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Effects of forest bathing on plasma endothelin-1 in elderly patients with chronic heart failure: Implications for adjunctive therapy.

Authors :
Wu, Qing
Cao, Yongbao
Mao, Genxiang
Wang, Sanying
Huang, Qingdong
Wang, Bozhong
Yan, Jing
Wang, Guofu
Fang, Yefei
Tong, Qian
Source :
Geriatrics & Gerontology International. Dec2017, Vol. 17 Issue 12, p2627-2629. 2645p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A case study of 36 Chronic heart failure (CHF) patients is presented. It is mentioned that in China CHF is a leading cause of death. The article discusses the benefits of forest bathing such as therapeutic effect on patients with hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It notes that forest bathing can lead to the decline in endothelin-1 (ET-1) and inhibits the activities of renin which are the major causes of the progression of CHF.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14441586
Volume :
17
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126850629
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.13114