Open AccessRole of Yogic Procedures in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases
Author(s) -
Nandita Sharma,
Sukha ram
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international research journal of ayurveda and yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-785X
DOI - 10.47223/irjay.2021.41121
Subject(s) - meditation , medicine , blood sugar , blood pressure , diabetes mellitus , heart rate , consciousness , alternative medicine , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , traditional medicine , endocrinology , psychology , pathology , neuroscience , philosophy , theology
Yogais an ancient Indian way of life and it includes changes in mental attitude, diet, practice of specific technique such as Yogasana, Pranayamaand meditation to attain the highest level of consciousness. Yogic procedures are very helpful to manage diabetesand cardiovascular diseases. Methods: The information has been collected from many research articles which are available on authentic research journals and Ayurveda classical texts. Conclusion: Yogic postures stimulates the pancreas, increasing the blood and oxygen supply that works on pancreatic cells and rejuvenate the beta cells which are responsible for reducing blood sugar level in diabetic patients. Pranayamaand meditation techniques are beneficial to decrease physiological manifestation of stress by reducing heart rate, blood pressure. Thus, yogic procedures have important role to manage diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.