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{"title":"Dr. Tabatha Parker: Integrative Health Activist Believing Holistic Healthcare is a Human Right.","authors":"Tabatha Parker, Sheldon Baker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No Abstract Available.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Conversations, Tabatha Parker ND, Holistic Healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 3","pages":"32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Asthma Management: The Impact of Online Holistic Yoga on Symptom Relief and Lung Function in Mild to Moderate Asthma Patients: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Anshu Yadav, Narendra Singh, Sangeeta Deka, Girish Sindhwani","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Asthma, a chronic inflammatory lung condition, often brings symptoms like chest tightness, breathlessness, and wheezing. While treatments exist, this study explored the impact of yoga as a therapeutic intervention for asthma management in India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty patients with mild-to-moderate asthma were recruited from AIIMS Rishikesh. They were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (standard treatment plus yoga) or a control group (standard treatment plus placebo exercises). Key measures, including the Asthma Control Test (ACT), Asthma Quality of Life (AQOL), and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), were assessed weekly for three months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The experimental group showed significant improvements in ACT and AQOL scores (P < .001) compared to the control group. Although PEFR improvements were observed, they were not statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combined with standard treatment, yoga offers a promising, cost-effective complementary therapy for asthma patients. The positive response to online yoga also opens doors for broader research and application. Further studies on larger populations are recommended to validate these findings.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Asthma, Breathing Exercise, Pranayama, Pulmonary Function, Yoga, Quality of Life.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 3","pages":"10-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Add-on Yoga in People with Multiple Sclerosis of Indian and German Cohort: A Cross-Cultural Retrospective Study.","authors":"Palukuru Sreedhar, Suchitra S Patil, R Nagarathna, Manjunath Netravathi, Arvinda Hanumanthapura Ramalingaiah, Spurana Honnamaranahalli Gangaraju","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Yoga practices have shown benefits in people with multiple sclerosis, improving their memory, fatigue, bladder symptoms, perception, stress, mood, and quality of life.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the effects of add-on yoga in people with recurrent remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This is a single group, pre-post retrospective study, involving 92 participants with RRMS in remission and residual symptoms, undergoing neurorehabilitation at Kuratorium Wohnen Alter (KWA) in Germany (n = 32) and SVYASA University in India (n = 60). All participants received a two-week integrated yoga module, without changes to medications. Clinical assessments were performed using a symptom checklist for Indian and the Barthel index for German participants, before and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both groups showed significant improvements (P < .05) in their symptoms and vital parameters. The Barthel index improved by 21%, and the symptom scale by 53%. Vital parameters revealed a 5.6% and 3.3% reduction in systolic blood pressure in the German and Indian cohorts, respectively, and a 2.3% and 4.0% reduction in diastolic blood pressure in the two respective cohorts. Resting respiratory rate decreased by 13.34%, with an increase in exhalation time (humming Bhramari) by 49%, indicating reduced autonomic arousal. 26 and 50 participants in the German and Indian cohorts, respectively, were on disease-modifying agents (standard medication). Symptom analysis showed significant reductions (P < .05) in fatigue, pain, imbalance, stiffness, numbness, and impaired mobility, with gait improvement. After 7 years, the Indian cohort showed a 53% reduction in their symptom score.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Add-on integrated yoga therapy improved symptoms and vital parameters for both Caucasian and Indian people with MS. No relapses were observed over 7 years in regular Indian yoga practitioners using disease-modifying agents.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong></p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 3","pages":"4-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of a Residential Yoga and Naturopathy Intervention on Weight and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Obesity: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"A Mooventhan, L Nivethitha, K Kahlil Subramanian, N Manavalan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obesity increases the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hepatic steatosis, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, etc. Unhealthy food habits and lack of physical activity play an important role in obesity. Yoga and naturopathy provide holistic and individualized care to treat the disease by promoting the innate self-healing capacity and thus may be beneficial in obesity management.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to assess the impact of a residential yoga and naturopathy intervention on weight and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with obesity.