Efficacy of naturopathic and yogic interventions in morbid obesity: A case study
A. Hemalatha, Y. Rosy Ayda, V. Venugopal, S. T. Venkateswaran
Keywords :
Obesity, Yoga, Naturopathy, Diet
Citation Information :
Hemalatha A, Rosy Ayda Y, Venugopal V, Venkateswaran ST. Efficacy of naturopathic and yogic interventions in morbid obesity: A case study. Integr Med Case Rep 2021; 2 (2):47-49.
Obesity is an abnormal fat accumulation of the body which leads to detrimental health effects. Worldwide prevalence of obesity in ≥30 yrs aged subjects was 42 percent. This study shows the progressive start of obesity in an adult male and the role of Naturopathy and Yogic interventions (NYI) in morbid obesity. A 24-year-old self-employed catering employee underwent NYI for a period of 30 days. He was assessed for anthropometric measurements, haematological assessments and perceived stress scale. Statistical tests were analysed with the Data Analysis ToolPak. In this case, we have shown the progression of weight loss while we extend the duration of the NYI.
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