Trial reportJournal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.)2019
Outcomes from a Whole-Systems Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy Treatment for Obesity Pilot Study.
Trial report in Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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- New Approaches in Breast Cancer Therapy Through Green Nanotechnology and Nano-Ayurvedic Medicine - Pre-Clinical and Pilot Human Clinical Investigations.International journal of nanomedicine · 2020Trial
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- Establishing key components of a combined ayurvedic diet and yoga therapy program for weight management in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a Delphi study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- Comparing the effectiveness of mind-body practices (MBPs) and various psychological methods on occupational stress among healthcare workers: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Yoga and meditation, an essential tool to alleviate stress and enhance immunity to emerging infections: A perspective on the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on students.Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · 2022Review
- Inhibitory activities of grape bioactive compounds against enzymes linked with human diseases.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2022Review
- 'Obesity and arthritis' as the morbid duo: Designing and experimenting a novel strategy for weight reduction at a secondary care ayurveda -arthritis center.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineArticle
- Chronic periodontitis, dantamoolaroga, indicates chronic systemic inflammation and reduces longevity.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineReview
- Integrating ayurvedic medicine into cancer research programs part 1: Ayurveda background and applications.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineReview
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Abstract
objectivesTo determine the feasibility and acceptability of an Ayurveda/Yoga intervention for weight loss, using dual-diagnosis inclusion criteria, dual-paradigm outcomes, and a semistandardized protocol with tailoring according to the Ayurvedic constitution/imbalance profile of each participant.
designSeventeen participants enrolled in a weekly intervention for 3 months. Outcome measurements were performed at baseline, postintervention, and 3 and 6 months follow-up.
settingThe intervention was conducted through the University of Arizona, Department of Family and Community Medicine from April through December 2012. SUBJECTS: Participants included 2 men and 15 women recruited from the community of Tucson, AZ using flyers and hospital message boards. Seventeen enrolled and 12 participants provided complete follow-up data.
interventionParticipants met with an Ayurvedic practitioner twice monthly (six times) and followed semistandardized dietary guidelines with individual tailoring to address relevant psychophysiological imbalances obstructing weight loss and a standardized protocol of therapeutic yoga classes three times weekly with recommended home practice of two to four additional sessions. OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcome was weight loss. Other biomedical outcomes included body mass index, body fat percentage, waist and hip circumference, waist to hip ratio, and blood pressure. Unique instruments were designed to collect data on outcomes associated with the Ayurvedic medical paradigm, including dietary changes by food qualities, mood/affect, relationships, and changes in Ayurvedic imbalance profiles.
resultsParticipants lost an average of 3.5 kg during the 3-month intervention. Weight loss at 3 and 6 months postintervention increased to an average of 5.6 kg and 5.9 kg, respectively. Participants who lost 3% of their body weight during the 12 week intervention, lost on average an additional 3% during the follow-up period. Psychosocial outcomes also improved. No additional services were provided to participants during the follow-up period.
conclusionsA whole-systems Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga therapy approach provides a feasible promising noninvasive low-cost alternative to traditional weight loss interventions with potential added benefits associated with sustainable holistic lifestyle modification and positive psychosocial changes.
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