Background: The sweat rate consists of relating the athlete's initial and final weight with the amount of fluid ingested and thus identify how much dehydrated they were dehydration is a state that a person enters after having lost fluids from their body. Aim: Diagnose the athlete's sweat rate by considering the consumption of the beverages before, during, and after the test. To analyze the correlation of diagnoses according to the intake of hydrating drinks, sweat rate and weight of the athletes. Methods: This test was carried out at the I.U.D., specifically at the CAF, where an exercise bike was used. The methodological approach is quantitative, a sweat rate was performed in a test for three (3) consecutive days, which consisted of the athlete being subjected to an hour without rest on the exercise bike consuming three (3) types of drinks (water, Gatorade, serum), a different one for each day. Results: It was evident that with water he lost 2.12% (moderate dehydration), with Gatorade he lost 0.99% (minimal dehydration), we observed that his dehydration decreased thanks to the replacement of fluids lost during physical activity, with serum he lost 1.13%. Conclusions: According to the study carried out, two drinks stand out, water was the drink that made the athlete lose more weight during his process and we considered whey, since it was the drink that was consumed the least and was the one that kept the athlete hydrated.
Rationale: Post-pandemic research has highlighted significant links between gut health and mental well-being, suggesting changes in the gut may contribute to mental health conditions. Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine, connects digestive fire (jatharagni) with mind states (manas bhava), suggesting that an imbalance in agni affects both cognition and emotional health. Nadi Tarangini, an AI-powered diagnostic tool, integrates these ancient principles with modern technology, providing a non-invasive method of assessment through pulse diagnosis (nadi pariksha). Objectives to study: To assess the variations in digestive fire (jatharagni) wrt gut health and mental well-being across different nadi vikruti patterns (imbalances) among a Pan-Indian population through Nadi/pulse analysis using Nadi Tarangini. Study methods and materials: Our study design is a retrospective observational study with a focused subgroup analysis model. We analyzed secondary data from 600 subjects across India, collected through random sampling at Nadi Tarangini centers from a larger Pan-India dataset of 15,391subjects. Pulse data was recorded using Nadi Tarangini, a digital pulse diagnosis device that captures pulse waveforms to compute 22 pulse attributes (nadi gunas), calibrated by Ayurvedic practitioners. These attributes such as agni, thoughts and stress were quantified on a scale from 0% to 100%, and classified as low/weak (0–40%), moderate/prone (41–70%), or high/excess (71–100%). AI algorithms were applied to identify correlations between digestive health, stress, and thought patterns across varying imbalance (nadi vikruti). Results: The findings indicated a significant association between imbalances in jatharagni and adverse mind-state outcomes. Specifically, a diminished digestive fire (mandagni), characterized by low appetite, weak digestion, and reduced metabolic function, was correlated with moderate to high levels of overthinking (chinta), anxiety, and stress. In contrast, an excessive digestive fire (tikshnagni), marked by intense hunger and increased acidic secretions, was linked to heightened stress, anger, and aggressive tendencies, particularly among individuals with Pitta-dominant nadi patterns. Finally, the irregular digestive fire (vishamagni) leads to proneness to overthinking and anxiety, stress at all scales of digestive fire. These results suggest that both mandagni and tikshnagni states negatively influence cognitive function and emotional regulation, contributing to increased mind-state distress and instability. Conclusion: These findings support the conclusion that imbalances in digestive fire (agni) significantly disrupt both gut functions and mental well-being. The results underscore the importance of maintaining a balanced agni to support cognitive stability and emotional health. Furthermore, the study highlights the potential of tools like Nadi Tarangini as effective diagnostic aids in promoting a holistic, integrative approach to health that considers both physiological and psychological dimensions.
Youth with visual impairments face heightened vulnerability to health disparities, yet limited research has examined the interplay of physical competence, psychosocial factors, and sleep-related mental health in this population. This study investigated associations among perceived motor competence, physical performance, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and mental health–related sleep disruption (MHSD) in youth with visual impairments. Thirty-seven participants (M = 13.59 years; SD = 2.80; Female = 51%) were recruited from a sports camp for youth with visual impairments. Spearman’s rank-order correlations revealed significant associations between perceived motor competence and MHSD (ρ = –.46, p =.005), as well as between MHSD and HRQoL and weekday sleep. A multiple linear regression model accounted for 42% of the variance in MHSD (p =.006), with HRQoL (β = –.48), perceived motor competence (β = –.40), and physical performance (Supine-to-Stand; STS Max; β = –.38) emerging as significant predictors. These findings support the link from physical competence to health outcomes and underscore the importance of addressing both perceived and actual movement skill in mitigating mental health risks. Given the low-incidence nature of visual impairment, this study provides rare and valuable insight, advocating for inclusive, developmentally sensitive interventions that target movement functional capacity and overall well-being.
There is a growing demand for integrative and complementary therapies for various health conditions, while the mechanisms and biological pathways for some of these therapies are poorly explored. In particular, bioelectric, biomagnetic and anthropogenic fields interact with biological structures such as tissues, cells and DNA. It is suggested that these interactions may create an integrated system of internal communication, with the potential to promote therapeutic benefits. The theoretical model Biofield-Tissue Tensegrity Matrix (BTTM) is presented by combining concepts from physics, biology and medicine to serve as a possible theoretical basis for energy therapies.
The integration of alternative and complementary medicine (ACM) with modern medicine offers a transformative approach to healthcare. ACM systems, such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), yoga, acupuncture, and herbal medicine, emphasize holistic healing and natural therapies, which can augment conventional approaches in chronic disease management, mental health care, and preventive medicine. This review explores the principles, practices, benefits, and challenges of integrative medicine (IM), providing evidence-based insights into how combining ACM with conventional medicine enhances therapeutic outcomes, reduces side effects, and improves patient satisfaction. Specific applications such as integrated oncology, acupuncture for pain, and yoga for cardiovascular health are discussed alongside strategies for implementation, including interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized care. Regulatory, scientific, and access-related barriers are acknowledged, and actionable solutions are proposed. As evidence and acceptance of integrative approaches grow, IM is poised to become a cornerstone of 21st-century healthcare.
