Take To yoga, But With Care
By Dr arvind, Section Health
Posted on Mon Dec 31, 2007 at 12:38:28 AM EST
IT SEEMS ayurveda, yoga and meditation are not as effective when disseminated through television. Experts say that Satbir Verma's death - caused due to consumption of a herbal concoction- should be a wake up call for those who blindly follow directions given on television.
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- Heart patients should avoid exercises involving rapid breathing exercises.
- Wrong breathing techniques could lead to an asthma attack.
- Correct exercises relieves pain, but a wrong move could leave an arthritis patient in terrible pain.
"Taking up yoga after watching it on television is like saying running is good for everyone. But the truth is that running or jogging can cause harm to people with heart condition or arthritis. The same goes with ayurveda," said Dr Anoop Misra, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital.
According to experts, before starting any exercise or taking ayurvedic medicine, a person's physical examination and history charting is a must. "What may be good for everyone else might not suit your body type," said Sudha Malik, a yoga expert.
Sudha said one wrong move could leave the person in a lot of pain.
From: HT, Dec-31-07
