Health experts say the habit of yoga asanas is no less than a boon for our overall health. Numerous studies have shown its physical and mental health benefits. From mental health problems like stress and depression to reducing blood pressure, sugar levels, and fatigue-weakness, the benefits of yoga are mentioned.
Health experts say people of all ages must include yoga asanas in their routine, it is enough to protect you from 40 percent of the diseases of the present time.
World Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June to promote the practice of yoga globally and make people aware of its benefits. In a study, researchers have told about the biggest health benefits of yoga asanas so far. Let's know about this.
Yoga can reduce the risk of cancer
The researchers reported that yoga has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. But this research has found that it can reduce fatigue in cancer patients and reduce the risk of disease spread, recurrence, or even death. If you practice walking and yoga for 30 minutes daily, then it can also reduce the risks related to serious diseases like cancer.
Better results were seen in the study
Cancer-reducing effects of yoga have been reported in a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world's largest cancer conference.
The study included over 500 cancer patients with an average age of 56 years. They were sent to do yoga for a month or to other health camps. Patients in each group participated in 75-minute yoga or exercise sessions twice a week for four weeks. After this, many types of blood testing of patients were done in which amazing results were seen.
Inflammatory markers decreased in patients
The research, led by the University of Rochester Medical Center, found that people who did yoga had "significantly lower levels of pro-inflammatory markers." Researchers said- Our data shows that yoga can significantly reduce inflammation in people with cancer. By doing this, not only can cancer be prevented from growing, but it can also reduce cancer recurrence. Could
What do researchers say?
Lead researcher Karen Mustian says, "I recommend to all doctors that they must recommend yoga as a treatment option for cancer patients to relieve fatigue and maintain a better quality of life." Yoga is a better option.
Another study found that active cancer patients also had a lower risk of premature death than other patients. This is the reason why yoga is not less than a boon, all people must make it a part of their daily routine.
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