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VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Yoga & naturopathy: A path for reversal of life style diseases
Authors
Sangeeta Abhay Patil, Abhay Raghunath Patil
Abstract
Lifestyle diseases include Non-Insulin Dependent diabetes Mellitus,
Secondary Hypertension, Cardiac diseases, Neoplasms, Obesity, COPD,
Osteoporosis, and Depression. Lifestyle diseases are because of the Improper
diet High fat and sugary food), disturbed dietary patterns, Lack of exercise,
Anxiety & Stress, Bad habits like Smoking, drinking, uncontrolled desires,
unhealthy sleep patterns. The journey of India from the 20th century
to the 21st century, has witnessed the shift from a period dominated
by infectious diseases, childhood and maternal deaths to the period dominated
by lifestyle diseases. In 2017, India witnessed 61.8 per cent deaths due to
lifestyle diseases. As per Utton Rafei Regional director of WHO 80 % of cardio
pulmonary disease, 90% of Non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus and one third
of cancers can be avoided through a change in lifestyle or adapting the
lifestyle that keeps you and your family healthy and happy. Yoga is a scientific
approach of how to keep one’s body fit and mind Calm and composed. It tells you
what to eat; how to eat; when to eat; what to avoid. Naturopathy is based on
using five elements Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Akasha to rejuvenate,
revitalize and strengthen our immune system. Using both Yoga and naturopathy we
can definitely reverse from the lifestyle diseases. This can be achieved by
daily practising yoga exercises, Pranayama, Use of natural medicines, and
Amendment of sleep patterns, appropriate tailor-made diet and Modification in
eating patterns.
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Pages:22-24
How to cite this article:
Sangeeta Abhay Patil, Abhay Raghunath Patil "Yoga & naturopathy: A path for reversal of life style diseases". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 8, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 22-24
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