Therapeutic Role of Yoga in Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrinology and Metabolism
;
: 307-317, 2018.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-716974
ABSTRACT
Yoga originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is a means of balancing and harmonizing the body, mind, and emotions. Yoga practice is useful in the management of various lifestyle diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Psycho-neuro-endocrine and immune mechanisms are involved in the beneficial effects of yoga on diabetes. Incorporation of yoga practice in daily life helps to attain glycaemic control and reduces the risk of complications in people with diabetes. In this review, we briefly describe the role of various yoga practices in the management of diabetes based on evidence from various clinical studies.
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Main subject:
Yoga
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Meditation
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Diabetes Mellitus
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India
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Life Style
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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