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Yoga for reducing uric acid Diet plays a very important role in controlling uric acid in the body. Since uric acid is a by product due to the metabolism of purine rich foods, it is advisable to keep down the consumption of such foods that are high in purine content. In addition, to limiting foods high in urine content, protein and calcium must also be kept to a minimum. Baked and deep fried foods, meat products, organ meat such as kidneys and liver etc should be consumed as little as possible. In addition to diet, drinking plenty of water during the day also plays a crucial role in preventing excess production of uric acid.
Yoga is highly effective in easing the discomfort associated with the buildup of uric acid in addition to hastening the cause of recovery. The yogasanas that are known to be beneficial in stimulating the kidneys as well relieving pain are dhannurasana, uttampadasana, halasana, pavanmuktasana, ardhmatsyendrasana and bhujangasana. These asanas are highly advocated as they help in stretching the muscles of the back and also improving the circulation of blood in the body especially to the vertebrae.
However take care to perform these asanas under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor or a yoga therapist as the correct breathing technique must be coordinated with the movements in the asanas.
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