Analytical discussion of visible physical or mental signs and other reliable indicators alleviated or cured by practicing yoga like alternative medicine

Abstract

The modern age is advancing at a rapid pace. In this fast-paced life, the incidence of many diseases, such as premature aging, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, obesity, eye problems, and Alzheimer's disease, has been increasing over the past 20-25 decades. In addition to modern allopathic medicine, researchers in India's rich tradition of yoga therapy have found that traditional yoga, a mind-body therapy, can be used as an alternative therapy. Yoga combines specific physical postures, pranayama (breathing techniques), relaxation, and meditation, which improve mental and physical health. The purpose of this analytical review is to compile research evidence supporting the health benefits of traditional yoga practices. The analytical discussion explores the observable physiological and psychological signs and other reliable indicators that suggest that asanas, pranayama, and meditation can alleviate or cure a wide range of lifestyle disorders. Importantly, these indicators are used to assess the severity of disorders. Several studies have shown that yoga improves the body's redox health. However, most studies have several limitations, and the authors believe that more research on yoga is needed to validate these findings.

Keywords: alternative medicine; lifestyle disorders; yoga