The Effect of “Seiza” Sitting Position During Dzikr After Moslem Prayer on Stomach Circumference Changes: A Case Report

Authors

  • RakhaZidane Muhammad Faculty of Medicine Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta- Indonesia
  • Amiroh Kurniati Faculty of Medicine Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta- Indonesia
  • Trianggoro Budisulistyo Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University, Semarang- Indonesia
  • Nirmala Safitri Central Java Provincial Health Office, Department of Clinical Pathology,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v7i2.575

Keywords:

stomach, circumference, metabolism, Seiza, sitting, dzikr, Moslem prayer

Abstract

Introduction.The Japanese floor-sitting Seiza is reflected of femoral artery pinched, which improved of tissues oxygenation and circulation. It might play role on body metabolism, also the nerves system.

Methods: Study was conducted on a 20-year-old obese man performed routinely dzikr with Seiza sitting, so the time duration counted. Stomach circumference and body weight was monitoring twice weekly until 1 month.

Results: The stomach circumference measurements of 114 cm observed improvement, as at week 1 (1.75%), week 2 (0.88%), week 3 (63%), and week 4 (3.51%) underwent 316 to 334 seconds weekly of Seiza sittings. A 100,4 kg of body weight showed gradually improvement: 0.55%, 0.35%, 0.25%, and 1.89% in each weeks.

Discussion: The Seiza sitting might be relate to St36 Meridian points. It stimulated of parasympathetic system, digest and absorption, aliementary glands activated, also fat metabolism.

Conclusions: The Seiza sitting during dzikr after prayer might improve of body metabolism.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 07 No. 02 Apr’23 Page: 202-206   

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Published

2023-07-02

How to Cite

Muhammad, R., Kurniati, A., Budisulistyo, T., & Safitri, N. (2023). The Effect of “Seiza” Sitting Position During Dzikr After Moslem Prayer on Stomach Circumference Changes: A Case Report. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 7(2), 202–206. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v7i2.575

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Case Report

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