Abstract

INTEGRATIVE EFFECT OF NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND YOGIC PRACTICES IN MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES

*Sunil Kumar

ABSTRACT

Besides the marvellous achievement of modern medical science, humanity is passing through a horror of disease and drug phobia, particularly in developing countries like India, where poverty and illiteracy account for the man’s ignorance towards the principles of health care. Among the several health problems Diabetes mellitus is a giant disease considered as one of the arch enemy of the mankind. Most common cause of diabetes is sedentary life style, Lack of exercise, Faulty food habits and improper medication and Urbanization precipitates the disease etc. Till today no medicine invented that diabetes cure successfully but it’s give as a prophylaxis. Therefore think an alternative approach for diabetes management. Nutritional therapy and yogic practices play an important role in management of diabetic patients by lowering glycemic index, lipid profile and blood pressure.

Keywords: Diabetes, Nutritional therapy, Yogic practices, glycemic index.