Bilatsana Sougrakpam

Neuroautonomic and Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal-axis Mechanisms of Yoga in Disorders of Gut–brain Interaction: A Narrative Review

Bilatsana Sougrakpam, B. Ganesh Prasad, Shivaprasad Shetty & Varvanacia Suchiang · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia and functional abdominal pain, are highly prevalent and are associated with dysregulated autonomic and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis signalling betwee...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i11796

Localized Head and Facial Cooling under Thermoneutral Conditions: Trigeminal Sensory Pathways, Autonomic Responses, and Cognitive Performance-A Narrative Review

Varvanacia Suchiang, V. P. Ashwin, K. J. Sujatha, Shivaprasad Shetty & Bilatsana Sougrakpam · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: In naturopathy, cold treatments applied to the head and face, such as cold compresses, head packs, and ice massages, are commonly practised. These treatments have a distinct physiological basis compared to whole-body cold exposure, which can impair cognitive performan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i11799