Yoga reverses atherosclerotic obstructions
According to "Coronary Atherosclerosis Reversal Potential of Yoga Life Style Intervention", a research publication of Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN).
Yoga and Naturopathy life-style intervention have proved to be effective in reversing atherosclerotic obstructions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD),
Various factors such as stress, tension, anxiety, lack of exercise and excessive reliance on fast foods are responsible for lifestyle disorders, says the study.
Yoga and Naturopathy, are cost effective, simple and drugless therapies.Yoga also stabilizes atherosclerotic plaque, decreasing the need for coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty.
A follow-up angiography clearly showed favorable results in the group that received Yoga intervention.The yoga group consistently showed marked improvement in countering symptoms of angina, whereas the control group showed an overall deterioration.
yoga group also improved in psychological status, body weight and cholesterol levels (decreased), while the control group did not show significant alterations in these parameters.
The dosage of anti-anginal and anti-hypertensive medicines was also reduced in many patients of yoga group.
The study was conducted between, 1994-96 concluded that yoga induced favorable effects on angina (chest pain due to oxygen shortage in the heart), body weight and lipid levels and that yoga lifestyle intervention can be carried out in patients with advanced coronary artery disease with high degree of compliance.
Yogic schedule included health rejuvenating exercises like , relaxation, Pranayama, Asanas,Meditation, stress management and vegetarian, low fat, high fiber diet.
Yoga and Naturopathy life-style intervention have proved to be effective in reversing atherosclerotic obstructions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD),
Various factors such as stress, tension, anxiety, lack of exercise and excessive reliance on fast foods are responsible for lifestyle disorders, says the study.
Yoga and Naturopathy, are cost effective, simple and drugless therapies.Yoga also stabilizes atherosclerotic plaque, decreasing the need for coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty.
A follow-up angiography clearly showed favorable results in the group that received Yoga intervention.The yoga group consistently showed marked improvement in countering symptoms of angina, whereas the control group showed an overall deterioration.
yoga group also improved in psychological status, body weight and cholesterol levels (decreased), while the control group did not show significant alterations in these parameters.
The dosage of anti-anginal and anti-hypertensive medicines was also reduced in many patients of yoga group.
The study was conducted between, 1994-96 concluded that yoga induced favorable effects on angina (chest pain due to oxygen shortage in the heart), body weight and lipid levels and that yoga lifestyle intervention can be carried out in patients with advanced coronary artery disease with high degree of compliance.
Yogic schedule included health rejuvenating exercises like , relaxation, Pranayama, Asanas,Meditation, stress management and vegetarian, low fat, high fiber diet.
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