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Effect of Yoga and Naturopathy-Based Lifestyle Intervention on Inflammatory Markers on Obese Individuals: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Obesity is characterized by abnormal accumulation of fat in adipose tissue. It is a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome caused by chronic inflammatory changes. Naturopathy and yogic intervention are a holistic approach. So, the present study aims to assess the effect of naturopathy and yogic intervention on inflammatory markers among obese individuals.
In this randomized controlled trial, 262 subjects were recruited and randomized into either an experimental or control group with 131 subjects in each group aged 35 ± 9.6 years in experimental and 39.3 ± 9.6 years in control group. The experimental group received 10 days of naturopathy and yogic treatment. The control group didn't receive any naturopathy or yogic treatment. Complete blood count (CBC) was tested at baseline and after 10 days of intervention.
The study showed a significant reduction in white blood cells (WBC), Neutrophils, and Lymphocytes with mean values of 1.63 ± 0.38, 1.14 ± 0.25, 0.4 ± 0.09 and an increase in Platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with mean value 19.84 ± 4.97 respectively with a P < .001 in experiment group when compared to the control group. The experimental group also showed a reduction in Platelet and Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with a mean value of 11.28 ± 3.5 & 0.18 ± 0.03 with a P = .01 when compared to the control group.
Obesity being a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome could be safely and effectively treated with naturopathy and yogic intervention by alleviating the inflammatory markers.
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Naturopathic medicine for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a randomized clinical trial
Although cardiovascular disease may be partially preventable through dietary and lifestyle-based interventions, few individuals at risk receive intensive dietary and lifestyle counselling. We performed a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of naturopathic care in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
We performed a multisite randomized controlled trial of enhanced usual care (usual care plus biometric measurement; control) compared with enhanced usual care plus naturopathic care (hereafter called naturopathic care). Postal workers aged 25–65 years in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton, Canada, with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease were invited to participate. Participants in both groups received care by their family physicians. Those in the naturopathic group also received individualized care (health promotion counselling, nutritional medicine or dietary supplementation) at 7 preset times in work-site clinics by licensed naturopathic doctors. The body weight, waist circumference, lipid profile, fasting glucose levels and blood pressure of participants in both groups were measured 3 times during a 1-year period. Our primary outcomes were the 10-year risk of having a cardiovascular event (based on the Framingham risk algorithm) and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (based on the Adult Treatment Panel III diagnostic criteria).
Of 246 participants randomly assigned to a study group, 207 completed the study. The characteristics of participants in both groups were similar at baseline. Compared with participants in the control group, at 52 weeks those in the naturopathic group had a reduced adjusted 10-year cardiovascular risk (control: 10.81%; naturopathic group: 7.74%; risk reduction −3.07% [95% confidence interval (CI) −4.35% to −1.78%], p < 0.001) and a lower adjusted frequency of metabolic syndrome (control group: 48.48%; naturopathic care: 31.58%; risk reduction −16.90% [95% CI −29.55% to −4.25%], p = 0.002).
Our findings support the hypothesis that the addition of naturopathic care to enhanced usual care may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among those at high risk. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, no. NCT0071879.
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A Naturopathic Approach to the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
OBJECTIVE:To determine the cost-effectiveness of a worksite-based naturopathic (individualized lifestyle counseling and nutritional medicine) approach to primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
METHODS:Economic evaluation alongside a pragmatic, multi-worksite, randomized controlled trial comparing enhanced usual care (EUC; usual care plus biometric screening) to the addition of a naturopathic approach to CVD prevention (NC+EUC).
RESULTS:After 1 year, NC+EUC resulted in a net decrease of 3.3 (confidence interval1.7 to 4.8) percentage points in 10-year CVD event risk (number needed to treat = 30). These risk reductions came with average net study-year savings of $1138 in societal costs and $1187 in employer costs. There was no change in quality-adjusted life years across the study year.
CONCLUSIONS:A naturopathic approach to CVD primary prevention significantly reduced CVD risk over usual care plus biometric screening and reduced costs to society and employers in this multi-worksite—based study. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov IdentifierNCT00718796.
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Effect of Yoga and Naturopathy in a Patient with Appendicitis: A Case Report
Appendicitis is the most common condition that affects approximately 233 cases/100 000 people. In general, conventional treatments can often involve invasive procedures, the patients seek alternative therapies for a variety of reasons, such as preserving the anatomical and functional integrity of the body, fear of surgery, financial issues, etc. A 21-year-old female was diagnosed with appendicitis in October 2015 using ultrasonography of the abdomen visited our hospital. She underwent conventional management for pain in a private hospital for 2-days. Then, she was admitted to a yoga and naturopathy hospital with the symptoms of poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient received yoga and naturopathy treatments such as warm water enema, cold hip bath, cold abdomen pack, gastro hepatic pack, direct mud application to the abdomen, mud pack to abdomen and eyes, fasting therapy, pranayama and relaxation techniques for 1 week. The patient was advised to undergo ultrasonography of the abdomen after 1 week of treatment. The results showed no sign of appendicitis [i.e., a) no inflammation, b) no dilation of bowel, and c) Bowel movements are seen) compared to the pre-test assessments [i.e., a) evidence of long tubular oedematous, aperistaltic structure with perilesional inflammatory changes, b) Severe probe tenderness, and c) Appendicitis measures 8 mm in size suggestive of acute appendicitis] was noted in the ultrasonography report. In addition, the patient did not report any serious adverse events during the study period. This result suggests that yoga and naturopathy systems of medicine, in addition to conventional pain management during acute (painful) conditions might be useful in cases of appendicitis. However, as the result is based on a single case, further studies with a larger sample size are recommended to warrant the results of this study.
