K Maheshkumar

2 papers in the library · 9 citations · publishing 2021-2024

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Effect of Meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Relaxation Techniques as Mind-Body Medicine Practices to Reduce Blood Pressure in Cardiac Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cureus April 1, 2024 Dapkupar Wankhar, Archana Prabu Kumar, Venugopal Vijayakumar et al. 9 citations

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 with cardiovascular disease. Randomized...

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58434 Full text Pranayama Blood pressure Cam therapy Cardio vascular disease +5

Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study.

Explore August 3, 2021 K Maheshkumar, K Dilara, P Ravishankar et al.

Background: A combination of yoga practices has been documented to reduce stress and stress-induced cortisol levels. The objective of the current study is to examine the effects of six months of a single pranayama practice (Bhramari [Bhr. P]) on reducing salivary cortisol response to the cold pressor test (CPT) among adolescents. Methods: Twenty-six healthy adolescents between the ages of 11...

DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2021.07.005 Full text Meditation Humans Hydrocortisone Yoga +8