Effect of alternate nostril breathing (Anuloma Viloma Pranayama) on blood pressure, pulse rate and body mass index (BMI) in hypertensive subjects
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Yogic techniques have been seen to improve an individual’s overall personal development involving body, mind and soul. Evidences suggest that alternate nostril breathing i.e. pranayama technique for a certain time everyday affects cardiovascular reflex control system and also helps in controlling excessive weight. Material and Methods: 40 hypertensive subjects in the age group of 35-70 years were subjected to alternate nostril breathing exercise sitting in Padmasana position for 10 minutes everyday. Results: Alternate nostril breathing exercise reduced the sympathetic activity and increased the parasympathetic activity leading to improvement in vagal tone as shown by statistically significant decrease (P<0.001) in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate
Authors and Affiliations
Charu Mishra, Nikhil Gupta, Shobhit Shakya
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP585627
- DOI -
- Views 112
- Downloads 0
Traditional embalmment techniques using Mentha longifolia among the Igala people of north central Nigeria
The significance of death and burial among the Igala people can never be over emphasized. It is the perceived morbid and mortal implications of improper burial rites that motivate embalmment towards ensuring that conditi...
Evaluation of ultrasonographic findings in premenopausal women with pelvic pain in Port Harcourt, South south Nigeria
This study was done to determine the frequency and pattern of occurrence of pelvic lesions found in ultrasonography of premenopausal women presenting with pelvic pain. A population based, cross sectional prospective and...
A study on the association of serum vitamin D and iron level with level of control of childhood asthma
Introduction: Associations between an unhealthy diet and asthma are reported. A recent attention has focused on the possible relationship between vitamin D and iron and the presence of asthma. The aim: To assess the leve...
Flaxseed subsides biological markers in cancer breast: A study
Lignans are compounds found in a variety of plant materials including flaxseed, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, soybean, broccoli, and some berries. The major lignan in flaxseed is called secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG...
Assessment of the cystic duct anomalies in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Bihar population
The cystic duct is an important player in the digestive process. The system needs bile to help break down food and the cystic duct transfers bile between the gallbladder and common and hepatic bile duct. This transfer he...