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Saoji AA, Swathi PS, Bhat R, Bansal B, Mohanty S, Raj Lakshmi RKR. Exploring the Effect of Trataka (A Yogic Cleansing Technique) and Cold Eye Pack on Eye Strain During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Three-Arm Trial. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024; 30:345-351. [PMID: 37852005 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Objective: Computer vision syndrome is a major global public health concern affecting >60 million individuals globally. Yoga and naturopathy practices can reduce visual fatigue and strain. The present study attempted to explore the effect of trataka that is, a yogic cleansing technique and cold eye pack on visual strain and fatigue. Subjects: Three hundred volunteers from an IT company were recruited following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Intervention: The subjects were randomly distributed in three groups, that is, trataka, cold eye pack, and waitlist control group with an allocation ratio of 1:1:1. Outcome measure: Visual Fatigue Scale and Visual symptoms checklist (VSC) was administered at baseline and end of 2 weeks. Repeated measures analysis of variance (RM-ANOVA) with Bonferroni corrections was used to test the difference across the groups. Results: All the variables were similar at the baseline among the groups. Significant changes in the within-group analysis occurred in both the trataka and cold eye pack groups. The RM-ANOVA revealed significant differences in the VAS and VSC (p = 0.001) and the post hoc analysis suggested that there were significant differences in both the trataka and cold eye pack group when compared with the control group (p = 0.001); however, there was no differences between the trataka and cold eye pack group in both the scales (p = 1). Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that a trataka and cold eye pack for 14 days improves self-rated visual strain and fatigue among IT professionals with computer vision syndrome. Clinical Trial registration number: CTRI/2020/11/029003.
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- Apar Avinash Saoji
- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- School of Yoga and Naturopathic Medicine, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- School of Yoga and Naturopathic Medicine, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Center for Integrative Medicine and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Pormehr S, Dasht Bozorgi Z. Effectiveness of health-promoting lifestyle training on mental well-being, vitality, and quality of life of elderly with diabetes. THE JOURNAL OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 2024; 151:21-33. [PMID: 36697391 DOI: 10.1080/00221309.2023.2171357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) training on the mental well-being, vitality, and quality of life (QoL) of the elderly with diabetes. This was a quasi-experimental study based on a pre-test-post-test design with experimental and control groups. The statistical population consisted of all elderly with diabetes who were members of the Diabetes Association of Ahvaz in 2021, of whom 40 elderlies were selected as the sample through the convenience sampling method. The participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The participants in the experimental group attended eight 90-min sessions of HPL training. The data were statistically analyzed using the multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-17. The mean ± SD of the post-test scores of mental well-being, vitality, and QoL was 39.90 ± 4.80, 23.00 ± 3.31, and 35.00 ± 6.13 in the experimental group and 33.85 ± 4.81, 17.80 ± 3.15, and 29.15 ± 4.67 in the control group. The post-test results revealed a significant difference between the two groups in all of these three variables, as the HPL training significantly improved the mental well-being, vitality, and QoL of participants in the experimental group. Health professionals are recommended to apply HPL training, along with other training and therapeutic methods, to improve the health-related characteristics of such patients.
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- Sahar Pormehr
- Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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Wen X, Saoji AA, Metri K, Mohanty S, Vijayakumar V. Immediate effect of a meditation technique on blood glucose, state anxiety and relaxation in patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot randomized crossover study. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 20:650-655. [PMID: 34706404 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2020-0359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major burden on global health and economy. Various Yogic techniques are found to be beneficial in the management of T2DM. Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) is one of the yoga-based meditation techniques observed to be effective in clinical settings. METHODS Thirty-two patients with T2DM were randomized to either MSRT or supine rest (SR) sessions on two separate days separated by a washout period of one day. Fasting blood glucose levels were measured before and immediately after the sessions. State anxiety and subjective feeling of relaxation were assessed using Spielberg's state anxiety inventory (STAI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) respectively. RESULTS There were significant differences between MSRT and SR groups in fasting blood glucose (p=0.019), STAI scores (p<0.001) and subjective relaxation (p<0.001). Within group analyses revealed significant reductions (p<0.001) in fasting blood glucose and STAI scores, along with an increase in subjective relaxation following the practice of MSRT, whereas, non-significant changes were found following the SR session. CONCLUSIONS A single session of MSRT was found to reduce blood glucose levels and state anxiety along with enhanced relaxation when compared to SR.