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective study design was adopted in which data between August 2019 and October 2022 were screened from hospital inpatient records and 452 eligible patients' data were included. Subjects received a residential yoga and naturopathy intervention. Their baseline and post-intervention parameters were extracted and data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant reduction was observed in weight, body mass index, hip circumference, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, mid-arm circumference, mid-thigh circumference, blood pressure, pulse rate, mean arterial pressure, rate pressure product, double product, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, and perceived stress scale score after yoga and naturopathy intervention. However, no significant changes were noticed in postprandial blood glucose levels in the post-test compared to the pre-test assessments.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Residential yoga and naturopathy intervention have a potential therapeutic impact in reducing weight and its associated cardiovascular risk factors in patients with obesity. However, prospective randomized controlled trials are recommended to validate the study findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 2","pages":"4-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tradition, Science and Practice of Om Dhyana (Meditation): A Comprehensive Review.","authors":"Rupesh Kumar, Palash Pramanik, Debasish Dey, Sridip Chatterjee, Suresh Lal Barnwal","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Om is considered the primordial sound of the universe and is highly regarded in the Indian tradition. Dhyana (meditation) on the Om mantra, a yogic mento-spiritual practice, can be performed through various methods such as verbal/mental chanting, listening to it, and gazing or visualization. Several health-related benefits are reportedly associated with it. The study aimed to qualitatively analyze all the health-related benefits from the existing scientific literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic advance search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases which yielded 101 studies, and 5 additional studies were identified through searching citations. After removing duplicates and screening the relevant studies, 20 studies were finalized for review. Studies were grouped according to their reported effects and analyzed qualitatively by Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist for Quasi-Experimental Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 20 reviewed studies, 17 were quasi-experimental, while 3 were randomized controlled studies. 11 studies monitored brain functions, 8 assessed cardiac functions, and 1 evaluated pulmonary functions. The duration of most studies (18 studies) assessing the effect of Om chanting was ≤3 days. Studies reported increased alpha and theta activities of brain waves, enhanced cognition, relaxation, greater heart rate variability, and autonomic balance. The overall quality of the studies (as per the JBI tool) was fair (18 out of 20 studies).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, a tendency towards balancing and improving the brain and cardiac functions was seen through enhanced relaxation and awareness. However, studies with robust designs exploring the long-term effects of Om meditation on a larger population are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 2","pages":"17-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144036916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Interview with Dr. Bonni Goldstein Discussing the Virtues of Cannabis.","authors":"Bonni Goldstein, Sheldon Baker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No Abstract Available.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 2","pages":"34-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144036915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ayurvedic Stress Management: Balancing Mind * Body in Men * Women.","authors":"Anand Swaroop","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ayurvedic stress management offers a comprehensive, individualized approach to health by viewing stress as a disruption of the body's natural equilibrium rather than solely a psychological condition. Rooted in the ancient principles of mind-body-spirit integration, Ayurveda identifies stress as a manifestation of imbalances influenced by physical, emotional, and environmental factors. Central to this framework is the concept of dosha-based stress expression: Vata imbalances result in anxiety and restlessness; Pitta imbalances manifest as irritability and inflammation; and Kapha imbalances lead to lethargy and emotional withdrawal. Gender-specific stress patterns also play a role, with women more prone to Vata-related imbalances and men to Pitta-related conditions, due to hormonal and physiological differences. At the core of Ayurvedic stress reduction lies the preservation of Agni (digestive fire), which supports optimal metabolism and mental clarity. Disruption in Agni contributes to toxin accumulation (ama), further intensifying stress and health issues. Ayurveda addresses these disruptions through dietary guidelines emphasizing warm, nourishing foods; lifestyle practices such as dinacharya (daily routines) aligned with circadian rhythms; and therapeutic techniques like yoga, meditation, pranayama, Abhyanga (self-massage), and Shirodhara (oil therapy). Special attention is given to stress-related reproductive challenges and the holistic rejuvenation offered by Panchakarma detox therapies. Gender-specific recommendations further refine treatment protocols, offering Pitta-pacifying regimens for men and Vata-soothing practices for women. Ayurvedic herbs, classified for their adaptogenic and nervine properties, play a vital role in modulating stress responses by supporting the nervous system and balancing doshic influences. Through its integrative and preventative approach, Ayurveda provides a time-tested, personalized pathway to enhance resilience, restore equilibrium, and cultivate long-term emotional and physical well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 2","pages":"26-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144039877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development, Validation, and Feasibility of Yoga Intervention Module for Optimizing Safe Use of Screen Time: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Manisha Mona, Sony Kumari, Nitin Anand, Manoj Kumar Sharma","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Frequent screen use in adolescents is linked to adverse health effects. Yoga practice fosters self-regulation, which can help limit screen time and promote healthy behaviors. This study developed and validated a first-of-its-kind yoga module to minimize excessive screen time among adolescents.