Yoga reduces inflammatory signaling in fatigued breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Yoga is a popular mind-body therapy that has demonstrated beneficial effects on psychological, behavioral, and functional outcomes. However, few studies have investigated effects on inflammatory processes. This study tested the hypothesis that an Iyengar yoga intervention specifically designed for fatigued breast cancer survivors would lead to decreases in inflammation-related gene expression and circulating markers of proinflammatory cytokine activity.

Methods

Breast cancer survivors with persistent cancer-related fatigue were randomized to a 12-week Iyengar yoga intervention (n=16) or a 12-week health education control condition (n=15). Blood samples were collected at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up for genome-wide transcriptional profili

SUBMITTER: Bower JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4060606 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature