EFFECT OF KUTI SWEDA (SAUNA BATH) ON CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY

Abstract

Introduction: Effect of Kuti Sweda (Sauna Bath) on cardiometabolic health biomarkers of apparently healthy individuals. Methods: It was a randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial. 60 healthy individuals were equally divided into 2 groups group A and Group B. In group A, placebo capsules (roasted wheat flour) 1 capsule BD was given for 1 month. In group B, 5-20 mins of sauna bath was given early in the morning with an empty stomach after whole body oil application and having 1-2 glasses of water, 5-6 days a week for 30 days. The parameters used for assessment were resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, BMI, serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, serum HDL, serum LDL and fasting blood sugar (FBS). For intra-group comparison 'paired t -test' was used and for inter- group comparison 'an unpaired t- test was used. All the statistical tests were con-sidered significant at a 5% p-value (p<0.05). Results: In group A not statistically, significant difference was seen after the completion of 1 month of trial, while in group B statistically significant difference was observed in resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, BMI, serum cholesterol, serum triglycer-ides, serum HDL, serum LDL and fasting blood sugar (FBS) after the completion of 1 month of trial. In a com-parison of the two groups, a statistically significant difference was seen in outcomes. Conclusion: Swedana mo-dality in the form of Kuti sweda or Sauna bath is very effective in improving the cardio-metabolic health of in-dividuals living a sedentary lifestyle.