ABSTRACT

Background: Swine Flu (H1N1) is a viral respiratory illness that can progress to severe complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and multi-organ dysfunction. Conventional treatment often involves intensive care and antiviral therapy, but outcomes remain guarded. Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV), an integrative energy-based healing system, has been reported to support recovery in critical conditions. Objective: This case report documents the intervention of YPV healing in a 53-year-old female diagnosed with H1N1 influenza complicated by ARDS and elevated creatinine levels. Case presentation: The patient was admitted with only a 40% chance of survival. YPV healing protocols, including psychotherapy, Healer Development Level 1 (HDPL1) healing for lungs and kidneys, and regeneration techniques for oral bruises, were administered daily for 31 days. Results: Within 23 days, creatinine levels normalized (Annexures 3–4), and by 31 days, H1N1 tests turned negative (Annexures 1–2). The patient regained mobility, oral lesions healed, and she was discharged in stable condition. Follow-up confirmed sustained recovery. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential role of YPV healing as a complementary therapy in critical viral infections, warranting further systematic investigation.
 

KEYWORDS

Swine Flu, H1N1, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Yoga Prana Vidya System®, YPV®, Complementary Healing
 

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Shah, S., & Nanduri, V. S. (2026). A Case of Swine Flu (H1N1) Complicated by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Elevated Creatinine Resolved Successfully using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing Intervention: A Case Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH, 5(5), 429-433. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2026.v5i5n14