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- Xu Wen
- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samthana, Bengaluru, India
- Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India
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- Center for Integrative Medicine and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Solanki VK, Nair PMK. Lifestyle medicine approach in managing pemphigus vulgaris: A case report. Explore (NY) 2023; 19:617-620. [PMID: 36646613 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A 58-year-old female presented to a lifestyle medicine clinic in 2019 with a one-year history of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and having itching, burning sensations, and bulla formation all over her body. She further had a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and also complained of malaise, indigestion, and anxiety due to her skin condition. She was on methyl prednisolone, metformin, and other herbal supplements for 1 year to control her PV and diabetes. Laboratory investigations revealed the presence of autoantibodies Desmoglein 1 and 3 with titers of 3.26 and 3.5, respectively.The patient underwent a yoga & naturopathy-based lifestyle modification program for a period of 53 days in 2019, followed by 10 days in 2020 and 15 days in 2021, and subsequent follow-up measures. This included hydrotherapy, yoga, a vegetarian diet, herbal preparations, massage, etc. By the end of 2020, the patient was tapered from all medications, and there was complete remission from PV. Given the multidimensional impact of PV, a holistic, patient-centered lifestyle approach as described in this case may be beneficial in managing PV. Further research is warranted in this area.
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- BNYS#, MScΩ, Ph.Dα Scholar, Director, Indian Academy for Scientific Writing & Research, Pune, India.
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Tiwari S, Sapkota N, Tiwari S, Sapkota B. When Eastern Meets Western Medicine to Manage SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Patient: a Case Report. SN COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL MEDICINE 2022; 4:58. [PMID: 35194573 PMCID: PMC8853060 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-022-01142-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Psychological and psychosocial issues are one of the prime areas to be focused on in SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. However, those patients' mental, social, and emotional parts are still not being focused on while treating the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. Thus, we integrated both eastern and western medicine to discuss its impact on the mental and psychological issues of the patient. We treated a 52-year-old man who was infected with COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 and had a sign and symptoms of fever, sore throat, running nose, cough, and tiredness. The patient was treated with integrated medicine, where we combined both eastern and western medicine to treat all aspects of health, i.e., physical, mental, emotional, and social. With the intervention we applied, his health was getting better day by day, and on the 16th day, his SARS-CoV-2 came negative. In addition, his mental health was also much better than the initial days of intervention. The integrated medicine therapeutic strategy effectively treats COVID-19 patients in all dimensions of health.
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- Sagun Tiwari
- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of TCM, 200137 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China ,Shanghai University of TCM, 200137 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Om Wellness Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal ,Net Fresh Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal
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Saoji AA, Das P, Devi NS. Yoga therapy as an adjunct to conventional management of systemic sclerosis: A case series. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 12:705-709. [PMID: 34776323 PMCID: PMC8642665 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disorder leading to significant disability and loss of Quality of Life (QoL). Yoga has become popular in recent times for its potential therapeutic benefits. Since there are no scientific reports on the use of Yoga for SSc, we present two female cases (aged 49 and 29 respectively) of limited SSc (duration of illness 4 and 3 years respectively) who underwent Yoga therapy as an adjunct to conventional management in a residential setting for a period of five and four weeks, respectively. During their stay, they underwent a specifically designed Yoga module. After their discharge, they were followed-up for four weeks, during which they were asked to continue practicing Yoga for 1 h every day. Both of them reported a reduction in pain, stiffness, symptom scores, and improved QoL on discharge and at the follow-up compared to the values on admission. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP), as biomarkers of inflammation, reduced on the discharge when compared to the baseline. No adverse events were noted during the stay and the follow-up. Thus, the present case series indicate a possible beneficial role of Yoga as an adjunct therapy to conventional management of SSc. Further studies in the area are warranted to ascertain the efficacy of Yoga for SSc.
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- Apar Avinash Saoji
- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India.
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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Tiwari S, Sapkota N. Is single-point acupuncture effective in treating acute low back pain? Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e05130. [PMID: 34853688 PMCID: PMC8614094 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Acupuncture is often used for acute and chronic low back pain; however, its efficacy is controversial, primarily for acute low back pain (ALBP). An acupuncture point, GV-26, could be used as an analgesic acupoint to treat acute low back pain. Our study suggests that single acupuncture could relieve ALBP within a short time without any adverse events. Acupuncture can be integrated with allopathic (western) medicine and used in the hospital's emergency department to treat acute painful conditions.
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- Sagun Tiwari
- Department of Neurology and RehabilitationSeventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiPR China
- Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiPR China
- Life Care HospitalChitwanNepal
- One Hope Polypathic HospitalDhangadhiNepal
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- Net Fresh HospitalBharatpur Metropolitan CityChitwanNepal
- Om Wellness HospitalBiratnagarNepal
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Tiwari S, Tiwari S, Sapkota N, Sapkota B. The necessity of integrated medicine to treat SARS-Cov-2/COVID-19 patient: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e05041. [PMID: 34765214 PMCID: PMC8572340 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Health policymakers and clinicians should also prioritize mental, emotional and social health while treating SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, and for this, different treatment varieties of eastern medicine would be a better option to integrate into western medicine so that we could have a better result in all dimensions of health.
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- Sagun Tiwari
- Department of Neurology and RehabilitationSeventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
- Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Net Fresh HospitalBharatpur Metropolitan CityNepal
- Om Wellness HospitalBiratnagarNepal
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