A Holistic Approach to Treating Asthma Through Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation
In simple words, asthma is a condition which a person is not able to breathe normally due to constriction of air passage. This condition can arise due to a number of reasons, some of which are pollution, climatic conditions, allergies, endocrine factors and emotional factors. People prone to asthma can also have the asthmatic attacks which can happen suddenly. The treatment for this condition is generally done through inhaling medicine which provides instant relief. This approach is not complete in itself since it provides temporary relief until the next attack happens. Further, there are adverse effects of using these medicines over a period of time. For this reason, there is a need for adopting a more holistic approach by incorporating Yoga Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation relevant for treating this disease in daily life. Yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation have been found to be effective in treating this condition. The only requirement from the patient is to practice the...