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1 Mann, S.J.
The Mind/Body Link in Essential Hypertension: Time for a New Paradigm
Altern Ther Health Med, 2000, 6(2), 39-45
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
2 Goldhamer, A.C.; Lisle, D.J.; Sultana, P.; Anderson, S.V.; Parpia, B.; Hughes, B.; Campbell, T.C.
Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting Treatment of Borderline Hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(5), 643-650
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine
3 Yung, P.; French, P.; Leung, B.
Relaxation training as complementary therapy for mild hypertension control and the implications of evidence-based medicine
Complement Ther Nurs Midwif, 2001, 7, 59-65
High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial
4 Sheu, S.; Irvin, B.L.; Sin, H.S.; Mar, C.L.
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure and psychosocial status for clients with essential hypertension in Taiwan
Holist Nurs Pract, 2003, 17(1), 41-47
High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Progressive muscle relaxation
5 Damodaran, A.; Malathi, A.; Patil, N.; Shah, N.; Suryavansihi, M.S.
Therapeutic potential of yoga practices in modifying cardiovascular risk profile in middle aged men and women
J Assoc Phys Ind, 2002, 50(5), 633-640
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Yoga
6 Yucha, C.B.; Clark, L.; Smith, M.; Uris, P.; LaFleur, B.; Duval, S.
The effect of biofeedback in hypertension
Appl Nurs Res, 2001, 14(1), 29-35
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine
7 Nakao, M.; Nomura, S.; Shimosawa, T.; Yoshiuchi, K.; Kumano, H.; Kuboki, T.; Suematsu, H.; Fujita, T.
Blood pressure biofeedback treatment, organ damage and sympathetic activity in mild hypertension
Psychother Psychosom, 1999, 68(6), 341-347
Observational trial, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine
8 Nakao, M.; Nomura, S.; Shimosawa, T.; Fujita, T.; Kuboki, T.
Clinical effects of blood pressure biofeedback treatment on hypertension by auto-shaping
Psychosomatic Med, 1997, 59(3), 331-338
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
9 Johnston, D.W.; Gold, A.; Kentish, J.; Smith, D.; Vallance, P.; Shah, D.; Leach, G.; Robinon, B.
Effect of stress management on blood pressure in mild primary hypertension
BMJ, 1993, 306 (6883), 963-966
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
10 Blanchard, E.B.; Cornish, P.J.; Wittrock, D.A.; Fahrion, S.
Subjective experiences associated with thermal biofeedback treatment of hypertension
Biofeedback Self Regul, 1990, 15(2), 145-159
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial
11 Jula, A.; Rönnemaa, T.; Rastas, M.; Karvetti, R.L.; Mäki, J.
Long-term nopharmacological treatment for mild to moderate hypertension
J Intern Med, 1990, 227(6), 412-421
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
12 Beutler, J.J.; Attevellt, J.T.; Schouten, S.A.; Faber, J.A.; Dorhout Mees, E.J.; Geijskes, G.G.
Paranormal healing and hypertension
BMJ, 1988, 296 (6635), 1491-1494
High blood pressure, Spiritual healing, Healing, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
13 Patel, C.; Marmot, M.
Can general practitioners use training in relaxation and management of stress to reduce mild hypertension?
BMJ, 1988, 296(6635), 1491-1494
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
14 Aivazyan, T.A.; Zaitsev, V.P.; Yurenev, A.P.
Autogenic training in the treatment and secondary prevention of essential hypertension
Five-year follow-up
Health Psych, 1988, 7 Suppl, 201-208
Autogenic training, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
15 Aivazyan, T.A.; Zaitsev, V.P.; Salenko, B.B.; Yurenev, A.P.; Patrusheva, I.F.
Efficacy of relaxation techniques in hypertensive patients
Health Psych, 1988, 7 (suppl), 193-200
High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
16 Blanchard, E.B.; McCoy, G.C.; McCaffrey, R.J.; Berger, M.; Musso, A.J.; Witrock, D.A.; Gerardi, M.A.; Halpern, M.; Pangburn, L.
