Author:
Joshi Anjali Mangesh,Raveendran Arkiath Veettil,Arumugam Muruganathan
Abstract
Systemic hypertension is an established risk factor for coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular accident and control of blood pressure reduces the risk of a major cardiovascular event. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options are available to treat hypertension. Yoga, recently received more attention as a treatment modality for various lifestyle disorders, even though practiced in India since ancient times. In this review, we are analyzing the role of yoga in the treatment of systemic hypertension.
Publisher
Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.
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