Off With Diabetes
Posted on July 17, 2008, under Health.
‘Sugar free’ is swiftly becoming the buying mantra for most reader, who have complaining of rising insulin levels.I suggest some simple asanas over two issues to counter diabetes.But remember to maintain a proper diet for best results..
1. Kapalbhati Kriya
Sit in sukhasana or padmasana, your neck straight.Place both hands on the knees in gyan mudra, eyes gently closed.Exhale forcefully through both nostrils, simultaneously pulling your stomach in.Keep your body still.Repeat 40-50 times till you tried.Breathe out completely and relax.Gradually, increase the process to 80-100 times.
Benefits: Massages abdominal muscles and organs like the pancreas, the gland that produce insulin; also beats stress that usually affects glucose levels.
Caution: If you have a heart disorder, high blood pressure or hernia, exhale slowly.
2. Agnisaar Kriya
Stand erect, your feet apart by a foot.Place your hands on your knees and loosen your belly.Exhale fully, hold your breath out and pull your stomach in as far as you can, such that it touches your back.Then loosen and release the stomach.Repeat this pumping action for as long as you can.Relax and inhale.This completes one round of the kriya.Do this kriya at least 2-3 times.
Benefits: Increase blood supply to the stomach area; boosts sugar processing in the body; counters constipation, dyspepsia, obesity and gas; keeps the stomach light; benefits all digestive organs.
Caution: If you suffer from peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, slip disc or intestinal swelling, avoid this kriya.
3. Pawanmuktasana
Lie on your back, your legs outstretched.Bend both legs at the knees and bring them towards your chest.Exhale and pull the bent legs further towards the chest with your hands, the fingers interlocked.Lift your head and try to touch your knee with your chin.Hold the position for as long as you can, breathing normally.Then bring your head back to normal position, unlock the hands and stretch your legs gain.Repeat twice.
Benefits: Impacts the digestive area, cures abdominal disorders like constipation, diabetes, colitis and indigestion.
Caution: Those suffering from neck aches should not raise their heads.
4. Kati Chakrasana
Lie on your back with your legs folded at the knees and your heels touching the hips.The arms should be outstretched to shoulder level.Bend your legs to the left and turn your face to the right.Inhale and return to the starting position.Repeat on the other side to complete one round.Repeat this asana 6-8 times.
Benefits: Activates the entire digestive system; imparoves functioning of the liver and the spleen.
Caution: Avoid this asana if you have had any abdominal or hip injury recently.
SIGNALS OF DIABETES
Symptoms: Sudden hunger/thirst pangs, excessive urination, sudden weight loss, lethargy, body ache, dry skin, pain/swelling in legs.
Effects: Weakens the nervous system, hampers eyesight, depresses immunity, diminishes concentration, may result in kidney disorders.
HANDY TIPS
- Avoid foods with high cholesterol or crab content(potato, mango, grapes, banana, honey, sugar, aerated drinks, fried foods, tea, coffee, alcohol)
- To make chapatis, add ground gram and soya bean to wheat flour.This counters bad cholesterol.
- Have bitter gourd juice with a few drops of lemon, to regulate the sugar level.
YOGA TIPS
- Yoga should ideally be practiced early morning, in the open and on an empty stomach.
- You should always do your asanas on a mat on the floor.
- It is very important to focus all your attention on your exercise and every breath should assure you that your body is being cleansed.
- Your emotions play a vital part in yogic healing.
- If you want your yoga regimen to benefits you, clear your mind of all misconceptions you may have about yogic postures and their efficacy.
