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Role of Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) system in the successful management of metabolic diseases: A Review
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Jayachander Reddy Neravetla
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Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri *
Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri *
Introduction
Nutrition and metabolism are closely related processes that have a significant impact on human health:
Nutrition is the process of obtaining nutrients from the environment.
Metabolism is the process of converting nutrients into substrates.
The relationship between nutrition and metabolism can be affected by overnutrition or undernutrition. For example, obesity is a condition of overnutrition that has led to a rise in metabolic diseases.
Metabolic disease is the name given to any disease or disorder that disrupts normal metabolism, the process of converting food to energy on a cellular level. Thousands of enzymes participating in numerous interdependent metabolic pathways carry out this process. Metabolic diseases affect the ability of the cell to perform critical biochemical reactions that involve the processing or transport of proteins (amino acids), carbohydrates (sugars and starches), or lipids (fatty acids).[1]
Metabolic syndrome (MS) is stated to be a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.[2]
The criteria developed by experts to diagnose metabolic syndrome include[3]:
Abdominal obesity (Waist circumference above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women
BMI above 25
High triglycerides (>150 mg/dL
Low HDL cholesterol. (Less than 40 mg/dL for men and less than 50 mg/dL for women is considered low)
High blood pressure (higher than 120/80 or using medicine to lower blood pressure
High fasting blood glucose (= or > 100mg/dL
Increased blood clotting.(Metabolic syndrome can lead to a chronic low-grade inflammatory state that can cause blood clots)
Insulin resistance
The prevalence of MS in India varies depending on the study but is generally high. [4] Studies in urban India have found that the age-adjusted prevalence of MS is around 25% .[4] A meta-analysis found that the prevalence of MS in India is 30%. [5] A nationally representative study found that the prevalence of MS in India is 4.83%, but this is likely an underestimate due to poor diagnosis rates.
MS is a significant public health problem in India. It is characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation and is caused by genetic and environmental factors. Other risk factors for MS include:
Older age
Female gender
General obesity
Inadequate fruit intake
Hypercholesterolemia
Middle-to-high socioeconomic status[6]
The Gender distribution of MS in India is estimated in a study.[7] The pooled prevalence of MS among adult females in India was 35% (95%CI: 31%-38%); while for males, the pooled prevalence was 26% (95%CI: 22%-29%).[7]
MS is a global pandemic involving millions of people in different regions of the world. The primary goal of the management is to identify and treat the risk factors and reduce the cardiovascular complications of MS. The management of MS can be divided into lifestyle modifications and medical management.[2]
Experience and research have shown that the Yoga Prana Vidya System which is an integrated and holistic system based on ancient knowledge adapted to the present times, has been effective as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the management and prevention of various diseases and health conditions. This study aims to review the literature relevant to healing treatments using YPV system protocols and similar biofield energy healing systems.
Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) System
The YPV system offers a set of holistic healing and treatment protocols that address the root cause of several diseases and often provide a lasting cure. Literature relevant to the YPV system of Healing shows more than a hundred publications with documented evidence. The patients are guided to learn and self-practice modules of physical exercises, rhythmic breathing exercises, Forgiveness Sadhana, and Planetary Peace Meditation (PPM). A trained YPV Healer heals the affected body parts and chakrams and uses infection control protocols where necessary. YPV healing protocols are very effective as alternative medicine without any use of medicines or touch. Some examples of published articles on successful healing include chickenpox,[8] vitiligo,[9] contact dermatitis,[10] allergic and injured skin,[11] ringworm infection,[12] multiple cases of skin ailments,[13] and herpes zoster.[14]
Other published studies include: Some Difficult Medical cases by Jayachander Reddy et al.[15], case of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia by Rajkumari et al.[16], Emergency and First Aid cases by Jayachander Reddy et al.[17]; COVID cases by Prajapati et al.[18] Jayachander Reddy et al.[19]; Anxiety and depression cases by Nanduri,[20] Leelavathi Nayak et al.[21]; a case of Discoid Lupus by Asha Anur,[22] Self-care in Health by Jyothi Reddy et al.[23], a case of crushed hand by Karunambigai et al.[24], and multiple skin cases healed in a Healing camp by Shantala Hegde et al.[25]
Mind-body and biofield therapies are categorized under Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). This definition confirms the YPV System as a CAM as it contains both Mind-body and bio-field therapies.
