Introduction

One common endocrine disease is diabetes. In this case the hormone insulin, which regulates the blood sugar, is influenced. The body is in trouble when blood sugar levels are de-stabilized, resulting in a number of problems. But hormones, and therefore hormonal-related diseases, can affect virtually any part of the body. Hormones regulate growth, mood, sleep, sexual function, and much more. The list of endocrine related diseases is quite lengthy! A study done in the US in 2009 tells us that at least 5% of the adult US population have a endocrine disease, of which erectile dysfunction is the most common for men, while for women this is osteopenia/osteoporosis.

This booklet contains techniques to aid you in coping with and overcoming diseases of the endocrine system. These Nithya Kriyas are a series of healing yogic processes revealed by renowned yogi and guru,THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM. The techniques are based in sacred yoga scriptures including the legendary Patanjali Yoga Sutras, as well as the three classic texts that form the base of yoga: Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Shiva Samhita.

According to yogic knowledge the cause of disease of

the endocrine system is frequently of a mental nature, directly or indirectly. In many of his discourses THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM teaches that mental suffering such as fear and depression, are rooted deeply into our biomemory and cause health problems and diseases by lowering the immune system. The process of completion* with past pain patterns is essential to overcoming the root causes for these diseases. When worry becomes a habit it can affect any part of the body, causing or contributing to a number of psychosomatic diseases, such as diabetes. This subtle interplay between the body and mind is why it is so important that worry be addressed and removed from the system.

If an emotion is handled properly the corresponding chakra (energy hub in the body) functions well, expanding it to the size of even a cartwheel! If the emotion is not handled properly the corresponding chakra shrinks to the size of even a coat button, which causes low energy in the system. This low energy ultimately manifests as disease in the mind-body system. Several factors including childhood problems, societal conditioning, improper habits, physical and emotional injuries, or even just lack of attention affect the energy flow through the chakras.

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of metabolic diseases in which a person's blood sugar levels remain high over an extended period of time. The classic symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination and increased hunger. Either the pancreas is not producing enough insulin (Type 1 DM) or it is not responding to the insulin made by the body (Type 2 DM). The third type is gestational diabetes and it occurs while a woman is pregnant and then usually resolves after birth. When diabetes goes untreated, many complications can arise, some of which can be quite serious, causing stroke, kidney failure, eye damage or heart disease.

Prevention and treatment of diabetes usually includes regular physical activity, healthy diet and weight, abstaining from tobacco products, blood pressure control and wearing quality footwear. Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injections, while type 2 may or may not use medication and insulin.