Impact of Yoga Therapy on Biochemical Deviations- Case Studies

Abstract

Introduction:

This study aims to understandthe efficacy of yoga therapy on biochemical deviations deferent disorders. The disorders studied are Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome, Hyperthyroidism, and hypertriglyceridemia through yoga therapy, the case study was employed as the method of research.

Method:

Each subject volunteered themselves for the intervention, the details of clients who visited a health clinic were involved in the study. They practiced one-hour yoga intervention daily composed of specific asanas, pranayama, bandhas, mudra, and meditation based on the stipulation of the disorder. Yoga intervention was given for MRKH syndrome for 6 months, hyperthyroidism for 6 months, and hypertriglyceridemia for 3 months. Parameters related to their ailment were measured on the baseline of the study and compared to their post-intervention analysis of the data shows that integrated yoga therapy had positive effects in the management of the respective ailments.

Discussion:

In MRKH syndrome, biochemical analysis showed good improvement in functional changes, such as prolactin hormone increased by 59.2%, serum TSH increased by 39.1%, and decrease observed in FSH & LH by 10.9% and 17.8% respectively, which is normal during menarche. Improvements in structural changes like a reduction in weight by 6.1%, Uterus size length increased by 113.8%, width increased by 133.5%, and depth increased by 7.3%. In the case of hyperthyroidism, the biochemical analysis showed a decrease in serum TSH by 54.5%. In hypertriglyceridemia, triglyceride levels decreased by 74.1%.

Conclusion: 

This study helps us to understand that integrated yoga therapy (Pranayama, yoga postures and meditation) is efficient in helping to manage the three deferent disorders.