Reducing Allostatic Load in Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Physical Activity and Yoga Practice as Add-On Therapies

D’Alessio, Luciana; Korman, Guido Pablo; Sarudiansky, Mercedes; Guelman, Laura Ruth; Scévola, Laura; Pastore, Alejandra; Obregón, Amilcar; Roldán, Emilio J. A.

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00501

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“…In our study also, we promoted a task-oriented climate with a learning component as such an environment is reported to be more associated with adaptive behaviors, healthy habits, and autonomous motivation to practice sports outside of school [24]. The interventions based on light-to-moderate physical activity, body awareness, and yoga practice may have synergizing benefits, reducing the negative effects of chronic stress [25]. On the contrary, physical exercise programs conducted in an ego-oriented climate could lead to an extrinsic motivation, which is associated with further abandonment of physical activity [24].…”

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confidence: 71%

Effect of Physical Exercise Training on Bullying and Depression in a Classroom: A Case Report

Philippot¹,

Bleyenheuft²,

Volder³

2021

OBM ICM

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In a previous study conducted to assess the impact of physical exercise on the symptoms of depression and anxiety in preadolescents in the school environment, which included a subgroup of participants comprising eleven randomly selected teens (aged 9–11) and all enrolled in primary education, it was immediately observed that one participant referred to as Andy was being bullied and teased, and the teachers were completely unaware of this scenario. All the participants of the study were volunteers, and were subjected to low-to-moderate intensity exercise four times a week for five weeks. Psychological self-assessments and physical examinations were performed before and after the program as a part of a blind assessment. In the intervention sessions, the therapists and participants remained unaware of the individual scores. The sessions included the games that highlighted the feeling of movement, postural control, and slow relay races with balancing, in combination with other cooperative, interactive games focused on fun and social contact rather than focusing on the performance. It was reiterated to the participants that mockery was completely prohibited during the program. After the intervention, a significant decrease was observed in the anxiety levels and depression scores of the participants. The most significant change was observed in the participant who was a victim of bullying during the initial training sessions. No changes were observed in the general atmosphere of the classroom. Bullying is quite common (>10%) and is most often completely overlooked. The present study demonstrated a decrease in the symptoms of depression and anxiety in a non-clinical sample of pre-teens attending elementary school when they completed a low-to-moderate exercise program that combined movement and pleasure and encouraged positive and non-competitive interactions among the participants. The program proved to be particularly beneficial for a bullied individual.

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Section: Group Evolutionmentioning

confidence: 71%

Effect of Physical Exercise Training on Bullying and Depression in a Classroom: A Case Report

Philippot¹,

Bleyenheuft²,

Volder³

2021

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“…Yoga practice was found to have a positive effect on depression and anxiety symptoms in depressed pregnant women and was able to improve mood states in admitted psychiatric patients. Beneficial effects of Yoga on depression outcomes have also been reported in patients with major depressive disorder (19). Yoga is a physical activity that can reduce depressive symptoms in women with postpartum depression (20).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Numerous studies have shown that Yoga was effective in decreasing depression and anxiety in general population (16)(17)(18). The mechanism of performing regular exercises in Yoga results in long-term sympathetic effects, changes hippocampal function, and prevents depression (19). A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials showed that Yoga practice may reduce cortisol, autonomic response (changes in heart rate and systolic blood pressure), cytokines, and lipid levels and, as a result, reduce stress symptoms (19).…”

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“…The mechanism of performing regular exercises in Yoga results in long-term sympathetic effects, changes hippocampal function, and prevents depression (19). A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials showed that Yoga practice may reduce cortisol, autonomic response (changes in heart rate and systolic blood pressure), cytokines, and lipid levels and, as a result, reduce stress symptoms (19). Yoga practice was found to have a positive effect on depression and anxiety symptoms in depressed pregnant women and was able to improve mood states in admitted psychiatric patients.…”

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Effects of Yoga in Pregnancy on Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review

