Yoga helpful in curing cancer: Swami Ramdev

Lucknow, June 15 (UNI) Even the dreaded disease of cancer can be cured through prolonged practice of Yoga, renowned Yoga guru Swami Ramdev claimed here today.

Not only the cancer can be cured, but Yoga can remove ill effects of chemotheraphy during treatment, he told reporters.

Swami Ramdev maintained case study on 100 patients had confirmed that Yoga under proper instructions could help cure the deadly ailment.

Dr H P Kumar, Director of Sahara Hospital here, was present to verify the claims of Swami Ramdev, in which the seriously ill patients were treated successfully thorugh Yoga.

The Swami also announced to support local Cancer institute in his endeavour to popularise Yoga for the benefit of cancer patients.

Continuing his tirade against popular brands of cold drinks and beverages in the market, he said these caused cancer, diabetes and several other ailments. ''All cold drink bottles should necessarily carry statutory warning about its ill effects like alcoholic drinks and tobacco products.'' Cold drinks and junk food being sold everywhere was spoiling the young generation, although, he claimed, the use of such things had come down drastically owing to awareness amomg the people.

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