Immediate cardiovascular effects of pranava relaxation in patients with hypertension and diabetes

Bhavanani, Ananda Balayogi; Madanmohan,; Zeena, S; Vithiyalakshmi, L

doi:10.2478/v10101-012-0012-2

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“…The duration of intervention in these studies was between 8 weeks and 9 months. Among the ten studies that looked at the effects of yoga on secondary outcome variables, nine showed improvement over a period ranging between 8 weeks and 6 months in either some or all the outcome variables they assessed [44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52] . Though majority of the studies showed significant improvement in the primary and secondary outcome variables, the reasons for non-significant difference in outcomes in yoga group compared to control group could be attributed to the variance in sample size, duration and type of intervention, and possible variations in the quality of training provided and performance/adherence levels of the participants.…”

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Effectiveness of Yoga for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Hongasandra

Kumar

et al. 2017

Current Science

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Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial metabolic disorder which requires lifestyle interventions for its management. A number of controlled yoga trials in last few years have observed lifestyle interventions especially yoga to be efficacious in the management of diabetes. The aim of this study is to systematically review the research conducted in the field to understand the effectiveness of yoga on diabetes mellitus. A systematic search was done using search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, CAMbase, PsycINFO and IndMED. A total of 212 articles were selected, of which 166 were excluded and 46 controlled trials (CTs) were included in the review. Among the 46 CTs, 31 studies were categorized based on the primary outcome variables, 10 were based on the secondary outcome variables and 5 studies were control studies. Risk of bias assessment was conducted on all the studies. The review demonstrates significant improvement due to yoga practice in the primary outcome measures such as blood glucose levels along with secondary outcome measures such as cardiac autonomic variables, lipid profile, liver enzymes, respiratory variables, quality of life, anxiety and depression. Thus yoga has not only been found to be beneficial for improved glycaemic control, but also for the wide variety of symptoms associated with the diabetes. Despite this evidence, it is worth mentioning that further gold standard randomized controlled trials are warranted with more specific sets of practice, to prescribe yoga especially as an alternative treatment for the management of diabetes.

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Effectiveness of Yoga for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Hongasandra

Kumar

et al. 2017

Current Science

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“…This may be an important contributing factor to the changes in our participants as it has been suggested that "meditation has the capacity for intentionally changing both the architecture and function of the human brain" [37]. It has also been reported that Kirtan Kriya improves cognitive functioning and lowers levels of depressive symptoms while increasing telomerase activity thus suggesting potential delaying of the stress-induced cellular aging [39].…”

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“…The present studyused healing mantras culled from different traditions and it was noticed that, even those who did not usually like chanting, could not resist the beautiful music and Mantra intonations. In the third week emphasis was placed on chanting the Omkara as the Pranava AUM has been found to be useful in stress management and relaxation [37].…”

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Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat on Sense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors

Bhavanani¹,

Majewski²,

Tiwari³

2016

J Alt Med Res

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Introduction: Cancer survivors are often severely affected physically, mentally and emotionally after passing through modern medical treatments. As Yoga conjointly emphasizes body-mind-spirit thus enhancing physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavla, India initiated a three week residential intensive retreat for cancer survivors to empower them in their journey, "back to health and wellbeing". The aims and objectives of the present study is to evaluate the effects of this residential program for cancer patients on their psychological well being, and determine if or not these effects were sustained at follow up after three months.

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“…14 Bhavanani AB et al studied immediate effects of performing pranava pranayama on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients. 15 The aim of our study has been to assess the effect of yogic breathing exercises (Pranayam) on the oxidative stress. Because of Pranayam free radicals were decreased significantly in the study group.…”

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Pranayama-an alternative supportive therapy against oxidative stress in essential hypertension

2015

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Background: Essential hypertension is one of the most prevalent diseases of the world. The underlying pathophysiological abnormalities that lead to the development of the elevated arterial pressure in this disorder remain elusive. Pranayam (yogic breathing exercises) techniques are beneficial in treating a range of stress related disorders such as hypertension and reducing signs of oxidative stress. The present study was undertaken to check effect of Pranayam on oxidative stress in cases of essential hypertension before and after Pranayam. Methods: Total 100 hypertensive subjects and 100 sex matched controls were enrolled in this study. Inclusion criteria include patients with blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mm of Hg, while patients with secondary hypertension, stroke, CAD, MI and diabetes mellitus were excluded. Serum PON-1 was estimated spectrophotometrically by Charlton Menys.V method. Serum SOD estimated spectrophotometrically by Mishra H.P. & Fridovich I,1972 method and Plasma MDA by colorimetric method of Satoch K.et al. We estimated PON-1, SOD and MDA in hypertensive and controls, then we suggested hypertensive for 3 months Pranayam, again the same parameters were measured and compared by using Students T test and one way ANOVA to determine significant differences. Results: Before Pranayam, PON-1 activity was decreased significantly (<0.001) in hypertensive subjects compared to controls. SOD was also decreased significantly (p<0.001) in hypertensives compared to controls and MDA was increased significantly (p<0.001) in hypertensives compared to controls, But after 3 months Pranayam, there was significant (p<0.001) improvement in PON-1 and SOD activity in hypertensives and significant (p<0.001) decrease in MDA levels in hypertensives compared to hypertensives before Pranayam. Conclusions: It is concluded that Pranayam can significantly reduce oxidative stress i.e. generation of free radicals, lipid peroxidation products (MDA) and significant increase in the level of antioxidant enzymes i.e. SOD & PON-1.MDA is a marker of oxidative stress. Pranayam not only reduces oxidative stress but also improves antioxidant status of the individual.

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Immediate cardiovascular effects of pranava relaxation in patients with hypertension and diabetes

Cited by 28 publications

References 13 publications

Effectiveness of Yoga for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Effectiveness of Yoga for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat on Sense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors

Pranayama-an alternative supportive therapy against oxidative stress in essential hypertension

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