PMID: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Aug ;36:7-11. Epub 2019 Apr 13. PMID: 31383447 Abstract Title: Effect of yoga training on the tinnitus induced distress. Abstract: The study addressed the efficacy of 12 weeks of yoga training in treating 25 patients with chronic tinnitus. Ten of the patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and …
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Yoga is an effective intervention for alleviating menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
PMID: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Aug ;36:94-99. Epub 2019 Jun 25. PMID: 31383452 Abstract Title: Yoga for menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To assess the overall effect size of the impact of yoga on menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea.METHODS: Randomized controlled trials that were published in …
Effects of yogic breath regulation: A narrative review of scientific evidence.
PMID: J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2019 Jan – Mar;10(1):50-58. Epub 2018 Feb 1. PMID: 29395894 Abstract Title: Effects of yogic breath regulation: A narrative review of scientific evidence. Abstract: Pranayama or breath regulation is considered as an essential component of Yoga, which is said to influence the physiological systems. We present a comprehensive overview of …
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Yogic intervention may have the beneficial effects on blood sugar and lipid profile in elderly women with T2DM.
PMID: Int J Yoga. 2018 May-Aug;11(2):129-138. PMID: 29755222 Abstract Title: Yoga as a Therapeutic Intervention for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks yogic intervention on blood sugar and lipid profile in elder women with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Subjects and Methods: Twenty …
Practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation can help to maintain genomic integrity and are of key importance to human health and lifestyle disorders.
PMID: Int J Yoga. 2018 Sep-Dec;11(3):186-193. PMID: 30233111 Abstract Title: Implication of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation on Telomere Stability. Abstract: Telomeres, the repetitive sequences that protect the ends of chromosomes, help to maintain genomic integrity and are of key importance to human health. Telomeres progressively shorten throughout life and a number of studies have shown …
How breath-control can change your life: A systematic review on psycho-physiological correlates of slow breathing.
PMID: Front Hum Neurosci. 2018 ;12:353. Epub 2018 Sep 7. PMID: 30245619 Abstract Title: How Breath-Control Can Change Your Life: A Systematic Review on Psycho-Physiological Correlates of Slow Breathing. Abstract: The psycho-physiological changes in brain-body interaction observed in most of meditative and relaxing practices rely on voluntary slowing down of breath frequency. However, the identification …
This review describes vaccine hypersensitivity.
PMID: Dermatitis. 2012 May-Jun;23(3):102-9. PMID: 22653170 Abstract Title: Hypersensitivity reactions to vaccine constituents: a case series and review of the literature. Abstract: Vaccines are composed of immunogens, preservatives, adjuvants, antibiotics, and manufacturing by-products. Components of vaccines may rarely elicit adverse reactions in susceptible individuals, thus raising concerns regarding vaccine safety. In this report, we add …
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Thimerosal-induced epithelial cytotoxicity is mediated by oxidative stress.
PMID: Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2006 Sep ;22(2):194-9. Epub 2006 Mar 28. PMID: 21783709 Abstract Title: Thimerosal induces oxidative stress in HeLa S epithelial cells. Abstract: Thimerosal is one of the most widely used preservatives and is found in a variety of biological products, including vaccines, contact lens cleaning solutions, and cosmetics. It has been reported …
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Breathing exercise and yoga/ pranayama may have some additive role in the treatment of childhood asthma.
PMID: Curr Pediatr Rev. 2019 Jan 21. Epub 2019 Jan 21. PMID: 30663571 Abstract Title: Role of Breathing Exercises And Yoga/Pranayam In Childhood Asthma: A Systematic Review. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Various complementary or alternative medicines (including breathing exercises and yoga/pranayama) have been tried as an attractive option to pharmacotherapy in childhood asthma.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role …
Both yoga and mindfulness interventions appear to be useful as an adjunct in the treatment of severe mental illnesses.
PMID: Int J Yoga. 2019 Jan-Apr;12(1):3-28. PMID: 30692780 Abstract Title: Role of Yoga and Mindfulness in Severe Mental Illnesses: A Narrative Review. Abstract: Background: Yoga has its origin from the ancient times. It is an integration of mind, body, and soul. Besides, mindfulness emphasizes focused awareness and accepting the internal experiences without being judgemental. These …
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