Literature Survey
A literature survey relevant to biofield energy treatments for metabolic diseases/disorders has yielded 10 articles. These are presented in ([Table 1]).[15], [26], [27], [28], [29], [25], [30], [31], [32]
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S.No |
Year Published |
Authors |
Therapies used |
Metabolic diseases healed |
Sample size |
Study type |
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1 |
2019 |
Jayachander Reddy N, Nanduri VS [15] |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, T2 diabetes |
2 |
In-depth case study |
|
2 |
2019 |
Rajagopal AH, Ramya A, Nanduri VS [26] |
Integrated YPV |
T2Diabetes, Blood Pressure |
16 |
Multiple Camps Outcome Study |
|
3 |
2019 |
Vasavda A, Nanduri VS [27] |
Integrated YPV |
Cholesterol |
1 |
In-depth case study |
|
4 |
2023 |
Jayachander Reddy et al. [28] |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, BMI |
39 |
Camp Outcome study |
|
5 |
2023 |
Karnani et al. [29] |
Integrated YPV |
BMI, obesity, waist, T2diabetes, hypothyroidism) |
30 |
Camp outcome study |
|
6 |
2023 |
Hegde S et al. [25] |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, hypothyroidism, T2diabetes |
5 |
Camp Outcome study |
|
7 |
2024 |
Jayachander Reddy et al. [30] |
Integrated YPV |
BMI, obesity, waist circumference |
109 |
Outcome study |
|
8 |
2024 |
Jayachander Reddy et al. [33] |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, T2diabetes |
29 |
Outcome study |
|
9 |
2024 |
Karnani et al. [31] |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, T2diabetes |
26 |
Outcome study |
|
10 |
2018 |
Parulkar et al. [32] |
Biofield energy Healing |
Vitamin D3 metabolism |
Lab sample |
Laboratory study |
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|
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|
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9 papers with Total number of human sample |
257 |
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Study No |
Study type |
Therapies used |
Metabolic diseases healed |
Sample size |
Results |
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1 |
In-depth case study |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, T2 diabetes |
2 |
Weight and BMI reduced 10 and 21% respectively. WC reduced by 13% for one. |
|
2 |
Multiple Camps outcome study |
Integrated YPV |
T2Diabetes, Blood Pressure |
16 |
Blood glucose levels reduced by 5% to 57% |
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3 |
In-depth case study |
Integrated YPV |
Cholesterol |
1 |
Reduced to normal in 9 months |
|
4 |
Camp Outcome study |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, BMI |
39 |
Significant reduction |
|
5 |
Camp outcome study |
Integrated YPV |
*BMI, *obesity, *waist, #(T2diabetes, hypothyroidism) |
30 |
*Significant reduction in weight, BMI, waist. #(reduced 10%) |
|
6 |
Camp Outcome study |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, hypothyroidism, T2diabetes |
5 |
5 to 10% improvement |
|
7 |
Outcome study |
Integrated YPV |
BMI, obesity, waist circumference |
109 |
Significant reduction in weight and waist size |
|
8 |
Outcome study |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, T2diabetes, |
29 |
Significant reduction in weight, BMI,V-fat, waist size |
|
9 |
Outcome study of 7-day camp |
Integrated YPV |
Obesity, T2diabetes |
26 |
Weight reduced by 1.88%, BMI reduced by 1.66% |
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Total human sample |
257 |
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The research question this study aims to answer is - How impactful are the Energy healing systems such as Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) system protocols in the successful management of Metabolic Diseases?
This study has followed the method of literature review of published materials with an examination of recent or current literature, using keywords as in the criteria given below.
Inclusion criteria
Those research articles having the terms “Metabolic syndrome/ disorders/ diseases”, “Energy healing”, “Biofield energy healing” and “Yoga Prana Vidya System of healing”.
Exclusion criteria
Those articles which do not comply with the inclusion criteria.
This study does not include quality assessment of the selected articles. The synthesis is typically narrative. The analysis is conceptual and thematic. [34] This review attempts to collate all empirical evidence that fits pre-specified eligibility criteria to answer the research question.
Data for review
A search of the relevant literature has revealed 10 research articles on the effects of biofield energies on human metabolism. These are presented in [Table 1]. Of these, 9 articles are based on YPV protocols and therapies, and one article is based on biofield energy distant healing of a laboratory sample, with a distant healing module like the distance healing module of the YPV System.
For this study analysis, 9 studies with human samples only are considered. The results extracted from the 9 studies are summarised in [Table 2]. Synthesis of all data collected shows that the combined sample size of this analysis is 257 patients who resolved their metabolic health issues successfully through YPV healing treatments.
It may be observed that 2 out of the 9 studies have case studies with a combined sample of 3 patients. The remaining 7 studies have a combined sample size of 254 patients, who were treated in 7 healing camps conducted at different times by different YPV healers.
Of these 7 camp studies, 4 studies with a combined sample of 207 people yielded statistically significant improvements in weight, BMI, and waist size, within a time duration varying from 1 to 7 days of the healing camp. The results from the remaining 3 studies show that there were noticeable improvements though statistically not significant, because the focus of healing was directed towards other health issues reported by the patients including pain and mobility issues.
Discussion
The results synthesized and summarised from the analysis of the selected 9 studies show that the YPV protocols and practices, as CAM therapies, impacted most of the patients treated. The topics of metabolic syndrome and diseases are highly researched topics in mainstream medicine and CAM therapies. The main advantage of the YPV system is that there is no medicine or touch used in the procedures applied to treat the patients. Additionally, the norms followed by YPV healers include patient education with courses to learn self-healing to maintain good health needed by every individual, and later on becoming a trained energy healer capable of healing others, such as family and friends. Another advantage patients experience is that there are no side effects arising out of using YPV healing, while there are side effects from the use of medicinal treatments in mainstream medicine.
YPV system is an integrated system and includes a set of simple physical exercises, Rhythmic yogic breathing exercises, several meditation techniques, and energy healing protocols. Rigorous procedures of training and certification of healers at various levels are ensured to maintain the high standards of competencies needed. This explains how consistent results were obtained by different healers at different times as observed in the sample of the 9 studies evaluated in this review. The research question is thus answered through the summarised results of this study which confirm the impact the YPV System has made in improving metabolic conditions.
Conclusion
In view of the evidence gathered from this study confirming the positive impact YPV has made, further research is recommended relevant to the impacts of YPV healing protocols on human metabolism disorders using appropriate samples and methodologies.
Source of Funding
None.
Conflict of Interest
None.
Acknowledgments
We are grateful to all authors who contributed to the 9 studies reviewed in this study. We are thankful to Sri Ramana Trust (Thally-635118, Tamil Nadu, India) for the permission given to use their copyright terms Yoga Prana Vidya System® and YPV®.
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