Effect of yoga on depression in hypothyroidism: A pilot study
| Autor: | Kashinath Metri, Hemant Bhargav, Satyapriya Maharana, R Nagaratna, S. Rani |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Research design
medicine.medical_specialty Short Communication 0211 other engineering and technologies Thyrotropin 02 engineering and technology Anxiety 01 natural sciences 021105 building & construction Medicine Women Depression (differential diagnoses) Body mass index medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Thyroid medicine.disease Complementary therapies 0104 chemical sciences 010404 medicinal & biomolecular chemistry medicine.anatomical_structure Complementary and alternative medicine Sample size determination Health Physical therapy medicine.symptom business Lipid profile Dyslipidemia |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine |
| ISSN: | 2225-4110 |
| Popis: | Background The prevalence of hypothyroidism among Indian women is 15.8%. Depression is frequently reported in hypothyroidism. Yoga is an effective intervention for depression. However, the influence of yoga on depression in patients with hypothyroidism has not been studied. Aim The present study investigated the effect of a 3-month integrated yoga intervention (3-IY) on depression, lipid indices, and serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (sTSH) levels among female patients having hypothyroidism, and mild-to-moderate depression. Method The present single-arm pre–post design study was conducted in thirty-eight women (average age 34.2 ± 4.7 years). Participants received a 3-IY comprising asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques for 60 min daily (5 days a week). Depression, sTSH, lipid profile indices, Body Mass Index (BMI), fatigue, anxiety, and stress were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks. Thyroid medication was kept constant during the study period. Data were analysed using R Studio software. Result A significant (P Graphical abstract Image 1 |
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