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Effects of Yoga and Meditation on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome
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S. Jain, R. P. Agrawal, S. Gahlot, D. Khatri, and K. C. Mathur: EFFECTS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION ON CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that has been found to be associated with a risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality greater than that of its individual components. The efficacy of yoga and meditation as an adjunct to routine management of metabolic syndrome was assessed during a three-month randomized study. Throughout the duration of study, 50 randomly assigned patients underwent routine metabolic syndrome management (diet, exercise, and drugs) and another 50 underwent daily yogic and meditation exercises additionally. The following parameters were determined before and after the intervention: body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and lipid profile. In addition, BMI, waist-hip ratio, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar were also measured weekly. In the group receiving yogic intervention, there was a significant decrease observed in BMI (31.74 ⫾ 2.03 to 29.71 ⫾ 1.93 kg/m2), waist-hip ratio (0.94 ⫾ 0.04 to 0.91 ⫾ 0.04), fasting blood sugar (208.71 ⫾ 60.15 to 152.20 ⫾ 16.54 mg%), systolic blood pressure (153.05 ⫾ 10.62 to 137.78 ⫾ 8.72 mm Hg), diastolic blood pressure (94.62 ⫾ 4.21 to eight 6.87 ⫾ 2.85 mm Hg), serum triglycerides (210.09 ⫾ 93.08 to 152.34 ⫾ 39.66 mg/dL), serum total cholesterol (261.89 ⫾ 14.94 to 210.38 ⫾ 12.84 mg/dL), and a significant increase in high-density lipoproteins bound cholesterol (HDL-C) (33.40 ⫾ 3.61 to 40.47 ⫾ 3.58 mg/dL) when compared with the group taking only conventional measures. Based on results, yogic and meditation exercises may therefore be considered as a useful adjunct to conventional therapy in management of metabolic syndrome.
N. Mohta, R. P. Agrawal, D. K. Kochar, R. P. Kothari, and Aradhana Sharma: INFLUENCE OF YOGIC TREATMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES, GLYCEMIC CONTROL, AND RISK FACTORS IN DIABETES MELLITUS: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL This study evaluates the effect of yoga intervention in achieving glycemic control, improving various risk factors like body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, and lipid profile, along with quality of life in diabetes mellitus. The randomized controlled study was conducted in 200 diabetic patients, of which 154 completed the study (group one, n ⫽ 72; group two [yoga group], n ⫽ 82). The patients were put on a user-friendly yoga program consisting of diet control, moderate aerobics, health rejuvenating, relaxation exercises, stress management, and meditation. The data analysis of various variables was done with SPSS version, chi square test, and Student t test. At baseline, both groups were similar in anthropometric and clinical variables. At the end of three months, the yoga group showed significant improvement in glycemic control, that is, mean fall in Glycosylated hemoglobin
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(HbA1C) (0.79 vs 0.32; P ⬍ .005), fasting blood sugar (33.25 vs 1.18; P ⬍ .0001), BMI (1.38 vs 0.43; P ⬍ .001), W/H ratio (0.05 vs 0.02; P ⬍ .028), improvement in quality of life satisfaction score (17.04 vs 1.46; P ⬍ .0001), impact score (P ⬍ .0001), and worry score (P ⬍ .001). There was also improvement in lipid profile, total cholesterol (mean change 29.61 vs 10.44; P ⬍ .0005), triglycerides (mean change 27.98 vs 2.06; P ⬍ .00001), high-density lipoprotein (mean change ⫺11.49 vs ⫺1.89; P ⬍ .0001), low-density lipoprotein (mean change 28.90 vs 6.63; P ⬍ .0078), and very low-density lipoprotein (mean change 5.60 vs 1.64; P ⬍ .001). There was also improvement in blood pressure, along with significant reduction in doses of oral hypoglycemic agents (OHA) and insulin. Adjunct use of yoga life style intervention improves glycemic control and quality of life, as well as having a favorable effect on various risk factors.
Susan McAlister: VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCIES IN WOUND HEALING Tuning forks create the energy amplification needed to rejuvenate cell repair. Tuning forks, when struck together, generate a frequencies pattern that is therapeutic. Vibrational energy produced by tuning forks, in defined frequency, can regenerate blocked cell energy and assist in the repair of patient wounds. The aim of this study was to determine if vibrational frequencies generated by tuning forks would accelerate wound healing. A randomized controlled study was performed on 20 SpragueDawley rats. There were three treatment groups; each received a different frequency combination. There were five rats that received no vibrational frequencies. A wound was created, under anesthesia, by using an eight-millimeter biopsy punch. Following the induction of the wound, the three treatment groups were treated twice a day with the designated vibrational frequency. Wound measurements and photo journaling was performed each morning. On postoperative day two, the wounds increased in both percentage of granulation and wound edge definition. One frequency group had significant result in wound healing in both the wound appearance and wound edge as compared with the control group (P ⬍ .01). On postoperative day three, all frequency groups had significant result in appearance score as compared with the control group (P ⬍ .01). Tuning forks create the energy amplification needed to rejuvenate cell repair. Tuning forks, when struck together, generate a frequencies pattern that is therapeutic. Vibrational energy, produced by tuning forks, in frequency combinations of 252.44 Hz and 141.27 Hz can regenerate blocked cell energy in rats and assist in the repair of wounds twice as fast as wounds left to secondary intention. Continued research needs to occur in tuning fork therapy as a cost-effective treatment for wounds. Surgical procedures are performed daily with surgical wounds. The population is aging and wounds proliferate as the skin breaks down. The healthcare industry is seeking ways to improve patient care related to wound healing, while at the same time improving efficiency. Tuning forks may become a noninvasive therapeutic treatment that helps accelerate the healing process.
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S. Jain, R. P. Agrawal, S. Gahlot, D. Khatri, and K. C. Mathur: EFFECTS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION ON CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that has been found to be associated with a risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality greater than that of its individual components. The efficacy of yoga and meditation as an adjunct to routine management of metabolic syndrome was assessed during a three-month randomized study. Throughout the duration of study, 50 randomly assigned patients underwent routine metabolic syndrome management (diet, exercise, and drugs) and another 50 underwent daily yogic and meditation exercises additionally. The following parameters were determined before and after the intervention: body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and lipid profile. In addition, BMI, waist-hip ratio, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar were also measured weekly. In the group receiving yogic intervention, there was a significant decrease observed in BMI (31.74 ⫾ 2.03 to 29.71 ⫾ 1.93 kg/m2), waist-hip ratio (0.94 ⫾ 0.04 to 0.91 ⫾ 0.04), fasting blood sugar (208.71 ⫾ 60.15 to 152.20 ⫾ 16.54 mg%), systolic blood pressure (153.05 ⫾ 10.62 to 137.78 ⫾ 8.72 mm Hg), diastolic blood pressure (94.62 ⫾ 4.21 to eight 6.87 ⫾ 2.85 mm Hg), serum triglycerides (210.09 ⫾ 93.08 to 152.34 ⫾ 39.66 mg/dL), serum total cholesterol (261.89 ⫾ 14.94 to 210.38 ⫾ 12.84 mg/dL), and a significant increase in high-density lipoproteins bound cholesterol (HDL-C) (33.40 ⫾ 3.61 to 40.47 ⫾ 3.58 mg/dL) when compared with the group taking only conventional measures. Based on results, yogic and meditation exercises may therefore be considered as a useful adjunct to conventional therapy in management of metabolic syndrome.
N. Mohta, R. P. Agrawal, D. K. Kochar, R. P. Kothari, and Aradhana Sharma: INFLUENCE OF YOGIC TREATMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES, GLYCEMIC CONTROL, AND RISK FACTORS IN DIABETES MELLITUS: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL This study evaluates the effect of yoga intervention in achieving glycemic control, improving various risk factors like body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, and lipid profile, along with quality of life in diabetes mellitus. The randomized controlled study was conducted in 200 diabetic patients, of which 154 completed the study (group one, n ⫽ 72; group two [yoga group], n ⫽ 82). The patients were put on a user-friendly yoga program consisting of diet control, moderate aerobics, health rejuvenating, relaxation exercises, stress management, and meditation. The data analysis of various variables was done with SPSS version, chi square test, and Student t test. At baseline, both groups were similar in anthropometric and clinical variables. At the end of three months, the yoga group showed significant improvement in glycemic control, that is, mean fall in Glycosylated hemoglobin
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(HbA1C) (0.79 vs 0.32; P ⬍ .005), fasting blood sugar (33.25 vs 1.18; P ⬍ .0001), BMI (1.38 vs 0.43; P ⬍ .001), W/H ratio (0.05 vs 0.02; P ⬍ .028), improvement in quality of life satisfaction score (17.04 vs 1.46; P ⬍ .0001), impact score (P ⬍ .0001), and worry score (P ⬍ .001). There was also improvement in lipid profile, total cholesterol (mean change 29.61 vs 10.44; P ⬍ .0005), triglycerides (mean change 27.98 vs 2.06; P ⬍ .00001), high-density lipoprotein (mean change ⫺11.49 vs ⫺1.89; P ⬍ .0001), low-density lipoprotein (mean change 28.90 vs 6.63; P ⬍ .0078), and very low-density lipoprotein (mean change 5.60 vs 1.64; P ⬍ .001). There was also improvement in blood pressure, along with significant reduction in doses of oral hypoglycemic agents (OHA) and insulin. Adjunct use of yoga life style intervention improves glycemic control and quality of life, as well as having a favorable effect on various risk factors.
Susan McAlister: VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCIES IN WOUND HEALING Tuning forks create the energy amplification needed to rejuvenate cell repair. Tuning forks, when struck together, generate a frequencies pattern that is therapeutic. Vibrational energy produced by tuning forks, in defined frequency, can regenerate blocked cell energy and assist in the repair of patient wounds. The aim of this study was to determine if vibrational frequencies generated by tuning forks would accelerate wound healing. A randomized controlled study was performed on 20 SpragueDawley rats. There were three treatment groups; each received a different frequency combination. There were five rats that received no vibrational frequencies. A wound was created, under anesthesia, by using an eight-millimeter biopsy punch. Following the induction of the wound, the three treatment groups were treated twice a day with the designated vibrational frequency. Wound measurements and photo journaling was performed each morning. On postoperative day two, the wounds increased in both percentage of granulation and wound edge definition. One frequency group had significant result in wound healing in both the wound appearance and wound edge as compared with the control group (P ⬍ .01). On postoperative day three, all frequency groups had significant result in appearance score as compared with the control group (P ⬍ .01). Tuning forks create the energy amplification needed to rejuvenate cell repair. Tuning forks, when struck together, generate a frequencies pattern that is therapeutic. Vibrational energy, produced by tuning forks, in frequency combinations of 252.44 Hz and 141.27 Hz can regenerate blocked cell energy in rats and assist in the repair of wounds twice as fast as wounds left to secondary intention. Continued research needs to occur in tuning fork therapy as a cost-effective treatment for wounds. Surgical procedures are performed daily with surgical wounds. The population is aging and wounds proliferate as the skin breaks down. The healthcare industry is seeking ways to improve patient care related to wound healing, while at the same time improving efficiency. Tuning forks may become a noninvasive therapeutic treatment that helps accelerate the healing process.
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