Dissertation: Effectiveness of yoga exercises in prevention and treatment of Metabolic Syndrome.
Dr Vít Čajka MD PhD, from the Faculty of Medicine at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, has written an extensive report on his research into the medical effects of regular yoga practice.
Dr Vít Čajka MD PhD, from the Faculty of Medicine at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, has written an extensive report on his research into the medical effects of regular yoga practice.
The study focuses specifically on health benefits regarding conditions such as cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance syndrome, type II diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Testing 58 subjects over a two year period, Dr. Čajka’s study produced results showing ‘statistically significant differences’ in risk factors between those who practice yoga regularly following a healthy yogic lifestyle (including diet), and those who do not.