Mind-body therapy in the management and prevention of coronary disease

Compr Ther. 1999 May;25(5):283-93. doi: 10.1007/BF02944271.

Abstract

Conventional mind-body therapy has been proven a valuable noninvasive way to manage coronary disease. Yoga practice, especially, has been found to be valuable in preventing adverse outcomes of coronary disease by improving resistance to stress.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breathing Exercises
  • Complementary Therapies*
  • Coronary Disease / prevention & control*
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Martial Arts
  • Meditation
  • Psychophysiology*
  • Religion and Medicine
  • Yoga