Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental and behavioural illness characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about particular things. The people with GAD are excessively anxious about everyday concerns which affects the day-to-day activities. some symptoms that may be present include excessive worry, restlessness, insomnia, exhaustion, irritability, sweating, and shaking. yoga is a potential intervention that has gained popularity and accessibility. sheetali and sheetkari pranayama bring about increased parasympathetic activity, with decreased respiratory rate and blood pressure being attributed to the predominant vagal tone following slow-breathing techniques. additionally, they eases the internal heat and calms the brain activity. Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the impact of immediate effect of sheetali sheetkari pranayama yogic intervention on generalized anxiety disorder patients. Method: Total of 80 patients with the GAD will be recruited to participate in this randomized control study. all the eligible subjects(n=80) will be divided into two groups, study group and control group by randomization. the study group will undergo sheetali and sheetkari pranayama for 30 minutes, 20 rounds each, while the control group will receive normal breathing for 30 minutes. the outcome measures will be taken for study and control group before and after the intervention. Results: Data analysis will be done using the appropriate statistical tests in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version, 16. Inferential data of Paired sample ‘t’ test will be used find the probability of within group and Independent ‘t’ test will be used for between group. Conclusion: The present study findings will provide high quality clinical evidence on the efficacy of sheetali and sheetkari on generalized anxiety disorder. if the observations of this study ascertain positive results, it could be recommended as an adjuvant therapy for generalized anxiety disorder subjects along with conventional care.
Abstract Background Kaki Mudra is a yogic gesture that involves nasikagara drishti focusing on the nose tip without the eyes blinking and pursing the lips, which form beaks during inhalation, and exhaling slowly through the nose. However, there is a lack of evidence on the impact of kaki mudra on cardiovascular changes and autonomic function using pupillary light reflex (PLR). Methods A randomized control study design will be adopted for this study with 80 healthy participants with more than 18 years of age, will be recruited. Subjects will be randomly divided into the study ( n = 40) and control groups ( n = 40). The study group will be advised to practice Kaki Mudra for 20 min, whereas the control group will be asked to relax in sitting posture for 20 min. Results The baseline and post-assessment will be immediately evaluated for all the individuals; five leads to ECG for heart rate variability (HRV) and dynamic pupillometry for PLR. Discussion The immediate effect of kaki mudra is an effective and simple technique that might improve HRV and PLR variable, which may improve overall health and enhance parasympathetic dominance among healthy participants. The study is prospectively registered in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2024/05/067289).
As a broad term, "Primary Dysmenorrhea" (PD) can be used to describe any individual with disruptive menstruation pain who does not have any evident pelvic abnormalities. Shakti Bandha Asanas (SBA) is a group of nine yogic postures, which are particularly beneficial for toning the pelvic muscles and organs, as well as for managing menstrual issues. The current case series involved documenting the efficacy of Shakti Bandha Asanas for reducing pain intensity among primary dysmenorrhea patients. Standardized self-report assessments of pain intensity and menstrual symptoms were obtained before and after interventions, using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ) scales respectively. Three participants with PD practiced the SBA series for twenty-one days per one menstrual cycle (starting from the 5th day of the menstrual cycle) and continued the same practice for three consecutive menstrual cycles. Pre-data was collected before beginning the intervention, and post-data was collected after the 5th day of the next menstruation phase for each participant for all three menstrual cycles. All participants showed reduction in the intensity of menstrual pain along with decreased menstrual symptoms and felt better in their day-to-day lives. Shakti Bandha Asanas has great potential to reduce the symptoms of PD adolescents. Further research should be stimulated in this area to find the exact mechanisms underlying the benefits of Shakti Bandha Asanas on primary dysmenorrhea.
Obesity is considered as one of the major public health burden and it is predictor of cardiovascular risk factor. Yoga is a mind-body medicine helps to promote health. This study was aimed to explore whether
ABSTRACT Mud is a combination of various organic and inorganic minerals from natural substances, and mud therapy is considered a conservative treatment approach for psoriasis. A 43-year-old female who has well-defined, erythematous, darkened, scaly annular plaques scattered over her scalp, neck, arms, and lower limbs and has been diagnosed with psoriasis came to the outpatient department for yoga and naturopathy management. Mud application was given every day at 10 am and allowed them to stay in sunlight for 20 min/day for 8 weeks. The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) was assessed before and after 8 weeks of mud application. After 8 weeks of mud therapy, the PASI score decreased from 13.8 to 4.6. Our findings show that mud therapy has a positive impact on skin lesions for the patients with psoriasis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder of the gut-brain axis, characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. A 38-year-old male patient with a sedentary lifestyle, diagnosed with IBS based on Rome 4 criteria, was underwent Yoga and Naturopathy (Y&N) interventions for one month in our outpatient department. The result showed a reduced Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Score (IBS-SSS) (315 to 109) and perceived stress (PSS) score (29 to 12) level. Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis showed increased SDNN (35.4 to 48.3) and RMSSD (41.3 to 58.3) values, indicative of improved HRV. Notably, parasympathetic dominance was observed through increased pNN50% (14.56 to 18.41) and H.F (41.92 to 59.63) values, while the LF/HF Ratio (1.381 to 0.675) decreased, demonstrating a shift towards favourable autonomic balance. This case report suggests that lifestyle change through Yoga and Naturopathic intervention is useful in the management of IBS with psychological co-morbidities and autonomic dysfunction.
Sinusitis, characterized by inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses, commonly presents with symptoms such as nasal congestion, discharge, facial pain, and headache. The aim of this report is to highlight the potential benefits of Bhastrika (bellows breath) and Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with saline solution) as interventions to alleviate sinusitis-induced psychological comorbidities. This case report focuses on a 26-year-old female patient diagnosed with sinusitis who presented with severe headache, blurred vision, ear pain, and facial discomfort. A comprehensive evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of sinusitis, and the patient expressed a desire for nonpharmacological interventions due to personal preferences and concerns about medication side effects. The patient was prescribed a 6-month intervention comprising Bhastrika and Jala Neti, which involved the practice of bellows breath and nasal cleansing with saline solution. Regular practice of these techniques was observed, and the patient reported significant improvement in self-rated psychological symptoms, including reduced headache frequency, improved vision clarity, decreased ear pain, and alleviation of facial discomfort. These interventions may contribute to the overall improvement in psychological well-being experienced by the patient in this case. Further research is warranted to explore the effectiveness of these interventions in a larger population and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms through which they exert their therapeutic effects.
Abstract Background Surya Nadi Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique that involves controlled breathing through the right nostril. The study aims to evaluate the effects of the 20-min practice of Surya Nadi pranayama (4 weeks) on cognition among schoolchildren, comparing it to observing a normal breathing pattern. Methods A randomized control study design will be adopted for this study with 100 school children with 12–16 years of age, will be recruited. Subjects will be randomly divided into the study and control groups. The study group will be advised to practice Surya Nadi Pranayama ( n = 50), whereas the control group ( n = 50) will be asked to relax in a sitting posture between 9 am and 10 am, Monday to Friday, for 20 min daily over 30 days. Results A baseline and post-intervention assessment will be performed for all the subjects a day before and after the intervention. The primary outcome measures are visual reaction time and auditory reaction time. The secondary outcome is critical flicker fusion frequency. Conclusion The potential benefits of this yogic breathing technique and the findings of this research may contribute to the development of interventions aimed at improving cognitive functioning in school-aged children. The study is prospectively registered in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2024/05/067441).
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