Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 239-247
Efficacy of Riyazat (Physical Exercise)with Hammam-E-Bukhari (Steam Bath) in the Management of Simane Mufrit (Obesity)
Irshad Ahmad1, Abdul Azeez2, Abdul Nasir Ansari3, Mohammad Ali4
1Assistant Professor, Dept of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer, Deoband Unani Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Deoband, Saharanpur, UP 247554
2Associate Professor, 3Professor & HOD,
Dept of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560091
4Assistant Professor, Dept of Moalajat, Deoband Unani Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Deoband Saharanpur, UP 247554
Corresponding Author: Irshad Ahmad
ABSTRACT
Background and Objective: Simane Mufrit (Obesity) has become a threat to world population. It is a well established risk factor for type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis etc. Despite tremendous developments of pharmacotherapy, no effective treatment for obesity has been developed yet. Hence, there is growing demand for alternate treatment with good efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness. Unani system of medicine offers management of Simane Mufrit through Ilaj Bil Ghiza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy), and Ilaj Bid Dawa (Pharmacotherapy) but the efficacy of these modes of treatment has not been evaluated so far on scientific parameters, therefore, this clinical trial was conducted to find out efficacy of Unani regimen in the management of obesity.
Methodology: An open single arm pre and post without control interventional clinical trial was conducted at National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru. Total 30 patients were randomly selected who were advised Riyazat (Physical Exercise) (15 min treadmill walk) and Hammam-e-Bukhari (Steam Bath) (15min) with a diet plan having 600 Kcal deficits for duration of 5 weeks (35 days). All the patients were assessed on efficacy and safety parameters. Data were statistically analyzed by Student’s t-test (Paired).
Results: There was statistically significant improvement in objective parameters (Weight, BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist HR, Skin fold thickness).
Interpretation & Conclusion: The test regimen exhibited significant reduction in efficacy parameters without any adverse effect. It may be concluded that the test regimen is safe and effective for the management of Simane Mufrit.
Key words: Simane Mufrit; Obesity; Weight; Ilaj Bit Tadbeer; Unani Medicine.