Posted in Mindfulness in Medicine, Sleep on Jul 31st, 2009
from Explore (NY). 2007 Nov-Dec;3(6):585-91
Winbush NY, Gross CR, Kreitzer MJ.
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. winbu002@umn.edu
INTRODUCTION: Sleep disturbance is common and associated with compromised health status. Cognitive processes characterized by stress and worry can cause, or contribute to, sleep complaints. This study systematically evaluated the evidence that sleep [...]
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from Clin Geriatr Med. 2008 Feb;24(1):121-38, viii
Gooneratne NS.
Division of Geriatric Medicine, Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. ngoonera@mail.med.upenn.edu
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are frequently used for the treatment of sleep disorders, but in many cases patients do not discuss these therapies directly [...]
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from J Pain. 2008 Sep;9(9):841-8
Morone NE, Lynch CS, Greco CM, Tindle HA, Weiner DK.
Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. moronene@upmc.edu
To identify the effects of mindfulness meditation on older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP), we conducted a qualitative study based on grounded theory and used content [...]
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from Altern Ther Health Med. 2007 Sep-Oct;13(5):36-8
Rosenzweig S, Reibel DK, Greeson JM, Edman JS, Jasser SA, McMearty KD, Goldstein BJ.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
CONTEXT: Psychological distress is linked with impaired glycemic control among diabetics. OBJECTIVE: Estimate changes in glycemic control, weight, blood pressure, and stress-related psychological symptoms [...]
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Posted in specific medical conditions on Jul 31st, 2009
from the journal J Med Assoc Thai. 2008 Jan;91(1):93-8
Chaiopanont S.
Division of Preventive and Social Medicine, Pranangklao General Hospital, Nonthaburi, Thailand. drs.pc@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of Somporn Kantaradusdi-Triamchaisri technique 1 (SKT1) of sitting breathing meditation exercise on type 2 diabetic patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This quasi experiment study was performed on type 2 diabetic [...]
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Posted in Neuroscience on Jul 31st, 2009
from the journal Biol Psychol. 2000 May;53(1):69-78
Tooley GA, Armstrong SM, Norman TR, Sali A.
School of Psychology, La Trobe University, Victoria, Bundoora, Australia. greggo@deakin.edu.au
To determine whether a period of meditation could influence melatonin levels, two groups of meditators were tested in a repeated measures design for changes in plasma melatonin levels at midnight. Experienced meditators practising [...]
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Posted in specific medical conditions on Jul 31st, 2009
from the journal J Assoc Physicians India. 2004 Mar;52:203-6
Singh S, Malhotra V, Singh KP, Madhu SV, Tandon OP.
Department of Physiology, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 110 095.
OBJECTIVES: 1. To study the effect of forty days of Yogic exercises on cardiac functions in Type 2 Diabetics. 2. To study the effect [...]
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from the journal Brain Behav Immun. 2007 Nov;21(8):1038-49
Carlson LE, Speca M, Faris P, Patel KD.
Department of Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre Holy Cross Site, Alberta Cancer Board, 2202 Second St. S.W., Calgary, Alta., Canada T3B 0W7. lindacar@cancerboard.ab.ca
OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the ongoing effects of participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on quality [...]
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Posted in specific medical conditions on Jul 30th, 2009
from Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2002 Oct;46(4):487-91.
Vyas R, Dikshit N.
Department of Physiology, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad-380 016.
In this study, respiratory functions, cardiovascular parameters and lipid profile of those practicing Raja Yoga meditation (short and long term meditators) were compared with those of nonmediators. Vital capacity, tidal volume and breath holding were significantly higher [...]
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from Psychosom Med. 2004 Nov-Dec;66(6):909-14
Barnes VA, Davis HC, Murzynowski JB, Treiber FA.
Georgia Institute for Prevention of Human Diseases and Accidents, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a meditation program on resting and ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate in youth. METHODS: Data from 73 middle [...]
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