Yoga Helps Cancer Survivors Sleep Better
Yoga Helps Cancer Survivors Sleep Better
Study Shows 4-Week Yoga Program Eases Fatigue of Patients Who Underwent Cancer Treatment
The customized yoga program used in the study is not yet available to yoga instructors, Mustian says.
Cancer survivors "looking for this kind of benefit should probably look for gentle Hatha or restorative yoga taught by a well-qualified instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance," she says.
"We can't say it will help everyone, but that's a starting place," Mustian says.
As for other forms of yoga, "we can't say they are safe or effective for cancer survivors," she says.
Yoga most likely exerts its benefits by reducing stress and boosting immune function, Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD, of the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, tells WebMD.
Kiecolt-Glaser, who was not involved with this work, is conducting a study designed to examine the effects of yoga on fatigue, immune function, and mood in breast cancer survivors.
The experts note that yoga is an adjunct, not a replacement, for usual care.
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Yoga Helps Cancer Survivors Sleep Better
Study Shows 4-Week Yoga Program Eases Fatigue of Patients Who Underwent Cancer Treatment
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The customized yoga program used in the study is not yet available to yoga instructors, Mustian says.
Cancer survivors "looking for this kind of benefit should probably look for gentle Hatha or restorative yoga taught by a well-qualified instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance," she says.
"We can't say it will help everyone, but that's a starting place," Mustian says.
As for other forms of yoga, "we can't say they are safe or effective for cancer survivors," she says.
Yoga most likely exerts its benefits by reducing stress and boosting immune function, Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD, of the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, tells WebMD.
Kiecolt-Glaser, who was not involved with this work, is conducting a study designed to examine the effects of yoga on fatigue, immune function, and mood in breast cancer survivors.
The experts note that yoga is an adjunct, not a replacement, for usual care.
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