Yoga Therapy and its effect on obesity
Yoga Therapy and its effect on obesity Bridging the Ancient Practice and Modern Science of Healing- Yoga Therapy for Metabolic Health Summary of Research Articles on Yoga Therapy and its effect on obesity 1, Obesity-related inflammation & cardiovascular disease: efficacy of a yoga-based lifestyle intervention - Background- In this review, the association between obesity-related inflammation and CVD, and the role of yoga-based lifestyle intervention in prevention and management of CVD are discussed. Chronic adiposity is associated with metabolic imbalance leading to dyslipidaemia, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Adipose tissue acts as an endocrine organ releasing several adipocytokines, and is associated with increased levels of tissue and circulating inflammatory biomolecules causing vascular inflammation and atherogenesis. Methods- A reduction in weight may lead to a decrease in inflammation, resulting in CVD risk reduction, and better...