Efficacy of naturopathy and yoga in bronchial asthma--a self controlled matched scientific study.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
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2001 Jan; 45(1): 80-6
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ABSTRACT
Asthma is one of the common psychosomatic illness influenced by many factors. Bronchodilators give temporary relief and have side effects. The present study is aimed at finding the efficacy of a non-pharmacological approach of naturopathy and Yoga in bronchial asthma. A total no of 37 patients (19 men, 18 women) with mean age 35.06 yrs (men), 40.74 yrs (women) admitted to INYS, Bangalore, for the period of 21 days. The treatment included 1. Diet therapy 2. Nature cure treatment and 3. Yoga therapy. The various parameters including lung function test were measured on admission and once a week. Results showed the significant improvement in PEFR, VC, FVC, FEV1, FEV/FEC %, MVV, ESR and absolute eosinophil count. The patients reported a feeling of well being, freshness and comfortable breathing. Naturopathy and yoga helps in inducing positive health, alleviating the symptoms of disease by acting at physical and mental levels.
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Asunto principal:
Pruebas de Función Respiratoria
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Asma
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Yoga
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Ápice del Flujo Espiratorio
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Factores Sexuales
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Adulto
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Persona de Mediana Edad
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Revista:
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Año:
2001
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