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Effects of an Integrated Naturopathy and Yoga Intervention, Including a Grain-Free Diet, on Blood Pressure and Hemodynamic Parameters in Hypertensive Individuals: A Single-Arm Pilot Study.

Paper D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

A pilot study of 15 patients for 8 weeks found yoga and grain-free diet may lower blood pressure. Results in this small group are not conclusive.

Who did this work

Rao A (Department of Diet and Nutrition, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, IND.) · Shetty GB (Department of Diet and Nutrition, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, IND.) · Gautam M (Department of Yoga Therapeutics, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, IND.) · Shetty P (Department of Yoga Therapeutics, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, IND.)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD mind-body · 2026-07-16
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.112807