Yoga and Metabolic Syndrome

We have discussed in other articles how yoga can be beneficial for boosting metabolism. It can also help with a condition known as metabolic syndrome.

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

It is a cluster of symptoms which indicate bad heart health and a danger of developing diabetes.

The 5 main signs of Metabolic Syndrome are: abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and insulin resistance.

A person who has three or more of these is considered to have Metabolic Syndrome.

The American Heart Association estimates that 50 million Americans suffer from Metabolic Syndrome, and the number is growing in direct proportion with the population’s waistlines.

For specific yoga postures which can help you reverse your Metabolic Syndrome, you’ll be interest in this article from Yoga Journal:

Metabolic Makeover

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/2527