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Lifestyle Disorders

Lifestyle diseases are ailments primarily based on people's day-to-day habits. One of the primary causes of these diseases is the deskbound habits that prevent people work actively. People get entangled in a specific routine leading to various health issues. Further, these health issues can lead to chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that can have life-threatening consequences. Mainly, NCDs are categorized as Cardio-vascular, Diabetes, Chronic respiratory diseases, and Cancer. Since most NCDs are significantly linked to our lifestyle, these diseases are often known as lifestyle diseases.

Our lifestyle is one of the most significant risks for our health. However, it is entirely in our hands to prevent these lifestyle diseases. Physical activity keeps us safe from these diseases. Choosing yoga can be a wise choice for you as it can save you from various illnesses that hold potential risks to your heart.

Causes:

Genetics, physiology, environment, and behavior can lead to lifestyle diseases. The behavioral risk factors are pre-dominant and include tobacco and alcohol consumption, unhealthy diet, and inadequate physical activity. These can be broadly divided into modifiable, non-modifiable, and metabolic risk factors.

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Controlling and preventing lifestyle diseases:

NCDs can be primarily controlled by controlling the risk factors, i.e. by controlling the habits associated with these diseases.

Yoga is aptly described as an essential way to lead a healthier life. Various researches have proved the benefits of Yoga on our body from time to time. Performing yoga exercises can certainly help you to achieve:

  • Better sleep
  • Reduced anxiety and depression
  • Good mood
  • Relief from chronic illnesses
  • Better sleep
  • Reduced anxiety and depression
  • Good mood
  • Relief from chronic illnesses

Treating NCDs with Yoga

Let us now understand how Yoga can help treat various NCDs.

Cardio-Vascular Diseases (CVD):

These are related to the blood vessels, heart, or both. Examples include Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and congenital heart disease. The common risk factors include high blood pressure, stress, lack of sleep, and high blood cholesterol. Yoga can significantly reduce these risk factors, including breathing, physical activity, and meditation. All of these have a positive impact on cardiovascular diseases. As an example, let us understand the contribution of Yoga in controlling hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Hypertension

Various studies have proved the importance of Yoga in lowering blood pressure levels. Controlled breathing and muscle relaxation reduce the blood and oxygen requirement, thereby stabilizing the nervous system and normalizing the blood pressure levels.
Few Asanas for Hypertension:

  • Shishuasana (Child Pose)
  • Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)
  • Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose)
  • Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
  • Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
  • Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spinal Twist)
diabetes
Diabetes

Diabetes can be a high risk of damaging other body organs if not treated quickly. Few lifestyle modifications and including Yoga exercises can prevent complications. Some specific Asanas helps in the contraction or relaxation of the abdominal muscles and stimulate the pancreas. This stimulation increases blood and oxygen supply, which rejuvenates the pancreas’ ability to produce insulin that controls blood sugar.
Few Asanas for Diabetes:

  • Dhanurasana (bow pose)
  • Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend)
  • Padangusthansana (head to toe pose)
  • Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
  • Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
stress
Stress

Stress is inevitable. But, it is manageable by including healthy changes in your lifestyle. Yoga has been known for its calming effect and ability to harmonize our body and mind. With gentle poses and controlled breathing, our body relaxes and relieves stress.
A recent study proved that yoga reduces cortisol, the primary stress hormone. Few Asanas for stress:

  • Garudasana (Eagle’s Pose)
  • Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold)
  • Balasana (Child’s Pose)
  • Vajrasana (variation of Thunderbolt Pose)
  • Supta Baddha Konasana (reclined Bound Angle Pose)

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