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                10.65919/ijpeshn.2025.v1i1001            </article-id>

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                    The Role of Yogic Lifestyle and Balanced Nutrition in Preventing Lifestyle Diseases                </article-title>
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                <p>India is currently witnessing a critical surge in lifestyle diseases (LDs), including Type 2 
Diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and obesity, driven by rapid urbanization, sedentary behaviors, 
and a nutritional shift towards processed, high-calorie foods. This paper examines the preventive 
potential of integrating a comprehensive Yogic lifestyle with balanced nutrition to mitigate this public 
health crisis. The study analyzes the physiological and psychological mechanisms of Yoga—
encompassing Asanas, Pranayama, and the ethical disciplines of Yama and Niyama—demonstrating 
their efficacy in regulating the HPA axis, reducing stress, and improving metabolic markers. 
Furthermore, it evaluates the erosion of traditional, nutrient-dense Indian dietary patterns in favor of 
Westernized habits and argues for a return to whole-food-based nutrition. Synthesizing evidence from 
various intervention trials, the research highlights that combining Yogic practices with dietary 
discipline significantly lowers cardiometabolic risks and enhances mental well-being. The paper 
concludes by recommending the implementation of culturally adapted, community-based educational 
interventions to leverage these sustainable, cost-effective practices for national health promotion.</p>
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