Short-term combined therapy of yoga, ayurveda and naturopathy for dyslipidaemia: a case report

Abstract

Hyperlipidemia is a condition which comprises several acquired and genetic disorders that cause elevated lipid levels in the body. The elevated lipids may further lead to various health complications such as arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular diseases. A 41-year-old male, non-alcoholic, non-smoking, vegetarian, and self-employed patient reported with chronic abnormally high level of lipids. The patient was assessed on day 1, day 18 and after completion of 25 days of Ayurveda and naturopathy therapy for hyperlipidemia. In spite of suffering from hyperlipidemia, the patient was not having any associated complaints; therefore he was prescribed an integrated therapy of yoga, Ayurveda and Naturopathy. The results of present case report showed substantial reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides levels with three weeks of yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy treatment. The patient was not prescribed any concomitant allopathic medications during the treatment period. The case study concluded that combined alternative therapies of yoga, Ayurveda and Naturopathy have helped in substantial reduction of abnormal levels of lipids in a short duration of three weeks.