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R. G. Chitre ¹, Vaishali Agte ¹

Affiliations
1 M.A.C.S., Poona - 4, IN

Abstract

Protein-Calorie Malnutrition (PCM) is a serious problem for preschool age children in the developing countries. Many studies have been made on altered levels of enzyme activity as a response to PCM.

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Vaishali Agte ¹, R. G. Chitre ¹

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1 M.A.C.S., Poona-4, IN

Abstract

Malnutrition in the early childhood has been considered to be the dominant public health problem in developing countries like India.

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R. G. Chitre ¹, Vaishali Agte ²

Affiliations
1 M.A.C.S., Poona-4, IN
2 M. A. C. S., Poona-4, IN

Abstract

When the dietetic patterns of people with low income group are carefully studied, it is noticed that this under-nourished population do not get enough proteins, calories, essential amino acids and many other essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, etc. In spite of these deficiencies, these people do not show frank signs of the deficiencies of proteins or amino acids as reported hitherto in the literature.

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R. G. Chitre ¹, Madhurima Dixit ¹, Vaishali Agte ¹, Vrishali Vilekar ¹

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1 Maharashtra Association for Cultivation of Science, Poona 4, IN

Abstract

Since the work of Rose the essential amino acids have assumed importance in human nutrition. Thereafter the work of Harper and his school-gave further elucidation to the problem due to his findings about the inhibitory action of one amino acid against another.

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A. Vedamurthachar ¹, B. Lakshmi ¹, Swathi Reddy ¹, Anita R. Bijoor ², Vaishali Agte ³

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1 Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth, Udayapura, Bangalore, IN
2 Department of Biochemistry, St, John Medical College, Bangalore, IN
3 Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, IN

Abstract

Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (CSKYJ) practice designed to minimize stresses in daily life and improve the health status. The aim of this study was to assess the positive impact of sudarshan kriya program on healthy adult volunteers. We conducted an open trial on 102 apparently healthy adult volunteers to evaluate the effect of SKY practice on health, personal growth initiative and quality of life. Participants were given 6-day SKY training in three-four hour daily sessions. Main outcome measures were biochemical measures (Fasting Glucose Total cholesterol HDL, LDL, Triglycerides), PGIS for personal growth and WHOQOL Bref for quality-of-life measures (physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being). Pre scores were compared with post scores to assess the impact of the SKY program. The scores and other measures were recorded at the beginning and end of the training period. Practice of SKY resulted in significant increase in PGIS score (t=-7.79, P < 0.001), four domain and total scores of QOL (physical health scores (t=-6.02, P < 0.001), psychological health (t=-9.43, P < 0.001), social relationships (t=-5.92, P < 0.001), environment (t=-6.03, P < 0.001).There was also a reduction in triglycerides (t=6.63, P < 0.001), fasting cholesterol (t=3.37, P = 0.013), LDL (t=2.17, P = 0.002), VLDL (t=6.67, P < 0.001)after the yoga workshop. A marginal increase was observed in fasting glucose (P = 0.009) and HDL (t=-2.51, P = 0.008). This pilot study suggests that a yoga-based wellness program is effective in creating both positive frame of mind and health and wellness for the population.

Keywords

Sudarshan Kriya, Health, Quality of Life.

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