A Review on Yoga an alternative therapy in Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where pancreas fails to produce insulin hormone, which converts the sugar in the food into energy. Insufficient secretion of insulin results in excess glucose level in the bloodstream, resulting in diabetes. The blood glucose is required to be used to provide energy and fuel to the body to do all kinds of activities. High level of glucose in blood eventually affects the organs of the body. Yoga considered as an alternate source of healing in diabetes. Yoga helps to strengthen the immune system, improves blood circulation and the flow of vital energy or prana to the internal organs of the body. The secretion of stress hormones, due to faulty diet, hectic lifestyle or wrong thinking is controlled by the practice of yoga. Yogic exercises cause the muscles to absorb the excess glucose in the blood stream, thereby reducing the blood sugar level. They stimulates the pancreas and liver to function effectively, which regulates the blood sugar levels. Asanas help in regeneration the pancreatic cells, thereby assisting insulin secretion. The muscular movements also help in bringing down the blood sugar levels. Asanas induce relaxation & plays a key role in the healthy functioning of the internal organs. Ex : Paschimotasana, Shalabhasana, Mayurasana A profound understanding of yoga enables introspection. When attention is turned inwards, it effects a radical change in our beings, manifest as inward balance and poise. As peace fills our being, the body begins to function in harmony & improves the quality of life a sign of good health.