TY  - JOUR
AB  - Pranayama aims by carrying the involuntary functions of the respiratory mechanism within human control. The term pranayama has comprised by two words: Prana + Ayama. Prana is the vital force and energy which permeates the whole universe. Prana is novel subtle than air and can be defined as the energy essence that is within everything in the universe. In present time  emphasis is on the beneficial effects of Pranayam in various diseases i.e. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity and depression by application of specific exercise like walking in a planned way. This was also explained and proved by American college of sport medicine. In Ayurveda various breathing exercise and yogic practices have been mentioned. The respiratory System, central nervous system and cardiovascular system are the important systems which are mostly affected by Pranayam and other physical activities. Breathing exercise is highly effective in endorsement of respiratory system management of diseases related to respiratory system.
AU  - Tiwari, S
AU  - Tiwari, S. K.
AU  - Gehlot, S.
AU  - Singh, G
DA  - 2012
KW  - Breathing exercise;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Pranayama. 
M1  - 4
M3  - ORIGINAL ARTICLE
PY  - 2012
SE  - 218
SN  - 1997-0838
SP  - 218-225
ST  - Outcome of Breathing Exercise (Pranayam) on Spirometric Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Individuals: a Clinical Study
T2  - Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry
TI  - Outcome of Breathing Exercise (Pranayam) on Spirometric Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Individuals: a Clinical Study
UR  - http://www.jspb.ru/issues/2012/N4/JSPB_2012_4_218-225.pdf
VL  - 8
ID  - 22
ER  -