Adiponectin, Interleukin-6, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Are Modified by a Short-Term Yoga-Based Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight and Obese Men

Sarvottam, Kumar; Magan, Dipti; Yadav, Raj Kumar; Mehta, Nishank; Mahapatra, Sushil Chandra

doi:10.1089/acm.2012.0086

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“…Both stretching exercises, as well as exercises with a prominent stretching component (e.g. yoga, Tai Chi) have been found to decrease levels of circulating pro‐inflammatory cytokines (Irwin and Olmstead, ; Sarvottam et al, ; Irwin et al, ; Morgan et al, ; Kiecolt‐Glaser et al, ). Although mechanisms investigated so far have focused on systemic and humoral factors, the results of the current study suggest that stretching exercises may have a direct pro‐resolution impact within local connective tissues.…”

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Stretching Impacts Inflammation Resolution in Connective Tissue

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Acute inflammation is accompanied from its outset by the release of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), including resolvins, that orchestrate the resolution of local inflammation. We showed earlier that, in rats with subcutaneous inflammation of the back induced by carrageenan, stretching for 10 minutes twice daily reduced inflammation and improved pain, two weeks after carrageenan injection. In this study, we hypothesized that stretching of connective tissue activates local pro-resolving mechanisms within the tissue in the acute phase of inflammation. In rats injected with carrageenan and randomized to stretch vs. no stretch for 48 hours, stretching reduced inflammatory lesion thickness and neutrophil count, and increased resolvin (RvD1) concentrations within lesions. Furthermore, subcutaneous resolvin injection mimicked the effect of stretching. In ex vivo experiments, stretching of connective tissue reduced the migration of neutrophils and increased tissue RvD1 concentration. These results demonstrate a direct mechanical impact of stretching on inflammation-regulation mechanisms within connective tissue.

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“…, while 127 of those full-texts were excluded (Table 1) (McIver, 2010;Cheung et al, 2012;Corey et al, 2014;LaCroix et al, 2012;Sharma et al, 2013;Singh et al, 2011;Hoogbruin et al, 2012;Lai et al, 2010;Trivedi and Mishra, 2014;Bock et al, 2010;Bock et al, 2014;Cheema et al, 2011;Cohen et al, 2013;Kandula et al, 2013; Neumark-Sztainer et al, 2011;Flaherty, 2014;Guarracino et al, 2006;Ades et al, 2003;Ankad Roopa et al, 2011;Armstrong and Scott Smedley, 2003;Bhutkar et al, 2011;Choudhary and Mishra, 2013;Hunter et al, 2013;Malhotra et al, 2005;Murthy et al, 2011;Nagarathna and Nagendra, 1987;Raj et al, 2011;Ramos-Jimenez et al, 2009;Sarvottam et al, 2013;Satyanarayana et al, 1992;Sivasankaran et al, 2006;Telles et al, 1993;Telles et al, 2010;Thomley et al, 2011;Villien et al, 2005;Yadav et al, 2012;Yadav et al, 2014;Yang and James, 2014;Begum et al, 2012;Cajka et al, 2013;Čajka et al, 2012;…”

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of yoga on weight-related outcomes

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Introduction. Overweight and obesity are among the most important modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases and premature death. The aim of this review was to systematically assess and analyze the effects of yoga on weight-related outcomes.Methods. Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library were screened through March 2015 for randomized controlled trials on yoga for weight-related outcomes in the general population or overweight/obese individuals. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool on the following domains: selection bias, performance bias, detection bias, attrition bias, reporting bias, and other bias.Results. Out of 445 records identified during literature search, 30 trials with a total of 2173 participants were included. No effects on weight, body mass index, body fat percentage or waist circumference were found. In studies with healthy adult participants an effect of yoga compared to usual care was found regarding waist/hip ratio (SMD =-− 1.00; 95% CI =-− 1.44, − 0.55; p b 0.001). In studies with overweight/obese participants only, effects relative to usual care were found for body mass index (SMD = −0.99; 95% CI = −1.67, −0.31; p = 0.004). Effects however were not robust against selection bias; and publication bias could not be ruled out. No intervention-related adverse events were reported.Conclusions. Despite methodological drawbacks, yoga can be preliminarily considered a safe and effective intervention to reduce body mass index in overweight or obese individuals.

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“…The most important risk factors of CVD are obesity, diabetes mellitus. Sarvottam et al [10] reported that a short-term yoga-based lifestyle intervention for 2 hours each day for 10 days decreased interleukin (IL)-6 and increased adiponectin in 51 overweight and obese men. High levels of IL-6 and low levels of adiponectin were associated with CVD risk.…”

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Yoga has Beneficial Effects on Patients with Chronic Diseases and Improves Immune Functions

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The practice of various styles of yoga has become popular in Western countries. Recently, chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), obesity and diabetes mellitus, have emerged as serious problems worldwide, and it has become important for older adults to maintain or improve their immune functions. Yoga has been reported to have positive effects on distress and functional performance in patients with chronic diseases and improves several immunological indicators. In this paper, we review recent studies that have examined the effects of yoga on chronic diseases, especially COPD and cancer, and immune functions including those mediated by human β-defensin 2 (HBD-2), natural killer (NK) cells, and proinflammatory cytokines. We suggest that yoga has a potential use as a complementary and alternative therapy for chronic diseases, and we expect yoga to be useful for older adults who wish to maintain their health.

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Adiponectin, Interleukin-6, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Are Modified by a Short-Term Yoga-Based Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight and Obese Men

Abstract: These findings suggest that even a short-term yoga-based lifestyle intervention may be an important modality to reduce the risk for CVD as indicated by weight loss, reduction in systolic blood pressure, an increase in adiponectin, and decrease in IL-6 in overweight and obese men.

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Stretching Impacts Inflammation Resolution in Connective Tissue

Stretching Impacts Inflammation Resolution in Connective Tissue

A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of yoga on weight-related outcomes

Yoga has Beneficial Effects on Patients with Chronic Diseases and Improves Immune Functions

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