Yoga: useful in case of atrial fibrillation
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 by admin
The yoga helps to control Atrial fibrillation (FA). This conclusion was reached from a survey conducted at the ‘University of Kansas Hospital and presented in recent days as part of the annual congress of ‘American College of Cardiology which was held in New Orleans. I health benefits of the practice of Indian origin have been known for some time; both for what concerns the inspection of stress that of joint and muscle pain. It has recently been validated for example, his valuable assistance in the event of Fibromyalgia. But it is the first time that yoga is associated with Atrial fibrillation which, remember, is the ‘arrhythmia ever more frequent, causing an inability of heart muscle to carry out its normal function is to “push” of blood body.
The data presented in Congress are based on 49 patients with established diagnosis of FA. Were followed for six months over the first three was carried out monitoring of the basic elements, the normal daily activities and also in some sports. In the second part of the study but were asked to practice yoga through exercises, meditation techniques and relaxation, three times a week and for at least 45 consecutive minutes. At the end of 180 days atrial fibrillation was reduced by half, reduced the levels of anxiety and depression.
Significant results even though, say the researchers themselves, yoga is not intended as a care final, but as a natural remedy, Free side effects that can be certainly help to reduce symptoms and increase the overall quality of life of the patient. All this should not surprise us, indeed. Just look at the origins and the development of this discipline is a life science, philosophy, religion and spirituality that lead human beings to understand and live in harmony with the world around him. All in a perfect balance between mind, body and mind, was that you can reach important techniques, primarily those of breathing and meditation, all vital to the achievement of well-being.
The data presented in Congress are based on 49 patients with established diagnosis of FA. Were followed for six months over the first three was carried out monitoring of the basic elements, the normal daily activities and also in some sports. In the second part of the study but were asked to practice yoga through exercises, meditation techniques and relaxation, three times a week and for at least 45 consecutive minutes. At the end of 180 days atrial fibrillation was reduced by half, reduced the levels of anxiety and depression.
