Collectively , findings suggest that yogic practice s may promote significant improvements in several indices of importance in DM2 management , including glycemic control , lipid levels , and body composition .
More limited data suggest that yoga may also lower oxidative stress and blood pressure ; enhance pulmonary and autonomic function , mood , sleep , and quality of life ; and reduce medication use in adults with DM2 .
A growing body of evidence suggests yogic practice s may benefit adults with type 2 diabetes ( DM2 ) .
In this systematic review , we evaluate available evidence from prospect i ve controlled trials regarding the effects of yoga-based programs on specific health outcomes pertinent to DM2 management .
Pilot study: Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcomes associated with a mindfulness-based intervention for people with obesity.
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to pilot a brief ( 6-week ) group curriculum for providing mindfulness training to obese individuals , called Mindful Eating and Living ( MEAL ) . SETTING AND DESIGN Participants were recruited through a local Young Men 's Christian Association ( YMCA ) in spring 2006 . Data was collected at three time points : baseline , completion of intervention ( 6 weeks ) , and 3-month follow-up ( 12 weeks ) . INTERVENTION Six weekly two-hour group classes ( with two monthly follow-up classes ) . Content included training in mindfulness meditation , mindful eating , and group discussion , with emphasis on awareness of body sensations , emotions , and triggers to overeat . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Key variables assessed included changes in weight , body-mass index ( BMI ) , eating behavior , and psychological distress . In addition , physiological markers of cardiovascular risk were evaluated including C-reactive protein ( hsCRP ) , adiponectin , low-density lipoprotein ( LDL ) , and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 ( PAI-1 ) . RESULTS Ten obese patients enrolled with a mean BMI of 36.9 kg/m² [ SD±6.2 ] . The mean weight was 101 kg/m² and the mean age was 44 years ( SD=8.7 ; range=31 - 62 ) . Compared to baseline data , participants showed statistically significant increases in measures of mindfulness and cognitive restraint around eating , and statistically significant decreases in weight , eating disinhibition , binge eating , depression , perceived stress , physical symptoms , negative affect , and C-reactive protein . CONCLUSIONS This study provides preliminary evidence that a eating focused mindfulness-based intervention can result in significant changes in weight , eating behavior , and psychological distress in obese individuals
Collectively , findings suggest that yogic practice s may promote significant improvements in several indices of importance in DM2 management , including glycemic control , lipid levels , and body composition .
More limited data suggest that yoga may also lower oxidative stress and blood pressure ; enhance pulmonary and autonomic function , mood , sleep , and quality of life ; and reduce medication use in adults with DM2 .
A growing body of evidence suggests yogic practice s may benefit adults with type 2 diabetes ( DM2 ) .
In this systematic review , we evaluate available evidence from prospect i ve controlled trials regarding the effects of yoga-based programs on specific health outcomes pertinent to DM2 management .