Naturopathic medicine in <scp>I</scp>ndia

“…The ultimate aim of naturopathic medicine is to promote the inherent power within the human body and to accelerate self-healing capacity. [30] To our knowledge, no other study has been conducted to see the effect of naturopathic intervention and yoga as a complete lifestyle modification program in HIV patients. The results obtained indicate that naturopathy and yoga interventions when taken for 30 days or more can enhance CD4 counts in PLWHA.…”

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Effects of naturopathy and yoga intervention on CD4 count of the individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy-report from a human immunodeficiency virus sanatorium, Pune

2015

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Background:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is one of the most debilitating conditions which have affected nearly 32 million people across the globe. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the standard care given to the HIV positive individuals. But the patient adherence to ART is found to be very less as per previous studies. Complementary and alternative medicine is becoming a pillar in the rehabilitative efforts for many living with HIV/AIDS.Aim:To evaluate the effect of naturopathy and yoga intervention on CD4 counts of HIV patients.Methods:Ninety-six patients prediagnosed as HIV positive were enrolled after obtaining written consent and treated with naturopathy and yoga interventions like hydrotherapy, diet therapy, mud therapy, counseling, etc., for various durations at National Institute of Naturopathy Sanatorium. They were grouped into four groups (G1: 1–7 days, G2: 8–15 days, G3: 16–30 days, G4: >30 days) based on duration of stay. CD4 count of each individual was recorded pre- and post-stay.Results:All analyses were conducted using R package version 3.01. Dependent sample t-tests were conducted to examine the significance at 95% confidence interval. Of the 96 patients, male patients constitute 55.2% and female patients 44.8% with mean age 34.74 received 1–180 days (mean 28.75, standard deviation: 14.16) treatment. Significant increase in the CD4 count was observed in two out of the four groups (G2: P = 0.052, and G4: P = 0.00038, respectively).Conclusion:An increasing trend in the CD4 count was observed that was proportional to the length of the stay of participants at the HIV sanatorium. This indicates the possibility of lifestyle changes can bring positive outcomes in people living with HIV/AIDS when used as an adjuvant with ART care. The lack of control group is a major limitation of this study. No attempt was made to study the subjective changes in the quality of life, viral load, etc., However, larger controlled studies are warranted for conclusive results.

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“…Further, naturopathy treats the human body as a complete unit. The ultimate aim of naturopathic medicine is to promote the inherent power within the human body and to accelerate its self‐healing capacity …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Participants in the intervention arm were provided with SFTBs (as described below) for 10 consecutive days along with all other naturopathic treatments, such as hydrotherapy, Swedish massage, diet therapy and yoga . Participants in the control arm received all naturopathic treatments except the SFTBs.…”

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Effect of starch‐fortified turmeric bath on psoriasis: a parallel randomised controlled trial

Shathirapathiy¹,

Nair

Salwa

2015

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Background Naturopathic medicine uses starch‐fortified turmeric baths (SFTBs) [i.e. a mixture of rice starch and turmeric (Curcuma longa)] to treat psoriasis. This study set out to understand the effects of SFTBs on psoriasis. Methods The study used a parallel‐group RCT design. Seventy‐seven patients were screened of which 60 psoriatic patients were recruited. The inclusion criteria were people with psoriasis, aged between 20 and 60 years, not taking any medications and without open lesions. Participants were randomly allocated to two groups of 30. The intervention arm (IA) received SFTBs along with naturopathy interventions whereas the control arm (CA) received naturopathy interventions only (e.g. massage, yoga, hydro, diet therapy). The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index was completed at baseline and post‐intervention (day 10). Results A mixed‐ANOVA was conducted to compare scores within and between groups. There was a significant main effect for time [Wilks's λ=0.27, F(1, 58)=153.94, P<0.001, partial η2=0.73], with both groups showing an improvement over time. The difference between groups post‐intervention was also statistically significant [F(1, 58)=10.552, P<0.01, partial η2=0.154]. Conclusion Starch‐fortified turmeric baths, as applied in this study, appears to improve psoriasis area and severity and can be used as a safe and inexpensive therapy in the management of psoriasis.

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Naturopathic medicine in India

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Effects of naturopathy and yoga intervention on CD4 count of the individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy-report from a human immunodeficiency virus sanatorium, Pune

Effect of starch‐fortified turmeric bath on psoriasis: a parallel randomised controlled trial

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