I am interested in studying all the physiological, neural, endocrine mechanisms associated with different breathing exercises suggested by traditional pranayama - such as ujjayi, bhramari, nadi suddhi, kapala bhaati, breath holding - and also other newer techniques. As part of this, I want to study how the endothelial functions change due to some of these practices. Hence, the question. I did not formally study biology or human physiology at any time. So, I have a lot of gaps in my knowledge w.r.t. human anatomy and physiology. I shall be grateful, if anyone can point me to good sources of information about the above, and also distinguished researchers who have contributed original knowledge in this field.
Thanks Prof. Rodolfo. This is the Google translated text in English. Kindly confirm or correct the same:
"The test with echocardiography and compression of the brachial artery with a sphygmomanometer. Positron emission angithomography. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. These are safe. The others are rudiments."
Dear Colleague,
I recommend a non-invasive method for your purpose that called Flow Mediated Dilation (FMD). You can read this article: Lee, J., Lee, R., Hwang, M. et al. The effects of exercise on vascular endothelial function in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetol Metab Syndr 10, 15 (2018).
good luck
Dear Prof. Vahid Tadibi,
Thanks a lot! I shall go through the same. However, I prefer a non-invasive method.
Regards
Thanks a lot, Vishnu! Does this involve taking a blood sample? Can you suggest any standard "available kit" for this?
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