Open AccessEffect of Yoga in Diabetes
Author(s) -
Mahesh Pal,
Tripti Misra,
Shipra Shukla,
Amita Verma,
Daleep Kumar Upreti
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
anusandhan vigyan shodh patrika
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2350-0123
pISSN - 2322-0708
DOI - 10.22445/avsp.v4i1.4378
Subject(s) - diabetes mellitus , medicine , glycemic , complication , public health , psychological intervention , alternative medicine , type 2 diabetes , intensive care medicine , traditional medicine , physical therapy , surgery , psychiatry , endocrinology , pathology
Diabetes is a global epidemic, most common endocrine disorder and represents one of the most serious clinical as well as public health problems worldwide. Diabetic complication leads to various cellular or vascular damage to retina, nerves, kidney and cardiovascular complication by the production of free radicals. The science of yoga is an ancient one. It is a rich heritage of our culture. Ancient books make a mention of the usefulness of yoga in the treatment of certain diseases and preservation of health in normal individuals. Yoga can be used as an effective therapy in reducing oxidative stress in diabetes as well as other complicated disorders. Yoga is also beneficial in improving glycemic parameters and Body Mass Index. Yoga can be administered as an add-on therapy to standard lifestyle interventions. Yoga is being tried for its beneficial effects not only in India but also in US, UK and Australia as well.