Research
In studies addressing ADD / ADHD, the following results were found:
- Decreased hyperactivity and impulsivity – Zinkin, 1985
- Increased self control – Zinkin, 1985
- Increased attention span – Kinkin, 1985
- Reduced anxiety, therefore higher IQ scores and improved complex learning skills – Proger Myrick, 1980
- Increased spatial memory – Naveen, Nagendra, Telles, 1997
In studies addressing Physical Fitness and Nutrition, the following results were found:
- Decreased resting heart rate – Narendran, Raghuraj, Nagarathna, 1997
- Increased motor skills performance - Narendran, Raghuraj, Nagarathna, 1997
- Increased pulmonary function and exercise capacity – Jian, Rai, Valecha, Jha, 1997
- Increased body / self image satisfaction – Clance, Mitchell, Engleman, 1980
- Increased muscular fitness – Gharote, 1976
- Improved body weight, density, cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power – Bera, Rajapurk, 1993
- Significant improvement for bronchial asthmatics (including ceasing medication) – Nagendra, Nagendra, 1986
- Decreased substance abuse by strengthening mental resolve and decreasing anxiety – Tellen, Naveen, 1997
- Improved posture – Savic, Pfau, Skoric, Spasojevic, 1990
In studies addressing academic performance, the following results were found:
- Improved decision making skills – Rozman, 1994
- Increased attention span – Zipkin, 1985
- Improved communication skills – Zipkin, 1985
- Increased IQ and social adaptation – Nagendra, Nagarthna, Vaidehi, 1989
- Increased academic achievement – Zipkin, 1985