Kanchibhotla Divya, Sharma Peeyush, Subramanian Saumya
Molecular Biology and Genetics, Sri Sri Institute for Advanced Research, India.
Chemistry (IIT Bombay), Sri Sri Institute for Advanced Research, India.
J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2021 Jan-Mar;12(1):107-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.01.006. Epub 2021 Feb 11.
Medical science is increasingly recognizing the role of gut health in achieving optimal wellbeing. A healthy gut improves digestion. Additionally, it has a positive impact on multiple physiological networks such as immune system, central nervous system and hepato-endocrine system, thus contributing to the overall quality of life. Functional gastrointestinal disorders: also known as disorders of gut-brain interaction, such as irritable bowel syndrome are increasing worldwide. Conditions like stress, anxiety and mental disorders are correlated with these disorders. Mind-body interventions have been shown to ameliorate stress, anxiety and related conditions that may aggravate functional gastrointestinal disorders.
The present study aims to investigate the benefits of a novel meditation technique called the Vaishvanara Agni meditation (VAM) on the gastrointestinal quality of life.
54 subjects participated in the study and practiced VAM for 50 days. During the Vaishvanara Agni meditation (VAM), attention is directed to the navel region and the digestive system. The effect of the meditation was evaluated using the gastrointestinal quality of life (GI-QoL) questionnaire, which was administered to subjects at three different time points i.e. day 0, day 24 and day 50.
GI-QoL was significantly improved with the practice of VAM. Additionally, significant improvements were noticed in all sub domains especially core symptoms, physical strength and the psychological domain.
Meditation practices that focus on improving digestion can be an effective tool for improving gut health.
医学越来越认识到肠道健康在实现最佳健康状态中的作用。健康的肠道可改善消化。此外，它对多个生理网络，如免疫系统、中枢神经系统和肝内分泌系统有积极影响，从而有助于提高整体生活质量。功能性胃肠疾病：也被称为肠-脑互动障碍，如肠易激综合征在全球范围内日益增多。压力、焦虑和精神障碍等情况与这些疾病相关。身心干预已被证明可改善可能加重功能性胃肠疾病的压力、焦虑及相关状况。
本研究旨在探讨一种名为毗湿奴火冥想（VAM）的新型冥想技巧对胃肠道生活质量的益处。
54名受试者参与了该研究，并进行了50天的毗湿奴火冥想（VAM）练习。在毗湿奴火冥想（VAM）过程中，注意力集中在肚脐区域和消化系统。使用胃肠道生活质量（GI-QoL）问卷评估冥想的效果，该问卷在三个不同时间点，即第0天、第24天和第50天对受试者进行发放。
通过毗湿奴火冥想（VAM）练习，胃肠道生活质量（GI-QoL）得到显著改善。此外，在所有子领域，特别是核心症状、体力和心理领域都有显著改善。
专注于改善消化的冥想练习可能是改善肠道健康的有效工具。
