The document discusses how the pranayama technique called Bhramari can help overcome common respiratory infections associated with diabetes. Bhramari involves humming with the fingers placed in specific positions on the face and ears during prolonged expiration. It is believed to work through internal vibrations produced, stimulating internal organs like the sinuses, throat, and larynx. While more clinical trials are needed, the author finds Bhramari to be a calming and soothing activity.

1. DIABETES
AND
BHRAMARI
Dr. Shriniwas
Kashalikar

2. Diabetes is known to invite infections. But
I tell myself that there is nothing to worry.
The common infections such as the
respiratory viral infections can be largely
overcome by pranayama such as
Bhramari.
Humming like a bee with index fingers on
the forehead near the eyebrows, middle
and ring fingers on the closed eyes, little
fingers on the cheek below the lower
eyelids and the thumbs on
the openings of the ears, during prolonged
and peaceful expiration is called Bhramari
pranayama.
The mechanism by which it works;
appears to be vibrations produced from
within. This is a unique way of internal

3. stimulation (not possible by external
vibratory equipments), that produces
vibratory stimulation of internal organs
such as sinuses and oro-pharyngeal and
laryngeal areas.
But extensive double blind clinical trials
have to be done to confirm its utility.
But in any case, I find it very peace giving,
calming and soothing activity!
DR. SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR