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Stunning research finds that yoga and meditation literally “repair” your DNA

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Channel: Krish Murali Eswar · 2017 · Education

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Stunning research finds that
yoga and meditation literally
“repair” your DNA to eliminate
disease and depression

Yoga and meditation are touted
for their ability to promote a
sense of well-being and reduce
stress, but is there more to it
than meets the eye?

While these exercises are known
for being great ways to relax,
new research has shown that
their benefits extend
far past the ephemeral.

The relief mind-body interventions
can offer isn’t just mental;
in fact, these activities can
actually bring about physical
changes at the molecular level.

A recent study led by scientists
from Coventry University and
Radboud University have shown
that mind-body interventions
can turn back molecular reactions
within your DNA that cause
disease and depression.

The study’s lead researcher
Ivana Buric, from the Brain,
Belief and Behaviour Lab in
Coventry University’s Centre
for Psychology, Behaviour and
Achievement, commented,

These activities are leaving
what we call a molecular signature
in our cells, which reverses the
effect that stress or anxiety
would have on the body by changing
how our genes are expressed.

Put simply, MBIs [mind-body
interventions] cause the brain
to steer our DNA processes
along a path which improves
our wellbeing.

Buric also noted that millions
of people are already reaping
the benefits of mind-body
exercises like yoga and meditation,
without even realizing how
truly beneficial these activities
are for their bodies.

The biological composition of
the brain, body and immune system
can all be affected by the way
genetic proteins are expressed.

In total, the team reviewed
18 studies with a combined
846 participants.

The experts determined that when
looked at as a whole,
the 11 years of data

“reveal a pattern in the
molecular changes which happen
to the body as a result of MBIS
[mind-body interventions],
and how those changes benefit
our mental and physical health.”

It’s known that when a person
undergoes a stressful event,
their body goes into what’s
often known as the “flight or
fight” response.

This process also triggers
the production of a molecule
that regulates gene expression,
known as nuclear factor kappa B,
or NF-kB.

NF-kB translates stress by
activating genes to produce
proteins called cytokines that
cause inflammation at cellular level.

When this reaction is consistent
over time, it can be quite damaging
and increase the risk of diseases
like cancer and disorders
like depression.

It can even accelerate the aging process.

The research team found that
people who practice yoga and
meditation on a regular basis
showcase a reduction in the
production of NF-kB
and related cytokines.

In turn, this leads to
a decrease and reversal of
pro-inflammatory gene expression.

Ultimately, this lowers the risk
of inflammation-related conditions.

Past research on meditation
and other similar activities
has also indicated that
these exercises can have
far-reaching effects
on the brain and body.

Recent research has shown that
meditation can help keep
your brain youthful and on
average, reduce “brain age”
by over seven years.

A research team from
Harvard University also found
that yoga can elicit
positive changes in
metabolic function.

Yoga and Meditation are clearly
a force to be reckoned with.

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