Abstract
T-lymphocyte subsets (T-helper and T-suppressor cells) and
Natural Killer (NK) cells has been recognized as an important
cellular component of the immune system. T-helper cells
mediates immune response by providing help to Blymphocytes
in antibody production as well as these cells on
activation produces soluble factors that amplifies immune
response of the host. On the other hand T- suppressor/
cytotoxic cells are capable of killing tumor and infected cells.
NK cells are surveillance cells of the immune system that can
directly destroy tumor cells and infected cells very efficiently
without any prior sensitization. Considering their importance
in immune response, present study was done to enumerate
these cells in peripheral blood of ‘Art of Living (AOL)’ teachers,
normal controls and cancer patients by flowcytometry in order
to find out if there is any change in these groups.
In the present study total T-cells and its T-helper subset were
significantly higher in AOL teachers and normal controls as
compared to cancer patients. However, no significant
difference occurs in these cells between AOL teachers and
normal subjects. A significant difference was found in NK
cells that was significantly higher (p<.0001) in AOL teachers
as compared to normal and cancer patients. No significant
difference was seen in NK cell population between normal
subjects and cancer patients. Since other factors are same in
normal subjects and AOL teachers the higher NK cells in AOL
teachers could be attributed to the practice of AOL (Sudarshan
Kriya).
Introduction
The deciphering of a common language for brain and immune
system seems to herald a dramatically new view of this tworecognition
network and the way they interact. Physical and
psychological stimuli may set a pattern of neurotransmitter,
hormones and cytokines which may act on receptors of
immune cells causing alteration of its effector population and
function through induction of chemical mediators like
cytokines (Blalock 1994). In turn cytokines can act on the brain
cells and endocrine cells through their receptor to modulate
their functions.
It has been shown beyond doubt that stress is associated with
a distinct set of physiological changes, most notably on the
immune-neuro-endocrine axis (Brines,1994). These are non
nonadaptive
and potentially can lead to disease. Certainly,
relaxation techniques like Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam
may have profound effect on the reversal of the stress thereby
it may potentiate the immune functions of the host. Despite
therapeutic adaptation of the relaxation response for a variety
of somatic disorders, its impact on the immune system remains
unknown.
It has been well documented that cancer in most cases, is
associated with immuno-suppression and a better immune
response is associated with better prognosis Most of the cancer
patients have shown to have more stress and anxiety not only
because of its diagnosis but due to treatment as well. Most of
the anti cancer drugs are antiproliferative and lead to
immunosuppression that may persist during the period of
remission. Such down regulation of immune response could
be related to higher degree of recurrence in such cases.
Therefore, present study has been planned to observe immune
status of AOL teachers, cancer patients and normal subjects
by quantitative estimation of major lymhocyte subsets in the
peripheral blood using two colour flowcytometry technique.



Kriya,Sudarshan,Sri,Ravi,Shankar,Ravishankar,Jai,Gurudev,knowledge,higher,wisdom,love,peace,joy,smile,Rishi,

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 's Sudarshan Kriya Does the Magic!

I mean... every one loves Guruji and His amazing knowledge !


Jai Gurudev!
:)
 
http://www.artofliving.org/ 
http://www.iahv.org/ 
http://www.yesplus.org/ 
http://www.artoflivingpune.org/ 
http://www.artoflivingprojects.org/

We hope you enjoy being 
Totally Taken Care Of 
By our beloved Master:
Sri Sri Ravishankar ji!

ENJOY!!!