A US study shows an eight week regimen of yoga helped reduce signs of inflammation of the heart in patients with chronic heart failure. It was also noted that the yoga practice reduced signs of inflammation connected with heart failure and also enhanced exercise tolerance as well as improving their quality of life.

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Patients on the yoga therapy completed the treatment without any complications and saw an amazing 26 percent reduction in symptoms. These results were noted on a standard assessment that meters the quality of life in heart patients. This is compared to a mere three per cent decrease of the patients on the current medical treatment alone.

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