Saying 'om' can do more than just relax the mind:
, assistant professor of pediatrics and neuroscience in the University of Florida College of Medicine tellsDr. Chandran explains that he and his colleagues"were astonished to find heightened activity in as many as 220 genes directly related to the immune response, including 68 genes associated with anti-virus and anti-cancer responses.
Interestingly, the researchers learned the robust gene changes continued for three months after the retreat."These findings could have potential implications for many immune-related conditions, including COVID-19 and multiple sclerosis, as it was found that meditation produced beneficial gene activity comparable to conventional treatments given to multiple sclerosis patients," Dr. Chandran states.
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