Due to increase in the amount of purine in the body, the level of uric acid starts increasing. Due to this the blood cells start getting damaged. Due to this, one has to face pain in joints along with many other problems.
Many people have to face the problem of increasing uric acid in the body. Actually, increasing amount of purine in the body increases the risk of this problem. Due to this problem which increases in the body due to unhealthy eating habits, problems like joint pain, feeling cold and pain in knees persist. To get relief from this, people take the help of medicines. But if you want to control the level of uric acid in the body, then take the help of these easy yoga poses (Yoga poses for uric acid).
Why does the problem of uric acid start increasing in the body (Yoga poses for uric acid)
Dr. P Venkat Krishnan, Internal Medicine Expert, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, says that due to increase in the amount of purine in the body, the level of uric acid starts increasing. Due to this the blood cells start getting damaged. Due to this, one has to face pain in joints along with many other problems.
In this regard, yoga expert Bhavna Japatyani says that uric acid levels can be controlled with the help of yoga practice. Due to this, the circulation of blood in the body remains regular. This improves kidney functioning, which helps in detoxifying uric acid through urine. Practice these yogasanas to control high uric acid levels in the body.
Uric acid will be controlled with these yoga poses (Yoga poses for uric acid)
1. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Spinal half twist)
Practicing this yoga asana increases the stretch in the muscles of the legs. This provides relief from pain and cramps and maintains the flexibility of the body. Apart from this, it also helps in detoxifying the toxic substances present in the body.
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Know the method to do it
To do this, first sit on the mat. Now bend both the legs from the knees. Place the right leg on the ground. Keep the left leg on the ground. After that hold the left foot with the right hand. After this, take the left hand behind the waist. Practice this yoga as per the capacity of the body. With this, increasing pain in joints can be reduced.
2. Sukhasana (Easy pose)
Practicing this yoga asana brings peace to the body and mind. This relaxes the body and improves posture. It also boosts digestion and helps in detoxifying the excess uric acid present in the body.
Know the method to do it
To do this, sit on the mat and straighten your back. Now bend your knees and touch the ground. Rest both the palms on the knees. During this, you feel a strain in the waist, sit straight and take a deep breath and exhale. Close your eyes and practice as per your body’s capacity.
3. Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend)
Practicing Paschimottanasana helps in managing uric acid levels. This helps in filtering uric acid by stimulating the kidneys. Practicing this causes strain on the spine and hamstrings.
Know the method to do it
First of all, sit on the mat and straighten both the legs in front. Now bring both the arms forward. After that, bend the body forward from the waist and try to hold the feet with both hands. During this, bend the elbows and touch the ground.
4. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
This yoga asana is counted among the 12 yoga asanas of Surya Namaskar. By doing this, the muscles of the body get strengthened and the working capacity also starts improving. Its regular practice increases the pressure on the stomach, which controls the uric acid level and helps in weight loss.
Know the method to do it
To do this, lie down on your stomach. Now rest both the arms on the ground. Lift the body upward and straighten both the arms. Take the head backwards and lift the body up to the waist. Take a deep breath and then exhale.
5. Setubandhasana (Bridge pose)
By doing this yoga asana to strengthen the core muscles, blood circulation in the body increases. This helps in removing toxic substances and reduces physical stress. By practicing it regularly, the body remains active throughout the day.
Know the method to do it
To do this yoga asana, lie on the mat on your back. Now lift the body upward from the waist. Keep both the legs bent at the knees and maintain distance. Keep your shoulders and neck on the ground. Look upward and take a deep breath in and out.
6. Viparita Karani (Leg up the wall pose)
Those people who are troubled by the problem of uric acid, they should practice Viparita Karni Yogasana. With this, the swelling in the lower body can be reduced. Also blood circulation starts increasing. This also provides relief from the symptoms of arthritis.
Know the method to do it
To do this, lie down on your back on the mat. Now keep both the arms on the ground. Now raise the legs upwards. The help of wall can also be taken for this yoga asana. To do this, keep a pillow under your head. During this, take a deep breath and exhale.
7. Downward facing dog pose
The practice of downward breathing proves beneficial to increase blood circulation in the body. With this, the symptoms of gout can be controlled, which increases mobility in the body. Also, increasing fatigue and weakness in the body can be avoided.
Know the method to do it
To practice this yoga asana, stand on the mat. Now maintain a gap between both the legs. After that, bend the waist forward and rest both the arms on the ground. During this, bring the body towards the arch. Keep the head downwards and practice it as per the capacity of the body.
