A Comparative Study on The Effectiveness of Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine and Lifestyle Modifications in The Management of Overweight - A Prospective Observational Study
Dr INDU O S
, Madineni Manasa
Individualised ,Homoeopathy, Life style Modification, Overweight,BMI
Background Overweight refers to body weight above a normal range for a given height. The prevalence of overweight is increasing rapidly as a result of current lifestyle with less physical activity and changing health habits. If it is not managed on time, it leads to metabolic disorders. Thus, timely management is required. Objectives •To compare the effectiveness of individualised Homoeopathic medicine and lifestyle modifications in management of Overweight •To understand which potency is giving better outcome and which medicine is more frequently used in this study. Methods Thirty subjects were selected as per inclusion criteria and divided into group 1 and group 2. Subjects treated with individualised homoeopathic medicine and treated with only lifestyle modifications under naturopathy doctor were included in group 1 and group 2 respectively (15 in each). The change in BMI was recorded in the interval of 1 month for a period of 5 months. Results Statistical analysis was done to know the effectiveness of each treatment method indicates the highly significant changes after the treatment. But there is no significant difference between two modes of treatment i.e., both the methods of treatment are proven equally effective. Hence the null and alternative hypothesis are rejected. It is observed that medicines frequently used in this study are Natrum muriaticum (33%), Phosphorus (30%), Sulphur (20%), Lycopodium (20%), calcarea carbonica (7%), Ignatia (7%). The potency giving better results in this study 1M (53%). conclusion It is proved that the both methods are equally effective in the management of overweight.
"A Comparative Study on The Effectiveness of Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine and Lifestyle Modifications in The Management of Overweight - A Prospective Observational Study", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.461 - 465, October-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2310078.pdf
Volume 8
Issue 10,
October-2023
Pages : 461 - 465
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_208948
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2310078
Downloads: 000347234
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Thrissur, Kerala, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13856296
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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