Author: Swami Shankardevananda
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 315
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185787239
Description
Yogic Management of Asthma and Diabetes, written by Dr Swami Shankardevananda Saraswati, under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, explores two common disorders from a yogic perspective. The book discusses the background, nature and cause of each disease, medical and yogic treatments, diet and the yogic path to health. Yogic research into asthma and diabetes is presented, with details of clinical trials, case histories and yoga therapy camps. Yoga’s holistic approach to therapy and the effectiveness of yogic methods in establishing good health are explained.
This new edition includes revised yogic practice programs for each disorder.
Contents
ASTHMA AND YOGA
Personal Reminiscences
Some Basics About Asthma
The Respiratory system
Combating the Effects
Probable Causes of Asthma
Medical treatment
Diet and Fasting
Yogic Treatment
Practice Programs
Other Treatments
The Path to Health
DIABETES AND YOGA
Diabetes Mellitus
Importance of Correct Insulin Dosage
Diabetes and Diet
Yogic Treatment of Diabetes
Course Program
Low Blood Sugar
PRACTICES
Introduction
Cleansing Practices
Surya Namaskara
Pawanmuktasana Series
Major Asanas
Pranayama
Bandhas
Meditation
RESEARCH ON ASTHMA AND DIABETES
Introduction
Personal Experience
Asthma-The Holistic Approach
Asthama-Holistic Therapy
Diabetes Research
Case Histories
Yoga Therapy Camps
Clinical Trials
How Yoga Works
Research on Bronchial Asthama at Raipur Medical College
Diabetes Camp at Calcutta Ashram
Testament to Yoga
APPENDICES
Internal Organs
Location of the Endocrine Glands
Location of the Chakras
GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS
REFERENCES
INDEX OF PRACTICES