Open AccessYoga Training Improves Quality of Life in Women with Asthma
Author(s) -
Amy J. Bidwell,
Beth Yazel,
David Davin,
Timothy J. Fairchild,
Jill A. Kanaley
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of alternative and complementary medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1557-7708
pISSN - 1075-5535
DOI - 10.1089/acm.2011.0079
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , isometric exercise , physical therapy , heart rate variability , asthma , breathing exercises , heart rate , blood pressure , nursing
Individuals with asthma frequently suffer with a decrease in quality of life. Yoga has been shown to improve autonomic function in the healthy population and has been used as an alternative therapy to help improve symptoms associated with various diseases.
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