Kapalabhati pranayama: An answer to modern day polycystic ovarian syndrome and coexisting metabolic syndrome?

Ansari, Reshma Mohamed

doi:10.4103/0973-6131.183705

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“…In HFYB the increased breath rate (around 2.0 Hz) and forceful exhalation are believed to increase the volume of carbon dioxide exhaled. [ 15 ] This is supported by a previous study on 47 healthy participants, where 15 min of HFYB resulted in a decrease in PaCO2 from 35.79 ± 2.23 mmHg (Pre) to 26.80 ± 2.40 mmHg (During) and 35.05 ± 2.14 mmHg (Post). [ 16 ] Hence HFYB appears to produce hypocapnia similar but of a lesser magnitude than hyperventilation-induced hypocapnia, which is relevant since hyperventilation decreases cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume and changes intracranial pressure.…”

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confidence: 74%

Cerebrovascular Dynamics Associated with Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

Kumar¹,

Kala²,

Telles³

2022

International Journal of Yoga

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Aims: Breath frequency can alter cerebral blood flow. The study aimed to determine bilateral middle cerebral arterial hemodynamics in high-frequency yoga breathing (HFYB) and slow frequency alternate nostril yoga breathing (ANYB) using transcranial Doppler sonography. Methods: Healthy male volunteers were assessed in two separate trials before, during, and after HFYB (2.0 Hz for 1 min, n = 16) and ANYB (12 breaths per minute for 5 min, n = 22). HFYB and ANYB were separately compared to breath awareness (BAW) and to control sessions. Statistical Analysis: The data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA with Bonferroni adjusted post hoc tests. Results: During HFYB there was a decrease in end-diastolic velocity (EDV) and mean flow velocity (MFV) (P < 0.01 for left and P < 0.05 for right middle cerebral arteries; MCA) with an increase in pulsatility index (PI) for the right MCA (P < 0.05). During ANYB, there was a bilateral decrease in peak systolic velocity (P < 0.05 for left and P < 0.01 for right MCA), EDV (P < 0.01) and MFV (P < 0.01 for left and P < 0.001 for right MCA) and an increase in PI (P < 0.01). During BAW of the two sessions there was a decrease in lateralized flow and end-diastolic velocities (P < 0.05) and an increase in PI (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Changes in peak flow velocities and pulsatility indices during and after HFYB, ANYB, and BAW suggest decreased cerebrovascular blood flow and increased flow resistance based on different mechanisms.

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Cerebrovascular Dynamics Associated with Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

Kumar¹,

Kala²,

Telles³

2022

International Journal of Yoga

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“…The third part of the educational service was about the importance of decreasing the stress levels and the importance of performing breathing exercises to reduce stress, gain better sleep, and relieve anxiety symptoms . Participants were shown how to perform simple breathing exercises and informed to perform them on daily basis (twice a day, ie, morning and night) where they inhale through the nose for the count of four and then exhale through the nose for the count of four, with the possibility to increase the counting to 6 then to 8 . The written educational material contains a summary of how to perform this breathing exercise.…”

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Assessing the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical care service on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome living in war and non‐war countries

Alkoudsi

Alqudah

Basheti

2019

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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Rationale, aims, and objectives: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a serious health problem that affects women of all ages worldwide, including their quality of life (QOL). Interventions on lifestyle modification can be a suitable therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a PCOS pharmaceutical care service on QOL for women diagnosed with PCOS living in Syria (a country affected by war) and Jordan (non-war-zone country). Methods: PCOS women from both Syria and Jordan with age above 16 years were recruited in the study. Women randomly allocated into active group received an educational intervention by the pharmacist (via oral and written educational module) with special focus on diet and exercise. Women allocated to the control group did not receive the educational intervention. Both groups were followed for 4 months. Women in both groups completed the QOL questionnaire at both baseline and end of study. Multiple-regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with change in QOL scores across the study. Results: PCOS women (n = 118) from both Syria (n = 60) and Jordan (n = 58) were recruited. Unlike control group patients, QOL was significantly improved in the active group at the end of the study for Syrian (102.75 vs 118.50, P < 0.001) and Jordanian women (95.31 vs 112.67, P < 0.001). Study group (active versus control) and difference in anxiety scores across the study were the only independent variables that showed association with the dependent variable, difference in QOL mean scores across the study period. Conclusion: A pharmacist led intervention on lifestyle modification delivered to PCOS women led to positive effects on QOL scores. The intervention was successful in Syria and Jordan. This highlights the significant role that pharmacists can play in improving the life of women with PCOS whether living in war or non-war-zone countries.

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“…It also improves the blood supply to muscles and increase insulin receptor expression on the muscles. It also reduces waist-to-hip on long ratio term practice (51).…”

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An Ayurvedic Approach in Management of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome

Kumari¹,

Singh²,

Rajoria³

et al. 2020

IJAM

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a probably fastest growing endocrinological disorder in females of reproductive age. In PCOS, follicular growth is influenced by hormonal imbalance during the ovarian cycle, leads to affected follicles remain in the ovary. The prevalence of PCOS is estimated 6-10% globally and 3.7% - 22.5% in Indian female population, which is relatively high. It is characterised by hyperandrogenism, anovulation and polycystic ovaries which clinically manifests in the terms of amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, acne, infertility etc. In present scenario, incidence of this disease increasing exponentially due to sedentary lifestyle and faulty dietary habits. This particular disease is not described word to word in Ayurveda. Associated features of PCOS are closely resembling with Bandhya Yonivyapada, Artavavahasrotasa-Vidhha Lakshana, Nastartava and Ksheenaartava described by Acharya Sushruta and Pushpghani Jatharini and Vikuta Jatharini mentioned by Acharya Kashyap. Maximum congruence of PCOS can be established with Bandhya Yonivyapada. The purpose of this study is to understand Nastartava which is the cardinal feature of Bandhya. Word Artava has been used exclusively in Samhita in context of menstrual blood, ovum and ovarian hormones. Therefore Amenorrhea, anovulation, hormonal dysfunction is considered exposed manifestations of Nastartava. Possible line of treatment is stipulated with Nidanaparivarjan, herbal drugs and Panchakarma procedures. Keywords- Ayurveda, Artava, Nastartava, PCOS, Herbal drugs, Panchakarma

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Kapalabhati pranayama: An answer to modern day polycystic ovarian syndrome and coexisting metabolic syndrome?

Cited by 21 publications

References 5 publications

Cerebrovascular Dynamics Associated with Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

Cerebrovascular Dynamics Associated with Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

Assessing the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical care service on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome living in war and non‐war countries

An Ayurvedic Approach in Management of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome

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