Abstract: Background: Obesity in young adults is linked to metabolic disorders, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life (QoL). Integrated Naturopathy and Yoga (IN&A) have emerged as holistic interventions targeting both physical and mental health.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial involving 120 obese young adults compared a 12-week IN&A program (n=60) with conventional lifestyle advice (n=60).
Results: The experimental group (EG) showed noteworthy reductions in body weight (BW), BMI, waist circumference (WC), body fat percentage (BFP), fasting blood glucose (BG), lipid profile, and blood pressure (BP), alongside improvements in stress, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life (p<0.001). Conversely, the control group (CG) showed no noteworthy changes during the 12-week intervention period.
Conclusion: IN&A effectively improved obesity-related physical and psychological parameters, supporting its use as a safe complementary treatment.
Keywords: Obesity, Young Adults, Naturopathy, Yoga, Body Mass Index, Stress, Anxiety, Lifestyle Intervention, Quality of Life, Holistic Health.
Title: Effect of Integrated Naturopathy and Yoga on BMI and Stress Levels among Obese Young Adults
Author: Dr Deepa V, Dr. V. Seviga Devi, Dr. Vasunthara. M, Dr. Ishwariya, Dr. Raja Vinayagam. S, Dr. Keerthana K, Dr. Inparithika S
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026
Page No: 281-285
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 24-June-2026
