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The circadian variation of 40 circulating fatty acids related variables was assessed from one man (F) and one woman (G). Each provided blood samples by finger pricking at about 4-hour intervals for 24 hours. A statistically significant rhythm was found in 65% of the variables after data expressed as a percentage of their 24-hour mean values were pooled. In particular, a putative circadian rhythm for n-3 and n-6 fatty acids deserves exploration. The predominant 12-hour component found to characterize the n-3 status of G may stem from the odd schedule she followed on the day of study, as attested by alterations in the time structure of her blood pressure on the day of study, as compared to similarly collected data on 33 other Sundays in 2009 available as control information. Circadian vascular characteristics are sensitive markers of loads, including the rest-activity schedule.

Pranayama, the regulation of inhalation and exhalation, is accomplished by eliminating the pause between inhalation and exhalation or expending it by retention. Pranayama regulates the motion of the lungs, resulting into control of heart and vagus nerve. The science of pranayama is thus intimately connected with the autonomic nervous system and brings its functions under conscious control via breathing patterns and movements of the diaphragm and lungs. The nasal tissue is erectile similar to sex organs in men and women, which is very sensitive to breath. Control of breath constitutes an obvious starting point toward attainment of control of autonomic nervous system, which appears to have beneficial effects on the functions of omental adipocytes, brain, heart, lungs, liver, and kidney functions. The left nostril, diaphragm, and stomach are supplied by the vagus nerve, which may influence pituitary function, hypothalamus, pineal gland and suprachiasmatic nucleus. Studies conducted in Italy have shown that verbalization of mantras (i.e., om-mani-padme-om) can decrease the breathing rate, due to increased vagal activity, resulting into increased nitric oxide release when the breathing rate is brought down to less than six breaths per minute. We have observed in 101 patients of chronic b xmchitis or asthma, the role of breathing patterns in their treatment. Common methods for pranayama are discussed. Further studies are necessary to establish the role of pranayama in the management of diseases.

This review article gathers evidence on the potential relationship between dietary intake of 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids ( 3 PUFAs) and mental function. Several pieces of evidence that 3 PUFAs influence affective and cognitive function are presented.Although published data and results available in the field remain limited and sometimes ambiguous, they have shed a new light on the role of proper diet in general, 3 PUFAs in particular, in many mental disorders and dysfunctions, including depression and cognitive decline in aging. The analysis of the influence of fatty acids on human health allows us to formulate a new, more holistic approach to both prevention and treatment of psychological disorders and dysfunctions. What is more, it appears that 3 PUFAs have a beneficial influence on mental function in healthy people as well.The currently available data concerning the influence of fatty acids on behaviour and mental function are still insufficient and suffer so far from lack of standard determination of background, intermediairy and endpoint omega-6/3 ratios in plasma lipids of patients involved in both epidemiological and intervention studies. There is a great need for further refined trials in the field.

BackgroundGrowing evidence supports comorbidity of asthma and allergies with mood disorders and various connections between these diseases. It still remains unclear whether this comorbidity is caused by the same pathophysiological factors or whether there are other links between asthma and depression. There is no definite answer to the question of an optimal treatment to deal with both asthma and depression, when they occur simultaneously. Epidemiological and clinical trials on the influence of nutrition on certain diseases suggest the effects of ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in aiding treatment of mood disorders and inflammatory conditions.ObjectiveThis is an overview showing the connections between asthma, allergic disease, and mood disorders, and the influence of nutrition on these conditions. Evidence indicates positive correlations between consumption of PUFAs and mood correction. Several analyses show the connection between diet and asthma. They may form a basis for potential recommending ω3 PUFAs as an adjuvant in prevention and treatment of mental disorders, asthma, and allergy.