Yoga supports fertility, mobility and the nervous system

Yoga supports fertility, mobility and the nervous system

Yoga is that Eastern practice that involves strange positions and stretches that may seem a bit strange, although many people swear by it once they try it. It is known to be relaxing and a healthy way to exercise. However, there are also many wild claims about it. What is true and what is not? Fortunately, scientific research has been conducted on yoga with excellent results. So we don't have to rely on claims. Instead, let's look at six proven benefits of yoga.

Benefits of practicing yoga

1. Male reproductive health

One of the most common problems men face today is loss of fertility. As the authors of a recent study noted, “various assisted reproductive technologies have been introduced to solve the problem, but ordinary people cannot afford the cost of such procedures.” The same study suggests that yoga can improve sperm quality in cases of low sperm count or motility. It has also been proven to benefit prostate health. Of course, yoga's well-known ability to reduce stress and anxiety is also beneficial for improving a couple's sex life. Mild erectile response disorders also benefit from the practice of yoga. ((link removed))

Maybe a couple's first stop should be a yoga teacher instead of running to a fertility clinic.

2. Signs of menopause

A new study that reviewed existing studies has documented yoga's ability to ease the signs of menopause. They looked at hot flashes, sleep, cognitive function, mood and discomfort. In some cases they found that standard exercises were just as helpful as yoga, in others they found significant benefits from yoga, and in all cases yoga was at least as good as typical types of exercise. ((Link removed), (Link removed))

The bottom line is that you can't go wrong by doing yoga to improve menopausal symptoms.

3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Reflux, that miserable and unpleasant condition of stomach acid entering the esophagus, appears to be easily treatable with over-the-counter and prescription medications. However, this relief comes at a high price: poisoning from aluminum, which is the main ingredient in most of these products, and damaging your digestion by lowering the pH of your intestinal tract. You need this acid to digest food properly.

It's really great to learn that yoga can relieve the symptoms of GERD. A recent study discussed a specific case of a man whose reflux problems were significantly relieved by yoga, and then discussed several studies documenting benefits for GERD and other gastrointestinal disorders. The authors suggest that the benefits of yoga may be due to effects on the nervous system. As we will see later, their thinking is supported by research into the neurological effects of yoga. ((link removed))

4. Knee osteoarthritis

The discomfort of osteoarthritis in your knees can affect virtually all aspects of life. The inability to move around easily means that your ability to move, socialize, and do the things you find enjoyable, such as walking, is limited. B. dancing, can be reversed and even normally stress-free activities such as cooking can become difficult. A study has just been carried out that shows a significant benefit for osteoarthritic knee problems after just 8 weeks. So why not try yoga before submitting to a surgeon's scalpel? ((link removed))

5. Coronary heart disease

Heart disease is linked to stress, and we live in a particularly stressful time. Yoga and its offshoot, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), are known to reduce stress. Studies now show that yoga alone and MBSR can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Of particular note, pranayama, the yogic practice of proper breathing, can be particularly helpful in supporting good health, which is normally opposed to heart disease. In fact, markers that indicate a high risk of coronary heart disease are significantly improved by the practice of slow pranayama. ((Link removed), (Link removed))

6. Neurological support

One of the body's two control centers is the nervous system, the other is the endocrine system, also known as the glandular system. Unfortunately, today's life brings constant nervous stress that makes the nerves hyper-alert and literally wears them out, along with the additional stress it brings to the rest of the body. As we have seen so far, practicing yoga improves various aspects of health. So it should come as no surprise that a new study documents significant health benefits of yoga for the nervous system.

Although yoga appears to be less intense than the other aspects of police officers' training, a recent study showed significant improvement in their nervous systems when yoga was incorporated into their training. Both motor and sensory nerve conduction were improved. ((link removed))