The impact of yoga on risk factors of cardiovascular diseases

Česká verzia

Authors: V. Čajka ¹; E. Sovová ²; D. Pastucha ²
Authors place of work: Ordinace praktického lékaře Nový Malín ¹; Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc a Lékařská fakulta UP v Olomouci Klinika tělovýchovného lékařství a kardiovaskulární rehabilitace Přednostka: doc. MUDr. Eliška Sovová, Ph. D., MBA ²
Published in the journal: Prakt. Lék. 2010; 90(12): 715-717
Category: Various Specialization

Summary

The ever-increasing incidence of cardiovascular disease throughout the world has led to the need to look for alternative methods of prevention and treatment. This article provides a synoptic view of yoga and its potential in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Key words:
risk factors of cardiovascular disease, yoga, prevention, treatment.

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