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{"title":"Comparison of Passive and Active Application of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Individuals with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Süleyman Güzelşemme, Sevim Oksüz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a lack of studies investigating the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on chronic low back pain, and the level of evidence is low.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine and compare the time-dependent effects of two different instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization protocols in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a comparative study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department in Cyprus.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Seventy-four patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain were randomized into two groups (Group 1 (n = 37) and Group 2 (n = 37)).</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>6 sessions were implemented with the participants, twice weekly for 3 weeks. The same instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization protocol (7-step) was applied to both groups, but in different positions (fixed prone vs. extended child pose and knee flexion-extension).</p><p><strong>Outcome measures: </strong>Pain levels (visual analogue scale), spinal mobility (Modified Schober Test), flexibility (Sit and Reach Test, Maximal Hip Flexion Active Knee Extension Test, Active Knee Extension Test, Thoracolumbar Fascia Flexibility Test), muscle endurance of trunk extensors (The Biering-Sorenson Test), and disability (Oswestry Disability Index) were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pain and disability values of both groups decreased, and their spinal mobility, spinal flexibility, hamstring flexibility, thoracolumbar fascia flexibility, and endurance values increased after the 1st and 6th interventions (P < .05). Intra-group comparisons revealed a significant improvement only in pain levels at rest in the group in which instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization was applied during functional exercises (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization methods instantly reduced levels of pain and disability and improved spinal mobility, flexibility, and trunk extensor endurance. Applying instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with functional exercises to individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain is more effective in reducing pain levels at rest.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Low back pain, fascia, spine, soft tissue therapy, comparative study.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Concept of 'Irq al-Nasā (Sciatica) from the Perspective of Unāni Literature: A Review.","authors":"Khalid Rahim Wani, Mohd Nayab, Abdul Nasir Ansari, Abdul Azeez","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Unāni Medicine, a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), has been part of the healthcare system since antiquity and adopts a gentle and holistic approach to treating diseases. In Unāni Medicine, 'Irq al-Nasā (sciatica) falls under Waja'al-Mafāsil (arthritis), where the pain originates in the hip joint and radiates to the back of the thigh and occasionally to the knee, ankle, and toes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to explore the interpretation of sciatica in Unāni classical literature, with a focus on its management.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This study employed a comprehensive review approach, analysing Unāni classical texts to gather data on sciatica. Additionally, electronic databases, namely PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, were explored for data collection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings of the literature search revealed that four different treatment modalities are detailed in the traditional textbook of Unāni medicine, namely, 'Ilāj bi'l Tadbīr (Regimenal therapy), 'Ilāj bi'l Taghdhiya (Dietotherapy), 'Ilāj bi'l Dawā' (Pharmacotherapy), and 'Ilāj bi'l Yad (Surgery). Sciatica is commonly caused by derangement in the quality and quantity of Akhlāt (humours). Unāni physicians recommend specific diets, regimenal therapies, and medications based on the patient's temperament, humour causing the ailment, the faculty of the implicated organ, and the severity of the condition to promote health, prevent illness, and treat existing conditions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The review of literature indicates that ancient Unāni physicians had a thorough understanding of sciatica, including its history, risk factors, etiopathogenesis, and management. Further research is required to enhance the therapeutic approaches for sciatica across traditional medical domains.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Unāni Medicine; 'Irq al-Nasā; Sciatica; 'Ilāj bi'l Tadbīr; Waja 'al-Mafāsil.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does a Hot Foot Bath Improve Sleep Quality? - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Poonguzhali Shanmugam, Venugopal Vijayakumar, Poornima Ravi, Deenadayalan Boopalan, Maheshkumar Kuppusamy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hot foot bath (HFB), a simple non-pharmacological intervention and a readily available hydrotherapy application, is often recommended in Naturopathy system of Medicine to improve sleep.</p><p><strong>Primary study objectives: </strong>The current systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to update and provide a comprehensive overview of the effect of HFB on sleep quality.