Yoga and Gene Expression: Univ of Oslo Research
Studies have shown yoga to be beneficial for both physical and mental health, but the biological mechanisms for why have been poorly understood — until now. New research from the University of Oslo has determined that yoga practices can have an almost immediate impact on gene expression, particularly in immune …
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International Bio-Psychology Conference in 2016
AMGK (Ananda Marga Gurukula) will host an international Bio-Psychology Conference in 2016 possibly in Thailand or some place in Asia. Dr. Richard Maxwell (Ithaca) and Dr. Dada Shambhushivananda (Kulapati, AMGK) recently met in Ithaca to discuss the possible venues , academic areas which would be …
Read MoreResearch on Mind Control
Author: Wenzlaff and Bates The Relative Efficacy of Concentration and Suppression Strategies of Mental Control Richard M. Wenzlaff The University of Texas at San Antonio Danielle E. Bates The University of Texas at San Antonio Mental control research has found that attempts to suppress unwanted …
Read MoreBroccoli Compounds
Author: BBC Report September 13,2008 US scientists found that sulforapane increases the activity of the NRF2 gene in human lung cells which protects cells from damage caused by toxins. The same broccoli compound was recently found to be protective against damage to blood vessels caused …
Read MoreLotus- the sacred symbol and the science
Author: Adapted from Peter Forbes article in Scientific American The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a radiantly graceful aquatic perennial and has played an enormous role in the religions and cultures of India, Mynamar, China and Japan. Yogiis use this symbol almost everyday. The lotus …
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