Role of Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) system as complementary medicine in the successful treatment of HIV: A case research study

YPV -HIV case research study

Abstract

Introduction: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a pathogen that compromises the body's immune system by targeting white blood cells known as CD4 cells. Studies show evidence of successful YPV therapy as complementary in the healing cases of dreaded diseases like cancer, and various other diseases. This paper presents an in-depth case study of a HIV patient treated successfully using YPV protocols as complementary medicine to overcome psychological issues and side effects of ART medication.
Method: An in-depth Case study method is used, collecting case details from the Trainer-healer, medical information from patient, and a qualitative research interview of the patient transcribed for thematic analysis.
Results; The CD4 figures for the period 2016 to 2022 show fluctuating results (above and below 500 cells /mm-cube) when ART medication was used alone. However, for the period 2022 to 2024 when the patient was treated complementarily using YPV protocols together with ART medication, CD4 values show a stable and rising pattern, above 500 cells/mm-cube. The medical team reduced dosage by 41%. Qualitative analysis shows he is not experiencing any side effects of ART medication, while feeling strong and energetic functioning normally.
Conclusions: In addition to medical care, HIV patients require effective psychosocial assistance. A higher quality of life and longer lifespan are possible for individuals living with HIV who have access to timely diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial support. According to this study, the YPV protocols provide efficient ways for patients to heal and rehabilitate. Recommendations include conducting more studies using right samples and methodology.