Maheshkumar Kuppusamy

Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital · Physiology

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a range of long-term health issues in recovered patients, collectively known as "post-COVID syndrome." Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of combined pranayama techniques, specifically Sheetali and Bhramari, on pulmonary function and heart rate variability in post-COVID patients. Method...

Obesity is a global health concern linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. While conventional treatments primarily emphasize diet and exercise, complementary approaches such as yoga are gaining interest for their potential in weight management. This case report evaluates the effect of an 8-week structured yoga r...

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Background: Yoga and Meditation is a mind body technique which has various positive effects on immune system and helps in bring down the inflammatory markers. Therefore, therapies based on Yoga and Meditation showed promising effects on immuno-compromised condition like HIV, Aim: To examine the effects of Yoga and Meditation on immune system functi...

Diabetes mellitus significantly affects survival in patients with renal cell carcinoma undergoing nephrectomy, requiring personalized care. This case involved a 64-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who underwent radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. He consented to a 1-year intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI), including a vegan die...

Objective Hypertension affects approximately 1.28 billion adults worldwide, driving the search for integrative therapeutic approaches alongside conventional treatments. While chromotherapy, particularly blue light exposure, has historical roots in traditional medicine and its specific impact on blood pressure regulation remains understudied . So, t...

Background: Depression among the elderly is a global public health concern, impacting quality of life and overall well-being. However, there is a lack of recent systematic reviews or meta-analyses on its prevalence in India. This study aims to update this information through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: The study utilized the Ger...

Importance: Labor pain presents significant challenges during childbirth, necessitating effective pain management strategies. Auriculotherapy, a non-pharmacological intervention targeting specific ear points, has been explored as a potential solution for alleviating labor pain. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluat...

Bronchial asthma (BA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and obstruction, leading to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Management typically involves inhaled corticosteroids, but their adverse effects necessitate exploring alternative therapies. Aromatherapy massage, particularl...

Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder that has a notable influence on mental well-being, contributing to elevated morbidity and mortality rates. Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concerns among patients with T2D worldwide. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the impact of an onlin...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread health issue impacting millions globally. Recognizing the potential benefits of yoga in enhancing physical and mental well-being, this research aims to develop and validate a yoga module tailored for CKD patients, with a specific focus on improving their general health. The yoga module was meticulously c...

Background Major surgeries are being carried for certain ailments. Surgeries can be major or minor depending on the extent of intervention. Major surgeries are prone to cause lots of complications such as shock, haemorrhage, wound infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary complications, organ rejection, reactions to anaesthetics etc. Early identif...

Background Surya Nadi Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique that involves controlled breathing through the right nostril. The study aims to evaluate the effects of the 20-min practice of Surya Nadi pranayama (4 weeks) on cognition among schoolchildren, comparing it to observing a normal breathing pattern. Methods A randomized control study desi...

Tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendon sheath, can lead to pain, swelling, and impaired function in the affected area. While conventional treatments involve anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy, alternative approaches such as Naturopathy and Yoga have gained attention for their potential benefits in managing musculoskeletal cond...

Trigger finger or stenosing tenovaginitis is a hand disease caused by the entrapment of the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus tendon, causing inflammation and limiting movement. The patient experiences mild discomfort, clicking, popping sounds, pain, tenderness, and stiffness. This case report explores the use of Yoga and Naturopathy in...

Identification of novel subgroups of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has helped improve its management. Most classification techniques focus on clustering or subphenotyping but not on both. This study aimed to compare both these methods and examine the rate of T2D remission in these subgroups in the Indian population. K-means clustering (using age at onset,...

Background: Aging involves physical, psychological, and social changes, including chronic non-communicable pathologies and HPA axis dysfunction. Yoga can manage these issues, while mind sound resonance technique (MSRT) can alleviate stress, anxiety, and improve psychomotor function. This study aims to report the methodology for three months of MSRT...

Purpose Currently, available evidence suggests a positive impact of yoga on physical and psychological well-being in patients across different types of cancer, especially breast cancer survivors. However, there are no available systematic reviews on the effects of yoga on male prostate cancer survivors. The objective of the current systematic revie...

Background: Jala neti (nasal irrigation) is an ancient yogic practice believed to cleanse the nasal passages and enhance respiratory health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of jala neti on nasal airflow measured by peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) in healthy volunteers.Methods: This was a pre-post study involving...

Mud therapy is a safe, cost-effective approach for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), promoting healing through warmth and minerals, providing pain relief, and improving function. The main objective of the current review is to assess the effectiveness of local mud application for pain management in patients with Knee OA. The published papers were obtained f...

