Effect of Regular Yogic Training on Growth Hormone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate as an Endocrine Marker of Aging

Chatterjee, Sridip; Mondal, Samiran

doi:10.1155/2014/240581

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“…This integrated approach guarantees holistic benefits for the individual. Firstly, aerobic and anaerobic exercises improve the musculoskeletal structure, the insulin circuit, the hormone system, and the metabolism [39,40,41]. Furthermore, the benefits achieved from sports or gymnastic exercise are enhanced by the association with meditation activities and psychoanalytic techniques that help to induce relaxation and self-awareness; this technique helps to improve cognitive flexibility and increase attention, acceptance and control of emotional reactions [42,43].…”

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The Use of Yoga to Manage Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review

Cocchiara¹,

Peruzzo

Mannocci³

et al. 2019

JCM

138

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The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze and summarize the current knowledge regarding the use of yoga to manage and prevent stress and burnout in healthcare workers. In February 2017, a literature search was conducted using the databases Medline (PubMed) and Scopus. Studies that addressed this topic were included. Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria. Seven studies were clinical trials that analyzed yoga interventions and evaluated effectiveness by gauging stress levels, sleep quality and quality of life. A study on Chinese nurses showed statistical improvement in stress levels following a six-month yoga program (χ2 = 16.449; p < 0.001). A population of medical students showed improvement in self-regulation values after an 11-week yoga program (from 3.49 to 3.58; p = 0.04) and in self-compassion values (from 2.88 to 3.25; p = 0.04). Four of the included articles were observational studies: They described the factors that cause stress in the work environment and highlighted that healthcare workers believe it is possible to benefit from improved physical, emotional and mental health related to yoga activity. According to the literature, yoga appears to be effective in the management of stress in healthcare workers, but it is necessary to implement methodologically relevant studies to attribute significance to such evidence.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Yoga to Manage Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review

Cocchiara¹,

Peruzzo

Mannocci³

et al. 2019

JCM

138

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“…Yoga training was given by qualified yoga instructor for 60 min per day, 6 days per week for 12-week duration following a standard protocol. [ 16 ] The detail of yoga protocol is presented in Table 1 . Assessment of body composition and oxidant-antioxidant status was estimated among the groups.…”

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Effects of yoga training on body composition and oxidant-antioxidant status among healthy male

Manna

2018

Int J Yoga

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Background:The stressful condition may cause oxidative stress, which is responsible for various diseases.Aims:The present study was designed to find out whether yoga has impact on the reduction of oxidative stress.Methods:For the present study, 95 (n = 95) healthy male volunteers within the age group of 18–24 years were included, 35 (n = 35) volunteers were excluded. The remaining 60 (n = 60) volunteers were randomly divided into two groups: (a) Yoga Group (n = 30) and (b) Control Group (n = 30). Yoga training was given for 60 min per day, 6 days per week for 12 weeks in the yoga group, with no yoga training in control group. Assessment of body composition and oxidant-antioxidant status were performed in both the groups at baseline, before yoga training (0 week) and after (12 weeks) of the training.Results:Significant reduction (P < 0.001) in the percentage of body fat and malondialdehyde; significant elevation (P < 0.001) in superoxide dismutase, catalase, reduced glutathione and ascorbic acid levels were noted in the yoga group after 12 weeks when compared to baseline data (0 week). However, there was no significant difference in height, weight, body mass index, body surface area and lean body mass among the yoga group after 12 weeks when compared to baseline data. These changes might be due to yoga training.Conclusions:Regular yoga practice reduces body fat and oxidative stress. Yoga training may be helpful to reduce the chance of occurrence of various diseases and helps to maintain normal healthy lifestyle.

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“…With respect to DHEA‐S levels, among the few existing studies researching other oriental psychosomatic methods, some of them coincide with results from our work (Carlson, Speca, Patel & Goodey, ; Vera et al ., ). Other studies, however, significant changes have reported (Chatterjee & Mondal, ; Glaser, Brind, Vogelman et al ., ; Walton, Pugh, Gelderloos & Macrae, ).…”

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confidence: 87%

Assessment of hormonal parameters and psychological well‐being in healthy subjects after a Taoist qigong program: An exploratory study

Vera

Manzaneque

Rodríguez³

et al. 2018

Scandinavian J Psychology

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Qigong is an ancient form of health maintenance, which is part of Traditional China Medicine. Numerous beneficial mental and physical effects have been classically ascribed to this traditional psychosomatic method. The purpose of this work has been to assess the effects of Taoist qigong practice on several hormonal parameters of the Hipotalamic‐Pituitary‐Adrenal axis and specific measures of psychological well‐being in healthy subjects. Forty‐three healthy volunteers participated in the study, of whom 22 were randomly allocated to the experimental group, and 21 were assigned to the control group. Experimental participants underwent a qigong training program for one month. Blood samples for the quantification of hormonal parameters, and several instruments to assess anxiety and depression symptoms as well as subjective sleep quality, were obtained before and after the program. Statistically significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups, with the experimental group showing lower blood levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). This study shows that Taoist qigong is a psychosomatic method able to exert a modulatory action on ACTH levels in healthy subjects. We consider the need to continue exploring the psychobiological modulation of this qigong method and its possible repercussion for human health care.

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Effect of Regular Yogic Training on Growth Hormone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate as an Endocrine Marker of Aging

Cited by 31 publications

References 51 publications

The Use of Yoga to Manage Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review

The Use of Yoga to Manage Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review

Effects of yoga training on body composition and oxidant-antioxidant status among healthy male

Assessment of hormonal parameters and psychological well‐being in healthy subjects after a Taoist qigong program: An exploratory study

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