Yoga & AFib

By Mary DiMatteo | March 21, 2016 |

“Yoga improves quality of life in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, according to research published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Heart rate and blood pressure also decreased in patients who did yoga.” The article continues, “‘AF episodes are accompanied by chest pain, dyspnoea and dizziness,’ continued Ms Wahlström. ‘These symptoms are unpleasant and…

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Yoga & Prostate Cancer

By Mary DiMatteo | January 13, 2016 |

According to a new study out of the University of Pennsylvania, “Men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from yoga, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine…reported at the Society of Integrative Oncology’s 12th International Conference.” The article goes on to say, “The new, first-of-its-kind study, led by Neha Vapiwala, MD,…

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