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5 Ways Yoga Makes You Healthier
There is more to yoga than comfortable pants. Yes! Yoga can make you healthier. Starting a fitness journey can be a challenge, especially if you’re looking for an approach that is both effective and sustainable. Yoga is a practice that has been gaining popularity for its numerous physical and mental benefits, and it can […]
For men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer, doing yoga may be one way to alleviate side effects associated with the treatment. Researchers enrolled men that has been receiving between 6 and 9 weeks of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. They were divided into two groups, with one participating in yoga classes twice a […]
Prioritize your mental health. Take a nature break and incorporate yoga to beat stress. Small changes can make a big impact on your well-being. Start today! You may very well want to go for that outdoor stroll or hop onto a yoga mat after two new studies revealed promising findings about these stress-busting activities. […]
Quick Hits: Yoga, Cancer Treatment & More
Yoga and exercise may help reduce the pain associated with cancer treatment. Researchers at the University of Rochester found that patients who practiced yoga slept less but had less fatigue, mostly because they cut down on daytime napping. The result was a 37% reduction in “daytime dysfunction.” A second study from the Tata […]
How Meditation Helps My Patients Heal
[…] Doctors. When you think of them, what comes to mind? Stethoscopes, white coats, pills? What if there were a new kind of doctor? One who prescribes meditation, yoga, and other contemplative practices, rather than (or in addition to) doling out medication? More and more doctors are taking an integrative approach in their practices, offering […]
Back Pain? Treatments that Work
[…] change the messages sent to your brain’s pain receptors, isn’t painful but hasn’t been shown to be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain. Exercise and Yoga “Prevention is by far the best way to prevent back pain,” says West. And not sitting is high on the list. You shouldn’t sit more than […]
For Back Pain, Try Non-Drug Measures First
[…] in people with back pain. Non-Drug Measures for Back Pain Relief New treatment guidelines strongly recommend that people with back pain first try non-drug measures such as yoga, physical therapy, chiropractic and massage before resorting to over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers. The guidelines come from a team of experts convened by the American College […]
[…] This is where alternative therapies can perhaps be best used –- as a way to manage the side effects of drugs. For example, there is evidence that yoga and exercise can minimize side effects associated with some cancer treatments. Another study found that yoga can alleviate the side effects of radiation therapy seen in […]
[…] Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, exercise is one of the most useful treatments for fibromyalgia. Aerobic exercise, as well as strength training and mind-body practices like yoga and tai chi have shown benefits for people with fibromyalgia. “Even though it seems counteractive due to the high levels of fatigue experienced by fibromyalgia sufferers, […]
PTSD Treatment: A Multi-Pronged Approach
[…] The earlier a you get PTSD treatment after an acute event, the better, explains Pratt. That treatment can include talk therapy, antidepressant drugs and complementary therapies like yoga. Antidepressants can cause side effects, and many patients can be treated successfully without them; that’s why Pratt maintains that the “frontline” treatment is usually therapy. PTSD […]
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