5 ways to cure diabetes without having to pop a pill!

The bow pose is considered as the best yogasana to strengthen the reproductive organs and regulate pancreatic secretions, and is thus recommended for the diabetic people.

Steps

1.      Lie down on your stomach while keeping your legs apart and arms on the side.  

2.      Gradually fold your knees upside and try to hold your ankles.

3.      Now, breathe in, stretch your chest, neck and arms, and then pull your legs up, off the floor.

4.      Take long deep breath and hold the pose for 10-15 seconds.

5.      Gradually, while exhaling, release your legs and bring the chest back on the floor.

6.      Practice this pose 3-5 times.

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Paschimottanasana is one of the lightest of Yoga poses which tones your spine and kidneys. It also helps the blood to flow to the face. You can practice this after some basic stretching and warm up exercises.

Steps:

1.      Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out while placing your palms on your thighs.

2.      Stretch your hands upwards slowly while taking deep breaths (just inhale).

3.      While exhaling, bend forward and try to hold your big toe with your thumb and index finger.

4.      Try and touch your knees with your nose or forehead.

5.      Stay in this position for 10-15 counts and exhale slowly as you rise back.

6.      Practice this 8-10 times a day.

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Besides other benefits, the Plough pose revitalizes spleen and pancreas, which are responsible for insulin production. It stimulates the thyroid glands, parathyroid glands, lungs and abdominal organs and helps maintain continuous blood flow to head and face.

Steps

1.      Lie flat on the floor with legs stretched out.

2.      Gradually lift your legs from the hips while taking a little support of hands (only if you are not able to it without support).

3.      Now, slowly bend your legs and try to touch the floor behind your head.

4.      Hold the position for 5-10 seconds and gradually bring the legs back while exhaling.

5.      Repeat this pose 5 times.

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The pose primarily regulates the working of Thyroid glands, which are responsible for the proper functioning of the entire body including the digestive, nervous, reproductive system, regulating metabolism and respiratory system.

Steps

1.      Lie on the floor with your legs stretched out.

2.      Gradually bend your legs first from the hips and take the entire body upwards providing a support at your back. Try to keep your legs straight.

3.      Now, stretch your body upwards and try taking all your body-weight on your shoulders with your elbows flat on the floor and palms supporting the body from the back.

4.      Hold till comfortable. Do not overdo it.

5.      Release gradually; first take your body down and then legs. Do not fall back on the floor as it might hurt badly.

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