Yoga and Pranayam

Dhargave Pradnya, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nov 9, 2022

Duchene muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive muscular disorder. NCBI randomized 124 patients with DMD to physical therapy alone or PT with yoga intervention. Home-based exercise and yoga were recommended and adherence was assessed at three-month intervals. After 3-months of intensive PT and yoga, HFnu improved, and all other parameters stayed stable over a year.

Rajendra Kumar Pandey, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nov 9, 2022

The study was conducted on 54 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) was examined in two groups (yoga and control). The yoga group was treated with yoga therapy and other conventional methods, while the control group had traditional treatment. The 6-month yoga program was found to be safe and effective for improving renal function and quality of life in patients with CKD.

Amanda B. Feinstein, Researchgate.net

Nov 2, 2022

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic rheumatic disease associated with pain, stiffness, and psychosocial difficulties. A 17-y-old female with JIA participated in 3 yoga groups and home Yoga practice. Primary outcomes were evaluated using a quasi-experimental single-case design structure, emphasizing the report of means. Anecdotal reports indicate that engaging in the yoga intervention resulted in improvements in pain and stiffness for the participant.

Purnandu Sharma, Researchgate.net

Nov 2, 2022

A case of a 43 years old female with uterine fibroid and ovarian Cyst was managed by Yoga intervention by the research gate. Yogasans like Surya Namaskar, Tadasna, Trikonasan, Naukasana, Setubandhasan Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana and Markatasana and Pranayams Kapalbhati, Agnisara, Anulom-Vilom and Bharamri was practised under supervision daily twice a day for 3 months, it showed significant recovery from ovarian Cyst and reduction in uterine fibroid size.

Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Researchgate.net

Nov 2, 2022

The 36-year-old female patient with elevated TSH levels (9.39 IU/ml) and low normal T4 levels (12.57 pmol/L) was diagnosed as having primary subclinical hypothyroidism and advised to start replacement therapy. In a year of treatment, at ACYTER Yoga OPD, Pondicherry she was able to reduce her TSH level (2.66 mIU/L) and normalize her free T4 (8.98 pmol/L).

Snehal Pankaj Nalgirkar, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nov 1, 2022

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is a common gynecological disorder among women of reproductive age. The study included 30 women between the ages of 20 and 40 with primary DUB who were randomly assigned to a yoga group. Prior and following a 3-month follow-up period, hemoglobin levels, endometrial thickness, perceived stress scale etc were measured. Results indicate that yoga therapy is reduces stress, anxiety, and improve sleep quality, in DUB patients.