Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Nagarathna R

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• Research Article
  A Psycho-Oncological Model of Cancer according to Ancient Texts of Yoga
  Author(s): Amritanshuram R, Nagendra HR, Shastry ASN, Raghuram NV and Nagarathna R Amritanshuram R, Nagendra HR, Shastry ASN, Raghuram NV and Nagarathna R
  
  Background: Several psycho-oncological models of cancer have been published. Integrated module of yoga has been found to be effective as an add-on to conventional management of cancer through randomized control studies. Objectives: To develop a model of the aetiopathogenesis of cancer according to ancient yoga texts. Methods: This process had four phases: 1) Review of modern scientific and original texts dating back to 5000 years, 2) Focused Group Discussions (8 members) to develop the model, 3) preparation of the module based on the proposed model and 4) field testing of yoga modules for patients with cancer. Results: Yoga texts propose that cancer is disturbed homeostasis (an imbalance) based in the mind. Persistent, uncontrolled, fast recycling of thoughts in the mind due to wrong knowledge about the source of happiness is the origin. This activates wasteful release of vital energy.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000129

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