Researchers have observed the new mindfulness-based stress
reduction (MBSR) technique of reducing high blood pressure or hypertension has
some positive changes on patients.
MBSR technique builds on recent research findings that a
positive attitude towards life, keeping the mind free of too much stress,
anxiety and following simple tips to de-stress and relax play a crucial role in
curbing high blood pressure.
Traditionally hypertension and high blood pressure are
treated with medication, lifestyle changes and diet.
According to a study by the Case Western Reserve
University's School of Medicine, the new MBSR technique was tried on a sample
of about 100 patients aged between 30-60 years with pre-hypertension and high
blood pressure, who were not under medication.
These patients were required to go through body scan
exercises, meditation and yoga for a period of 45 minutes six days a week. The
mindfulness-based stress reduction program also included discussions on stress
related topics and assignments to track the patient's mood and anxiety levels.
The researchers of the MBSR study noticed a considerable
reduction in the primary conditions and resulted in a 4.8-mm Hg reduction in
systolic blood pressure (SBP) and a 1.9mm Hg reduction in diastolic blood
pressure (DBP).
Many more trials must be conducted to further evaluate the
effectiveness of the mindfulness-based stress reduction technique, as it could
have other applications for multiple maladies. Richard Josephson of Case
Western Reserve University's School of Medicine said, 'This was one of the
first prospective randomized trials of MBSR as a nonpharmocologic treatment
option.'
Source: medindia.net
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