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Surya Namaskar – Learn the right way to practice it Surya Namaskar or the Sun Salutation is one of the most well-known yoga routines. For good reason, as performing surya namaskar early in the morning can have several health benefits.  The routine consists of 12 forward and backward bending movements that stretch and flex the spinal column. It’s not that difficult to learn, and great for beginners who are looking to introduce themselves to yoga.  Surya Namaskar has a deep effect in detoxifying the organs through copious oxygenation and has a deeper relaxing effect.  The flowing series of 12 yoga postures are described below: 1.  Pranamasana Stand erect with feet together. Join the palms together in front of the chest in a namaskar mudra . Concentrate on standing straight, steady and in a meditative mood. This posture helps to induce a state of introversion, relaxation and calmness. It activates the  anahata chakra or pranic centre – a...

Try these 10 yoga poses to keep diabetes under control! With the rising number of people being diagnosed with diabetes, it is no wonder scientists are looking for newer methods to treat the disease. One of the cornerstones of controlling one’s blood sugar is regular and holistic exercise. And yoga is one such ancient measure to effectively control your blood sugar levels. But before we discuss in detail about various yoga poses to keep diabetes under control, here’s what you should know about the significance of exercise for diabetics. Exercise — the key to stay healthy Diabetes is caused when your blood cells do not respond to insulin produced in the body. When you follow a regular exercise regimen, your body starts responding to insulin, helping to reduce your blood glucose. Exercise also helps improve blood circulation in your body, particularly in the arms and legs, where diabetic patients most commonly encounter problems. It is an excelle...

Ramadan Poses Challenges for People With Diabetes Ramadan, the lunar-based celebration in Muslim culture that started yesterday in the U.S., may pose unique challenges for people with diabetes, experts warn. The 29- to 30-day period involves fasting during the day and unlimited food consumption between sunset and dawn. For many people, fasting is safe - and even an effective way to cleanse, lose weight and deepen one's spiritual practice - but for diabetics, Ramadan may need to be approached with caution. According to Dr. Kim A. Carmichael, associate professor of medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine, meals should be balanced and healthy during Ramadan. Maintaining one's body mass index should also be a goal, he said. "Important factors to improve safety include a sensible diet, minimizing the use of simple carbohydrates and fats during the evening and early morning meals, maintaining good sleep hygiene, avoiding excessive exercise, main...