Immediate benefits of “Om” chanting on blood pressure and pulse rate in uncomplicated moderate hypertensive subjects

Materials and Methods: The study group comprises 50 hypertensive subjects (male and female) between the age group of 40-60 years who were already on drugs but demonstrated poor control of B.P. Results: The significant reduction of 14/05 mmHg in B.P and 6 beats of pulse rate was observed immediately after 5 min of Om chanting. According to Upanishads, Om is the name or symbol of God. Exclusion Criteria The following criteria were excluded from the study: * Secondary HTN of any etiology * Significant cardiovascular complications * Thyroid disorders * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * Addiction to alcohol * Grossly abnormal liver/kidney function tests * Subjects practicing yoga/meditation/stress reduction technique. [...]OM chanting can also be added as supportive therapy with drugs in mild or moderate cases of HTN.