Therapeutic Effect of Yoga in Patients with Hypertension with Reference to<i>GST</i>Gene Polymorphism

Dhameja, Kanupriya; Singh, Savita; Mustafa, Md.; Singh, Kiran; Banerjee, Basu Dev; Agarwal, Manisha; Ahmed, Rafat S.

doi:10.1089/acm.2011.0908

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“…Of note, this trial had 100% data ascertainment, over 80% compliance at each clinic visit, and measured blood pressure with an unattended manual device (a rigorous protocol with measurements 7–15 mm Hg lower than typical office readings). Other mind‐body interventions that involve both a physical and mental component have been associated with significant reductions in blood pressure, but the specific contribution of meditation and meditation‐like practices of inner focus and a concentration on the breath cannot be determined.…”

Section: Effects Of Meditation On Blood Pressurementioning

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Meditation and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Levine¹,

Lange²,

Bairey‐Merz³

et al. 2017

JAHA

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Despite numerous advances in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Novel and inexpensive interventions that can contribute to the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease are of interest. Numerous studies have reported on the benefits of meditation. Meditation instruction and practice is widely accessible and inexpensive and may thus be a potential attractive cost‐effective adjunct to more traditional medical therapies. Accordingly, this American Heart Association scientific statement systematically reviewed the data on the potential benefits of meditation on cardiovascular risk. Neurophysiological and neuroanatomical studies demonstrate that meditation can have long‐standing effects on the brain, which provide some biological plausibility for beneficial consequences on the physiological basal state and on cardiovascular risk. Studies of the effects of meditation on cardiovascular risk have included those investigating physiological response to stress, smoking cessation, blood pressure reduction, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, endothelial function, inducible myocardial ischemia, and primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Overall, studies of meditation suggest a possible benefit on cardiovascular risk, although the overall quality and, in some cases, quantity of study data are modest. Given the low costs and low risks of this intervention, meditation may be considered as an adjunct to guideline‐directed cardiovascular risk reduction by those interested in this lifestyle modification, with the understanding that the benefits of such intervention remain to be better established. Further research on meditation and cardiovascular risk is warranted. Such studies, to the degree possible, should utilize randomized study design, be adequately powered to meet the primary study outcome, strive to achieve low drop‐out rates, include long‐term follow‐up, and be performed by those without inherent bias in outcome.

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Meditation and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

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Lange²,

Bairey‐Merz³

et al. 2017

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“…Therefore, it is possible that yoga interventions in this study had a positive impact on the maternal stress and have reduced the sympathetic tone, which in turn relaxed the uterine arteries and resulted in a better blood flow. Yoga has been found to decrease blood pressure as well as the levels of oxidative stress in patients with hypertension [ 27 ]. This could have led to better trophoblast perfusion and less resistance in the uterine arteries.…”

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Effects of Yoga on Utero-Fetal-Placental Circulation in High-Risk Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Rakhshani

Nagarathna

Mhaskar

et al. 2015

Advances in Preventive Medicine

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Introduction. Impaired placentation and inadequate trophoblast invasion have been associated with the etiology of many pregnancy complications and have been correlated with the first trimester uterine artery resistance. Previous studies have shown the benefits of yoga in improving pregnancy outcomes and those of yogic visualization in revitalizing the human tissues. Methods. 59 high-risk pregnant women were randomized into yoga (n = 27) and control (n = 32) groups. The yoga group received standard care plus yoga sessions (1 hour/day, 3 times/week), from 12th to 28th week of gestation. The control group received standard care plus conventional antenatal exercises (walking). Measurements were assessed at 12th, 20th, and 28th weeks of gestation. Results. RM-ANOVA showed significantly higher values in the yoga group (28th week) for biparietal diameter (P = 0.001), head circumference (P = 0.002), femur length (P = 0.005), and estimated fetal weight (P = 0.019). The resistance index in the right uterine artery (P = 0.01), umbilical artery (P = 0.011), and fetal middle cerebral artery (P = 0.048) showed significantly lower impedance in the yoga group. Conclusion. The results of this first randomized study of yoga in high-risk pregnancy suggest that guided yogic practices and visualization can improve the intrauterine fetal growth and the utero-fetal-placental circulation.

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“…Moreover, increased level of MDA induces various cellular reactions which results in destruction of DNA and protein [23,24]. A study done among the healthy yoga practitioners has shown significant reduction in the level of MDA as compared with the control group (p<0.01) [25]. In another study done among prediabetic patients, 3-month practice of yogasanas and pranayama and shavasana resulted in significant reduction in malondialdehyde level (p<0.001) [18].…”

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Biological markers for the effects of yoga as a complementary and alternative medicine

Mohammad

Thakur

Kumar

et al. 2019

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine

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From the last few decades, there are increasing incidences of disorders like premature aging, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and Alzheimer’s disease In addition to medication, researchers have found that yoga, a mind-body therapy, can be used as an alternative medicine. Yoga combines specific physical postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation that improve mental and physical health of the body. The purpose of this review is to collate the research evidences claiming health benefits of performing traditional yogic practices. What are the biological and other reliable indicators to suggest that doing asanas, pranayama, and meditation could reduce or treat wide range of life style disorders are discussed. Importantly, these indicators are otherwise used to assess the severity of disorders. In many of the study it has been shown that yoga improves the redox health of body whose imbalance has been well proven to cause many health complications. The impact of yoga on neurodegenerative diseases have revealed that it reverses memory loss, reduce anxiety, depression and stress, the biological indicators of disease. However, most studies have several limitations and therefore further research into yoga is needed to validate these findings.

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Therapeutic Effect of Yoga in Patients with Hypertension with Reference toGSTGene Polymorphism

Abstract: In conclusion, yoga has been found to decrease blood pressure as well as the levels of oxidative stress in patients with hypertension.

Cited by 20 publications

References 32 publications

Meditation and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Meditation and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Effects of Yoga on Utero-Fetal-Placental Circulation in High-Risk Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Biological markers for the effects of yoga as a complementary and alternative medicine

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