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Effect of a Yoga and Naturopathy-Based Lifestyle Intervention with 9-Month Follow-Up on Lipid Profile in Patients
Prashanth Shetty1, Sujatha Kannarpady Janardhana2, Mooventhan Aruchunan3
1Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, India.
Insights
Yogic and naturopathic treatments significantly improved lipid profiles in hypertensive patients, reducing cholesterol and other lipids. These natural therapies offer a promising complementary approach for managing dyslipidemia alongside conventional care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Integrative Medicine
- Preventive Cardiology
Background:
- Hypertension and dyslipidemia are significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
- 15-31% of individuals present with both hypertension and dyslipidemia.
- Emerging evidence suggests natural therapies and yoga can help manage blood pressure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of yogic and naturopathy treatments on lipid profiles in hypertensive patients.
- To contribute evidence on natural interventions for managing comorbid hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 262 hypertensive patients.
- The study group (n=131) received 10 days of yoga and naturopathic treatments.
- Lipid profiles were assessed at baseline, after 10 days, and at a 9-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significant reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Apo-A, Apo-B, and Lp-A (p < 0.001) compared to the control group.
- Sustained significant changes were observed at 9 months for Apo-A, Apo-B, and Lp-A (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Naturopathic and yogic interventions show potential in improving lipid profiles of hypertensive patients.
- These therapies can be considered a safer complementary option for dyslipidemia management in hypertensive individuals.
- Findings support the integration of naturopathic and yogic therapies into standard hypertensive patient care.
Introduction:
Hypertension is recognized as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, alongside dyslipidemia. Studies have revealed that between 15 and 31% of individuals have both hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, emerging evidence suggests that natural therapies and yoga can help manage mild increases in blood pressure. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of yogic and naturopathy treatments on lipid profiles in hypertensive patients, thereby contributing to the existing literature.
Materials And Methods:
A randomized controlled experiment was conducted, involving 262 hypertensive patients randomly assigned to either the study group (SG) or control group (CG). The SG, consisting of 131 individuals, received yoga and naturopathic treatments for 10 days, while the CG (n = 131) did not. The lipid profile was measured at the beginning and end of the 10 days, and they were followed up and reassessed after 9 months.
Results:
The study involved a total of 262 individuals, with 111 in the SG and 125 in the CG. After the 10-day intervention period, the SG showed significant reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein, apolipoprotein-A (Apo-A), apolipoprotein-B (Apo-B), and lipoprotein-A (Lp-A) (p < 0.001) compared to the CG. Also, the change was observed after 9 months in Apo-A, Apo-B, and Lp-A significantly (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
These findings underscore the potential of naturopathic and yogic interventions in improving lipid profiles in hypertensive patients, thereby contributing to the current literature. In conjunction with conventional management, these specific interventions could be considered as a safer form of complementary therapy in the treatment of dyslipidemia among hypertensive patients. Thus, these findings hold promise for the integration of naturopathic and yogic therapies in the standard care of hypertensive patients.
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