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Yoga & Naturopathy - A traditional technique for the prevention of cardiovascular disorders

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Abhishek Singh Naruka, Narendra Kumar
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.12.2024.5058-5065

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This study explores the impact of yoga and naturopathy on cardiovascular health, comparing their effects to a control group not engaged in these practices. A survey involving 500 participants was conducted, divided into three groups: yoga practitioners (n=200), naturopathy followers (n=150), and a control group (n=150). The survey assessed cardiovascular indicators including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and self-reported cardiovascular events. The findings reveal that yoga practitioners exhibited significantly lower systolic blood pressure (122.4 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (78.6 mmHg) compared to the control group (128.3 mmHg and 84.0 mmHg, respectively). Similarly, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels were reduced in the yoga group (190.5 mg/dL and 115.7 mg/dL, respectively) compared to the control group (205.7 mg/dL and 128.9 mg/dL, respectively). The incidence of self-reported cardiovascular events was also lower among yoga practitioners (12%) compared to the control group (23%). The naturopathy group showed lower systolic (125.1 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (81.2 mmHg) than the control group, with reduced total cholesterol (195.4 mg/dL) and LDL cholesterol (120.1 mg/dL), and reported 15% cardiovascular events. These improvements, though not as pronounced as those seen in the yoga group, were still significant compared to the control.

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