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Yoga

Systematic Review of the Research on Yoga, Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on June 11, 2011

One wonders why there is not more emphasis in cardiac rehab and medicine in general in integrating Yoga or similar disciplines into health treatment… Here in Fairbanks the cardiac rehab program has nothing about Yoga or mind-body relationships…. This article was published over five years ago…. Medical practice tends to be about 15 years behind [...]

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Yoga Reduces Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on April 4, 2011

Yoga Reduces Atrial Fibrillation Risk Considerably April 3, 2011 Medical News Today People who regularly practice yoga have a significantly lower risk of having episodes of atrial fibrillation – abnormal heart rhythm (irregular heartbeat) caused by unusual generation of electrical signals in the heart. Atrial fibrillation is a major cause of stroke among elderly individuals. [...]

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