India has been affected by novel coronavirus disease (COVID 19) since January 2020. It was declared as a pandemic outbreak and a nationwide lockdown was implemented to reduce the transmission of infection. As a lack of effective treatment method or vaccine development against the disease, social distancing and home confinement was considered to be...

Anthropometric measurements play a crucial role in assessing metabolic variables and predicting cardiovascular risk. Neck circumference (NC), a simple and time-saving measure, has emerged as a potential indicator of central obesity and a predictor for cardiovascular risk factors. This study aims to explore the correlation between NC and lipid profi...

Background Kaki Mudra is a yogic gesture that involves nasikagara drishti focusing on the nose tip without the eyes blinking and pursing the lips, which form beaks during inhalation, and exhaling slowly through the nose. However, there is a lack of evidence on the impact of kaki mudra on cardiovascular changes and autonomic function using pupillary...

Background Recent reports highlight the effectiveness of mud therapy in various health conditions. A previous study showed that applying a mud pack (MP) to the abdomen and eyes effectively lowered blood pressure (BP) in healthy individuals. However, there have been no studies investigating the immediate effects of MP on the abdomen and eyes in pati...

Hypercholesterolemia is a chronic cardiovascular condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Untreated hypercholesterolemia raises the risk of cardiovascular problems, necessitating effective treatment approaches. This single-case study evaluates the efficacy of cinnamon tea for a 52-year-old married man with high blood chol...

We read the article of Ghuntla, T.P., & Dholakiya, J.R. (2023) entitled A meta-analysis of influence of yoga activities on reaction time as a component of skill related fitness with great interest and gathered knowledge. They included five relevant articles, with yoga activities showing a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 3.06 (95% CI: −0.66–6....

Background Numerous investigations indicate the presence of a reciprocal association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a range of mental health conditions. However, research on the factors that contribute to depression and anxiety in T2D patients in India is scarce. Purpose The present study aims to identify the prevalence and predictors of depres...

Background The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in India underscores the pressing need for effective management strategies. Meeting the American Diabetes Association (ADA) ABC targets for diabetes (glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure, and serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)) is crucial for effectively managing T2D...

Objectives Insufficient sleep leads to several short- and long-term physical and mental consequences. Yoga is a popularly known complementary health approach that maintains physical and mental health through asanas, meditation, and breathing techniques. Cyclic meditation (CM), derived from one of the Upanishads, is practiced by combining physical p...

Background: Assessing the clinical and biochemical profiles of patients is vital for improving the management of diabetes. The present study aimed to assess the profiles of adults (>18 years old) with type 2 diabetes (T2D) enrolled in a one-year diabetes management program in Pune, India. Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed 18,950 records...

Achieving diabetes remission (HbA1c<48mmol/mol without the use of anti-diabetic medication for 3 months) might not assure restoration of a normal glycemic profile [fasting blood sugar level <5.6 mmol/L and Post-Prandial (PP) blood glucose <7.8mmol/L]. The study investigates the factors associated with OGTT clearance in patients under type 2 diabete...

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Elevated blood pressure is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Available evidence on mind-body medicine (MBM) techniques on blood pressure is inconclusive and provides conflicting results. The objective of the current systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of MBM techniques on blood pressure in patients...

A new prospective randomized controlled experiment caught our attention, as it looked closely at the "Combined effect of yoga and naturopathy in uncomplicated varicose vein disease” [1]. In light of this, we wish to provide some additional insights and observations regarding this article. First, we would like to thank the authors for conducting a t...

Background: Sleep disorders are prevalent in the elderly and tend to have a substantial influence on their daytime functioning as well as their quality of life. Pursuant to the latest studies, yoga may have benefits for enhancing a variety of aspects of sleep in this demographic. This meta-analysis and systematic review aim to give an up-to-date an...

Background: Patients with COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) present varying disease severity; with such heterogeneity in clinical presentations, it can be challenging to assess the severity and progression of the disease. In addition, no specific markers have been identified that would indicate the diagnosis or prognosis of the disease. Therefore...

Sinusitis, characterized by inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses, commonly presents with symptoms such as nasal congestion, discharge, facial pain, and headache. The aim of this report is to highlight the potential benefits of Bhastrika (bellows breath) and Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with saline solution) as interventions to alleviate sin...

Purpose: psychological stress caused due to the current COVID 19 pandemic lock down may have an adverse impact on the quality of life (QoL) in office shift workers. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of OM chanting on the levels of perceived psychological stress, quality of life and sleep among office workers who are con...

