YOGA & DIABETES, WHY WAIT PROGRAM

Bob Crowther maintains an active yoga practice in his 60's. 

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Bob offers some brief historical comments about diabetes - a medical condition and diagnosis exhibited by one of his yoga clients. 

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Yoga Contributes Too Bob's Health, Fitness

Informed Nutrition Choices Also Are Important

High Sugar Content of Processed Foods Can Lead To Diabetes

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We know a lot about diabetes and continue to learn more through medical research. 

Technological and software innovations including the increasing accessibility to smartphone diagnostic apps as promoted by Dr. Eric Topol and others will continue to inform and serve the public.

Yet, despite decades of ongoing educational efforts, our society continues to see a rise in the incidence of this disease in its various forms.

For many healthcare professionals and advocates focused on educating the public (such as Dr. Oz), this escalating trend in diabetes among our youth and adult must be a sobering statistic.

Diabetes, Past History 

Memories of what a diagnosis of diabetes meant to patients during the first two decades of the twentieth century have been lost as our population ages.

Those still alive may recall the fate faced by diabetics in the absence of knowledge about the biological basis of this disease: treatment often equated to a 'starvation diet': high on fats, low on carbohydrates.

A historical account about diabetes before and after the discovery of insulin by Banting and Best in 1921 is presented by Thea Cooper and Arthur Ainsberg in their book, Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle.

JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER

From the pioneering days of Dr. Elliott P. Joslin and his contemporaries to the present, the now Boston based Joslin Diabetes Center (JDC) continues to serve the public with distinction.

WHY WAIT

PROGRAM

The JDC innovative Why WAIT program with a focus on behavioral, nutrition  and physical activities helps patients to make better choices and to actively manage their diabetes.

Individuals now diagnosed with diabetes can safely exercise.

Having instructed a diabetic, i have directly witnessed the positive outcome from their participation in the Why WAIT sessions.

Along with my introduction to basic yoga movements and walking activities, the overall fitness of my client has been significantly improved and has been inspiring. 

Contact

Bob Crowther

774-272-5760

Talk with Bob learn more about his services: providing client assessments, customized yoga instruction and coaching. 

Bob will comment on some biological and nutritional issues related to diabetes and obesity  in future postings. 

BOB CROWTHER - NUTRITION - YOGA