Some of the health conditions shown by scientific studies to benefit from the practice of yoga:
	Alcoholism and other drug abuse Anxiety Asthma Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder        (ADHD) Cancer Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease        (e.g., Emphysema) Congestive Heart Failure Depression Diabetes Drug Withdrawal Eating Disorders Epilepsy	Fibromyalgia Heart Disease High Blood Pressure HIV/AIDS Infertility Insomnia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Menopausal and Pre-menopausal Symptoms Mental Retardation Migraine and Tension Headache Multiple Sclerosis Neuroses (e.g., Phobias) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis) Osteoporosis	Pain (Chronic) Pancreatitis (Chronic) Pleural Effusion (Fluid collection in the lining of the lung) Post Heart-Attach Rehabilitation Postoperative Recovery Post-Polio Syndrome Pregnancy (both normal and complicated) Rheumatoid Arthritis Rhinitis (Inflammation of the Nose) Schizophrenia Scoliosis (Curvature of teh Spine) Sinusitis Tuberculosis Urinary Stress Inconsistence
	- YOGA AS MEDICINE, by Dr. Timothy McCall, M.D., Bantam Dell, 200, Chapter 2, 30

40 Ways Yoga Heals:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20	Increase Flexibility Strengthens Muscles Improves Balance Improves Immune Function Improves Posture Improves Lung Function Leads to Slower and Deeper Breathing Discourages Mouth Breathing Increases Oxygenation of Tissues Improves Joint Health Nourishes Intervertebral Discs Improves Return of Venous Blood Increases Circulation of Lymph Improves Function of the Feet Improves Pro-Prioception Increases Control of Bodily Functions Strengthens Bones Conditions the Cardiovascular System Promotes Weight Loss Relaxes the Nervous System	21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40	Improves the Function of the Nervous System Improves Brain Function Activates the Left Prefrontal Cortex Changes Neurotransmitter Levels Lowers Levels of Stress Hormone Cortisol Lowers Blood Sugar Lowers Blood Pressure Improves Levels of Cholesterol and Triglycerides Thins the Blood Improves Bowel Function Releases Unconscious Muscular Gripping Uses Imagery to Effect Change in the Body Relieves Pain Lowers Need for Medication Fosters Healing Relationships Improves Psychological Health Leads to Healthier Habits Fosters Spiritual Growth Elicits the Placebo Effect Encourages Involvement in Your Own Healing
	- YOGA AS MEDICINE,by Dr. Timothy McCall, M.D., Bantam Dell, 200, Chapter 2, 28 - 47