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Acromegaly And Yoga
Does Yoga helps to control Pituitary Gland disorders. I am suffering from the chronic disease Acromegaly (Oversecretion of growth hormones). Can you please tell me whether I can get rid of this disease through Yoga practices.
(28 Jan 2009)
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Acromegaly is caused when the pituitary gland produces excessive amount of growth hormone. The endocrine glands regulate the functions of your body. The pituitary gland is directly controlled by the brain and is the main gland that helps to regulate the secretion of all the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland develops and boosts the growth of the bones, cartilage and muscles by secreting the growth hormone. When it produces this in excess it results in the formation of a pituitary tumor that is non cancerous. In some cases when this tumor grows it puts excess pressure on the brain and that leads to other problems such as arthritis, high blood pressure, eyesight problems due to pressure on the brain nerves connected to the optic nerves, headaches, impotency in men, etc. In Acromegaly the bones grow unusually large as a result the person suffers from gigantism or excessive growth, skin thickening, increase in weight, no sensation in the hands and feet, excessive sweating, deep voice, diabetes, heart problems, etc.
Since this problem is related to the pituitary gland the inverted asanas that have a positive effect on the pituitary gland might help. But please do consult your doctor before starting any form of exercise as your doctor would be the nest person to guide you and tell you if it is safe for you to practice these asanas or not. You may start with the basic Dhyana or meditation and then move on to the pranayama or the breathing exercises and then to the yoga asanas or poses. It is better if you learn yoga right from the basic as your body will then adapt easily and respond well to the asanas. This will also help you to prepare your body for the difficult and advanced asana or postures like the Shirshasana or the headstand, which has great effects on the pituitary gland. You can join a regular yoga class and discuss your problem with your yoga instructor. He or she will guide you through the asanas and will tell you which asanas would benefit you and how you can do them. The asanas that have a positive effect on the pituitary gland include the inverted asanas or poses like Shirshasana or the Head stand, Sarvangasana or the Shoulder stand, Ardha Sarvangasana or the half shoulder stand, Adho mukhashvana asana or the downward facing dog pose, Janu Shirshasana or the head to knee forward bend pose, Padahasta asana or the forward bend hands and feet pose among others.
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answered by G M on 28 Jan 2009, 12:24:18
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