Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke

Jin Shin Jyutsu outcomes in a patient with multiple myeloma.

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ), a Japanese energetic healing art that shares ancient roots with acupuncture and acupressure, was sought by a 56-year-old white patient for uncontrolled rib pain, subsequently diagnosed as multiple myeloma. JSJ treatment was received, without charge, from the author-practitioner, a relative of the patient, while she was still in training to become a certified practitioner....

Effect of Jin Shin Jyutsu energy medicine treatments on women diagnosed with breast cancer.

PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 10 weekly treatments of Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ), as practiced by a qualified practitioner, for women diagnosed with breast cancer. DESIGN A pretest, posttest exploratory evaluation project design was used. Twenty-nine women provided complete data. METHOD Adaptation, social support, activities of daily living, helpfulness of...

Cardiovascular Benefits

Cardiovascular benefits of exercise

Regular physical activity during leisure time has been shown to be associated with better health outcomes. The American Heart Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine all recommend regular physical activity of moderate intensity for the prevention and complementary treatment of several diseases. The therapeutic role of exercise in m...

Benefits of Spinning Training and Green Tea on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular in Overweight Women

Background and Aim: Sedentary life style increases risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Physical activity and green tea supplementation can reduce cardiovascular risk factors by improving inflammation and body composition. The aim of study was to determine benefits of 8 weeks of spinning training and green tea supplementation on risk factors cardiovascular and body composition in overweight ...