This chapter presents the process of curing diabetes through yoga. We know that diabetes is a very old disease and millions all over the world suffer from it. Though there are variations in the symptoms and nature of this disease, its common feature is the excessive sugar in the blood and its passing out with the urine of the patients. This excessive accumulation of sugar in the blood is caused by the malfunctioning of the pancreas.
When the pancreas—a gland situated in the upperside of abdomen—does not produce enough insulin, the body fails to utilize the sugar and create energy from it. In the absence of proper utilization of sugar, the body chemistry gets disturbed and the individual begins to develop various physical ailments and disorders. Consequently there is frequent urination, excessive tiredness, loss of weight, blurring of the vision, general weakness and skin disorders in diabetic patients. Further with chronicity, hypertension (high blood pressure) and kidney disorders also develop. The general prevalent method of treating the diabetic patient is to inject insulin to compensate what could not be produced by the pancreas.
The main trouble with medicinal treatment is that the patient has to keep taking injections and other medicines indefinitely and still the disease is not eliminated.
Yogic Treatment
The yogic system of treatment consists of two aspects: (i) proper diet, and (ii) regular yoga practice. In the initial stage, the patient can start yoga practice without stopping the medicine or injections, if he happens to be under medical treatment. After practising yoga for about three weeks, the person should gradually reduce and finally stop taking the medicines.
While treating the diabetic patients at the Indian Institute of Yoga, experts found that it takes from two to three months to cure this disease.
The yogic treatment restores the normal functioning of the pancreas and other glands of the endocranial system. When these glands begin to function properly, the body chemistry becomes normal, the individual is fully cured of the diabetic disorders and his health is restored to normal level.
Relevant Asanas
Since the main problem here is to restore the normal function of the pancreas and some other glands, the first consideration is to select such asanas which can help to revive the normal functioning of the endocranial system. Secondly, we should choose such asanas which are easier to be practised by all. Accordingly, the asanas we may recommend are: Surya Namaskar Asana, Uttanpada Asana, Bhujanga Asana, Shalabha Asana, Paschimottan Asana, Ardha Vakra Asana, Matsyendra Asana, Supta Vajra Asana, Dhanur Asana and Shava Asana. A regular practise of even six to seven of these asanas would be enough to cure diabetes.
Diet Plan discussed for obese can be helpful for diabetics too.
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