International yoga day: Yoga for constipation, yoga for lower back pain, yoga for healthy kidneys

yoga-for-constipationJune 21st is International Yoga Day. This is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice whose origins can be traced back to India. The practice of yoga strives to unite both body and consciousness, and we at Bel Marra want to do our part. To better get you started on your yoga journey, we have included several articles touching on yoga for constipation, yoga for lower back pain, and yoga for healthy kidneys. Yoga can also be used as a form of depression treatment. Many healthy lifestyles incorporate this form of exercise. It is easy to learn and can be tailored depending on your desired difficulty level.

Yoga for constipation: 17 yoga poses to relieve digestive problems

Yoga is hailed for its many health benefits, such as stress reduction and joint pain relief. But did you know that there are certain yoga poses that can help with your digestive problems, including constipation.

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Constipation can happen from time to time, or it can be chronic. Constipation is defined as the inability to pass a bowel movement. There are numerous causes of constipation, such as not getting enough fiber, changing your daily routine, ignoring the urge to pass stool, not getting enough exercise, not drinking enough fluids, having a fever, being underweight or overweight, having anxiety or depression, being pregnant, suffering IBS or IBD, taking certain medications, being diabetic, having multiple sclerosis, and living with psychiatric problems, to name a few. Continue reading…

yoga-depressionRecent study evaluates yoga as part of depression treatment

Depression can take a huge toll on a person’s life. It differs from occasional sadness as it is persistent, preventing you from experiencing enjoyment at all times. Chronic cases of depression can even manifest as physical symptoms such as frequent back pain or constant headaches.

While anti-depressive medication can be an effective treatment, there are people who are immune to their benefits. This has led researchers to explore alternatives to the traditional methods for treating depression, with yoga recently coming into focus. Continue reading…

yoga-poses-to-relieve-your-chronic-lower-back-painYoga poses to relieve your chronic lower back pain

Yoga poses can help relieve chronic pain in the lower back. One of the most common reasons for doctor visits, lower back pain can negatively affect one’s quality of life . Although many patients take over-the-counter or even prescribed medications to treat their chronic lower back pain, yoga can be an effective and natural solution without the adverse side effects that are often associated with the use of medicated pain relievers.

Yoga isn’t new—although it is trendy—and has been around for hundreds of years. There is research that backs up the claim that yoga can be beneficial for pain relief. In one largely cited study, researchers followed three groups of participants who were treating lower back pain over a 12-week period. The groups either completed yoga, partook in conventional physical therapy, or followed a self-help book. When all three groups were compared, those in the yoga group showed more improvement than the other two groups. Continue reading…

yogaYoga increases quality of life in ulcerative colitis patients

It’s safe to say that most people try their best to reduce stress. Some choose a medicated route, perhaps choosing to drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes to take the edge off, while others choose healthier approaches to deal with stress, such as exercise.

However, there are people who have a much harder time dealing with bouts of stress, as the cause for their stress is due to an internal bodily abnormality, as seen in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). But a recent study has found that UC patients who participated in yoga found significant relief from their stress-induced symptoms.

“Many people use yoga to increase their quality of life. Our study suggests that it might be worthwhile to consider yoga as part of a multimodal integrative approach for treating ulcerative colitis,” said Prof. Holger Cramer, lead author of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics study. Continue reading…

yoga-for-healthy-kidneysYoga for healthy kidneys: Reduce the risk of kidney stones and improve kidney function

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Yoga can be beneficial in promoting kidney health. The main role of the kidneys is to help filter waste from the body, along with secreting necessary hormones and stabilizing blood pressure. The kidneys also help maintain homeostasis, which goes to show how important the kidneys really are for the healthy functioning of the entire body, not just the urinary system.

Although modern medicine has come a long way in improving treatment for kidney diseases, there are natural remedies that can offer relief, too. Case in point, yoga can be an effective approach to the risk of kidney stones and improving kidney function.

Yoga promotes overall well-being and a healthy lifestyle. It is a safe mode of treatment for kidney disease patients because it is not associated with any adverse side effects. Continue reading…


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