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Can community yoga classes impact type 2 diabetes? A trial exploration

Yoga has emerged as a popular adjunct therapy for managing Type 2 diabetes, although its effectiveness remains a subject of debate. In a bid to shed light on this issue, a recent study delved into the feasibility of investigating community-based yoga classes for individuals with Type 2 diabetes, aiming to lay the groundwork for a definitive, multi-center trial. In 2009, Skoro-Kondza, et. al., Conducted as … Continue reading Can community yoga classes impact type 2 diabetes? A trial exploration

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Can baseline psychological measures predict the success of trauma-sensitive yoga in PTSD treatment?

This study serves as a follow-up to the groundbreaking work of van der Kolk et. al., (2014), conducted at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, which established the efficacy of trauma-sensitive yoga as an adjunctive treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As the sole randomized controlled trial in this domain, our research delves into the nuanced factors moderating treatment outcomes. Sixty-four women, each with … Continue reading Can baseline psychological measures predict the success of trauma-sensitive yoga in PTSD treatment?

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Is yoga the missing link in enhancing well-being for schizophrenia patients?

Scientific studies have consistently highlighted the positive effects of yoga on various health conditions, including stress, anxiety, and physical illnesses. However, limited research has explored its potential benefits for individuals diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia. In 2012, a study conducted by Babu Paikkatt, et. al., aimed to investigate the efficacy of yoga therapy in improving the subjective well-being and basic living skills of hospitalized schizophrenic patients. … Continue reading Is yoga the missing link in enhancing well-being for schizophrenia patients?

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