Evaluation of a Minimal-Therapist-Contact Thermal Biofeedback Treatment Program for Essential Hypertension
Biofeedback Self Regul, 1987, 12(2), 93-103
Observational trial, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine
17 Lee, M.S.; Jang, J.-W.; Jang, H.-S.; Moon, S.-R.
Effects of Qi-therapy on blood pressure, pain and psychological symptoms in the elderly: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(3), 159-164
Anxiety, High blood pressure, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
18 Nakao, M.; Yano, E.; Nomura, S.; Kuboki, T.
Blood pressure-lowering effects of biofeedback treatment in hypertension: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Hypertens Res, 2003, 26, 37-46
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine
19 Canter, P.H.; Ernst, E.
The cumulative effects of Transcendental Meditation on blood pressure - a systematic review
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 489 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
20 Canter, P.H.; Ernst, E.
Insufficient evidence to conclude whether or not transcendental meditation decreases blood pressure: results of a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
J Hypertens, 2004, 22, 2049-2054
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
21 Kurz, R.W.; Pirker, H.; Pötz, H., Dörrscheidt, W.; Uhlir, H.
Effekte und Kosten eines integrierten, ambulanten Hypertonikertrainings
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2005, 117(15-16), 526-533
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Psychosomatic medicine, Cost-effectiveness
22 Yucha, C.B.; Tsai, P.S.; Calderon, K.S.; Tian, L.
Biofeeback-assisted relaxation training for essential hypertension
Who is most likely to benefit?
J Cardiovasc Nurs, 2005, 20(3), 198-205
Observational trial, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Modelling, Psychosomatic medicine, Theory
23 Schneider, R.H.; Alexander, C.N.; Staggers, F.; Rainforth, M.; Salerno, J.W.; Hartz, A.; Arndt, S.; Barnes, V.A.; Nidich, S.I.
Long-term effects of stress reduction on mortality in persons > 55 years of age with systemic hypertension
Am J Cardiol, 2005, 95(9), 1060-1064
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
24 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, T.; Torda, T.
Early impact of a combined dietary and cognitive-behavioural strategy on body mass index, blood pressure and quality of life
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 13 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Autogenic training, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
25 Kaushik, R.M.; Kaushik, R.; Mahajan, S.K.; Rajesh, V.
Effects of mental relaxation and slow breathing in essential hypertension
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 120-126
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
26 Tsai, P.S.; Chang, N.C.; Chang, W.Y.; Lee, P.H.; Wang, M.Y.
Blood pressure biofeedback exerts intermediate-term effects on blood pressure and pressure reactivity in individuals with mild hypertension
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 547-554
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
27 Dickinson, H.O.; Mason, J.M.; Nicolson, D.J.; Campbell, F.; Beyer, F.R.; Cook, J.V.; Williams, B.; Ford, G.A.
Lifestyle interventions to reduce raised blood pressure
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
J Hypertens, 2006, 24, 215-233
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Systematic review
28 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga
29 Dusek, J.A.; Hibberd, P.L.; Buczynski, B.; Chang, B.H.; Dusek, K.C.; Johnston, J.M.; Wohlhueter, A.L.; Benson, H.; Zusman, R.M.
Stress management versus lifestyle modification on systolic hypertension and medication elimination
A randomized trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 129-138
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
30 Anderson, J.W.; Liu, C.; Krysico, R.J.
Blood pressure response to transcendental meditation
A meta-analysis
Am J Hypertens, 2008, 21(3), 310-316
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine
31 Manikonda, J.P.; Störk, S.; Tögel, S.; Lobmüller, A.; Grünberg, I.; Bedel, S.; Schardt, F.; Angermann, C.E.; Jahns, R.; Voelker, W.
