Yoga helps cancer patients??

[mohankarthik]

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Yoga-helps...99620.aspx

I see a strawman here. They are comparing yoga to generic stretching. They should be comparing it with a regular fitness regime with a fitness instructor. The link to "spirituality" is as usual total bull.

Any thoughts?

[Ajita Kamal]

"The findings will be presented next month to the American Society of Clinical Oncology."

All they have is a claim that a study was done. I won't give this too much credit yet. Let's see when the actual study comes out.

[UrsulaT]

I would like to see a study showing the effects of many different types of exercises and physical treatments besides just yoga and stretching. I would think getting a daily massage would also be helpful as would perhaps walking or swimming. The big finding seems to be the drop in cortisol levels but I wonder if that happens with other exercises too? And if more strenuous or active exercises would further reduce cortisol levels?