Abstract
Background: The demand for clinically efficacious, safe, patient acceptable, and cost-effective forms of treatment for hypothyroid is growing. Several studies have demonstrated benefit from ujjayi pranayama in treating hypothyroidism. Objective: The objective of this study was to critically evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of ujjayi pranayama in management of hypothyroidism. Design: An exhaustive systematic research was conducted. Databases searched were PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE®, CINAHL Plus with full text, Google Scholar, World wide science and Social Science Research Network.Results: The search yielded 9 full text articles (n=9). These were retrieved and screened. The important findings suggest effectiveness of Ujjayi pranayama practice in treating hypothyroidism. Conclusion: Ujjayi pranayama contributes in lowering BMI, lipid indices, depression, TSH, T3, T4 levels and helps in improving respiratory functions. There is dearth in literature to support the effects of ujjayi pranayama on hypothyroid patients though ancient texts support the view strongly.
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