ArticleInternational journal of yoga
Kapalabhati pranayama: An answer to modern day polycystic ovarian syndrome and coexisting metabolic syndrome?
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- Effects of yoga-based and conventional physiotherapy programs on functional, respiratory, and psychosocial outcomes in stage II sarcoidosis: A randomized controlled trial.Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases : official journal of WASOG · 2026Article
- Effect of integrated approach of yoga and naturopathy on polycystic ovarian syndrome: A case study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Study of immediate neurological and autonomic changes duringJournal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Efficacy of a Validated Yoga Protocol on Dyslipidemia in Diabetes Patients: NMB-2017 India Trial.Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Article
- Cerebrovascular Dynamics Associated with Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness.International journal of yogaArticle
- Yoga Intervention Improves the Metabolic Parameters and Quality of Life among Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Indian Population.International journal of yogaArticle
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Abstract
Breath, the vital force of life, is controlled positively by pranayama to ensure homeostasis and wellbeing in humans. Kapalabhati is the rapid breathing technique of pranayama, which is considered as a cure for various ailments. The possible use of this technique to combat metabolic syndrome (MS) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been discussed in this article. Various published literature from PubMed, Scopus, and theses were reviewed to reinforce the hypothesis that this technique is the answer to ailments due to modernization. It was worthwhile to note that Kapalabhati does combat various features of MS, but its efficacy against PCOS is yet to be proven. However, since both syndromes arise due to a common factor hyperinsulinemia primarily induced by stress in this modern world, it is hypothesized that Kapalabhati holds good against PCOS too. Hence, in conclusion, it can be said that it would be beneficial to conduct a study on PCOS women to ascertain the efficacy of Kapalabhati in their population.
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