YOGA AND VERTEBRAL DISC
The vertebral disc is a connective material between two vertebrae (cartilage fibrous). This provides a bit joint space and minor mobility. This disc also provides the space at the sides for the passage of nerves (Spinal nerves). Since it is a soft material than the bone there is a chance of compression, stretch, and the dryness because of various reasons. Especially during the Yoga practices, the chances will be more if the learning process is mechanical than a lifestyle.
Common Causes of Vertebral disc Degeneration:
- Poor nutritional supply
- Poor waste removal
- Acidification by lactic acid
Remedies from Yoga Lifestyle
- Poor Nutritional supply:
- Sattvic diet with fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, green leaves and proteins (lentils)
- Enough water intake, like even sipping is allowed in Yoga asana session
- Avoid practices soon after eating (minimum of 3-4 hours of a gap).
- Punctuality in food habits and the home food is mandatory.
- A tablespoon quantity of Ghee or liquid butter, olive oil, mustard oil can assist in humidification.
- Poor waste removal
- Avoid holding the wastes in long journeys. Plan accordingly without negative emotions.
- Avoid artificial climates like using air conditioner, heaters
- Regular manual work is recommended than using equipment in daily life.
- Yoga kriyas (cleansing techniques) are mandatory. These cleanse the physical body (Jalaneti, Vamana dhauti, Shankha prakshalana), breath (Kapalabhati, Agnisara) and mind (Trataka).
- Acidification by lactic acid
- Use breath, liquid as much as possible for cleaning the body.
- Encourage fluid intake as water, juices, fruits, liquid food.
- Have the habit of Ginger, Tulasi, etc., herbs as first food of the day.
- Reduce consumption of alcohol, coffee, salt, smoking, etc.,