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Effect of Nabho Mudra on the salivary lipid profile and well-being of adolescents: A pilot study

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Effect of Nabho Mudra on the salivary lipid profile and well-being of adolescents: A pilot study Authors: Sharma, Yazurved; Jain, Khushbu; Samagandi, Kashinath Abstract: Mudras are integral practices described in ancient Vedic texts. This feasibility study investigated the effects of Nabho Mudra (Yogic Mudra) practice on metabolism, assessed through salivary lipid profiles and the psychological well-being of adolescents. The study included 80 secondary school students from Central Delhi, randomized into experimental (n=40) and control (n=40) groups, with a mean age of 14.1 years. The experimental group underwent a structured 1 month Nabho Mudra practice protocol consisting of 10 min daily sessions, 6 days per week. Well-being assessment utilized the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 questionnaire, while salivary lipid profiles were analyzed in a subset of 20 students with Body Mass Index (BMI; kg/m²)> 22 (representing 85th-95th percentiles on the WHO BMI-for-age chart). Post-intervention analysis revealed statistically significant improvements in the WHO-5 well-being index among the experimental group (p=0.05), whereas the control group showed no significant variation (p=0.2). Additionally, significant changes were observed in BMI (p=0.003) and Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (p=0.05), accompanied by marked alterations in other salivary lipid parameters. These findings demonstrate the potential efficacy of Nabho Mudra as an intervention for enhancing physical and psychological well-being, while the observed changes in salivary lipid profiles warrant further investigation to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and broader health implications. Future longitudinal studies with larger cohorts are recommended to validate these preliminary findings and explore the therapeutic applications of this traditional yogic practice. Page(s): 203-210

Identification of fundamental principles behind the treatment of skin diseases with acupuncture using network analysis

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Identification of fundamental principles behind the treatment of skin diseases with acupuncture using network analysis Authors: Moon, Heeyoung; Chae, Younbyoung; Lee, In-Seon; Kim, Kyuseok Abstract: Acupuncture has been used to treat various skin disorders, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, and rash. Local acupoints close to the site of symptoms, distant acupoints along the meridian, and distant acupoints thought to have a particular characteristic to treat skin symptoms are assumed to be effective for treating pain diseases. However, there is still no known acupoint combination principle for the treatment of dermatological conditions. We aimed to provide an overview of networks of acupoints used to treat skin diseases and symptoms. We reviewed and analyzed acupoints in two classical literatures, "Chim-Gu-Kyung-Heom-Bang" (CGKHB) and "Sa-am-doin-chim-beub" (SDCB). With the help of network parameters (degree and centrality) and clusters identified by the network analysis, we characterized the principles of acupuncture treatment for skin diseases. While acupoints of CGKHB had a clustering pattern similar to the pattern of symptoms (i.e., causes and features of skin symptoms) rather than the location of symptoms, the acupoints of SDCB displayed a clustering pattern primarily based on the location of symptoms (i.e., where symptoms are present). The findings indicate that one acupuncture style used in CGKHB places an emphasis on disease symptoms, while another style used in SDCB is more focused on the locations of skin symptoms in order to locate acupoints for skin diseases. Our research will help researchers better understand acupuncture treatment strategy in dermatology. Further research is required to determine how traditional theories can benefit clinical practice and we need to develop an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for acupuncture in dermatology. Page(s): 211-218

Lactogenic efficacy of Ricinus communis L. 3X and Calcarea carbonica 3X in Jersey crossbred (JX) cows

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Lactogenic efficacy of Ricinus communis L. 3X and Calcarea carbonica 3X in Jersey crossbred (JX) cows Authors: Vidhya, M; Krishnakumar, K; Shankar, B Sai Abstract: In order to evaluate the lactogenic effect of Ricinus communis L. and Calcarea carbonica in Jersey crossbred cows, a study was conducted at Post Graduate Research Institute in Animal Sciences (PGRIAS), Kattupakkam, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai. Eighteen apparently healthy, pluriparous, Jersey crossbred cows within 3 months post-partum were selected for the study and randomly allotted into three groups as Group I (Control), Group II (5 mL of R. communis L.3X P/Oper day for 10 days) and Group III (5 mL of Calcarea carbonica 3X P/Oper day for 10 days). All the selected crossbred cows were maintained under uniform managerial conditions. There was no significant influence (p>0.05) observed in feeding, watering habits, physical and behavioral changes in all the crossbred cows. The mean rectal temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate during different phases of treatment regimens did not significantly differ (p>0.05) in all the groups. The status of conjunctival mucus membrane and vaginal mucus membrane did not show any significant variations (p>0.05) during the entire period of study. The fat, solid not fat and total solid percentage in milk were significantly (p<0.01) increased in cows treated with R. communis L. 3X than the cows treated with Calcarea carbonica 3X. The results demonstrated the potent galactogogue activity of R. communis L. 3X in yielding a good milk promoting response and favorable milk composition which is essential to improve the economic status of the agrarian community. The pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic action of the drug needs to be characterized by further studies. Page(s): 219-225

Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum accompanied by metabolic disorders by modified Liujunzi decoction, acupressure combined with rehydration

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum accompanied by metabolic disorders by modified Liujunzi decoction, acupressure combined with rehydration Authors: Zhong, Xiaobei; Wang, Dihua; Luo, Qian; Su, Shi Abstract: We aimed to assess the therapeutic effects of modified Liujunzi decoction, acupressure combined with rehydration on hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) (spleen and stomach weakness syndrome) accompanied by metabolic disorders. Two hundred pregnant women admitted from January 2019 to June 2022 were divided into an observation group (n=100) and a control group (n=100) using a random number table. The control group was given rehydration, on the basis of which modified Liujunzi decoction and acupressure were utilized for the observation group. Both groups were treated for 7 d. The total effective rate was higher in the observation group than that in the control group. Blood potassium and sodium levels increased in both groups after treatment, which were higher in the observation group (p<0.05). The observation group had a higher negative conversion rate of urinary ketone body than that of the control group (p<0.05). The scores of physical symptoms and worsening factors, fatigue, mood and restriction as well as total score of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy Quality of Life decreased in both groups after treatment, which were lower in the observation group (p<0.05). No adverse reactions occurred in the control group during treatment, while 1 case of skin allergy and 1 case of stomach distension occurred in the observation group. Modified Liujunzi decoction, acupressure combined with rehydration can effectively and safely restore the electrolyte balance, shorten the time to recovery, alleviate the clinical symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients with HG accompanied by metabolic disorders. Page(s): 226-232