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Quick Take
An Instagram post claims that the Buddhi mudra can prevent all kinds of cancers for life. We did the fact check to term it as False.
The Claim
According to an Instagram post, you can prevent all kinds of cancers for life by doing Buddhi mudra. It alleges that the mudra can remove toxins from the body and clear the whole system.
Fact Check
What is Buddhi mudra?
The Buddhi mudra is a hand gesture used in yoga and Ayurveda. It involves touching the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb, while keeping the other fingers extended. This mudra is believed to enhance communication and intuition. It is also said to help balance the water element in the body, which can improve fluid balance and aid in detoxification.
What are the benefits of Buddhi mudra?
We were not able to find any research on this. But according to some Ayurveda hospitals, practitioners of Buddhi mudra can experience benefits like:
- Improved mental clarity and communication
- Enhanced intuition
- Better balance of the body’s water element, leading to improved hydration and detoxification
- Relief from issues related to water retention, such as swelling and bloating
We would like to reiterate that these benefits may contribute to general well-being. But, the claim that Buddhi mudra can prevent cancer, that too for life, is an extremely exaggerated statement.
Can Buddhi mudra really prevent all kinds of cancers for life?
No, Buddhi mudra cannot prevent all kinds of cancers for life. The claim is not supported by scientific evidence. Cancer is a complex group of diseases with multiple causes, including genetic factors, environmental exposures, and lifestyle choices. There is no single practice or treatment that can guarantee lifetime immunity from all cancers.
Medical and scientific research has not found any evidence that hand gestures or mudras can prevent cancer. Moreover, alternative therapies like yoga and mudras can contribute to overall health and stress reduction. But still, they should not be your substitutes for medically proven cancer prevention and treatment strategies.
What do the experts say?
We sought expert opinion from Dr Pooja Khullar, a Radiation Oncologist at Dharamshila Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, on cancer prevention. She says, “It is important to clarify that no single food or exercise, can entirely prevent cancer. Cancer prevention involves a comprehensive approach that includes a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, avoiding carcinogens as much as possible, abstaining from smoking and alcohol, avoiding prolonged direct sun exposure, and undergoing timely medical screenings. I advise people to focus on a holistic health strategy and consult medical professionals for expert advice.”
How can we avoid cancer?
An individual’s chance of developing cancer depends on many factors like his diet, lifestyle, genetics, environment, certain diseases and medications, etc. Preventing cancer involves an elaborate approach including:
- Healthy diet: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help reduce cancer risk. Limiting processed foods and red meats is also advisable.
- Regular exercise: Maintaining a regular physical activity routine helps keep body weight in check and reduces the risk of various cancers.
- Avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol: Both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are major risk factors for cancer.
- Protecting skin from sun exposure: Using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing can reduce the risk of skin cancer.
- Vaccinations: Vaccines like HPV and Hepatitis B can help prevent cancers caused by these viruses.
- Regular screenings: Early detection through screenings like mammograms, colonoscopies, and Pap smears can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
And, most importantly, do not stress about getting cancer.
Can cancer be cured?
Cancer treatment and the likelihood for cure depend on several factors. These include the type of cancer, its stage at diagnosis, and the overall health of the patient. Modern medicine offers various treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. Some cancers can be cured if detected early and treated appropriately. However, for many cancers, especially in advanced stages, treatment focuses on managing the disease and improving quality of life.
Conclusion
Although Buddhi mudra may offer several health benefits and enhance mental clarity, the claim that it can prevent all kinds of cancers for life is false. No particular diet or Yoga can prevent all kinds of cancer for life. Yoga is beneficial and important for a healthy lifestyle but cancer prevention is complex. Avoiding cancer requires an intricate approach involving healthy lifestyle choices, regular medical screenings, and sometimes genetic counselling. Relying solely on alternative practices like mudras without scientific backing can be dangerous, because it may delay the treatment. It is important to follow professional medical advice for cancer prevention, treatment and your overall health. Health claims from unreliable social media posts may prove to be harmful, so we advise careful verification before acting upon those.
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