Role of naturopathy on physical and biochemical parameters in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Title: Role of naturopathy on physical and biochemical parameters in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus Authors: Chawla, Ranjna; Nair, Rukamani; Sood, V R; Mukherjee, Somnath; Arora, Anshu Abstract: Study was aimed to evaluate the effect of four months of naturopathy on diabetes, symptom score, physical parameters, biochemical parameters and oxidative stress in patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Total of 121 diabetic patients were enrolled. Treatment group included 60 patients taking naturopathy including abdomen mudpack, spinal cord massage and cold hip bath (CHB). Parameters recorded were glycemic status (plasma fasting and PP) oxidative stress (Glutathione peroxidase and Total Antioxidant Capacity {TAC}) and symptom score (urination, visual symptoms, fatigue, drowsiness, hunger, Thirst). With naturopathy a significant reduction in sugar levels in Fasting (p
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - Category: Science Source Type: research