http://www.returnyoga.org/listen-to-the-gut-yoga-of-digestion-and-indigestion/
The article, "Listen to the Gut", by Karin is about the benefits that yoga can bring for individuals who experience digestive problems. She describes how our health is tightly woven with our emotional state Yoga calms the nervous system through meditation and holding poses, which builds strength and flexibility. The nervous system is controlled by the endocrine system, which secretes hormones and enzymes to keep the body chemically balanced. These chemicals, like insulin and glucagon, signal the body to begin or stop digestion. I think it is incredibly interesting how something as simple as holding yoga poses can be so effective in healing. It targets every system of the body to work together, rather than exclusively digestion or muscular regions. Although this could seem controversial to those who primarily believe in pharmaceutical treatment, it is evident that those who practice yoga consistently, overall are much happier and healthier individuals.
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