Effect of Yoga on Autonomic Functions and Psychological Status During Both Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Young Healthy Females

Kanojia, Sarita; Sharma, Vivek; Gandhi, Asha; Kapoor, Richa; Kukreja, Ajay; Subramanian, Senthil Kumar

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2013/6912.3451

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“… †P<0.05 between groups at follow-up. ‡(Kanojia et al (2013) 46 P<0.05 comparison between premenstrual and postmenstrual phase. §(Kanojia et al (2013) 46 P<0.05 in comparison with initial cycle.…”

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Sport and dance interventions for healthy young people (15–24 years) to promote subjective well-being: a systematic review

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ObjectiveTo review and assess effectiveness of sport and dance participation on subjective well-being outcomes among healthy young people aged 15–24 years.DesignSystematic review.MethodsWe searched for studies published in any language between January 2006 and September 2016 on PsychINFO, Ovid MEDLINE, Eric, Web of Science (Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Social Science and Science Citation Index), Scopus, PILOTS, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and International Index to Performing Arts. Additionally, we searched for unpublished (grey) literature via an online call for evidence, expert contribution, searches of key organisation websites and the British Library EThOS database, and a keyword Google search. Published studies of sport or dance interventions for healthy young people aged 15–24 years where subjective well-being was measured were included. Studies were excluded if participants were paid professionals or elite athletes, or if the intervention was clinical sport/dance therapy. Two researchers extracted data and assessed strength and quality of evidence using criteria in the What Works Centre for Wellbeing methods guide and GRADE, and using standardised reporting forms. Due to clinical heterogeneity between studies, meta-analysis was not appropriate. Grey literature in the form of final evaluation reports on empirical data relating to sport or dance interventions were included.ResultsEleven out of 6587 articles were included (7 randomised controlled trials and 1 cohort study, and 3 unpublished grey evaluation reports). Published literature suggests meditative physical activity (yoga and Baduanjin Qigong) and group-based or peer-supported sport and dance has some potential to improve subjective well-being. Grey literature suggests sport and dance improve subjective well-being but identify negative feelings of competency and capability. The amount and quality of published evidence on sport and dance interventions to enhance subjective well-being is low.ConclusionsMeditative activities, group and peer-supported sport and dance may promote subjective well-being enhancement in youth. Evidence is limited. Better designed studies are needed.Trial registration numberCRD42016048745; Results.

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Sport and dance interventions for healthy young people (15–24 years) to promote subjective well-being: a systematic review

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“…Based on the research by Kanojia et al (21), the number of the subjects to be involved in the study was calculated by considering 95% interval confidence and 80% of power for 26 cases for yoga group (-17.50 ± 12.43) and 26 cases for control group (-0.65 ± 27.54). A 20% dropout was considered in cases, so 31 subjects were calculated per group.…”

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The Effect of Yoga on Women’s Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Kamalifard¹,

Yavari²,

Asghari‐Jafarabadi³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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IntroductionWomen with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) show majority of symptoms, particularly during luteal phase, regularly every month. These symptoms are classified into 3 emotional (EM), physical (PHY) and behavioral (BE) categories (1). The common symptoms of PMS are: bloating, breast tenderness, headache, frequent urination, loss of appetite, insomnia, irritability, depression, lack of energy and increased or decreased of libido (1,2). Andrew et al (3) have shown that patients with PMS have lower work performance (27.5%), impaired working relationships (23.1%), disputation with their husbands (8.82%), relationship problems with their children (6%) and social relationship problems (41%). PMS interferes with the life of patients directly by treatment expenditures and indirectly by inefficient working hours, absenteeism and productivity (4) and requires cure and management (5). Routinely, women with PMS use pharmacological (1) and non-pharmacological approaches (6) to decrease the severity of PMS symptoms. Whereas, prescribed medications (alprazolam, progesterone, fluoxetine and gonadotropin releasing hormone) have shown side effects such as exhaustion, insomnia, headaches, menstrual dysfunction, decreased sexual ability, nausea and vomiting (1,(7)(8)(9). Recently, yoga as a safe treatment has also been introduced (10).Yoga is a Sanskrit word, meaning connection of the mind, body, emotions, logic and attention to the action. Yoga exercise is composed of physical (Asana), breathing (Pranayama) and mental (Pratt Hara) practices, resulting in health, relaxation and positive awareness. Yoga stretching practices with deep breathing and meditation strengthens muscles and protects the spine and joints of body (11). Evidences indicated that physical and mental health benefits of yoga occur through negative moderation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in association with sympathetic nervous system (SNS). Yoga exercise, negatively, via vagal nerves, regulates secretion of hormones (cortisol, glucose, plasma ҆ s renin, epinephrine and norepinephrine) into the bloodstream which are responsible for body functions (10). Yoga reduces the negative effects of induced stress to immune system by regulating positively the adjustment of immunoglobulin A (12). Additionally, yoga exercise reduces harmful inflammatory secretions, which make women with PMS, comfortable. Studies in India have shown positive impacts of yoga exercise on women with PMS on decreasing heart beats, blood pressure and anxiety (6,13). AbstractObjectives: Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) show emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms regularly every month. Mild physiological symptoms of PMS appear in 95% of women at their reproductive age. We hypothesized to evaluate the effect of yoga exercise on PMS. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted from April to October of 2015. Eligible women for inclusion were selected conveniently from women that had randomly referred to selected private obstetrics and gynecology clini...

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“…Physical activity is one coping strategy that is perhaps underutilized by many college students. [ 11 ] Many systematic reviews and different studies on effects on yoga for stress management in college students revealed positive effects of yoga (as a mind-body intervention) on stress reduction in college student. [ 12 13 14 ]…”

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“…Based on clinical management and psychophysiological effects of yoga in college students, the suggested evidence-based yoga therapy for college students may include following yogic practices:[ 11 13 16 17 18 23 24 ]…”

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Psychophysiological effects of yoga on stress in college students

Tripathi

Kumari

Ganpat³

2018

J Edu Health Promot

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Effect of Yoga on Autonomic Functions and Psychological Status During Both Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Young Healthy Females

Cited by 29 publications

References 20 publications

Sport and dance interventions for healthy young people (15–24 years) to promote subjective well-being: a systematic review

Sport and dance interventions for healthy young people (15–24 years) to promote subjective well-being: a systematic review

The Effect of Yoga on Women’s Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Psychophysiological effects of yoga on stress in college students

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