Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of 8 Weeks of Aerobic Exercise in Combination with Hydroalcoholic Extract of Cinnamon on Serum Visfatin and Vaspin in Insulin-Resistant Rats
2138
2152
FA
Tahmineh
Irandoost
, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
Ahmad
Abdi
, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
Asieh
Abbassi Daloii
, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
Introduction: Visfatin and Vaspin are two adipokines playing a role in increasing or decreasing insulin resistance. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of 8 weeks of aerobic exercise in combination with cinnamon extract on visfatin and vaspin in insulin-resistant rats.
Methods: Thirty-six Wistar male rats were divided into four groups: control (N=9), aerobic exercise (N=9), cinnamon extract (N=9), and aerobic exercise + cinnamon extract (N=9). Insulin resistance status was induced by %10 fructose solutions during 5 weeks. The exercise groups were subjected to a 5-day per week aerobic exercise program (with 75-80% VO2max) for 8 weeks. 200 mL/kgBw/day cinnamon extract was injected to the rats in the cinnamon extract groups. The Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the significance level was set at p<0.05.
Results: The results showed that aerobic exercise with and without cinnamon extract significantly decreased the serum visfatin, insulin and insulin resistance (P<0.000, P<0.005 and P<0.001, respectively). Also, the Aerobic exercise and aerobic exercise + cinnamon groups significantly increased vaspin concentration (P<0.001). Glucose levels were significantly decreased in the aerobic exercise + cinnamon group (P<0.008).
Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that aerobic exercise may improve insulin resistance in insulin-resistant rats changing the levels of serum visfatin and vaspin. However, it can have a greater effect on visfatin when combined with cinnamon extract.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of Eight Weeks of Pilates Training in Combination with Probiotic Supplementation on some Inflammatory Markers in Overweight Women
2153
2166
FA
Alijani
, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.
Seyfi
, Hashtgerd Education Office, Savojbolag Region, Alborz Province, Iran.
Baghaiee
, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Jolfa Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jolfa, Iran.
Introduction: This study aims at investigating the effect of eight weeks of Pilates training in combination with probiotic supplementation on C-reactive protein (CRP), creatine kinase (CK) and lactate d ehydrogenase (LDH) levels and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in overweight women.
Methods: 40 overweight women in the age range of 23-25 years were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to four groups of probiotic supplementation (N = 10), Pilates training (N = 10), combined (N = 10), and placebo (N = 10). The blood samples were obtained in the basal state and after eight weeks of training to measure CK, LDH, CRP and ESR. In addition, T-test, ANCOVA and Bonferroni post-hoc test were used to analyze the study variables.
Results: A significant decrease was observed in CRP level and ESR in the Pilates, probiotic and combined groups (P = 0.001). Also, a significant decrease was observed in CK level in the Pilates and combined groups (intra-group) (P = 0.001), and LDH significantly decreased only in the combined group (P = 0.001). In the control group, a significant increase was observed in the CRP level (P = 0.001). Also, according to the results of ANCOVA, there was a significant difference among the groups in terms of creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, and CRP levels and ESR (P = 0.001). Based on the results of post hoc test, the combined group showed the highest decrease in these markers.
Conclusion: Based on the res ults of the present study, although Pilates training and probiotic supplementation each by itself can be effective in reducing inflammation, their combination can lead to much better results.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of Listening to Nature Sounds on Sleep Quality in Patients Hospitalized in Cardiac Care Units
2167
2180
FA
Tahereh
Najafi Ghezeljeh
, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
maryam
nasari
MSc. student in CCU Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Introduction: Nature sounds as non-pharmacological care can reduce environmental sounds to improve patients’ sleep quality. Therefore, the present study aimed at investigating the effect of listening to nature sounds on sleep quality in patients hospitalized in cardiac care unit.
Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 93 patients, admitted to the Cardiac Care Units (CCUs) of three teaching hospitals in an urban area of Iran, were randomly selected in 2016. They were randomly assigned to three groups, including nature sounds, silence, and control groups. The patients in the intervention group listened to nature sounds for 30 minutes via headphones. The patients in the silence group wore headphones without any sound for 30 minutes. The patients in the control group were only provided with routine care. The sleep quality was assessed on the night before the intervention and two nights of the intervention using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The data were analyzed by SPSS 21.0, using chi-square tests, fisher exact test, paired t-test and ANOVA.
Results: Statistically significant differences were reported among the groups in terms of sleep quality (P<0.001), indicating an improved quality of sleep in both nature sounds (7.68 ± 4.24) and silence (7.41 ± 4.00) groups compared with the control group (9.41 ± 4.40).
Conclusion: It seems that listening to nature sounds or wearing headphones to prevent environmental noises help to improve sleep quality in patients. Therefore, nurses are recommended to provide the patients with nature sounds or silence (as they prefer) to improve their quality of sleep during hospitalization.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of Flaxseed Supplementation and Concurrent Training on Certain Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease and Cortisol Levels in Overweight Women
2181
2193
FA
Vahid
Sari-Sarraf
, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Ramin
Amirsasan
, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
fateme
halalkhor
, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Introduction: Overweight/obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes and has affected a significant proportion of people in developed and developing countries so that it is considered to be the most important nutritional and social problem worldwide. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of four weeks of Flaxseed supplementation and concurrent training on some of the cardiovascular risk factors and cortisol level in overweight women.
Methods: Thirty-six overweight women with BMI> 25 were randomly divided into four groups of 9 people, including concurrent training in combination with flaxseed supplementation concurrent training, Flaxseed supplementation and control. A written consent was obtained from each participant. The concurrent training included aerobic exercises with an intensity of 65% of heart rate reserve and resistance training with an intensity of 60% of 1RM. Meanwhile, the Flaxseed powder (0.62 g per kg of body weight per day) was supplemented during the four-week period. The research hypotheses were tested at the significance level of p <0.05 through repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: Four weeks of Flaxseed supplementation in combination with concurrent training significantly reduced the level of cholesterol compared to the control group (p= 0.05) and that of LDL compared to the pretest (p= 0.005). However, the interventions had no effect on the levels of HDL (p= 0.509), triglyceride (p= 0.99) and cortisol (p= 0.778).
Conclusion: Flaxseed supplementation in combination with concurrent training reduced the level of cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein. However, it had no significant effect on the other indicators of lipid profile and cortisol level. The present study had some limitations and further research is required.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of Aerobic training and Sesamin Supplementation on Serum Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and C-Reactive Protein in Trained Men
2194
2205
FA
Javad
Tolouei Azar
, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
yousef
saberi
, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Bahloul
ghorbanian
, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran.
Babak
nourani
, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Introduction: One of the ways to cope with the adverse effects of inflammation caused by exercise is the use of oral anti-inflammatory supplements. Among these, Sesamin is one of the most effective nutritional supplements used to reduce the inflammatory-oxidative damage caused by various types of exercises.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 40 trained men aged 20-25 years were selected through convenience sampling and after obtaining informed written consents, the participants were randomly assigned to four groups: placebo (10), aerobic training (10), aerobic training + sesamin (10) and sesamin (10). Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and C-reactive protein were measured by Elisa kits. The data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test using SPSS 20.
