Impact Of Classical Yoga Therapy And Naturopathy Neutraceutical Functional Supplementary Food On Cortisol And Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index Among Middle-Aged Men With Insomnia: Randomized Control Trial

Authors

  • S.Muthukrishnan Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), No.12, Vembuliamman Koil Street, West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • K.V.Rajasekar Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram.
  • V.Parthiban Center For Yoga.CET SRMIST, Kattankulathur.Chennai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/a12fbq88

Keywords:

Yoga therapy, Naturopathy food, Nutraceutical Functional Supplementary Diet, cortisol, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Abstract

 To fulfill the objectives of the Random Group Experimental Design, 120 adults experiencing insomnia issues volunteered from Chennai city. Among them, 90 individuals underwent screening, from which 45 were randomly selected using the Random Sampling technique, falling within the age range of 35 to 50 years. These participants were then divided into two groups: an Experimental Group and a Control Group, each comprising 15 subjects. Over a period of 12 weeks, the Experimental Group received training sessions six days a week, lasting up to an hour each morning, while the Control Group engaged in active rest. Both groups underwent pre-test and post-test evaluations before and after the training sessions, during which their scores on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and cortisol levels were measured. The significance of differences among the groups was determined using the 't' test. Results indicated a decrease in both PSQI scores and cortisol levels among participants in the Experimental Group, who engaged in Classical Yoga therapy practices and consumed Naturopathy supplementary food. Consequently, the hypothesis was accepted with a confidence level of 0.05. The study concludes that Classical Yoga therapy practices along with Naturopathy supplementary food contribute to reducing PSQI scores and cortisol levels in adults suffering from insomnia.

Author Biographies

  • S.Muthukrishnan, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), No.12, Vembuliamman Koil Street, West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78, Tamil Nadu, India.

    Ph. D Scholar, Faculty of Yoga Sciences and Therapy, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), No.12, Vembuliamman Koil Street, West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • K.V.Rajasekar, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram.

    Professor & Dean, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram.

  • V.Parthiban, Center For Yoga.CET SRMIST, Kattankulathur.Chennai

    Assistant professor. Center For Yoga.CET SRMIST, Kattankulathur.Chennai

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Published

2025-01-07

How to Cite

Impact Of Classical Yoga Therapy And Naturopathy Neutraceutical Functional Supplementary Food On Cortisol And Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index Among Middle-Aged Men With Insomnia: Randomized Control Trial. (2025). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 16(1), 361-366. https://doi.org/10.37506/a12fbq88