Practicing yoga can give your overall health an added boost.\u00a0 Studies have found that it is also helpful in fighting hypertension when combined with other methods of management such as a healthy diet, medication and aerobic exercise. \u00a0Research indicates that on average patients who incorporated yoga into their care management routine saw a notable reduction in their systolic blood pressure (top number) and diastolic blood pressure (bottom number).<\/p>\n
It is believed that yoga is an effective complementary treatment for hypertension because it increases and strengthens the body\u2019s ability to take in oxygen.\u00a0 Additionally it can help improve resiliency to stress; a trigger in elevating blood pressure levels.<\/p>\n
If you decide to include yoga as a part of your care, it is important to know that not all yoga poses are created equal in high blood pressure management. There are some poses that are helpful and there\u00a0are others that can be harmful.<\/p>\n
Yoga poses that can be beneficial are:<\/p>\n
Yoga poses that should be avoided or modified include:<\/p>\n
It is important that you speak with your physician before trying yoga. \u00a0Your physician will assess your health and advise if you are physically capable.\u00a0 If your doctor has given you the green light, inform your yoga instructor about your hypertension. \u00a0This information will help in the prevention of injuries or the exacerbation of your medical condition.<\/p>\n
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