DIABETES & PREVENTIVE ASANAS.

-


Diabetes is really a very dangerous condition. If diabetes is not controlled, it can lead to renal failure, loss of vision, amputation of limbs and cardiovascular diseases. Diabetes is such a disorder that it cause a sugar to build up in our bloodstream instead of being used by the cells in our bodies. In fact, our body uses a hormone named insulin to control the level of sugar in our blood. When our body does not produce sufficient amount of insulin for when insulin does not work properly, diabetes occur.

There are two types of diabetes - Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreatic gland does not produce insulin. In Type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce sufficient amount of insulin hormone or the hormone is produced sufficiently but it is not used properly by the body.


Major Asanas for preventing Diabetes are -:

A. BHUJANGASANA -



Procedure - In order to perform this asana, lie down on the belly on the ground. Keep your hands near the shoulders, keep your legs close together. Now straight up your arms slowly and raise the chest, your head should be backward. Perform this asana for 3 to 5 times for good result.

Benefits - 

A. It increases our strength and ability.

B. It makes the vertebral column flexible and thin. 

C. It cures indigestion, disorders. 

D. It improves blood circulation and it also cures disease of liver. 

Contraindications - 

A. Pregnant women should not perform this asana.

B. This asana must be avoided by people who suffer from hernia, back injuries, headaches and recent abdominal surgeries


B. PASCHIMOTTANASANA - 



Procedure - Sit on the ground with legs forward. Then hold your toes with help of your fingers, while going down exhale slowly and now try to touch your head with your knees. After that breathe in slowly and gently raise your head up to come back in normal position. For affective results one must do this asana for 10 to 15 times.

Benefits - 

A.  Best remedy for constipation.

B. Helpful in removing all skin related problems.

C. Vertebra becomes healthy and flexible.

D. It reduces obesity, gives relief in sciatica, backache and asthma.

Contraindications - 

A. If an individual is suffering from respiratory diseases he / she should not avoid this asana.

B. One having back or spinal problems should avoid or he can perform this asana but only under  experts guidance.


C.  PAWANMIKTASANA -



Procedure - lie down on a back on a plane surface. Keep your feet together and place your arms beside your body. Take a deep breath. While exhaling bring your knees towards your chest. At the same time pressure thighs on your abdomen. Clasp your hands around your legs. Hold the asana when your breathing is normal. Make sure that with every inhale, you have to loosen your grip.

Benefits - 

A. It eases the tension in lower back.

B. It enhances blood circulation in pelvic area.

C. It helps in reducing the fats of thighs, buttocks and abdominal area.

D. It massages the intestine and organs of digestive system which helps in improving digestion.

Contraindications - 

A. Pregnant women should avoid doing this asana.

B. If you had an abdominal surgery recently you should perform this asana under expert guidance.

C. Individual having piles should avoid performing  this asana.


D.  ARDHMATSEYENDRASANA -



Procedure - First of all sit on a flat surface. Then keep the left heel under the right thigh and the right leg is crossed over the left thigh. After that hold the right to with the left hand and turn your head and back to the right side. In this position more the trunk sideways.
For better results one should perform this asana for 10 times from each side.

Benefits -

A. It keep the gall bladder and prostate gland healthy.

B. It is helpful in treating constipation, urinary tract, menstrual disorders and cervical spondylitis.

C. It enhances the stretchability of back muscles.

D. It maintain the flexibility of body.

Contraindications -

A. Pregnant women should avoid this asana.

B. The individual suffering from hernia or hypothyroidism should perform this aasan under experts guidance.



               Thankyou for visiting.

















Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

ENDURANCE - Definition, Types & Methods to develop.

-
Image
According to Barrow  endurance is the result of a physiologic capacity of the individual to sustain moment over a period of time. Endurance is required in all sports. It is usually measured by the number of repetitions   Example -   Number of set ups an individual can complete in 1 minute.  Types of Endurance -: 1. Types of Endurance According to Nature of Activity : According to the nature of activities, endurance can be divided into the following categories... A. Basic Endurance - Basic Endurance is also called aerobic endurance because it depends mainly on aerobic endurance. Basic endurance is the ability to perform movements in which large number of body muscles are involved and the activity is performed at a slower pace for a long duration. Ex  - Jogging, slow running, walking, etc. B. General Endurance - general endurance is the ability to resist fatigue satisfactorily cost my different types of activities. These activities may be aerobic or anaerobic in nature. These activities
Read more

NUTRITIVE AND NON-NUTRITIVE COMPONENTS OF DIET

-
Image
  Nutritive components of diet:- A.   PROTEIN  Protein is a compound, which is formed by the combination of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. Protein is also called nitrogenous food. The base for living cells (protoplasm) is also formed by protein. Proteins also play a significant role in mental development of any individual. Sources - 1. ANIMAL PROTEIN - Protein which we get from animal products is called animal protein. Such as eggs, milk, meat, fish, etc. 2. VEGETABLE PROTEIN - Protein which we get from vegetables is called as vegetable protein, which is usually found in beans, pulses, soyabean, mustard, groundnuts, etc. B.   CARBOHYDRATES It is a component formed by hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. It provides energy to our body. Carbohydrate is also required for formation of fats. It should be consumed in correct proportion because if it is consumed more it will turn into fatty tissues and if less it will reduces the body weight of an individual. Sources - Rice, maize, jowar, baj
Read more

NUTRITION AND NUTRIENTS

-
Image
 NUTRITION-: Science of foods which comprises the dynamic process in which the consumed food is digested, nutrients are absorbed and distributed to different organs of body for utilisation and waste is composed by body is known as NUTRITION. NUTRIENTS-: 1. Macro Nutrients- These nutrients are consumed in large amount by human body as they supply energy and are needed for growth and development of human body. A    CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrate are one of the most important source of energy in human body . It contains hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is 2:1 except rhamnose. There are two main types of carbohydrates. SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES - Glucose, Galactose, Maltose, Lactose, Fructose. These are soluble in water and are sweet in taste. COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES - Starch, Dextrin, glycogen and cellulose. These are insoluble in water and sour in taste. B    PROTEINS Protein contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur. These are very large molecules which ca
Read more