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cardiovascular system
atherosclerosis
Physical Therapies
Exercise
regular aerobic exercise: Regular exercise contribute to higher levels of HDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Individuals over 40 and those who have not been engaged in vigorous activity on a regular basis should consult with their physician and consider starting with less strenuous activities such as walking.
(Duncan JJ, et al. JAMA 1991;266:3295-3299; Pekkanen J, et al. Lancet 1987;1:1473-1477; Reaven PD, et al. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:847-854; Willich SN, et al. N Engl J Med 1993;329:1684-1690.)
qigong
tai qi chuan
Hydrotherapy
elimination: consider any treatment used to increase elimination, i.e. colon irrigation, wet sheet pack, stage 4, etc.
constitutional hydrotherapy
Manipulation
Electrical and Oscillating
Footnotes
Duncan JJ, Gordon NF, Scott CB. Women walking for health and fitness - how much is enough? JAMA 1991;266:3295-3299.
Pekkanen J, Marti B, Nissinen A, Tuomilehto J. Reduction of premature mortality by high physical activity: a 20-year follow-up of middle-aged Finnish men. Lancet 1987;1:1473-1477.
Reaven PD, McPhillips JB, Barrett-Connor EL, Criqui MH. Leisure time exercise and lipid and lipoprotein levels in an older population. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:847-854.
Willich SN, Lewis M, Lowel H, et al. Physical exertion as a trigger of acute myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med 1993;329:1684-1690.