Results: The results of ANOVA showed that serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha in the supplementation + aerobic training and supplementation groups were significantly different from those in the other groups (respectively, p=0.022 and p=0.001) and the same was the case for serum level of C-reactive protein in the supplementation + aerobic training group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Aerobic training in combination with Sesamin supplementation is an effective method to improve the health of trained men. In addition, combining supplementation with aerobic training can increase some of the beneficial effects of training over a 10-week period and decrease inflammation caused by training.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Exercise and Chlorella Algae Supplementation on Plasma Levels of Paraoxonase-1 and Lipid Hydroperoxide in Diabetic Male Rats
2206
2217
FA
Nazila
Khanzadeh
, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
Roghayeh
Poozesh
2- Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Faculty of Humanities and Education, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
Alireza
Nour Azar
2- Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Faculty of Humanities and Education, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
Introduction: The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of aerobic exercise and Chlorella supplementation on paraoxonase-1 and lipid hydroperoxide in Wistar rats with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: The present study is an experimental research. 50 male Wistar rats with an average weight of 220±10 g were divided into 5 groups of normal control, diabetic control, diabetes + Chlorella supplementation, diabetes + aerobic exercise and combined (diabetes + Chlorella supplementation + aerobic exercise). The subjects were studied throughout an eight-week period and the levels of paraoxonase 1 and Lipid hydroperoxide were measured after this period. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test.
Results: The results showed significant differences between the groups in terms of paraoxonase-1 level (P=0.001). Comparisons between the Chlorella supplementation and aerobic exercise groups (P=0.001), Chlorella supplementation and combined groups (P=0.001), and aerobic exercise and combined groups (P=0.007) also showed significant differences. Also, there were significant differences between the groups in terms of Lipid hydroperoxide (P=0.001) as significant differences between the Chlorella supplementation and aerobic exercise groups (P=0.005), the Chlorella supplementation and combined groups (P=0.001) and the aerobic exercise and combined groups (P=0.029).
Conclusion: Eight weeks of aerobic training and eight weeks of taking Chlorella can reduce Lipid hydroperoxide and increase paraoxonase-1 in rats with diabetes. However, a combination of exercise and Chlorella supplementation leads to better results.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
Investigating the Effect of Milk - Dodder on Emotional, Cognitive, Behavioral and Physical Components of Anxiety
2218
2223
FA
ali akbar
malekirad
,Ph.D in Physiology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Biology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
mahdis
mojtabaee
, Department of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Introduction: With expansion of industrial life and increasing complexity of psychological and social phenomena, anxiety has become a part of human life. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the effect of Milk - Dodder on anxiety components.
Methods: 40 people referred to traditional medicine centers were intervened for one month and multi-system anxiety questionnaire was performed as pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed through t-test using SPSS.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the subjects and the post-test scores significantly decreased compared to the pre-test ones, which means that after the intervention, the subject experienced significantly-decreased emotional, cognitive, behavioral and physical components of anxiety.
Conclusion: Milk - Dodder can be used as a supplement in medical centers and for certain diseases that anxiety is one of their characteristics.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
8
1
2018
6
1
The effect of creatine supplementation on the activity of creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase enzymes after an intense exercise session in athletic girls
2224
2233
FA
mahsa
sedaghat
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
mohammad
rashidi
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
IIntroduction: Creatine is one of the most important and commonly used supplements among athletes, although the molecular mechanisms by which it exerts its effect and its side effects are less understood. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of creatine monohydrate supplementation on the activity of creatine kinase and dehydrogenase enzymes after an intense exercise test in athletic girls.
Methods: After obtaining informed written consents, 30 trained girl students were selected through 7-stage Bruce Test to participate in this study and were randomly assigned to experimental (creatine supplementation / 7 days, N = 15) and control (placebo, N = 15) groups. The blood samples were collected before supplementation (pre-test) and 24 hours after Cunningham Test (post-test) to measure the levels of creatine kinase (CK) and lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in the two groups.
Results: There was no significant difference in the levels of CK (p = 0.621) and LDH (p = 0.852) between the two groups at baseline (pre-test). No significant difference was observed between pre- and post-test levels of CK (p = 0.214) and LDH (p = 0.325) in the experimental group. All the variables did not change in the control group (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on these findings, creatine monohydrate supplementation did not have a significant effect on the activity of creatine kinase and dehydrogenase enzymes after an intense exercise test in athletic girls.