

YOGA: PERCHÉ È AMICO DEL CUORE
I BENEFICI PER CUORE E ARTERIE
Inoltre, questa disciplina è stata associata alla riduzione della pressione sanguigna, a miglioramenti nella circolazione, ad effetti positivi sul battito cardiaco, all’aumento della capacità polmonare e a una migliore respirazione3,7,8. Infine, i suoi esercizi di meditazione possono aiutare a rilassare il sistema nervoso e a combattere lo stress3.
UN AIUTO PER CUORI DEBOLI
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