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, EBSCO, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were searched from inception until May 2024 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effects of HFB as an intervention to improve sleep quality.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>Application of a hot foot bath (defined as immersion of both feet in water of temperature ≥40°C).</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>The primary outcome measures include sleep onset latency (SOL), total sleep time (TST), wake after sleep onset latency (WASOL), and sleep efficiency (SE), measured objectively using polysomnography (PSG).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Following appraisal for risk of bias, extracted data were meta-analyzed using a random-effects model for the sleep outcome parameters. The comprehensive literature search yielded six studies of low methodological quality, with 176 patients. The findings reveal that although HFB may improve sleep quality, the results were statistically insignificant. Subgroup analysis was performed with temperature, duration of HFB, and interval of time between HFB and bedtime (more than 1 hour vs less than 1 hour); however, the parameters showed no significant effects of HFB.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HFB may be a safe and cost-effective modality to enhance sleep quality. However, the number of studies available is limited, with a high risk of bias. More high-quality RCTs with larger sample sizes are required before strongly suggesting HFB as an effective intervention for sleep-related problems.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Sleep quality; warm water therapy; hydrotherapy; hot foot bath; sleep disturbance; naturopathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A New Biopsychosocial Questionnaire in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Psychometric Study.","authors":"Ozge Şahin, Sevim Oksüz, Ender Angın, Edibe Ünal","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is crucial to assess the extent of biopsychosocial involvement and consider how treatment affects it as the first step in providing care for individuals with neck pain.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of a Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach (BETY)-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire (BQ) in chronic neck pain.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), the Short Form-36 (SF-36), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used for the validity analysis. For testing reliability, the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient were checked. For responsiveness, all scales were reapplied to individuals who were included in a 2-week physiotherapy intervention.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department of the General Hospital, Cyprus.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>One hundred ninety-nine individuals with chronic neck pain were included in the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Pearson's correlations between the BETY-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire and the NDI, DASH, HADS-Anxiety, and HADS-Depression scores were found to be moderate to high (r=0.64, P < .001; r=0.74, P < .001; r=0.64, P < .001; r=0.58, P < .001, respectively). A moderate to high negative correlation was identified between BETY-BQ and SF-36 (r=-0.45 to r=-0.68, P < .001). ICC values were found to be excellent (r=0.993, P < .001). The Cronbach's alpha value showed excellent internal consistency (0.997). There was a good agreement between the pre- and post-test BETY-BQ forms. The calculated effect size for the pre- and post-treatment clinical evaluations was moderate (0.5), and the standardized response mean was found to be large (2.1), indicating that BETY-BQ was responsive to change.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BETY-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire was found to be reliable, valid, and sensitive to change in individuals with chronic neck pain. This study proposes a practical, easily accessible, low-cost, multi-dimensional, and self-reported biopsychosocial questionnaire for healthcare professionals to holistically evaluate individuals with chronic neck pain using a single form.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>chronic pain, disability, physiotherapy, exercise, neck pain, BETY-BQ.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Managing Scalp Psoriasis Through Ayurvedic Therapies: A Case Report.","authors":"Devesh Nagpure, Sheetal Asutkar, Pankaj Yadav, Shubham Patil","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, poses significant management challenges due to its persistent nature, recurrences, and side effects associated with conventional therapies. Ayurveda correlates psoriasis with Ekakushtha (a type of skin disorder), primarily involving Vata-Kapha dosha imbalance.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic therapies, including Shodhana (Vamana, Raktamokshana) and Shamana (pacification medications), in managing scalp psoriasis.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A 35-year-old male with chronic scalp psoriasis underwent Panchakarma, including Vamana (therapeutic emesis). Post-Shodhana, conservative management included 777 oil, Psora soap, Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu, and Sut Shekhar Ras, along with Leech therapy (Raktamokshana) weekly for one month. Lifestyle and dietary modifications were also advised.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The patient experienced significant relief from itching, scaling, erythema, and lesion thickness. Follow-up revealed improved scalp texture, reduced scaling, and absence of flare-ups. No adverse effects were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ayurvedic interventions combining detoxification (Shodhana) and pacification (Shamana) therapies demonstrated a safe and effective approach for managing scalp psoriasis, addressing systemic pathology while minimizing side effects. Further clinical trials are warranted to validate these findings.