High blood sugar can have a serious impact on health. If it is not controlled properly, it can cause many long-term health problems. Increasing blood sugar levels increase the risk of diabetes. Having high blood sugar levels for a long time increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Also, due to high blood sugar, there is a risk of plaque accumulation in the arteries, which also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Apart from this, many health problems can occur including kidney failure, nerve damage, and damage to the retina of the eyes.
To prevent this serious health problem, there is a need to reduce the level of high blood sugar. For this, along with a good lifestyle and proper diet, practicing some yoga asanas can be a better way. Yoga is a natural way that not only keeps you physically healthy but also maintains mental balance. Here are some yogasanas, which can help in controlling blood sugar.
Tree Pose
Vrikshasana relieves physical stress and improves concentration. It provides relief from sciatica and controls blood sugar levels. To do this asana, stand straight and keep a distance of about 3 inches between both feet. Exhale and bend the right leg and place the toe on the back of the left thigh. Focus on a point parallel to the eyes. Now while inhaling, pull the body upwards take both hands towards the sky, and join them like a namaskar.
Bow Pose
This asana activates the main organs of the body, especially the pancreas, which helps in improving the production of insulin. To practice Dhanurasana, lie down on the stomach. Now bend both the legs from the knees hold them with the hands and pull the body like a bow. Maintain this position for 20-30 seconds.
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Practicing Paschimottanasana can also be beneficial to control high blood sugar levels. Practicing this asana improves digestion. Increases insulin sensitivity and helps control glucose levels in the blood. To do this asana, sit on the mat and stretch the legs forward. Slowly bend forward with your hands raised and try to catch the toes. Keep the head near the knees and remain in this position for 20 to 30 seconds.
Halasana (Plow Pose)
Practicing this asana stimulates the digestive system and improves the function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, which keeps blood sugar under control. To practice Halasana, lie down on your back slowly lift both the legs and take them behind the head. Remain in this posture for a few seconds and then return to the previous position.
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