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A Review of the Effect of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tai Chi on Depression in Older Adults

Shirley Telles , Shirley Telles , Arti Yadav , Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj , Nilkamal Singh

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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 6(4):p 187-194, October-December 2013. | DOI:

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Depression in older adults occurs for various interpersonal, financial and physical health related reasons. The medication used in the management of depression can result in falls, confusion, and disorientation in the elderly. Hence there is an interest in complementary and alternative therapies in managing depression in this age group. This article examines ten studies indexed in PubMed in which three Asian systems of healing, that is yoga, Tai Chi and Ayurveda have been used to manage depression in older adults who have (i) uncomplicated depression, and (ii) depression along with other medical conditions. While some of the trials were well designed with a good percentage at followup, it is apparent that there still remains a lot of research needed in this potentially useful area. Yoga and Tai Chi were found to be useful in depression in older adults. Another point which emerged is possible harmful drugherb interactions when Ayurveda polyherbal preparations are used in older adults receiving medication for some other condition.

 

Keywords: Depression; Yoga; Ayurveda; Tai Chi.

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