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Akshay Anand1,2,3, Rahul Tyagi4, Radhika Khosla1
1Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
Annals of Neurosciences
|March 28, 2022
Summary
During COVID-19 lockdowns, online yoga sessions promoted integrative medicine. This initiative also supported trials of Ashwagandha for COVID-19 treatment by the AYUSH ministry.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Public health
- Alternative medicine
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated new coping strategies for stress.
- Educational and health activities were crucial to mitigate negative impacts of news and social media during lockdowns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the adoption of integrative approaches to alternative medicine.
- To assess the impact of online health activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A Facebook page, "Yoga scholars Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)", was established.
- Three online sessions were conducted daily for 225 days.
Main Results:
- The online yoga sessions fostered an integrative approach towards alternative medicine.
- This initiative facilitated the trial of Ashwagandha for COVID-19 treatment by the AYUSH ministry.
Conclusions:
- Online educational and health activities can effectively promote integrative medicine.
- The study highlights the potential of alternative therapies, like Ashwagandha, in public health crises.
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