--- In [email protected], off_world_beings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ROFLMAO ! ! ! > > This study, conducted by pro-SSRS people states that Ravi Shankar's > technique is quote: "inferior to electroconvulsive therapy". > It also was less effective than a pharmaceutical drug. No better than > a placebo. > http://www.aolresearch.org/pdf/Janakiramaiah%20et%20al%202000.pdf > > Next Dr. Pete will be saying that how do I know Electro-Convulsive > therapy is no good if I haven't tried it, and that I shouldn't be so > closed minded and go ahead and try it just because a bunch of loonies > did. > > OffWorld >
Btw, aside from this study, that found, Within the limitations of the design (lack of double blind conditions), it can be concluded that, although inferior to ECT, SKY [Sudharshan Kriya Yoga] can be a potential alternative to drugs in melancholia as a first line treatment." how did you like the results of the other studies? (I would be shocked if you cherry-picked only the studies that correleated a bit with you pre-conceptions.) http://www.artofliving.org/apex/r-EEGPaper.pdf ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SUDARSHAN KRIYA; The increased alpha activity documented among SK practioners in this study suggests a state of increased calm and relaxation, which persisted even outside the practice of SK. Increased beta activity, suggesting better concentration or a state of heightened awareness , was also observed among SK practitioners Quite strikingly, the increased beta and alpha were experienced simultaneously, suggesting that SK practitioners simultaneously experience a state of increased calm and better concentration and mental focus awareness. http://www.aolresearch.org/pdf/Flowcyt%20study.Satya%20Das.pdf Subset And Natural Killer Cells in Peripheral Blood of Art of Living Teachers In the present study total T-cells and its T-helper subset were significantly higher in AOL teachers and normal controls as compared to cancer patients. However, no significant difference occurs in these cells between AOL teachers and normal subjects. A significant difference was found in NK cells that was significantly higher (p<.0001) in AOL teachers as compared to normal and cancer patients. No significant difference was seen in NK cell population between normal subjects and cancer patients. Since other factors are same in normal subjects and AOL teachers the higher NK cells in AOL teachers could be attributed to the practice of AOL (Sudarshan Kriya). Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part INeurophysiologic Model http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2005.11.189?cookieSet=1&journal\ Code=acm Richard P. Brown, M.D. Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. New York Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. Mindbody interventions are beneficial in stress-related mental and physical disorders. Current research is finding associations between emotional disorders and vagal tone as indicated by heart rate variability. A neurophysiologic model of yogic breathing proposes to integrate research on yoga with polyvagal theory, vagal stimulation, hyperventilation, and clinical observations. Yogic breathing is a unique method for balancing the autonomic nervous system and influencing psychologic and stress-related disorders. Many studies demonstrate effects of yogic breathing on brain function and physiologic parameters, but the mechanisms have not been clarified. Sudarshan Kriya yoga (SKY), a sequence of specific breathing techniques (ujjayi, bhastrika, and Sudarshan Kriya) can alleviate anxiety, depression, everyday stress, post-traumatic stress, and stress-related medical illnesses. Mechanisms contributing to a state of calm alertness include increased parasympathetic drive, calming of stress response systems, neuroendocrine release of hormones, and thalamic generators. This model has heuristic value, research implications, and clinical applications. Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part IIClinical Applications and Guidelines http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2005.11.711?journalCode=acm Yogic breathing is a unique method for balancing the autonomic nervous system and influencing psychologic and stress-related disorders. Part I of this series presented a neurophysiologic theory of the effects of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY). Part II will review clinical studies, our own clinical observations, and guidelines for the safe and effective use of yoga breath techniques in a wide range of clinical conditions. Although more clinical studies are needed to document the benefits of programs that combine pranayama (yogic breathing) asanas (yoga postures), and meditation, there is sufficient evidence to consider Sudarshan Kriya Yoga to be a beneficial, low-risk, low-cost adjunct to the treatment of stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, stress-related medical illnesses, substance abuse, and rehabilitation of criminal offenders. SKY has been used as a public health intervention to alleviate PTSD in survivors of mass disasters. Yoga techniques enhance well-being, mood, attention, mental focus, and stress tolerance. Proper training by a skilled teacher and a 30-minute practice every day will maximize the benefits. Health care providers play a crucial role in encouraging patients to maintain their yoga practices. http://www.aolresearch.org/pdf/Janakiramaiah%20et%20al%202000.pdf Antidepressant efficacy of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) in melancholia: a randomized comparison Background: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is a procedure that involves essentially rhythmic hyperventilation at different rates of breathing. The antidepressant efficacy of SKY was demonstrated in dysthymia in a prospective, open clinical trial. This study compared the relative antidepressant efficacy of SKY in melancholia with two of the current standard treatments, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and imipramine (IMN). Methods: Consenting, untreated melancholic depressives (n545) were hospitalized and randomized equally into three treatment groups. They were assessed at recruitment and weekly thereafter for four weeks. Results: Significant reductions in the total scores on Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) occurred on successive occasions in all three groups. The groups, however, did not differ. Significant interaction between the groups and occasion of assessment occurred. At week three, the SKY group had higher scores than the ECT group but was not different from the IMN group. Remission (total HRSD score of seven or less) rates at the end of the trial were 93, 73 and 67% in the ECT, IMN and SKY groups, respectively. No clinically significant side effects were observed. Discussion: Within the limitations of the design (lack of double blind conditions), it can be concluded that, although inferior to ECT, SKY can be a potential alternative to drugs in melancholia as a first line treatment. Ó 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. 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