Yoga and Ayurveda may be effective in treating high-risk cases of COVID-19, suggests a research study IIT Delhi On the successful treatment of 30 high-risk COVID-19 patients. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from IIT Delhi and Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar.
Researchers claimed that high-risk COVID-19 patients go through severe anxiety, which can worsen their condition. They further suggest that apart from treating COVID-19, yoga and ayurveda may be helpful in relieving such patients from anxiety and help in a speedy recovery after treatment.
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The findings of the study have been published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. The research team includes Dr. Sumitra A. Bentur, Private Physician, Greater Noida (West), Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Alka Mishra, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand; Dr. Yogish Kumar, Advaita Clinic, Delhi, Dr. Sonika Thakral, IIT Delhi, Sanjeev, IIT Delhi and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Study, University of Delhi, Professor Rahul Garg, IIT Delhi.
According to the institute, ayurvedic medicines were administered to the patients through telemedicine, and a personalized therapeutic yoga program was conducted using video conferencing. Almost all patients are classified as high risk due to one or more co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease (which are known to lead to severe consequences in cases of COVID-19) went. and/or age above 60, IIT Delhi said.
“The treatment given to patients was individualized (as per classical texts) and took into account each patient’s medical history and presented symptoms, which made it more effective than a fixed standardized treatment plan,” the IIT said.
Treatments include Ayurvedic medicines, daily yoga-sessions with deep relaxation techniques, pranayama and basic asanas, and some lifestyle modifications. Based on the treatment administered, cases were classified into YAS (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, possibly with allopathic supplement: 4 patients), YASP (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, possibly allopathic supplement and paracetamol: 6 patients), YAM (Yoga) it was done. -Ayurveda based treatment, and Modern Western Medicine (MWM), ie Allopathy as adjuvant: 6 patients), MYA (first tried MWM, later switched to Yoga-Ayurveda: 14 patients). Institute added.
The patients, most of whom presented with multiple symptoms before yoga and ayurveda treatment, were followed up regularly over telephone until recovery. More than half of the symptomatic patients started improving within 5 days (90 percent within 9 days), more than 60 percent reported a recovery of at least 90 percent within 10 days, IIT Delhi said.
Six patients with less than 95 percent oxygen saturation (SpO2) benefited from Makarasana and Dharamasana; None progressed to the overall endpoints (including intensive care unit admission, invasive ventilation, or death). Given that approximately 19.3 percent of patients with these comorbidities progress to the composite end points, the p-value was found to be 7.21 x 10−3.
“The study also reflects the urgent need to scientifically examine traditional Indian knowledge systems in top academic institutions. A timely and appropriately designed approach evaluating the efficacy of Ayurveda and Yoga based personalized integrated treatments for COVID-19 The randomized controlled trial conducted would have equipped people with more reliable and reliable information about their use in the management of COVID-19” said Professor Rahul Garg, IIT Delhi, who conceptualized the project.
“Most patients reported that the therapy had a profound effect on their recovery process, with many also experiencing improvement with respect to their comorbidities. By the end of the treatment, many patients were able to incorporate yoga into their lifestyles. took the decision, and many turned to Ayurveda doctors in the team for management/treatment of their comorbidities”, said Dr Sonika Thakral, who coordinated with patients for regular follow-up – UP.
“Overall, patients’ confidence in the efficacy of these traditional systems of medicine was greatly increased,” said Dr Alka Mishra, who gave Ayurveda treatment to some patients. “We are seeing an increasing trend towards ancient medicine,” said Dr Yogesh Kumar, who has given Ayurveda treatment to some patients.
“The said interventions are believed to accelerate the recovery process by collectively checking anxiety, creating peace of mind and enhancing the overall well-being of patients,” said Dr. Sumitra A. Bentur, private practitioner, who designed the yoga intervention and practiced yoga. sessions for some patients.
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