Randomized controlled trial in advance stage breast cancer patients for the effectiveness on stress marker and pain through Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam

Kumar, Neeta; Bhatnagar, Sushma; Velpandian, Thirumurthy; Patnaik, Santosh K.; Menon, Geetha R.; Mehta, Manju; Kashyap, Komal; Singh, Vishwajeet; Surajpal,

doi:10.4103/0973-1075.121537

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“…We do not know if these findings generalize to other cancer populations and particularly male patient and survivors. Currently, efforts are made to extend these findings to women with advanced breast cancer [56] as well as survivors of lung cancer [57],[58]. Although these programs are in a pilot phase, findings regarding feasibility and potential benefits are promising.…”

Section: Mind-body Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mind-Body Practices in Cancer Care

et al. 2014

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Being diagnosed with a life threatening disease such as cancer and undergoing treatment can cause unwanted distress and interferes with quality of life. Uncontrolled stress can have a negative effect on a number of biological systems and processes leading to negative health outcomes. While some distress is normal, it is not benign and must be addressed, as failure to do so may compromise health and QOL outcomes. We present the evidence for the role of stress in cancer biology and mechanisms demonstrating how distress is associated with worse clinical outcomes. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network states that all patients be screened with the single-item Distress Thermometer and to also indicate the source of distress and to get appropriate referral. In addition to the many conventional approaches for managing distress from the fields of psychology and psychiatry, many patients are seeking strategies to manage their distress that are outside conventional medicine such as mind-body techniques. Mind-body techniques such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong have been found to lower distress and lead to improvements in different aspects of quality of life. It is essential that the standard of care in oncology include distress screening and the delivery of different techniques to help patients manage the psychosocial challenges of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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Section: Mind-body Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mind-Body Practices in Cancer Care

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“…This breathing practice also has a role in alleviating pain involved in the pathology of certain diseases. One study demonstrated that SK and Pranayama act as an effective intervention in decreasing stress and pain among patients of advanced stage breast cancer [93]. This study was based on 147 women participants and randomized into two groups: a yoga group (n = 78) and a standard group (n = 69).…”

Section: Management Of Pain Through Pranayama and Sudarshankriya (Sky)mentioning

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Yoga: Can it be integrated with treatment of neuropathic pain?

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Annals of Neurosciences

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Background: Neuropathic pain (NP) is a debilitating condition that may result from spinal cord injury (SCI). Nearly 75% of all SCI results in NP affecting 17,000 new individuals in the United States every year, and an estimated 7-10% of people worldwide. It is caused by damaged or dysfunctional nerve fibers sending aberrant signals to pain centers in the central nervous system causing severe pain that affects daily life and routine. The mechanisms underlying NP are not fully understood, making treatment difficult. Identification of specific molecular pathways that are involved in pain syndromes and finding effective treatments has become a major priority in current SCI research. Yoga has therapeutic applications may prove beneficial in treating subjects suffering chronically with SCI induced NP, chronic back and associated pains if necessary experimental data is generated Summary: This review aims to discuss the implications of various mechanistic approaches of yoga which can be tested by new study designs around various nociceptive molecules including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), cation-dependent chloride transporter (NKCC1) etc in SCI induced NP patients. Key messages: Thus, yogic practices could be used in managing SCI induced NP pain by regulating the action of various mechanisms and its associated molecules. Modern prescriptive treatment strategies combined with alternative approaches like yoga should be used in rehabilitation centers and clinics in order to ameliorate chronic NP. We recommend practical considerations of careful yoga practice as part of an integrative medicine approach for NP associated with SCI.

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“…The results showed significant reduction in both the parameters as compared to the control group. Thus the study further strengthens the use of yoga in the management of neuropathic cancer pain [34] (Table 1).…”

Section: Yogamentioning

confidence: 99%