Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Yoga is no longer viewed merely as a traditional wellness practice but is increasingly emerging as an evidence-based preventive healthcare intervention with global relevance.
He said this while releasing a book titled Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: An Integrated Approach to Wellness, postulating 40 percent reduction of risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Yoga, ahead of the International Day of Yoga.
Referring to the theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, he said that healthy ageing is not only about increasing life expectancy but also about ensuring a life free from chronic diseases and disability.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of Yoga in the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes.
It reviews the available scientific evidence, examines the physiological and metabolic mechanisms through which Yoga exerts its beneficial effects, and offers practical guidance on Yogic practices that may help reduce diabetes risk.
Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Yoga is no longer viewed merely as a traditional wellness practice but is increasingly emerging as an evidence-based preventive healthcare intervention with global relevance.
He said this while releasing a book titled Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: An Integrated Approach to Wellness, postulating 40 percent reduction of risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Yoga, ahead of the International Day of Yoga.
Referring to the theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, he said that healthy ageing is not only about increasing life expectancy but also about ensuring a life free from chronic diseases and disability. The Minister highlighted that the book gains particular significance in light of the findings of the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study, the first long-term randomized controlled trial demonstrating that Yoga can reduce the risk of progression from prediabetes to Type 2 Diabetes by nearly 40 percent.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of Yoga in the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes. It reviews the available scientific evidence, examines the physiological and metabolic mechanisms through which Yoga exerts its beneficial effects, and offers practical guidance on Yogic practices that may help reduce diabetes risk.
