Yoga May Help Reduce Blood Pressure

Yoga could possibly assist in reducing blood pressure, especially with folks who already have hypertension, is what a new analysis of past studies has determined. In the past, studies have often suggested that yoga can be quite beneficial for a number of health conditions, including irregular heart rhythms and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The current reviews on yoga for hypertension is an ongoing project, it is crucial to scientifically evaluate

where it is useful and where it is not. These findings have been recently published in the American Journal of Hypertension. The results of seven studies that included over 450 patients. In each study, people having borderline high blood pressure, were assigned to practice yoga for over 7 weeks, or to get usual blood pressure care. On average, it was determined that yoga reduced systolic blood pressure by over 10 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by over 5 mm Hg, compared to usual care.
Patients with full blown hypertension, had even greater reduction in blood pressure. The National Institutes of Health states high blood pressure as 140/90 mm Hg and above, normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg, with pre-hypertension is in the middle. The review found that yoga helps patients who take blood pressure medication, but not those who use alternate drugs.

The study also has looked at Yoga's safety and determined that three adverse reactions were reported in the study , but did not specify what was involved. Other studies have often suggested that strains of the legs, neck and shoulders are common yoga injuries.

People interested in online yoga often look for a style that incorporates breathing technique and relaxation with postures and often look for a yoga teacher who has worked previously with people who turn to yoga for medical reasons.

For the most professional yoga instruction, it is recommended to look towards Barre and Soul Yoga studio for Portsmouth, Melrose and Lexington Yoga.