Effect of yoga practices on Hs-CRP in Indian railway engine drivers of metropolis

Authors

  • Sanjay Uddhav Shete Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Dattatraya Devrao Kulkarni Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Ghanshyam Thakur Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Keywords:

hs-CRP, CAD, Lipid profiles, Yoga, Railway engine drivers.

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the effect of yoga training on high sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) and lipid profile levels in railway engine drivers working in metropolis.

Methods: Male drivers of Indian railways, age ranged from 30 to 42 yrs with no known medical disorders, were randomized to yoga group (n=16) and control group (n=16). At the baseline and after completion of one month yoga training both the groups were assessed for hs-CRP and lipid profile levels. The yoga group practiced in a set of yoga techniques for 1 hr. daily in the morning along with daily routine work, while control group engaged in daily routine work only.

Results: Statistically significant reduction (p<0.01) was evident in both hs-CRP and serum total cholesterol.

Conclusion: Yoga based lifestyle modifications could contribute to prevention of coronary artery disease. 

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Author Biographies

Sanjay Uddhav Shete, Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 

Dattatraya Devrao Kulkarni, Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 

Ghanshyam Thakur, Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavla, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 

Published

14-03-2012

How to Cite

Shete, S. U., Kulkarni, D. D., & Thakur, G. (2012). Effect of yoga practices on Hs-CRP in Indian railway engine drivers of metropolis. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 4(2). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rrst/article/view/868

Issue

Volume 4, Issue 2 (2012)

Section

Articles