The Practice of Yoga and Ayurveda in the Management of Anxiety,  Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus.

K P Monica; Kavya Nagarajan; Sulochana Bhat

doi:10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6103

Authors

K P Monica Senior Research Fellow, Center of Excellence in Research and clinical services for Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus). Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru 560109, Karnataka, India Author
Kavya Nagarajan Consultant Ayurveda, Center of Excellence in Research and clinical services for Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus). Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru Author
Sulochana Bhat Assistant Director (I/C), Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6103

Keywords:

Diabetes, Hypertension, Ayurveda, Stress, Deep Relaxation Technique, Yoga therapy

Abstract

Ayurveda is a comprehensive system that concentrates on repeated consciousness. Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. It stands to be the most focused disease due to its high mortality rate. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that stands second to hypertension as a great concern repeated yoga practice and following Ayurveda together show wonderful results in treating various diseases. And this technique can help with long-term stress or stress related to various health problems such as heart disease. Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress management. It’s the process that decreases the stress effects on your mind and body. Yoga, a form of physical activity, is rapidly gaining in popularity and has many health benefits. In this study, the effect of yoga therapy, and how it worked in controlling hypertension immediately after the Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT) and Ayurveda medicines on Hypertension (HTN) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) have been discussed.

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