Authors : Dr. K. G. Padmanabhan

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec1159

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Abstract : Background: Vedic chanting is an ancient practice that serves as a complementary therapy to reduce stress and improve immune function in cancer patients. This research assessed the impact of Vedic chanting on psychological well-being, immune function, and tumor response in cancer patients.  Method: This study was conducted with 100 cancer patients who were engaged in daily Vedic chanting. Stress levels, sleep, wellbeing, cortisol, endorphins, cytokine IL-6, Immunoglobulin G, Natural Killer (NK) cells, and tumor size were measured before and after the intervention.  Results: Participants exhibited moderate stress levels, enhanced sleep duration, and increased endorphin concentrations. Post- intervention, NK cell counts increased significantly from 200.6 to 271.8 cells/μL, IL-6 levels remained low at 3.83 ± 1.10 pg/mL, and tumor size decreased by 19.56%.  Conclusion: Vedic chanting might support cancer treatment by caring for the patient's emotional aspect, strengthening the immune system and keeping the tumor under control. Furthermore, more controlled tests are recommended.

Keywords : Vedic Chanting, Cancer, Stress Reduction, Immune Function, Tumor Control.

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