Short term health impact of a yoga and diet change program on obesity

Author: Telles, S., Naveen, V.K., Balkrishna, A., & Kumar, S.
Conference/Journal: Medical Science Monitor
Date published: 2010
Other: Volume ID: 16 , Pages: 35-40 , Word Count: 57

METHODS: Obese adults practiced yoga for 5 hours per day and had a low fat, high fiber, vegetarian diet. RESULTS: Following the 6-day program, decreases were noted in body mass index waist and hip circumferences, fat-free mass, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting serum leptin levels and increases were observed in postural stability and hand grip strength.

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