For breast cancer patients, practicing yoga on a regular basis can help regulate stress hormones and improve the overall quality of life. According to a study, patients who practice yoga, experienced improved ability to engage in their daily activities, better general health and better regulation of cortisol (stress hormone). Lorenzo Cohen, professor at University of Texas' MD Anderson … [Read more...]
Yoga Can Reduce Fatigue And Inflammation In Breast Cancer Survivors
A new research say that if a woman practices yoga for as little as three months it can beat fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors. The fatigue can result from chemotherapy and radiation. “Even some years out from breast cancer treatment, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of women report substantial levels of fatigue,” said study author Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, a professor of … [Read more...]