Effects of one month of Common Yoga Protocol practice appear to be mediated by the angiogenic and neurogenic pathway: A pilot study

Sharma, Kanupriya; Pannu, Viraaj; Sayal, Natasha; Bhalla, Ashish; Anand, Akshay

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2020.09.007

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“…The impact of Yoga on angiogenin levels is not yet widely elucidated in the previous literature. However, Sharma et al, in their study showed the positive impact of Common Yoga Protocol on angiogenin levels (10). BDNF which is the key marker for neurogenesis and responsible for various cognitive, memory-related activities in the body proves to be improved in the literature done in the past (24)(25).…”

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Confronting the potential role of Yoga in the molecular profile of rural high-risk women for Diabetes: a pilot study

Kaur¹,

Ahuja²,

Sharma³

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Background and purpose: Yoga has been shown to have established beneficial impact through many previous studies. The mind-body practices like Yoga have an ameliorating effect on diabetes and prediabetes. The majority of prior published literature focused their attention on the glucose parameters in diabetic and prediabetic pathology. The purpose of the present pilot study is to explore the effect of AYUSH-approved Diabetic Yoga Protocol (DYP) on selected angiogenesis and neurogenesis markers in high-risk rural women for Diabetes. Methods: Total 15 high-risk women for Diabetes were selected from rural area of Chandigarh, for a 3-month DYP intervention. The pre-post single group experimental research design was implemented in the study. The changes in angiogenesis, neurogenesis parameters, and leptin were assessed at baseline and after 3 months after DYP intervention. Results: The result of the present study revealed that after 3 months of DYP intervention the statistically significant improvements were noticed on serum VEGF levels (p = 0.039). The improvements in angiogenin and BDNF levels were also seen after DYP practice. Conclusion: The results highlight the potential role of DYP on cellular growth and neuronal survival. Keywords: Diabetic Yoga Protocol, Indian Diabetes Risk Score, Prediabetes, angiogenesis, neurogenesis.

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“…There are lacunae in the literature that focused upon the various molecular pathways associated with diabetes pathology. However, these studies showed the beneficial role of Yoga on angiogenesis and neurogenesis (10). The angiogeneis and neurogensis molecular pathways are associated with diabetes.…”

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Confronting the potential role of Yoga in the molecular profile of rural high-risk women for Diabetes: a pilot study

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Sharma³

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“… 37 Hence, this data not only highlights the high risk of this population of developing DM, but also highlights the need of lifestyle management through practices such as yoga and exercise, which may act through alteration in the molecular patterns and thus protect from development of lifestyle disorders like DM. 38 Yoga may also help in improving lifestyle by reducing stress and anxiety, which are a common part of today’s lifestyle and the cause of many metabolic disorders such as DM, hypertension, etc. 39 The modifying risk factors (i.e., waist circumference and physical activity) are strongly responsible for a high DM risk in this population.…”

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Management of Type II Diabetes by Modulating the Modifiable Risk Factors: A Future Roadmap for Prevention of Cerebrovascular Complications

Sharma

Battu

Anand

et al. 2020

Annals of Neurosciences

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Background: Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) is a screening tool for quantifying the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) development in the Indian population. The present study has evaluated the level of risk of developing DM in Chandigarh and Panchkula based on the IDRS score. Methods: As a part of a national diabetes control trial funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, 1,916 participants from the Chandigarh and Panchkula regions were assessed for the risk of developing DM. Risk assessment was done on the basis of the IDRS score which includes age, family history, waist circumference, and physical activity as its contributing factors. Participants with an IDRS score <30 were in the low-risk category, those with 30 to 50 were in the moderate-risk category, and those with >60 were in the high-risk category for DM. Results: Out of the 1,916 screened respondents (59.86% females and 40.14% males), 894 participants (46.65%) were at a high risk for DM (IDRS >60), 764 (39.87%) were at a moderate risk (IDRS = 30–60), and 258 (13.46%) were at a low risk (IDRS <30). Waist circumference contributed to 35.90% of the high-risk category followed by age (19.67%) and physical activity (11.67%). Age and waist circumference also showed a strong correlation with the total IDRS score. Conclusion: The Chandigarh and Panchkula population showed a high tendency to develop DM based on the IDRS score. Modifiable risk factors such as waist circumference and physical activity were the major contributing factors. Apart from the modifiable risk factors, age was also another major contributing risk factor. Based on these outcomes, lifestyle modifications like yoga and exercise can be proposed for this population as a preventive approach to reduce the risk of developing DM and other associated cerebrovascular complications.

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“… 27 Dignitaries from various fields shared their knowledge and experience regarding the science behind the concerned practices. 36 , 38 39 40 Daily short practical sessions were broadcast live so that the viewers could experience the essence of yoga and its various published protocols. Also, the HCWs were encouraged to take “yoga breaks” from their hectic schedule.…”

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Integrative Approach to COVID-19: An Indian Facebook Recipe for Mental Health

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Tyagi

Khosla

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The COVID-19 pandemic has given the world a big blow and has forced the entire world to develop a new thought process. To cope with the stress of lockdown, it was important for people to indulge in educational and health activities to save them from the threats being caused by the news and social media. A Facebook page named Yoga scholars Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) was created where three sessions were held per day for 225 days regularly. This activity resulted in people adopting an integrative approach towards alternative medicine. This also made possible a trial of Ashwagandha for COVID-19 treatment by the Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) ministry.

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Effects of one month of Common Yoga Protocol practice appear to be mediated by the angiogenic and neurogenic pathway: A pilot study

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

Confronting the potential role of Yoga in the molecular profile of rural high-risk women for Diabetes: a pilot study

Confronting the potential role of Yoga in the molecular profile of rural high-risk women for Diabetes: a pilot study

Management of Type II Diabetes by Modulating the Modifiable Risk Factors: A Future Roadmap for Prevention of Cerebrovascular Complications

Integrative Approach to COVID-19: An Indian Facebook Recipe for Mental Health

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