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of yoga intervention in promoting healthy screen time regulation and reducing related symptoms like depression, anxiety, eye strain, and physical health issues.</p><p><strong>Design and setting: </strong>A yoga module was designed using the Integrative Approach to Yoga Therapy, incorporating holistic yogic principles. The study was conducted at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) University, Bengaluru, India.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>The module was developed and validated by 26 yoga professors from various yoga schools in India. The pilot study included 26 female adolescents (ages 16-17 years) from Bengaluru, South India.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>The intervention group underwent a four-week, expert-approved integrated yoga program comprising 12 sessions of 45-minute yoga techniques. The control group received digital hygiene education.</p><p><strong>Outcome measures: </strong>Content validity was assessed using Lawshe's Content Validity Ratio (CVR), and standard questionnaires were used to measure screen time, anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), well-being (WHO-5, KIDSCREEN-10), and smartphone addiction (SAS-SV).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six practices were removed due to low CVR scores, and 21 out of 27 validated practices were retained in the final module (CVI = 0.72). After 12 yoga sessions, participants showed a significant decline in screen time and associated complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study suggests that yoga reduces anxiety and depression, enhances physical and psychological well-being, and improves self-regulation, leading to a decline in excessive screen time behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 2","pages":"9-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144001704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Heather Granato Talks About the Creation of Women In Nutraceuticals and Industry Impact.","authors":"Heather Granato, Sheldon Baker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No Abstract Available.</p>","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"39 2","pages":"30-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144038052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective Management of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus with Unani Medications: A Case Report.","authors":"Faiza Nasir, Malik Itrat, Fauzia Shahabuddin, Sadia Nikhat","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;Diabetes mellitus (DM) presents a formidable global health challenge, with conventional treatments often accompanied by limitations and adverse effects. Moreover, accessibility and affordability of conventional treatments remain barriers for many individuals, particularly in low-resource settings. Hence, there is a compelling need to explore alternative therapeutic modalities, such as Unani medicine, which offer the potential for effective management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) while potentially mitigating these drawbacks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Case presentation: &lt;/strong&gt;A 35-year-old female patient presented with symptoms including fatigue, increased thirst, frequent urination, and a burning sensation in both feet. Her medical history revealed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), with fasting blood glucose (FBS) levels at 276 mg/dl, postprandial blood glucose levels (PPBS) at 380 mg/dl, and a glycated haemoglobin percentage (HbA1c) of 11.2%. Initially prescribed with a combination of glimepiride (1mg) and metformin (500mg) twice daily, she discontinued the treatment due to discomfort. The patient was diagnosed with Dhayābῑtus Shakari and subsequently treated with Unani medications including Qurs Ziabetus (tablets), Zulal Ziabetus (decant), Safoof Darchini (powder), and Arq Zeera (distillate), commonly used in Unani Medicine for T2DM. Additionally, she received dietary recommendations and was advised to engage in a daily 30-minute walk. The patient underwent follow-up assessments every 2 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Over this period, the patient exhibited positive responses to treatment, evidenced by notable improvements in glycaemic control. Specifically, fasting blood glucose (FBS) levels decreased to 139 mg/dl, postprandial blood glucose (PPBS) levels dropped to 179 mg/dl, and glycated hemoglobin percentage (HbA1c) decreased to 8.7%. Additionally, there was a significant amelioration in overall symptoms, as evaluated through the Asian Diabetes Quality of Life questionnaire scores and Diabetic Neuropathy Symptom score. At baseline, the AsianDQOL score indicated poor quality of life at 47, which notably improved to 85 post-treatment, indicating a shift towards a good quality of life. Furthermore, the Diabetic Neuropathy Symptom score reduced from 3 at baseline to 0 at the conclusion of treatment, indicative of alleviated pain and burning sensation in the feet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;This case report highlights the potential effectiveness of Unani medications in managing T2DM, suggesting its viability as a treatment option within a comprehensive diabetes management strategy. The patient's positive response underscores Unani medicine's potential not only as a complementary treatment but also as an integrative approach. However, to substantiate these findings and explore the integration of Unani treatments with conventional therapies, further research, including controlled clinical trials, is imperative. ","PeriodicalId":34899,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mind-Body Medicine","volume":"38 4","pages":"8-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142509501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}