Archive for the 'Yoga' Category
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
The American Heart Association has summarized the blood pressure-lowering effects of several alternative approaches and provided recommendations for their use.
Here’s what we know in people with blood pressure (BP) levels higher than 120/80 mmHg. (more…)
Biofeedback, Breathing, Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Meditation, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Benefits of CAM to help treat hypertension
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Pain, Yoga | Comments Off on Yoga appears to be beneficial for people with pain
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and low cortisol levels.
Researchers at York University, in Toronto, Ontario, evaluated women with fibromyalgia before and after a yoga class. (more…)
Fibromyalgia, Pain, Yoga | Comments Off on Potential benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts, report patterns and reasons for its use.
It’s not what you think. (more…)
CAM Use, Exercise, Headache/Migraine, Meditation, Migraine, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM use among people with migraine
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Aside from surgery, splinting, exercises, and other alternative therapies have been used.
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Exercise, Magnets, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, reviewed the evidence to determine whether physical fitness and function benefits are achieved through the practice of yoga. (more…)
Elderly, Exercise, Yoga | Comments Off on Does yoga improve fitness in older adults?
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
… and other things you should know.
The authors tell us, “Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Obesity, Sleep (Insomnia), Yoga | Comments Off on Mayo Clinic lists the benefits of yoga
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Small studies suggest that yoga might have benefits.
Researchers at Group Health Research Institute, in Seattle, Washington, studied whether yoga is more effective than conventional stretching exercises or a self-care book for primary care patients with chronic low back pain. (more…)
Exercise, Pain-Back, Yoga | Comments Off on Yoga vs stretching for low back pain
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, performed a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of yoga on pain and associated disability. (more…)
Headache/Migraine, Pain, Pain-Back, Rheumatoid Diseases, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Yoga to treat pain
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Standard therapies are of limited value for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, in Australia, reviewed the value of CAM, self-help techniques, and lifestyle interventions. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Inositol, Milk Thistle, Obsessive Compulsive, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Religion/ Spirituality, St. John's Wort, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
It has been suggested that yoga has a positive effect on low back pain and function.
Now, Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Pain-Back, Prof. Ernst, Yoga | Comments Off on Yoga to help ease low back pain
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Dr. Timothy McCall, writing at YogaJournal.com, makes the case for yoga.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
Cancer, Stress, Yoga | Comments Off on Scientific basis for yoga
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Most people suffering from fibromyalgia use a variety of complementary or alternative medicine treatments to manage their symptoms.
Prof. Ernst has updated his review of the CAM options from a year ago. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Review of CAM for fibromyalgia
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Researchers at Catholic University Leuven, in Belgium, reviewed the evidence for physical therapy in people with schizophrenia.
First, the details.
10 studies were included in the review.
- 6 studies addressed the use of aerobic and strength exercises.
- In 2 of these studies, yoga techniques also were investigated.
- 4 studies addressed the use of progressive muscle relaxation.
And, the results.
- There’s evidence that aerobic and strength exercises and yoga reduce psychiatric symptoms, anxiety and psychological distress, and improve health-related quality of life.
- Aerobic exercise improves short-term memory.
- Progressive muscle relaxation reduces anxiety and psychological distress.
The bottom line?
The authors concluded, “Physical therapy offers added value in the multidisciplinary care of people with schizophrenia.”
The differences between studies in terms of design and the small number of patients studies, say the researchers, make it necessary to conduct additional studies to confirm these findings.
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Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Exercise, Physiotherapy, Schizophrenia, Yoga | Comments Off on Physiotherapy to treat schizophrenia
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Researchers at National Taiwan University, in Taipei, conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of yoga in patients with cancer. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Stress, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Benefits of yoga in people with cancer
Sunday, October 30th, 2011
MayoClinic.com has reviewed the pros and cons. (more…)
Children, Yoga | Comments Off on Is yoga for children a good idea?
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Chronic low back pain is a common problem lacking effective treatment options.
Researchers in Oregon and Washington compared yoga and conventional stretching exercises for patients with chronic low back pain. (more…)
Exercise, Pain-Back, Yoga | Comments Off on Yoga vs stretching for low back pain
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, in Baltimore, Maryland, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Yoga for arthritis
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
It’s probably one of the most popular uses of CAM.
Researchers in Australia reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Massage, Sleep (Insomnia), Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM for insomnia?
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
Researchers at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, observed the effect of yoga on menopausal symptoms. (more…)
Menopause, Yoga | Comments Off on Effect of yoga on menopausal symptoms