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Yoga May Decrease Health Complications of Diabetes
The number of people affected with type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, with the highest level of increase yearly seen among seniors aged 65 and above. Diabetes often carries with it... Read more
Best Beginning Yoga Postures for Diabetes
For those with diabetes or pre-diabetes, adopting a regular yoga routine in addition to other healthy lifestyle habits can provide relief from diabetic symptoms and even help overcome the condition. The best beginning yoga for diabetes will include postures and breathing exercises that are designed specifically to target and stimulate the pancreas. By improving blood flow to the pancreas, yoga postures for diabetes rejuvenate the organ’s cells and improve its ability to produce insulin for the body. Read more
Study: Yoga and Aerobic Exercise Drastically Reduce Risk for Diabetes
Women who want to reduce their risk of developing diabetes should start lifting weights or head to the yoga studio, according to a new study. Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
A Soda a Day May Bring Diabetes Your Way
It’s no secret these days that drinking soda isn’t exactly good for you. When even the mayor of New York City attempts to make large containers of these popular drinks illegal, one needs to think twice. Now a... Read more
Study: Yoga Might Help Avoid Complications of Diabetes
A new study of adults with Type-2 diabetes suggests that yoga for diabetes can help people suffering from the disease steady blood sugar levels and prevent common complications of diabetes. Read more
Best Lifestyle Factors to Manage Insulin-Insensitive Diabetes
According to experts, over 90% of diabetics suffer from “insulin insensitivity,” meaning, they already have the insulin their bodies need, they just don’t have the ability to use it properly. As a result, their blood sugar levels remain sky high and they are forced to deal with the symptoms of a debilitating illness. However, according to Dr. Gabe Mirkin, insulin-insensitive diabetes is curable through some simple, yet vital lifestyle changes, the most important of which is vigorous exercise. Read more
How Does Yoga Help Prevent or Relieve Diabetes?
A diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes may seem to carry the weight of a life sentence, but for many people, adopting key lifestyle changes, such as a healthier diet and exercise, can help manage, reduce, and even eliminate diabetic symptoms. Even those who are at a more advanced stage of the disease can find a greater degree of comfort and physical function through incorporating healthy practices into their routine. Read more
Study: Yoga Reduces Risk Factors for Diabetes and Heart Disease
Diabetes rates have been steadily rising over the past decades, and it is estimated that 1 in 3 children born in the year 2000 will develop the debilitating condition. Heart disease has attacked even more widely: according the American Heart Association, an estimated 37% of Americans suffer from one or more types of cardiovascular illness. Read more
Yoga Improves Markers of Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Disease
According to a recent review of scientific studies published over three decades, yoga improves several markers of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, a precursor to numerous chronic diseases. Read more