Evgenij,
I am glad that you did not use any steroids with your daughter. I believe that her high achievements in school can be attributed to two factors: continuous, increased supply of oxygen to her brain that probably activates all brain centers as Shetinin speculates in his book and her good genetics that she probably inherited from her father.
As you know I began these exercises because of my allergies and because I tried to find some exercises that would provide physical benefits of work out along with healing some health "problems" that I have. Of course, I have been doing these exercises for a short time. Nevertheless, the results are stated below:
1) Allergy- these exercises relieved allergy symptoms. The relief was "short-lived." However, I did not have to use medication, except for 3 or 4 times. Before, I used them every day.
2) Blood pressure- No changes. It still stays around 135/95. However, my pulse rate does seem to go down and stay down after these exercises from 82 to 68. It tells me that these exercises provided me with some fitness benefits. In sportsmen, the pulse rate is usually lower than it is in average people.
3) Anxiety- these exercises are "able" to relieve stress and even fears. However, this relief is rather "short-lived."
4) Mood elevation- the same effect as described above. Again, it is a short-lived effect in my case.
5) Fitness benefits- there are some. I did notice my endurance did increase. In another words, I am as tired anymore after any activity as I used to be.
6) Weight- Did not notice any effects in terms of weight stabilization or decrease in body size.
It is a good thing that these exercises "help" you to fight off cold viruses. Much like many exercises probably, they have a strengthening effect on one's immune system.
Best Regards,
Mark