Mud is a combination of various organic and inorganic minerals from natural substances, and mud therapy is considered a conservative treatment approach for psoriasis. A 43-year-old female who has well-defined, erythematous, darkened, scaly annular plaques scattered over her scalp, neck, arms, and lower limbs and has been diagnosed with psoriasis ca...

Stress is a common experience that activates the sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. The cold pressor test (CPT) done by submerging the hand in cold water. It activates sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system withdrawal. A comparative study done with 2 groups, YP (n=15) and SP (n=15), they were...

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a chronic medical condition that affects 1.13 billion people globally. Successful management of HTN is accomplished through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Massage therapy, a widely practiced complementary and alternative medicine therapy that alleviates physical discomfort and promotes...

Background: Yoga and naturopathy (Y&N) is a system of medicine primarily focusing on restoration of health and well-being. Objective of this study is to understand the knowledge, attitude, and perception about Y&N among the inpatients of a government Y&N institution in south India. Methods: Focus group discussion was conducted in eight adult patien...

Background: The advancing etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have prompted the medical community to consider Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani as add-on preventive and therapeutic options. Objective: To explore the effect of standalone or integrative Traditional Formulations (TFs) on sele...

A BSTRACT Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission is being widely accepted and documented as feasible through calorie restriction and bariatric surgery. Recent studies with lifestyle changes have also shown T2D remission; however, long-term remission through lifestyle modifications is not yet established. Though glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a universally...

Background: Women in developing countries are exposed to household air pollution from traditional cook a stove, which causes a huge burden of morbidity. This study aims to examine the impact of cooking fuel use on lung function changes among women in rural Tamil Nadu, India. Methods: Between 2012 and 2014, 565 adult women (237 using solid biomass f...

Background: The application of cold to the spine is documented as favourable for reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension (HTN). However, hydriatic application in the form of a cold spinal spray (CSS) has not yet been explored.Objective: To find the effectiveness of CSS on cardio autonomic variables among males with HTN. Methods: One h...

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disorder characterized by inflammation, cartilage degeneration and bone remodelling with molecular derangements followed by anatomic and physiologic elements. The aim of the study was to assess the alterations of biomarkers in patients who underwent total knee replacement (TKR) for OA. Methods: A cross...

Background Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) commonly experience fatigue, discomfort, sleep problems, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Studies have shown that foot reflexology can help relieve these symptoms. The objective of this current study is to systematically review the effects of foot reflexology on patients with MS. Methods We...

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability affecting more than 340 million people and second largest contributor to global burden of disease. Chronic stress is a common risk factor and important contributor for MDD. Stress could be defined as the “perceived inability to cope”. Stressful life events are shown to provo...

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that women belonging to premenopausal age group encounter. Due to its increasing incidence and burden of disease, re-searching the etiopathogenesis of this syndrome is essential and the need of the hour. Recently, the role of stress in the pathogenesis of the syndrome has...

Background Yoga during pregnancy was found to be beneficial in various aspects of pregnancy including pain management during the time of labour. The current systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the effectiveness of antenatal yoga practices in reducing pain during the time of labour. Methods We searched electronic databases such as Pu...

Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body and is a major risk factor for various noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people worldwide are obese—650 million adults, 340 mill...

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Background Application of e-learning and e-modules in medical education has been shown to have a positive impact on learning outcomes among all types of learners, across diverse educational settings. Despite its benefits, e-learning and e-modules has not yet reached its full potential in medical education in India. Objective of this study is to eva...

Objectives: Hydrotherapy is a commonly used treatment modality to manage various conditions including diabetes in the Naturopathy system of medicine. The objective of the current scoping review is to find the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on plasma blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. Content: Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework was a...

Bronchial asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory condition associated with wheezing, tightness of the chest, breathlessness, and cough, leading to a reduction in quality of life. Conceptional vessel 17 (danzong) is the influential acupuncture point for the respiratory system, widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine in combination with moxibust...

Omicron is a more contagious variant of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), commonly known as Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Dietary management of COVID-19 with functional foods plays a significant role in reducing cytokine storm and the viral replication and survival. A thorough literature search was performed in el...

UNSTRUCTURED Common warts (verruca vulgaris) are human papilloma viral infection. Most frequently warts appear on the palms and soles, that is painful. Treatment options such as cryotherapy, electrocauterization and excochleation can be painful with recurrences. Tea tree oil is commonly used aroma oil in naturopathy to treat various infectious cond...

Background: Pranayama is an important component of Yoga beneficial in improving physical and mental health. Scientific studies had explored the physiological effects of various pranayamas. However, there is no documented evidence on the beneficial effects of yogic breathing practices on cardio-autonomic variable in Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)...