Yoga and Cancer: How Yoga Alleviates Cancer-Related Fatigue and Reduces Depression Symptoms
International Yoga Day 2024: Yoga can support cancer treatment by reducing stress, improving sleep quality, and enhancing overall well-being through its calming and therapeutic effects.
International Yoga Day 2024: Yoga and Cancer Care
The intersection of yoga and cancer care presents a promising avenue for mitigating the challenges faced by cancer patients. With over 18 million new cancer cases diagnosed annually, the multifaceted battle against this disease necessitates a comprehensive approach. Addressing lifestyle factors and managing the physical and psychological impacts of cancer, the ancient practice of yoga emerges as a valuable ally to conventional cancer treatments.
Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Care
Recent studies have highlighted yoga's potential in reducing cancer recurrence and metastasis. Comprising physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, yoga offers a holistic approach to improving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Research suggests that yoga can effectively address cancer-related fatigue, improve sleep quality, enhance flexibility, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in cancer patients. Additionally, yoga's anti-inflammatory properties may play a role in inhibiting tumor growth and reducing treatment-related side effects, according to Dr. Sunny Malik, consultant in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care & Pain Medicine at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC).
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