Here’s the Proof

Did you know? Studies show yoga can reduce inflammatory markers in cancer survivors.

A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that breast cancer survivors who participated in yoga sessions showed lower levels of inflammatory markers including IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β compared to control groups. The study observed that more frequent yoga practice produced greater benefits in reducing inflammation. Nih

Another study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology showed that a 12-week restorative Iyengar yoga intervention reduced inflammation-related gene expression in breast cancer survivors who were experiencing persistent fatigue. This study specifically found reduced activity of the pro-inflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB). ScienceDirect

In what was described as "the largest ever study on the medical benefits of yoga" at the time of its publication, researchers found that practicing Hatha yoga can diminish inflammation and reduce fatigue in breast cancer survivors in as little as 3 months. This study, led by Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser from The Ohio State University, also noted that more frequent practice produced greater benefits. Oncologynurseadvisor

Additional research from the University of Texas Health Science Center examined the effects of six months of yoga-based exercise on inflammatory serum markers in breast cancer survivors. While this study showed improvements in body composition, it suggested that larger studies are needed to determine significant changes in inflammatory markers from specific exercise modalities. NCBISpringerOpen