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Diabetes in various forms affects up to 5percent of the world population with 12 million diabetics in Western Europe alone. Of the different ways in which diabetes presents, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is probably the most commonly encountered genetic disease. NIDDM or Type II diabetes is multifactorial, depending also on environmental factors including obesity, sedentary lifestyles and nutritional imbalances.

Yoga has shown some beneficial results in curing diabetes. The yoga exercises that are prescribed for curing diabetes is different from hatha yoga exercise because it involves positions tailored to treat certain conditions, as well as meditation, relaxation and stretching exercises.

In the study, two groups were formed. A control group of diabetics and a yoga practice group. The control group underwent no changes in routine or diet. The yoga group attended a 90 minute yoga session once or twice a week. In addition, each yoga group participant was asked to practice 30 minutes per day at their convenience. At the end of the study, all yoga group participants had lowered blood sugar levels. Three participants were able to reduce the required amount of medication needed to control their diabetes. Interestingly, participants' stress levels decreased, while feelings of well being increased. How would that influence diabetes?

Yoga is just one of the exercises that positively influences diabetes. Regular practice can lower stress, reduce weight, lower blood pressure and increase insulin sensitivity at the cellular level. Yoga poses that assist the body's secretion of toxic biocellular waste and maintain healthy endocrine systems have been prescribed to combat the symptoms of diabetes. Research conducted at the Yoga Biomedical Trust, founded by biochemist Dr. Robin Monro in conjunction with the Indian Yoga Research Foundation concluded that 30-minutes of yoga practice per day over one month reduced blood glucose levels in a portion of diabetics.

Diabetes affects up to five percent fo the world population. In Western Europe alone there are twelve million diabetics. Of course this includes the three commonly known types of diabetes, Type I, Type II and Gestational Diabetes. Of the three, the most heard about is the noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or NIDDM. It is often referred to as Type II. There are many factors that impact Type II including genetic and lifestyle influences. While we may carry the genetic code for diabetes, lifestyle changes can prevent the onset of Type II.

It is well known that exercise and nutrition play an important role in the management of blood sugar levels in diabetics. Recommended forms of exercise vary according to a person's interests and abilities.

In the past, diabetics confronted with the disease may have been given the impression that strenuous, rigorous exercise was the only way to combat their rising blood sugar levels. Now, the opportunity to practice a gentle, mindful form of exercise has risen and been proven to help diabetics. Maintaining healthy respiratory, circulatory and endocrinal systems are important for everyone's health. Yoga helps restore balance, inside and out.

About the Author

Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit http://www.yourdiabetescure.com and learn more about your solution for diabetes.

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