EFFECT OF ISOLATED AND COMBINED NATUROPATHY AND YOGASANA PRACTICES ON SELECTED PHYSIOLOGICAL, BIOCHEMICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition in which glycemic imbalance, insulin resistance, excess body weight, altered lipid metabolism and psychological stress often occur together. The present analytical paper examines the likely effect of isolated naturopathy practices, isolated yogasana practices and their combined application on selected physiological, biochemical and psychological variables among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. The paper follows a descriptive analytical approach and is designed as a ready framework for future field validation. It synthesizes evidence from diabetes lifestyle-management literature, yoga-based intervention studies, naturopathy-based clinical observations, official health guidelines and recent integrative medicine discussions. Physiological variables include body mass index, waist circumference, resting pulse rate, respiratory efficiency and blood pressure. Biochemical variables include fasting blood glucose, post-prandial blood glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile and insulin resistance indicators. Psychological variables include perceived stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, mindfulness, diabetes distress and health-related quality of life. The analysis suggests that isolated naturopathy may influence glycemic control through dietary regulation, hydrotherapy, weight reduction, digestive rest and structured natural lifestyle discipline. Isolated yogasana may support metabolic control through muscular activity, autonomic balance, breathing regulation, stress reduction and improved self-care behavior.