Abstract

ROLE OF EXERCISE (VYAYAM), LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION AND YOGA IN THE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS)

Sonali D. Maknikar*, Swapnil Padte and Ankush Gunjal

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one among refractory disease condition recognized by medical scholar of ancient India. Ayurveda laid the concept of Dincharya (Daily regimen), Ritucharya (Seasonal regimen), Sadavritta (Social conduct) for healthy lifestyle but in current era hardly any one follow as a result there is rise in metabolic disorder. Diabetes Mellitus being the most threating among them and it cant be treated by medicine alone and without proper control and prevention its prevalence will increase upto 438 millions in 2030. Present paper highlight a role of exercise and regular practice of yoga and exercise. Yoga play a significant role in management of weight, sugar level controlling and its complication. Yoga include asana, meditation pranayama, breathing, exercise, and most important of all, attaining eternal peace, and provide an ideal care for prevention and its management of Diabetes mellitus.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise, Yoga, Madhumeha, Asana.