Effects of yoga and add on Ayurvedic Kati Basti therapy for patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) signficantly affects quality of life and productivity, leading to limitations in mobility, activity, and potential work absenteesim. Yoga and Ayurveda have shown promising evidence in reducing pain, improve function, and enhancing well-being for individuals with CLBP, as demonstrated by numerous studies.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the effect of a 1-week residential integrative approach to yoga therapy.

The Deadly Duo of Hypertension and Diabetes in India: Further Affirmation from a New Epidemiological Study.

Introduction: Hypertension is highly prevalent in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. India has some of the highest rates of diabetes and hypertension worldwide, but there is a lack of local data on the coexistence of these two risk factors. This study determined the prevalence of hypertension in patients with, or at high risk of, type II diabetes mellitus from across India.

Prospective Study of Different Staple Diets of Diabetic Indian Population.

Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. Its prevention and regulation depends on dietary pattern and lifestyle. There are numerous studies which have been conducted to elucidate the relationship between type of diet consumption and sugar levels.

Content Validity of an Integrated Yoga Module for Practice During Remission in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

Background: Some investigations point to the beneficial effects of yoga in alleviating the motor and cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients by using varying combinations of physical, breathing, and meditative practices of yoga. There is a need for a validated yoga module with a holistic approach that can be used as a standardized protocol by researchers and therapists.

Purpose: To develop and validate an integrated yoga module for practice in relapsing-remitting MS patients to improve their quality of life.

A Prospective Study on Type-2 Diabetic Complications and Efficacy of Integrated Yoga: A Pan India 2017.

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) contributes to high mortality and morbidity because of its major complications related to kidney, heart, brain, and eyes. It also poses a high risk for mortality because of COVID-19. Studies suggest the possible implications of Yoga in delaying or attenuating such complications.

Effectiveness of Yoga Lifestyle on Lipid Metabolism in a Vulnerable Population-A Community Based Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

Dyslipidemia poses a high risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke in Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). There are no studies on the impact of a validated integrated yoga lifestyle protocol on lipid profiles in a high-risk diabetes population. Here, we report the results of lipid profile values of 11,254 (yoga 5932 and control 5322) adults (20-70 years) of both genders with high risk (≥60 on Indian diabetes risk score) for diabetes from a nationwide rural and urban community-based two group (yoga and conventional management) cluster randomized controlled trial.

Depression in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes Adults.

Background: Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus are two to three times more vulnerable to develop depressive symptomatology.

Purpose: To report the association between depression and high-risk diabetes in India.

Methods: A total of 1,606 adults were recruited for the study.

Physical Activity Patterns in India Stratified by Zones, Age, Region, BMI and Implications for COVID-19: A Nationwide Study.

Rationale: India has a high prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which can be lowered by regular physical activity. To understand this association, recent population data is required which is representative of all the states and union territories of the country.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the patterns of physical activity in India, stratified by zones, body mass index (BMI), urban, rural areas, and gender.

Cost of Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Pan India Study.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major noncommunicable disease. While mortality rates are increasing, the costs of managing the disease are also increasing. The all-India average monthly expenditure per person (pppm) is reported to be ₹ 1,098.

Sleep Disorders in Individuals With High Risk for Diabetes in Indian Population.

Background: Sleep restores physiology and neurochemical components of our body and is essential for physical and mental health. Sleep disorders (SDs) are associated with insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. The association between SDs and diabetes needs to be understood in the Indian population.

Is the Indian Dietary Pattern Associated WithType 2 Diabetes? A Pan-India Randomized Cluster Sample Study.

Background: Diabetes is associated strongly with many neurodegenerative diseases and is also a lifestyle disorder. A good glycemic status depends on diet management and physical activity. There are several studies available on the relationship between diet habits and impact on diabetes.

Prevalence of Obesity in India and Its Neurological Implications: A Multifactor Analysis of a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: India is undergoing a rapid epidemiological transition, from underweight to overweight/obese population. Obesity is a major risk factor in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and is also implicated as a factor in neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. A robust, pan-Indian estimate of obesity is not yet available.

A composite of BMI and waist circumference may be a better obesity metric in Indians with high risk for type 2 diabetes: An analysis of NMB-2017, a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Aims: Obesity measurement is a vital component of most type 2 diabetes screening tests; while studies had shown that waist circumference (WC) is a better predictor in South Asians, there is evidence that BMI is also effective. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of BMI a composite measure, against BMI and WC.

Methods: Using data from a nationwide randomized cluster sample survey (NMB-2017), we analyzed 7496 adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes.