Yoga cures diabetes?
I'm an Indian who was born and raised in the US. When I got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, my aunt and uncle told me to do certain yoga moves, which would cure me. I was, and still am, skeptical about that claim.
Apparently, yoga is supposed to stimulate the pancreas, which will increase bring back beta cells. My logic is that Type 1 is an autoimmune disease, so the root problem isn't the pancreas but the immune system.
Now my dad's friend's son is 6 and has Type 1. The friend says his son's insulin usage has decreased from 20 units/day to 14 units/day. I mark that up to yoga actually being exercise and the fact that his son is still growing, which could lead to different insulin usage.
What do you guys think?
Here's the link for a DVD they say I should get
http://www.swamiramdevyoga.com/dvd-for-diabetes/index.html
Apparently, yoga is supposed to stimulate the pancreas, which will increase bring back beta cells. My logic is that Type 1 is an autoimmune disease, so the root problem isn't the pancreas but the immune system.
Now my dad's friend's son is 6 and has Type 1. The friend says his son's insulin usage has decreased from 20 units/day to 14 units/day. I mark that up to yoga actually being exercise and the fact that his son is still growing, which could lead to different insulin usage.
What do you guys think?
Here's the link for a DVD they say I should get
http://www.swamiramdevyoga.com/dvd-for-diabetes/index.html
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Permalink Reply by aaron f on
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I agree. It's not about stimulating the pancreas. Also, I can decrease my dosage by that amount by going on a strenuous bike ride or lowering my carb intake. It's not that impressive.
I wouldn't hope for a cure, but yoga is good exercise so there's no harm in trying it to see how it affects your body. Let us know how it goes if you do. :)
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Permalink Reply by Carey on -
I think you should do yoga because it builds muscle and will help keep your BG in contol, but it is not a cure.
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Permalink Reply by Lee on -
I am totally with you on this one mate. Type 1 is an auto-immune disease, yoga sure can't hurt and may even be benificial. But that alone won't make your islets immune to your own immune system, Maybe it could even do great things with Type2, but it needs to be studied. That's my 2 cents worth. Take care everyone!
Warmest Regards,
Lee
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Permalink Reply by Kailee Naihe on -
Yea, I agree with ya. Yoga's not gonna cure the diabetes, but boy, it sure does help control your bg! I've been taking yoga for about a year and it lowers my bg to very good ranges... but alas, doesn't cure it. Ah, well. At least I'm more flexible! Lol
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Permalink Reply by Sindhilicious on -
My mom has been trying to convince me to so ramdev yoga but I can't seem to believe it would help me!
Any success stories?
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Permalink Reply by Rye on -
Have you actually tried this yoga??? I do not believe in crazy cures but I do think sometimes we as humans have become so advance that we forget the basics. We dont drink water, eat from the land, dont sleep, we self medicate with chemicals and never exercise and wonder why we are not healthy. And we are real quick to accept process medication before we try something more natural....Do I think the yoga will cure you probably not but it is exercise like you said and what harm can that do. I say try it for a month and see if it makes a difference in your numbers....
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Permalink Reply by Alan S on -
Yoga may be a good thing; I would not know because I have never really tried it seriously. But for those who do it may have wonderful health benefits.
But "Yoga cures diabetes?"
You have got to be kidding. Thanks for my wry laugh for the morning.
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia
Everything in Moderation - Except laughter
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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on -
There is a tai chi form for diabetes too. It does not claim to cure diabetes but if you regularly practice the form you do notice a definite improvement in your condition. You can see about the tai chi dvd here http://www.taichifordiabetes.com/ You will note that it is approved by Diabetes Associations too. I should think yoga would also be beneficial.
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Permalink Reply by Peetie on -
Hi Pastelpainter: Thanks for the link. I love Tai Chi and didn't know that there was a specific form for diabetes. Yoga is great too!
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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on
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glad to be of help, Peelie. I bought this dvd and it is great to do.
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Permalink Reply by Peetie on
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Pastelpainter: Our Tai chi class begins with 20 Qui Gong poses. I do them most nights at home before sleeping. Takes less space than Tai Chi and feels so good.
Certainly not a cure but it promotes a restful sleep. Ever tried it?
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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on
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We do qi gong before our tai chi forms. I teach my group tai chi for arthritis, tai chi for diabetes and a karate form plus warm up and cool down exercises. I never do it before bed as I find it gives me too much energy and I have to throw it away (not always successfully). No tai chi is not a cure, nor I suspect is yoga, but any exercise is good.
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