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Yoga: Several human studies report a reduction in the number of monthly seizures with the use of Sahaja yoga when it is added to standard anti-seizure drug treatment or a yoga meditation protocol. This research is preliminary, and better studies are necessary before a firm conclusion can be drawn.Yoga is generally considered to be safe in healthy individuals when practiced appropriately. Avoid some inverted poses with disc disease of the spine, fragile or atherosclerotic neck arteries, risk for blood clots, extremely high or low blood pressure, glaucoma, detachment of the retina, ear problems, severe osteoporosis, or cervical spondylitis. Certain yoga breathing techniques should be avoided in people with heart or lung disease. Use cautiously with a history of psychotic disorders. Yoga techniques are believed to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when practiced under the guidance of expert instruction (the popular Lamaze techniques are based on yogic breathing). Read more
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