Influence of Yoga on Blood Coagulation

Chohan, I. S.; Nayar, Harry S.; Thomas, Patrick; Geetha, N

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1661057

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“…Furthermore, there was preliminary evidence that regular yoga exercise training reduces oxidative stress markers and fibrinogen levels in non-randomized, controlled, and uncontrolled trials. [37] In our study the decreased concentration of MDA (although not statistically significant) after four months, in ESRD patients in the Hatha yoga exercise group, indicated that there was a reduction in lipoperoxidation.…”

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Effect of yoga exercise therapy on oxidative stress indicators with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

Gordon¹,

McGrowder²,

Pena³

et al. 2013

Int J Yoga

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Background:Oxidative stress promotes endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in chronic renal disease.Objectives:This study investigated the impact of Hatha yoga on oxidative stress indicators and oxidant status, in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis.Design:This prospective randomized study consisted of 33 ESRD patients in the Hatha yoga exercise group who were matched with 35 ESRD patients in the control group.Outcome Measures:The oxidative stress indicators (malondialdehyde - MDA, protein oxidation - POX, phospholipase A2 - PLA2 activity) and the oxidative status (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase activities) were determined in the blood samples taken at the pre-hemodialysis treatment, at baseline (0 months) and after four months.Results:In patients in the Hatha yoga exercise group, lipid peroxidation, as indicated by MDA decreased by 4.0% after four months (P = 0.096). There was also a significant reduction in the activity of PLA from 2.68 ± 0.02 IU / L to 2.34 IU / L (− 12.7%; P = 0.010) and POX from 2.28 ± 0.02 nmol / mg to 2.22 ± 0.01 nmol / mg (− 22.6%; P = 0.0001). The activity of SOD significantly increased from 12.91 ± 0.17 U / L to 13.54 ± 0.15 U / L (4.65%; P = 0.0001) and catalase from 79.83 ± 0.63 U / L to 80.54 ± 0.80 U / L (0.90%; P = 0.0001). There was a significant correlation between the pre-hemodialysis oxidative stress parameters at the zero month and after four months for the activities of PLA (r = 0.440), catalase (r = 0.872), and SOD (r = 0.775).Conclusions:These findings suggest that the Hatha yoga exercise has therapeutic, preventative, and protective effects in ESRD subjects, by decreasing oxidative stress.

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confidence: 41%

Effect of yoga exercise therapy on oxidative stress indicators with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

Gordon¹,

McGrowder²,

Pena³

et al. 2013

Int J Yoga

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“…Chohan et al . [20] looked at blood coagulation in normal adults, who underwent a combination of yogic exercises for one hour daily for four months, and noted that yoga induced a state of blood hypocoagulability. The changes that occur during pregnancy create a hypercoagulable milieu, which is thought to be protective especially at the time of labor, for preventing excessive hemorrhage.…”

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Effect of the integrated approach of yoga therapy on platelet count and uric acid in pregnancy: A multicenter stratified randomized single-blind study

Jayashree¹,

Malini²,

Rakhshani³

et al. 2013

Int J Yoga

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Background:Yoga improves maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancy. Platelet Count and Uric acid (Ua) are valuable screening measures in high-risk pregnancy.Aim:To examine the effect of yoga on platelet counts and serum Ua in high-risk pregnancy.Materials and Methods:This stratified randomized controlled trial, conducted by S-VYASA University at St. John's Medical College Hospital and Gunasheela Maternity Hospital, recruited 68 women with high-risk pregnancy (30 yoga and 38 controls) in the twelfth week of pregnancy. The inclusion criteria were: Bad obstetrics history, twin pregnancies, maternal age < 20 or > 35 years, obesity (BMI > 30), and genetic history of pregnancy complications. Those with normal pregnancy, anemia (< 10 grams%dl), h/o clotting disorders; renal, hepatic or heart disease; seizure disorder; or structural abnormalities in the pelvis, were excluded. The yoga group practiced simple meditative yoga (three days / week for three months).Results:At baseline, all women had normal platelet counts (> 150×109/L) with a decrease as pregnancy advanced. Ua (normal at baseline) increased in both groups. No one developed abnormal thrombocytopenia or hyperuricemia. Healthy reduction in platelet count (twelfth to twentieth week) occurred in a higher (P < 0.001, Chi2 test) number of women in the yoga group than the control group. A similar trend was found in uric acid. Significantly lesser number of women in the yoga group (n = 3) developed pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) / pre-eclampsia (PE) than those in the control group (n = 12), with absolute risk reduction (ARR) by 21%.Conclusion:Antenatal integrated yoga from the twelfth week is safe and effective in promoting a healthy progression of platelets and uric acid in women with high-risk pregnancy, pointing to healthy hemodilution and better physiological adaptation.

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“…Erythrocyte aggregation and deformability and fibrinogen levels are also determinants of WBV that could explain the lower WBV among yoga practitioners. Yoga has been demonstrated to reduce fibrinogen levels which could facilitate improvements in WBV through reductions in erythrocyte aggregation ( 6 ). Erythrocyte adhesiveness and aggregation are indicative of inflammation ( 2 ) and oxidative stress ( 14 ), both of which have been significantly altered with the practice of Hatha yoga and yogic techniques in healthy adults ( 18 , 25 ) and in patients with heart failure ( 22 ) and diabetes ( 12 , 26 ).…”

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A Comparison of Whole Blood Viscosity and Hematocrit Levels between Yoga Practitioners and Sedentary Adults

Shadiow¹

2019

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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Elevations in whole blood viscosity (WBV) and hematocrit (Hct), have been linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Endurance training has been demonstrated to lower WBV and Hct; however, evidence supporting the efficacy of yoga on these measures is sparse. A cross-sectional study was conducted examining WBV and Hct levels between yoga practitioners with a minimum of 3 years of consistent practice and sedentary, healthy adults. Blood samples were collected from a total of 42 participants: 23 sedentary adults and 19 regular yoga practitioners. Brachial arterial blood pressure (BP) was measured and the averages of 3 measures were reported. The yoga practitioner group had significantly lower WBV at 45 s−1 (p < 0.01), 90 s−1 (p < 0.01), 220 s−1 (p < 0.05), and 450 s−1 (p < 0.05) than sedentary participants. No significant group differences in Hct (p =0.38) were found. A tendency toward lower systolic BP (p=0.06) was observed in the yoga practitioner group; however, no significant group differences in BP were exhibited. A consistent yoga practice was associated with lower WBV, a health indicator related to CVD risk. These findings support a regular yoga practice as a valid form of exercise for improving rheological indicators of cardiovascular health.

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Influence of Yoga on Blood Coagulation

Cited by 25 publications

References 17 publications

Effect of yoga exercise therapy on oxidative stress indicators with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

Effect of yoga exercise therapy on oxidative stress indicators with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

Effect of the integrated approach of yoga therapy on platelet count and uric acid in pregnancy: A multicenter stratified randomized single-blind study

A Comparison of Whole Blood Viscosity and Hematocrit Levels between Yoga Practitioners and Sedentary Adults

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