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Robert Willix, Jr., M.D. lectures at the 11th Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine Conference, Fall 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada
Since the work of Dean Ornish, M.D. at the University of California in San Francisco showing reversal of coronary artery disease through lifestyle modification, there have been many questions as to the benefits of stress reduction in reducing risk for cardiovascular disease. While it is widely accepted that increasing physical activity will and does reduce the risk of sudden death in existing patients with cardiovascular disease, and also reduces the risk of new events in individuals with preexisting risk for coronary disease, the idea that mind-body medicine may have an impact on cardiovascular disease has still not pervaded mainstream medicine. There are numerous studies by Benson on the value of the relaxation response, along with meditation—especially transcendental meditation—which shows reduction in blood pressure along with reduction in cardiovascular risks in general. This presentation will include various approaches to mind-body medicine along with some statistical analysis on the reduction in risk factors for cardiovascular disease, both as a proactive health maintenance program along with reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events in individuals who have already had a cardiac event.
For more information about our upcoming conference visit our website agemed.org
Or contact us at conference@agemed.org
Robert Willix, Jr., M.D. lectures at the 11th Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine Conference, Fall 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada
Since the work of Dean Ornish, M.D. at the University of California in San Francisco showing reversal of coronary artery disease through lifestyle modification, there have been many questions as to the benefits of stress reduction in reducing risk for cardiovascular disease. While it is widely accepted that increasing physical activity will and does reduce the risk of sudden death in existing patients with cardiovascular disease, and also reduces the risk of new events in individuals with preexisting risk for coronary disease, the idea that mind-body medicine may have an impact on cardiovascular disease has still not pervaded mainstream medicine. There are numerous studies by Benson on the value of the relaxation response, along with meditation—especially transcendental meditation—which shows reduction in blood pressure along with reduction in cardiovascular risks in general. This presentation will include various approaches to mind-body medicine along with some statistical analysis on the reduction in risk factors for cardiovascular disease, both as a proactive health maintenance program along with reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events in individuals who have already had a cardiac event.
For more information about our upcoming conference visit our website agemed.org
Or contact us at conference@agemed.org
