| Category | Review Article |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dr. Z. Edal Queen, Professor, Anatomy Department, Sree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Kulasekharam, India. |
| Abstract | Psycho somatic disorder [PD] involving both mind and body. Stress induced hypertension [HT] and diabetes mellitus [DM] stand in the peak position among these diseases. Mental factor such as anxiety and stress are root cause and also increases severity of the disease. Sun bath is a cost effective, efficient treatment modality used in the field of naturopathy. Components such as IRR and UV rays A and B of sun rays show significant benefits in reducing blood pressure level and blood glucose level in HT and DM patients respectively. In the present study total 10 subjects with HT and DM each, between age group of 30 to 50 years were selected and given sun bath for duration 30 minutes with minimum dressing in lying down position. Sun bath is given continuously for 10 days. Blood pressure and blood glucose values were recorded before and immediately after the sun bath. Parameters collected were analysed and correlated for significance. The data analysis showed significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (p≤ 0.01), diastolic blood pressure (p≤0.01) and blood glucose level (p≤0.01) were noted.The data analysis showed significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and blood glucose levels. |
| Keywords | Psycho somatic disorders, Sunbath, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, IRR, UV rays |
| Page From | 278 |
| Page To | 291 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 | Read Article |