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[Abstract] [PDF] [HTML] [Linked References] MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897 Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2014 pp 135-139 Research Article Effect of Pranayama on cardiopulmonary functions and serum MDA levels Ingole A.1*, Bahattare V.2, Shinde P.3, Zingade U.S.4 {1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology} {2Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine} Government Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra, INDIA. 3Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, INDIA. 4Professor, Department of Physiology, BJ Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Academic Editor : Dr. Bhanap P. L.
Abstract
Yoga, pranayama, trascedental meditation are age old ancient Indian techniques known for providing a better way of living. They are claimed to improve status of body and mind. There are some evidences that pranayama produces relaxation responses which are beneficial in reducing blood pressure and stress. The present study has been undertaken with aim to study effect of praanyama on autonomic functions as well as on the indicators of stress phenomenon i.e. malondialdehyde levels (MDA levels). The study was conducted in government medical college, Aurangabad in 74 healthy subjects who were given 2 months pranayama training. Different cardiopulmonary parameters i.e. blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse rate and MDA levels were estimated before and after training. It was observed that the pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure were significantly decreased indicating physical relaxation of body. While MDA levels also were found to be significantly decreased after pranayama training indicating a reduced oxidative stress. |
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