Health Condition 1: E669- Obesity, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Plantain Leaf Bath: On the day of the plantain leaf bath, participants will slowly drink approximately 1.5 liters of water in the morning. The intervention will be conducted between 8:0
Sponsors
Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: BMI of 25 to 40 Kg/m
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Self reported moderate-to-vigorous exercise, Engaged in any style of yoga, Reported weight loss of greater than 3% or participating in a weight reduction diet, Female and pregnant or breastfeeding, Reporting a planned pregnancy during the study period, Resting systolic blood pressure of greater than 160 mmHg or resting diastolic blood pressure of greater than 100 mmHg, History of alcohol or substance abuse, Currently treated for psychological issues (i.e.,depression,bipolar disorder,etc.)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The body composition (1500) diverse body fat measurements were evaluated through multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) using the Bodystat 1500 device (manufactured by Bodystat, Isle of Man, UK).An excitation current was applied to the distal electrodes and the voltage drop was detected by proximal electrodes (Bodystat 1500 and Dualscan 2005) and ECW (Bodystat Dualscan 2005)Timepoint: Proximal electrodes (Bodystat 1500 and Dualscan 2005) and ECW (Bodystat Dualscan 2005)will be assessed a day before and after intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Impedance 50khz ,Total Body Fat ,Total Fat weight (Kg), Lean body weight (Kg), Total body weight (Kg), Basal metabolic rate (kcal), BMI (Kg/m ), Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, CRPTimepoint: Lipid profile,HDL,LDL,CRP will be assessed a day before and after the intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPreethi VC
International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed