YOGA THERAPY FOR BLOOD PRESSURE

HIGH B.P has become more common now,  than it was a few centuries ago. In the industrial age,unable to face day to day problems,with calm courage, man succumbs to stress and strain.

SYSTOLIC - DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE:

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If the B.P becomes too high, it is called Hypertension. In the case of people subjected to both mental and physical strain the high B.P may become higher and leads to hypertension. But, if the person is suffering from hypertension, his B.P will be very high even though he may not have any stress. The heart goes on pumping the blood into the arteries and see that it reaches all the part of the body. For this purpose, the heart contracts and the blood flow out from the heart into the blood vessels with great speed. This pressure, created in the blood due to the contracting of the heart,is called SYSTOLIC PRESSURE.

When the heart expands and comes back to normal state again certain amount of pressure is created in the blood which is called DIASTOLIC PRESSURE .

The blood is usually measured in millimeters as :


SYSTOLIC PRESSURE : 120
DIASTOLIC PRESSURE : 80

USUAL STATE OF THE BLOOD:

Generally the systolic pressure lies between 100 -120 for all age groups in normal health conditions, though according to some , it is 90. It varies from person to person and again, as age advances, the systolic Pressure too increases.

Diastolic Pressure remains between 60 - 90 in normal conditions, irrespective of age.
Emotional states like anger which every human being experiences will exercise their influence on B.P. mental pressure, excitement, fear and anxiety increase the B.P. When the person gets back to normal state, the B.P too comes to the original level.

HYPERTENSION:

Hypertension is seen more in men than in women. Also more in the middle aged and old aged people.

COMPLICATIONS:

If the B.P is not checked properly the following problems may arise.

1. Life span will come down
2. Coronary artery problem
3. Brain Hemorrhage
4. Paralysis
5. Headaches
6. Kidney problem

B.P - Silent killer:

This is un-happy to say that, no one can realise that he has B.P. It is because external symptoms will not be visible in B.P like as other diseases.

Many people with high B.P may not aware that they are suffering from high B.P . It is possible only by frequent check up of B.P test.

HOW TO PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:

• Reduce in-take of Salt
• No  smoking,
• Stop Alcohol,
• Avoid Fat content Foods,
• Avoid Non Veg Food,
• Consume More Water,
• Avoid unwanted Arguments,
• Relax With Music,
• Avoid tensions,
• Avoid anger,
• Practice Yoga Regularly,
• Practice Pranayamam Regularly,
• (a) Bhastika Pranayama
• (b) Anulom vilom
• Practice Asana Regularly,
• (a) Shanithi Asana,
• (b) Bhujagasana,
• (c) Relaxing exercise.
  
  
  Note:  Check B.P every month
  
  
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DIABETES

It is not an exaggeration to say that more than 10% of  people suffer from diabetes in our country. There is no age restriction to the disease from a week baby to 60 year old to effect the disease.

what is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism, the way our bodies  use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose. After digestion, the glucose mix with  bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy.For glucose to get into cells, insulin must be present . Insulin is hormone produced by the Pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach.
When we eat, the pancreas automatically produce the right quantity of INSULIN  to move glucose from blood into our cells. Generally, people with diabetes, however, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin, or the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. Glucose builds up in the blood, overflows into urine, and passes out of the body in the urine. Thus. the body loses its main sources of fuel even though the blood contains large quantities of glucose.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES:

- Frequent urination

- Too much Thirst

- Too much hunger

- Loss of weight

- Loss of vision

- Tiredness

- Delayed healing of wounds or cuts

- Numbness in the hands and legs

- Weakness

- itching sensation

- Skin diseases

- Burning feeling while passing urine

- Too much white discharge in woman.

HOW MUCH SUGAR THERE SHOULD BE IN BLOOD ?

- Fasting blood sugar - early morning in empty stomach is 80 mg to 115mg.

- Post paradial blood sugar - Two hours after food is below 140 is normal.

If the blood sugar is above 200mg. along with other symptoms. the person is said to suffer diabetes.

REASON FOR DIABETES:

• Hereditary,
• Over Eating ,
• Over Weight,
• Lack of Exercise,
• Mental stress and strain,
• Due to Some Drugs,
• Because of Age,
• Because of Contagious diseases.

COMPLICATIONS :

A Diabetes will attract a variety of diseases. Diabetes can effect any part of the body like Eyes, Kidneys, Blood vessels, Nervous and Heart. Once those parts are affected, it is really difficult to get back to normal condition. Besides, the patient will subject himself to much agony. So, it is better to keep oneself away from those complications by practicing Yoga, good food habits,regular exercise and proper drugs, before it becomes too late.

WHAT ARE THE REMEDIAL MEASURES TO PROTECT FROM DIABETES

YOGA : Ancient Indian medical system, Ayurveda, the philosophy of which also encompasses Yoga, considers diabetes as a psychosomatic disorder with causative factors being sedentary habits, physical, emotional and mental stress.
Yoga postures were developed thousands of years ago in India and were designed to assist man to counteract the effectof living a life far different from the one we were designed to live by nature.
All Asanas and Pranayama techchniques meant to treat diabetes, are known to infulence in the following ways:
1. Direct influence on Pancreatic secretion by rejuvenation of the pancrearic cells, through alternate abdominal contraction and relaxation.
2.  Reduction ib blood sugar due to muscular exercise involved in Asanas.
3.  Yoga changes one's attitude towards life by developing mental relaxation and balance.
4.  Reducing the activity of autonomic nervous system.
5.  Reducing the weight of the individual.
6.  Providing will power to follow the strict diet regimen required.
Consumption of daily doses of medicines can be drastically reduced and eventually stopped by the continuous practice of Yoga.This is scientifically proved fact.

PRANAYAMA:

• Kapalpathi Pranayam
• Bhahaya Pranayam
• Agnisar Pranayam

YOGA ASANAS:

• Suryanamaskarm
• Mandukasana
• Pavana Mukthsana
• Divya Chakrasana
• Markatasana
• Brisk Walking 1/2 to 1 hr

TAKE FOLLOWING FOOD:

Amala,Garlic,Pumpkin, Bitter gourd, Onion, Tomato, Papaya, Snake gourd, ladies fingers. drumstick fresh and cooked vegetable leaves. Take Menthi leaves and menthi powder regularly.

FOOD  SHOULD AVOID:

- Sugar, Honey,Jaggery,glucose and all sweets,
- Cashew nuts,almond,Pista, Dry grapes,
- Cool drinks, alcohol, Horlicks, Boost, Complan,
- Tender coconut water and tender coconut,
- Banana, mango, Jack fruit,custard apple,Sapota,
- Maida, cakes,glucose biscuits,
- Potatoes, and all root Vegetables,
- Ghee, butter, Cheese, coconut oil, Palm oil,Gingelly Oil etc.,

LOW BLOOD SUGAR:

Low Blood Sugar means  not having enough sugar or glucose in the blood. Low  blood sugar is also called hypoglycemia, insulin shock, or insulin reaction. Glucose is needed by the body cells. A normal blood sugar level is 80 - 120mg in Fasting.  When the blood sugar is below 70 is called low sugar. The normal blood sugar level  less than 180 to 200mg % after two hours of food.