Abstract:Overweight (i.e. BMI of 25- 29.9) and Obesity (BMI ?30) continues to be one of the neglected global health problems. Leptin is one of the chief adipokines in the body that is basically involved in maintaining a balanced appetite in association with the various other adipokines like the adiponectin, ghrelin etc., Pranayama is the simplest and the ancient, dateless, venerable, non- pharmacological intervention that could be potentially used to maintain a healthy life. To determine how the regular practice of pra… Show more
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