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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF YOGA POSTURES ON BLOOD PRESS

Authors

  • Dr. Mercedes Isabel Guamán Guamán, Dr. Olivia Elizabeth Altamirano Guerrero, Dr. María Isabel Fong Betancourt, Dr. Ronelsys Martínez Martínez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S07.399

Abstract

Introduction: Yoga appears to exert its effect against high blood pressure primarily through the associated breathing and meditation techniques.

 

Objective: To compare the blood pressure lowering effect of yoga interventions with and without yoga postures in patients with arterial hypertension.

 

Methods: 75 patients taking medication for arterial hypertension (72 % women, mean age 58.7 ± 9.5 years) were randomized into three groups.

 

Results: 24-hour systolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the control group (group difference = -3.8 mmHg).

 

Conclusions: Yoga is safe and effective for patients taking high blood pressure medication.

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2022-12-20

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Vol. 13 SPECIAL ISSUE 07 (2022)

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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF YOGA POSTURES ON BLOOD PRESS. (2022). Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, 3034-3041. https://www.pnrjournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/5069