Taking yoga as a holistic approach can help prevent cancer, boost heart health and enable a person to lead an active and healthy life, doctors said on International Yoga Day on Wednesday. Various studies have shown the health benefits associated with yoga. A recent study led by the University of Rochester Medical Center found that yoga significantly reduced inflammation a hallmark of cancer that can promote and limit tumors and spread around the body among cancer survivors.
Yoga was found to be better at helping to relieve fatigue and maintain quality of life, researchers found. “Yoga has an incredible ability to improve our overall health and well-being. It can potentially have a transformative effect on cancer risk prevention. Yoga plays an important role in reducing chronic inflammation, reducing stress and increasing blood circulation. Protecting our bodies against the development of cancer. done,” Dr Robinuthula V Raghunandan, senior consultant radiation oncologist at the HCG MNR Cancer Center in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, told IANS.
“Furthermore, deep relaxation through yoga improves sleep patterns, increases our energy levels, and enhances mental clarity, which enables us to make healthier lifestyle choices. One should take yoga as a holistic approach to cancer prevention and proactively maintain their wellness. We should strengthen ourselves. Nurture a life full of vitality and well-being,” he added.
Yoga is also known to be beneficial for improving heart health. A pilot study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology showed that yoga reduced systolic blood pressure and resting heart rate, which reduced 10-year cardiovascular risk. “All forms of exercise and movement improve metabolism. Yoga, in particular, is a great way to keep your blood pressure and blood sugar levels under control. It’s also known to help relax arteries, which is a very important contribution,” Dr. Tilak Subarna, senior interventional cardiologist at the Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, told IANS.
The alarming rise in early age heart attacks among Indians can be attributed to profound changes in lifestyle choices and dietary patterns. In combating cardiac-related problems, yoga emerges as an important practice, which promotes both prevention and recovery, experts say.
Further, stress has emerged as a powerful adversary, creating a tremendous strain on the heart. “Yoga promotes relaxation, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves overall circulation, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and helping in the management of cardiac-related conditions,” says Dr Rahul Chandola, cardiologist and founder-chairman, Institute of Heart Lung Disease and Research Centre. , New Delhi told IANS. Even for those with busy schedules, a few minutes of simple yoga practice, such as transformative breathing exercises, can do wonders, says Dr. Chandola. “Whether you find yourself in the car or at the office, this accessible practice brings focus to our breathing, nurturing our cardiovascular fitness as well as our lung health,” she said.
“Today, yoga has become a perfect ingredient for a happy and healthy lifestyle. It is high time we adopt this wonderful way of life to overcome modern lifestyle challenges like stress, hypertension and other health problems,” Dr. Deepak Sharma, Consultant Pulmonologist, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, New Delhi told IANS.
