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Regular yoga may reduce symptoms of depression

Those who suffer from depression may find better relief of their symptoms on a yoga mat, according to a new study from Boston University Medical Center. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic, recurrent, and disabling condition that is prevalent worldwide and is responsible for more years lost to disability than any other disease. As ...click here to read more

Yoga may reduce chronic lower back pain

Back pain lasting for three or more months is considered chronic, and as constant pain is a disruption to daily activity, researchers set out to examine the effectiveness of yoga in treating this condition. The research was conducted by the Cochrane Complementary Medicine at the Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland, and was published ...click here to read more

Yoga poses to relieve your chronic lower back pain

Yoga poses can help relieve chronic pain in the lower back. One of the most common reasons for doctor visits, lower back pain can negatively affect one’s quality of life . Although many patients take over-the-counter or even prescribed medications to treat their chronic lower back pain, yoga can be an effective and natural solution ...click here to read more

Yoga for healthy kidneys: Reduce the risk of kidney stones and improve kidney function

Yoga can be beneficial in promoting kidney health. The main role of the kidneys is to help filter waste from the body, along with secreting necessary hormones and stabilizing blood pressure. The kidneys also help maintain homeostasis which goes to show how important the kidneys really are for the healthy functioning of the entire body, ...click here to read more

Yoga injuries are on the rise

Although rare, serious yoga injuries seem to be on the rise. This is due to the fact that more Americans are partaking in yoga which is reflected in the higher rate of injury. Between 2001 and 2014, nearly 30,000 Americans were sent to the emergency room for yoga-related injuries, including sprains and fractures. With this ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation patients doing yoga improved quality of life, lowered heart rate and blood pressure

Atrial fibrillation patients doing yoga improved their quality of life and lowered their heart rate and blood pressure. Nurse and Ph.D. candidate Maria Wahlström explained, “Many patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) can’t live their lives as they want to – they refuse dinners with friends, concerts, and travelling – because they are afraid of ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome patients can benefit from yoga

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from yoga. Stress is a large contributing factor to IBS symptoms, and yoga is a great way to reduce stress all the while gently stretching the body to ease muscle tension and promote bowel movements. IBS patients suffer from gastrointestinal and digestive symptoms, such as constipation, stomach cramping, ...click here to read more

In chronic stroke patients, yoga may help improve balance, prevent falls: Study

In chronic stroke patients, yoga may help improve balance and prevent falls. A small pilot study showed that group yoga can provide benefits to stroke patients no longer receiving rehabilitation care. Lead researcher Arlene Schmid said, “For people with chronic stroke, something like yoga in a group environment is cost effective and appears to improve ...click here to read more

Yoga may help combat depression, PTSD, and anxiety in seniors

Yoga may help combat depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety in seniors. Yoga continues to grow in popularity and for good reason, too. Yoga has been found to provide multiple benefits such as improving flexibility and strength along with reducing stress and anxiety. For the study, researchers analyzed 13 literature reviews accounting for 185 articles. The researchers ...click here to read more