Integrated Approach in Diabetes Management: A Statistical Study of Mudra Therapy and Medical Astrological Factors
Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus, Mudra Therapy, Medical Astrology, Pancha Bhuta Theory, Manipura Chakra, Glycaemic Control, Integrated Medicine, Tamil Nadu Health BurdenAbstract
Objective: The primary objective of this report is to examine, from an academic perspective, the clinical evidence of traditional Yoga Mudra Therapy in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)—a metabolic disorder—and the Medical Astrological Factors associated with this disease.
Methodology: Demographic statistical data regarding the burden of diabetes in Tamil Nadu were analyzed [1]. To explain the functional efficacy of mudras, the Pancha Bhuta (Five Elements) theory [3] and the Manipura Chakra-based mechanism [4] were utilized. Specifically, a Systematic Review of Clinical Trials [5] was studied to understand how Matangi and Rudra mudras contribute to diabetes control. Furthermore, astrological planetary combinations used to predict diabetes risk were evaluated [7].
Key Findings: The prevalence of diabetes among the general public in Tamil Nadu is $17.6\%$ [2]. Integrated Yoga Mudra practices (TYM) statistically reduce Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) levels by an average of $17.79$ mg/dL and Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels by $0.27\%$ [5]. The Matangi Mudra balances the Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine pathways by stimulating the Manipura Chakra and influencing the Hypothalamus [4]. Astrologically, the affliction of planets like Jupiter and Venus by planets such as Saturn and Rahu indicates a risk of diabetes [3].
Conclusion: When combined with Yoga and Siddha medicine, Mudra Therapy serves as a cost-effective, drug-free, proven, integrated treatment protocol that improves glycemic control in diabetic patients. Knowledge of constitutional risk factors derived from Medical Astrology can be utilized for prevention and therapeutic management.
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