{"id":2898,"date":"2017-09-18T02:24:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T07:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/issels.com\/blog\/?p=2898"},"modified":"2017-09-09T19:28:57","modified_gmt":"2017-09-10T00:28:57","slug":"tips-for-lowering-your-stress-levels-while-in-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/issels.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/18\/tips-for-lowering-your-stress-levels-while-in-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Lowering Your Stress Levels While in Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taking a Deep Breath and Seeking Help Can Really Help Take Stress Down a Notch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you have been diagnosed with cancer<\/a>, stress relief is more important than ever for your quality of life. A recent study found that relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation actually produce molecular changes that counteract depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Immune System in Overdrive<\/strong><\/p>\n

When stress triggers the familiar “fight-or-flight” reaction, it also boosts production of a molecule called NF-kB. This molecule in turn stimulates genes to produce cytokines<\/a>, which are proteins that cause inflammation as part of the immune system response.<\/p>\n

In the short term, this process is helpful in battling infections and other common ailments. Problems arise when the pro-inflammatory gene expression is chronic, leading to higher cancer risk along with accelerated aging and mental disorders such as depression.<\/p>\n

Exploring the Mind-Body Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n

The study from the Universities of Coventry and Radboud, published in Frontiers in Immunology, examined gene behavior in 846 participants over a span of 11 years. Principle focus was the effect of mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as yoga, tai chi and meditation.<\/p>\n

Results showed that regular practice of MBIs caused reduced production of NF-kB and cytokines. This decrease reversed the pro-inflammatory gene expression pattern, with a corresponding reduction in the risk of inflammation-related conditions.<\/p>\n

According to lead researcher Ivana Buric, the process leaves a “molecular signature” that reverses the effects of stress and anxiety<\/a>. MBIs can change the genetic code to follow a path toward health and well-being.<\/p>\n

Immunotherapy for Cancer: A Personalized Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n

No two cases of cancer are the same. Contact us<\/a> to learn how Issels\u00ae uses individually developed immunotherapy for cancer<\/a> programs to help patients of all ages and all forms of cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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