Autonomic dysfunction is one of the major complications in noncommunicable diseases, and there are studies to prove yoga practice improves cardiac autonomic function. So, this present study was done to compare the autonomic functions among yoga practitioners and nonyoga practitioners.This cross-sectional comparative study was initiated among 68 healthy volunteers of both sexes, after recruiting them based on inclusion and exclusion criteria in the age group of 17-30 yrs. The autonomic reactivity tests like resting heart rate, response of heart rate to standing, Valsalva maneuver, and response of heart rate to deep breathing, response of BP to standing, and sustained hand-grip were done.In the autonomic reactivity test, resting heart rate (80.92 ± 11.76 vs 69.24 ± 10.64) and sustained handgrip (16.30 ± 4.53 vs 10.20 ± 3.67) significantly decreased (P < 0.05) in the participants of the yoga group compared to control group. Deep breathing test, Valsalva maneuver, 30:15 ratio in lying to standing, and BP response to standing test did not show any significant difference between the groups (P > 0.05).The present study revealed diminished sympathetic activity and improved parasympathetic activity among the regular yoga practicing participants. It can be practiced regularly to reduce stress and prevent lifestyle-associated disorders in the future.
Introduction: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most common systemic autoimmune disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations. SLE patients experience periods of exacerbation or flare and quiescent disease activity. An increase in the frequency of exacerbations or flares causes permanent organ damage, increased morbidity, and early mortality, which are mainly due to the increased activity of immune-mediated inflammatory reactions. Yoga interventions have an immunemodulatory potential that regulates the psycho-neuro-immune axis, moderates disease activity, and improves the Quality Of Life (QOL) for patients. Aim: To report the methodology for the six months specified yoga interventions to reduce the inflammatory markers and enhance health-related QOL among SLE patients. Materials and Methods: A randomised controlled trial will be conducted with a sample size of 128 SLE participants. Newly diagnosed and treatment-resistant SLE participants, patients more than 18 years of age, will be recruited. Participants divided into three groups: newly diagnosed, treatment-resistant SLE, and control; patients diagnosed with SLE within six months, unresponsive to "standard therapy" will be placed in the respective group. Participants in the newly diagnosed and treatment-resistant groups are given yoga sessions, and the effects will be compared with controls. Results: A baseline and postintervention (after six months) assessment will be performed for all the patients. Primary outcomes like anti-double stranded Deoxyribonucleic Acid (anti-dsDNA), complements-C3, C4, and inflammatory markers like Interleukin 6 (IL-6), 10, 17, Interferon-gamma, and plasma micro-RNA will be measured and quantified. The secondary outcome included measurement of health-related QOL using the Lupus-QoL questionnaire. Conclusion: Yoga integration, along with conventional treatment for SLE, as adjunctive therapy might enhance physical functioning and improve psychological health.
Introduction: Reaction time (RT) is used to assess sensory-motor performance of an individual.Regular yoga practices produce a better improvement in the health of individuals with and without ailments.Hence this study was taken to find the effect of regular form of long term yoga training on reaction time in young adults.Aim: To evaluate the long term effects of Yoga practice Visual and Auditory Reaction time in young adults Materials & Methods: This Pilot study includes 80 normal subjects in the age group 18-30 years consist of yoga group (n-40) subjects were regularly practising yoga and the control group (n-40) subjects were normal healthy volunteers.Auditory (ART) and visual reaction time (VRT) was recorded in the darkroom preferably in the morning with an empty stomach.Result: Subjects in the yoga group (192.56 ± 18.70 and 224.59±32.66msec) showed significant (p<0.05)shortening of response in ART and VRT compared with the control group (214.74±22.98 and 246.03 ±39.46 msec).Based on the experience in yoga practice, subjects that were practised more than 3 yrs showed significant (P<0.05)shortening in both ART and VRT compared to 1-2 yrs and < 1 yr practised yoga subjects. Conclusion:Shortening of ART and VRT in the yoga group indicates that improved sensory-motor performance and enhanced processing ability of the central nervous system in the yoga practitioners.So simple form of regular yoga training can be implemented in schools, colleges and work to improve attention and reduce stress-induced lifestyle disorders.
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