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Ayurvedic treatment, therapeutic emesis, Vaman, Panchatikta Ghrita, Leech Therapy, Psora soap, scalp psoriasis, case report.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Zhehao Chen, Weidong Jin, Haihan Chen, Fengli Sun","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is both a single syndrome and a manifestation of other mental illnesses. Antidepressant drugs not only have no therapeutic effect but also aggravate or trigger self-injurious behavior in adolescents, making their treatment difficult.</p><p><strong>Primary study objective: </strong>To explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based approaches (alone or in combination with Western medicine) to treat and manage NSSI, and evaluate its prospects as an effective alternative treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>The study is a narrative review. The Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WANFANG, and Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) in the Chinese database, and the PubMed database in English were searched for relevant studies. The retrieval words were non-suicidal self-injury and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The retrieval relationship is OR/AND. Studies were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was carried out in Zhejiang Provincial Mental Health Center.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>The subjects of the studies included in this narrative review.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>TCM-based diagnostic and treatment approaches.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>To assess the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical syndrome of NSSI within the scope of TCM.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NSSI is considered an emotion-thought disorder. The TCM-based approach encompasses the study of the clinical syndrome of NSSI, including the use of animal models of NSSI, diagnosis of the syndrome using an appropriate evaluation scale, and treatment using TCM-based therapeutics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study methods of TCM for NSSI have been proposed. According to the principles of TCM, NSSI belongs to the \"Depression\" syndrome. The incorporation of TCM in diagnosing and treating NSSI can improve the outcomes.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Integrative medicine; Mental illness; Narrative review; Non-suicidal self-injury; Traditional Chinese medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Boosting Testosterone Naturally in Hashimoto's: A Case Report on Trans-Geranylgeraniol Supplementation.","authors":"Allyson LaGrutta, Danielle Arnold, Oscar Coetzee","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report details an integrative nutrition approach for a 27-year-old male diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, suboptimal testosterone levels, and gut dysbiosis. Initially diagnosed in 2020, the patient presented with persistent thyroid autoimmunity and vitamin D insufficiency, but maintained stable androgen levels until 2023. Early interventions focused on foundational strategies, including anti-inflammatory dietary modifications, removal of gluten and dairy, and repletion of key nutrients such as vitamin D3/K2. Gut-directed therapies were added to support microbial diversity and intestinal barrier function, using digestive enzymes and increased intake of polyphenol-rich foods. Thyroid biomarkers showed steady improvement with these interventions. However, in 2023, the patient began to experience declining testosterone levels, accompanied by decreased muscle mass and athletic performance. To address this, a targeted supplementation protocol was introduced: 600 mg/day (two 300 mg capsules) of trans-geranylgeraniol (Annatto-GG™ 300) for nine weeks. Over the nine weeks, this intervention resulted in a clinically meaningful increase in total testosterone, accompanied by notable improvements in strength and physical performance. This case highlights the critical interplay between immune function, endocrine balance, and gastrointestinal health, illustrating the efficacy of a multifaceted, non-pharmacological approach in optimizing hormonal regulation and metabolic resilience. The findings emphasize the necessity of a systems-based, integrative framework in addressing complex, interrelated physiological imbalances.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>case report, testosterone, low testosterone and thyroid function, autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, TRT, mevalonate pathway, Leydig cell function, infammation, trans-geranylgeraniol, vitamin D, microbiome, gut-thyroid.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Exploring the Effectiveness of Jalaukavacharan in Pain Management and Wound Healing-A Case Series.","authors":"Ayushi Gautam, Sheetal Asutkar, Devesh Nagpure","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Wound infections are a common complication of trauma or pathological disorders, posing significant treatment challenges. Historical medical texts describe around 60 procedures to facilitate wound healing, ensure proper tissue approximation, and achieve scar-free recovery. Among these, techniques involving bloodletting have proven particularly effective. One such method, leech therapy, is a biological debridement technique that supports wound cleaning and healing through controlled bloodletting. This minimally invasive and cost-effective therapy improves circulation, reduces local swelling, and enhances wound healing by removing infected or congested blood. Additionally, anticoagulants and bioactive substances in leech saliva help with inflammation reduction, wound cleaning, and tissue regeneration. With high efficacy in cleansing and repairing wounds, leech therapy is invaluable in treating infected or chronic wounds. Its simplicity, safety, and effectiveness make it an accessible therapeutic option for healthcare settings. Leech salivary gland secretions (SGS) contain over 150 bioactive ingredients like Hyaluronidase, Hirustasin, Eglins, and Bdellins, which have analgesic, anaesthetic, anti-microbial, blood-thinning, and anti-inflammatory properties, which collaboratively work in favour of wound healing and pain management.