| Titel: | Yoga, pranayama, thermal biofeedback techniques in the management of stress and high blood pressure |
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| Autor: | Latha, Kaliappan, K. V. |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Journal of Indian Psychology |
| Jahr: | 1991 |
| Band: | 9 |
| Heft: | 1, 2 |
| Seiten: | 36 - 46 |
| Sprache: | English; englisch |
| Abstract: | Investigated the effectiveness of yoga relaxation, pranayama, and thermal biofeedback techniques in the management of high blood pressure and stress. Ss were 14 essential hypertensive patients (aged 45-70 yrs). Seven Ss underwent training in yoga and thermal biofeedback technique for 6 mo, while 7 Ss served as controls. Results show a significant reduction in the systolic blood pressure during treatment phases. Moderate reduction in the diastolic pressure was noticed only when the thermal feedback was introduced. This also corresponded to a significant reduction in the intake of antihypertensive drugs. Training in yoga and thermal biofeedback procedures were least effective in altering the perceptions associated with stressful experiences. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2002 APA, all rights reserved); (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) |