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Context: Postpartum depression is a common condition, which is managed by antidepressants. Antidepressants are generally considered to be safe during breastfeeding, and the probability of exposure to antidepressants through breast milk is low to very low. Due to the beliefs of breastfeeding women that antidepressants may have side effects on infants, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is being investigated to play a role in the management of postpartum depression. Yoga is among the complementary therapies that showed preventive effects against depression in some age and disease groups. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effects of Yoga intervention on healthy pregnant women and its preventive effects on postpartum depression. Methods: Clinical databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Medlib, Web of Science, Psych Info, and Cochrane Library, as well as Google Scholar, were searched using search keywords, including pregnant women, women, maternal period, yoga, mindfulness, postpartum depression, and depression. Clinical trial, case-control, and cohort articles in English language that assessed the effects of Yoga on postpartum depression in healthy women were reviewed. Among the initial 982 identified studies, five studies (271 subjects) were eligible for the review. Due to the high heterogeneity in the studies, meta-analysis was not performed. Results: One study had medium quality, one study had good quality, and three studies had high quality. Yoga intervention included physical and mindfulness exercises and assessed mood and behavior during pregnancy. The intervention duration ranged between 6 and 24 weeks during pregnancy. In the majority of studies, Yoga intervention reduced postpartum depression and other mental disorders. Conclusions: Yoga may be a beneficial and safe choice in the management of postpartum depression in healthy pregnant women.

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“…4 Previous research demonstrated that elevated AL predicted adverse health outcomes in later life, 5 including physical and cognitive decline, 6 malignant neoplasms, cardiometabolic and respiratory diseases, 7 depressive symptoms, 8 and all-cause mortality, 9 better than any individual biomarker or the metabolic syndrome. 5 6 Hence, assessment of AL allows early identification of people at increased health risks when the physiological dysregulations are still reversible, such that timely interventions, such as exercise, 10 drug therapy, diet and psychological intervention, 11 can be provided to prevent adverse health outcomes.…”

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Association between health behaviours and cardiometabolic dysregulation: a population-based survey among healthy adults in Hong Kong

Yeung

Wan

et al. 2021

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveTo explore the association between cardiometabolic dysregulation, an integral component of allostatic load, and health risk behaviours (HRBs) of the Hong Kong healthy adult population.DesignSecondary analysis of cross-sectional anonymous data.SettingData on sociodemographics, self-reported health status, HRBs and biomarkers were extracted from the Hong Kong Population Health Survey 2014/2015.ParticipantsOne thousand five hundred and fifty-one participants aged 18–64 years without self-reported diagnoses of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment or cancer.Primary outcome measuresCardiometabolic dysregulation index (CMDI), ranging from 0 to 6, was calculated by counting the number of biomarkers including systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, waist to hip ratio, glycated haemoglobin, total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and triglycerides that were above the respective normal level suggested by international guidelines and literature. HRBs including smoking, dietary habits and sleeping hours were collected by self-report questionnaire. Alcohol consumption was assessed by the 10-item Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, while physical activity level was measured using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. A composite HRB score, ranging from 0 to 5, was calculated as the cumulative number of HRBs. The effect of HRB on CMDI was evaluated by negative binomial regression with adjustment for socioeconomic status, health awareness and comorbidities of the participants.ResultsThe mean CMDI of the studied population was 1.6; 29.5% had a CMDI of 0, whereas 1.5% had a CMDI of 6. Significant difference was observed in mean CMDI between gender and different age groups. Sleeping less than 6 hours (incidence rate ratio (IRR)=1.26, p<0.001), smoking (IRR=1.15, p=0.027), insufficient physical activity (IRR=1.12, p=0.007) and higher composite HRB score (IRR=1.12, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.18) were significantly associated with higher CMDI.ConclusionSmoking, physical inactivity and inadequate sleep—an essential yet often overlooked health behaviour—were associated with higher CMDI in the Hong Kong healthy adult population.

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Reducing Allostatic Load in Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Physical Activity and Yoga Practice as Add-On Therapies

Cited by 28 publications

References 127 publications

Effect of Physical Exercise Training on Bullying and Depression in a Classroom: A Case Report

Effect of Physical Exercise Training on Bullying and Depression in a Classroom: A Case Report

Effects of Yoga in Pregnancy on Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review

Association between health behaviours and cardiometabolic dysregulation: a population-based survey among healthy adults in Hong Kong

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