</p><p><strong>Aims and objectives: </strong>To evaluate the impact of Jalaukavcharan (blood-letting) on wound healing and pain relief. This study aims to present an evidence-based practice of leech therapy in the form of a case series.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Four patients with infected wounds, including some with non-healing wounds.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All the patients showed steady improvement in wound healing and pain management.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Jalaukavacharan, combined with oral antibiotics and herbal medications, exhibits notable efficacy in wound healing within wound management protocols, showcasing remarkable effects on the overall healing process.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Infected wounds, chronic non-healing wound, Ayurveda, Leech Therapy, case series.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Chronic Constipation Associated with Dyspareunia: A Case Report.","authors":"Arati Mahishale, Sanjana Tahiliani, Srishti Nayak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder that often presents with significant discomfort and can negatively impact the quality of life. In some cases, it is associated with dyspareunia (painful intercourse). Pelvic floor dysfunction is a key contributing factor to both chronic constipation and dyspareunia.</p><p><strong>Case: </strong>This case report explores the role of pelvic floor rehabilitation in managing chronic constipation with concomitant dyspareunia in a 33-year-old female patient. The patient presented with long-standing constipation, along with vaginal pain during intercourse, which had led to significant emotional and physical impairment. A comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation program, including pelvic muscle exercises, biofeedback, and manual therapy, was implemented. The outcomes demonstrated improvement in both constipation symptoms and dyspareunia, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted pelvic floor therapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case suggests the potential of pelvic floor rehabilitation as a non-invasive, integrated treatment approach for individuals experiencing chronic constipation and dyspareunia, particularly when pelvic floor dysfunction is identified as a contributing factor.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Constipation, dyspareunia, pelvic floor, biofeedback, case report.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144198022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reduction in Emotional and Uncontrolled Eating Scores with Yoga Compared to Stretching: A Randomized Trial.","authors":"Amy Lee Richards, Roger Johnson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lowering stress through yoga may help individuals make better food choices and manage their weight.</p><p><strong>Primary study objective: </strong>To compare the effectiveness of yoga versus stretching for reducing stress levels, improving eating behaviors, and enhancing weight loss.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>Randomized controlled 3-month trial with an additional 3-month follow-up.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Midwestern United States.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>One hundred and sixty-two participants (146 females, mean age 43.7 years, BMI 34.0 kg/m2).</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>Participants were randomized to either yoga or stretching (control) intervention and asked to complete exercises 3 times a week for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>Perceived Stress Scale and Three Factor Eating Questionnaire Revised were completed, and weight was measured at baseline, 3, and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Perceived stress decreased significantly in both groups at 3 months, and in just the yoga group at 6 months. There were no group differences at 6 months (-2.8 ± 6.6 yoga vs. -3.0 ± 6.4 control, P = .53). Emotional eating (EE) and uncontrolled eating (UE) were lower in the intervention group at 6 months (-16.0 ± 16.7 yoga vs. -3.3 ± 23.9 control, P = .04 and -11.8 ± 11.9 yoga vs. -3.6 ± 9.9 control, P = .01), with no difference at 3 months. Both EE (P = .026) and UE scores (P = .006) were lower for subjects who completed the program through 6 months. Changes in EE and UE were correlated with changes in perceived stress (r = 0.37, P < .01, df = 64 and r = 0.57, P < .001, df = 64, respectively) and cognitive restraint was negatively correlated with changes in perceived stress (r = -0.32, P < .01, df = 64) at 3 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Yoga may improve indicators of emotional eating and uncontrolled eating, which were correlated with a decrease in levels of perceived stress.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Eating behaviors; Obesity; Weight loss; Yoga, Stress.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144198023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}