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

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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.

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    Dipak P. Pandya MD & Vaidehi H. Vyas BS (Laboratory Technician)

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Pandya, D.P., Vyas, V.H. & Vyas, S.H. Mind-body therapy in the management and prevention of coronary disease. Compr Ther 25, 283–293 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02944271

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