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Effect of Integrated Yoga and Naturopathy Treatments on Blood Pressure Changes Among Patients with Hypertension: A Retrospective Data Analysis
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, requiring effective management strategies. While pharmacological treatment remains the cornerstone, non-pharmacological interventions such as yoga and naturopathy are promising in blood pressure regulation.
To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated yoga and naturopathy therapies (INYTs) in managing blood pressure and cardiovascular parameters among hypertensive patients.
This retrospective cohort study analyzed inpatient medical records from January to December 2018 at the Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital. 281 hypertensive patients were allocated to two groups: patients receiving antihypertensive medication (n = 156) and those without medication (n = 125).
All participants received a standardized 15-day individualized and group INYT sessions, including yoga practices (asana, pranayama, meditation), naturopathy-based hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage, acupuncture, and dietary interventions.
Primary outcomes included changes in systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), pulse pressure (PP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), rate pressure product (RPP), and double product (DoP) measured before and after the intervention.
Both groups demonstrated significant reductions (P < .05) in SBP, DBP, HR, PP, MAP, RPP, and DoP following the intervention. Hypertensive patients without medication exhibited a greater reduction in SBP (142.1 ± 11.9 mmHg to 129.8 ± 14.7 mmHg) and DBP (86.4 ± 9.4 mmHg to 76.5 ± 6.5 mmHg) than those on medication (SBP: 126.2 ± 3.5 mmHg to 118.7 ± 2.4 mmHg; DBP: 74.5 ± 4.2 mmHg to 66.5 ± 9.0 mmHg). The intergroup analysis confirmed a significantly greater improvement in the non-medication group (P < .01).
INYTs were associated with significant improvements in blood pressure and cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients. The greater magnitude of improvement observed in the non-medication group suggests potential benefits of INYTs as an adjunct to conventional management.
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Impact of a Residential Yoga and Naturopathy Intervention on Weight and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Obesity: A Retrospective Study
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The Effect of Integrative Naturopathic Oncology Including Modulated Electrohyperthermia on Survival Outcome among Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients: A Retrospective Study
Background:
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Emerging evidence suggests that integrative oncology approaches may provide survival benefits when combined with conventional treatments. This study examines whether an integrative oncology treatment plan incorporating modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) improves survival in GBM patients.
Methods:
This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from GBM patients treated at the Integrated Health Clinic (IHC) between 2010 and 2024. Survival outcomes were compared between IHC patients receiving adjuvant integrative naturopathic therapies and a matched control group from the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Kaplan–Meier survival estimates, and Cox proportional hazard models were conducted to assess survival differences. Secondary analyses evaluated the impact of treatment timing (≤120 days vs >120 days post-diagnosis) and age on survival.
Results:
The integrative treatment cohort demonstrated a lower hazard of mortality than the SEER group (HR = .72, 95% CI: .53-1.00, P-value = .05). The treatment benefit was greater among IHC patients who started treatment within 120 days of diagnosis (HR = .52, 95% CI: .33-.83, P-value = .006) and those under age 50 (HR = .51, 95% CI: .31-.85, P-value = .009).
Conclusions:
The findings suggest that an integrative naturopathic approach incorporating mEHT may improve survival outcomes in GBM patients. Patients initiating integrative treatment earlier experienced a greater survival benefit, as did patients under 50 years of age. Further studies, ideally prospective randomized controlled trials, are warranted to validate these findings.
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Integrated Yoga and Naturopathy Intervention on Glycemic Profile and Autonomic Variables in Co-Existence of Diabetes Mellitus with Hypertension: A Two-Arm Observational Study
Diabetes Mellitus coexisting with hypertension has received significant global attention and remains a public health challenge in the past two decades. The states of hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance have been postulated as causes or consequences of hypertension. Evidence shows that alternative systems of medicine can play a significant role in achieving glycemic control. This study aimed to compare and evaluate the impact of yoga and naturopathy-based lifestyles on patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetes mellitus with hypertension.
Sixty subjects were recruited into two groups, group 1 (diabetes mellitus with hypertension) and group 2 (diabetes mellitus) based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both the groups underwent naturopathy and yoga intervention for ten days. The glycemic profile and heart rate variability (HRV) of the patients were assessed at the baseline and 10 days after the intervention.
Study resulted in a significant change in both time domain and frequency domain variables (HRV, FBS, and PPBS) in both group 1 and group 2 (P < .05, for all) but the mean difference was more in group 2 with a significant difference between the two groups, P < .05. The diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased only in group 2, whereas the systolic blood pressure decreased in both groups without any difference between the two groups.
The results of the present study show that integrated yoga and naturopathy management significantly help in glycemic control and autonomic functions in both groups.
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