savasana: A simple relaxation posture, it is usually practiced in the interval between the asanas.
It greatly improves blood circulation to minimize the effects of asthma and diabetes.
It relieves the body of fatigue and also improves digestion.
Tree pose: Practicing the tree pose consistently provides strength to the joints, ankles, and back.
It improves the balance and the concentration levels of the body and mind.
Double leg raise: This posture provides strength to the muscles of the abdomen and the lower back.
It trims the body by bringing down the size of the waist.
While it may be difficult to completely cure diabetes type 1 with yoga, it is turning out to be a highly effective treatment for people diagnosed with diabetes type 2.