Contemplative meditiation reduces ambulatory blood pressure and stress-induced hypertension
A randomized pilot trial
J Hum Hypertens, 2008, 22, 138-140
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
32 Dickinson, H.O.; Campbell, F.; Beyer, F.R.; Nicolson, D.J.; Cook, J.V.; Ford, G.A.; Mason, J.M.
Relaxation therapies for the management of primary hypertension in adults
A Cochrane review
J Hum Hypertens, 2008, 22(12), 809-820
High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
33 Tanner, M.A.; Travis, F.; Gaylord-King, C.; Haaga, D.A.; Grosswald, S.; Schneider, R.H.
The effects of the transcendental meditation program on mindfulness
J Clin Psychol, 2009, 65(6), 574-589
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Low blood pressure, Randomized trial, Transzendentale Meditation
34 Nidich, S.I.; Rainforth, M.V.; Haaga, D.A.; Hagelin, J.; Salerno, J.W.; Travis, F.; Tanner, M.; Gaylord-King, C.; Grosswald, S.; Schneider, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial on effects of the transcendental meditation programme on blood pressure, psychological distress, and coping in young adults
Am J Hypertens, 2009, 22(12), 1326-1331
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Transzendentale Meditation
35 Cade, W.T.; Reeds, D.N.; Mondy, K.E.; Overton, E.T.; Grassino, J.; Tucker, S.; Bopp, C.; Laciny, E.; Hubert, S.; Lassa-Claxton, S.; Yarasheski, K.E.
Yoga lifestyle intervention reduces blood pressure in HIV-infected adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors
HIV Med, 2010, 11(6), 379-388
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
36 Lucini, D.; Malacarne, M.; Solaro, N.; Busin, S.; Pagani, M.
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress
Superiority of active versus passive techniques
J Hypertens, 2009, 27(12), 2421-2428
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
37 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
38 Greenhalgh, J.; Dickson, R.; Dundar, Y.
Biofeedback for hypertension
A systematic review
J Hypertens, 2010, 28(4), 644-652
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
39 Pintov, S.
Comprehensive Lifestyle Modification Approach to Lower Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Results from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 52-53 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
40 Murthy, S.N.; Rao, N.S.; Nandkumar, B.; Kadam, A.
Role of naturopathy and yoga treatment in the management of hypertension
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 9-12
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Yoga
41 Cohen, D.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Rothman, R.L.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Volger, S.; Mayor, C.; Szapary, P.O.; Townsend, R.R.
Iyengar yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 546428; (1-8)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
42 Fuente, M. de la; Franco, C.; Salvador, M.
Reducción de la presión arterial en un grupo de docentes hipertensos mediante un programa de entrenamiento en conciencia plena (mindfulness)
Psicol Conductual, 2010, 18(3), 533-552
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
43 Moffatt, F.W.; Hodnett, E.; Esplen, M.J.; Watt-Watson, J.
Effects of guided imagery on blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Birth, 2010, 37(4), 296-306
High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
44 Lin, G.; Xiang, Q.; Fu, X.; Wang, S.; Wang, S.; Chen, S.; Shao, L.; Zhao, Y.; Wang, T.
Heart rate variability biofeedback decreases blood pressure in prehypertensive subjects by improving autonomic function and baroreflex
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 143-152
Breathing therapy, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
45 Courtney, R.; Cohen, M.; Dixhoorn, J. van
Relationship between dysfunctional breathing patterns and ability to achieve target heart rate variability with features of "coherence" during biofeedback
A feasibility study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(3), 38-44
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Emphysema, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
46 Chung, S.C.; Brooks, M.M.; Rai, M.; Balk, J.L.; Rai, S.
Effect of sahaja yoga meditation on quality of life, anxiety, and blood pressure control
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(6), 589-596
Anxiety, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
47 Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan, -.; Sanjay, Z.
Immediate effect of chandra nadi pranayama (left unilateral forced nostril breathing) on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(2), 108-111
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
48 Mizuno, J.; Monteiro, H.L.
An assessment of a sequence of yoga exercises to patients with arterial hypertension
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(1), 35-41
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
49 Alabdulgader, A.A.
Coherence
A novel nonpharmacological modality for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Global Adv Health Med, 2012, 1(2), 56-64
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Self regulation
50 Miles, S.C.; Chou, C.-C.; Lin, H.-F.; Hunter, S.D.; Dhindsa, M.; Nualnim, N.; Tanaka, H.
Arterial blood pressure and cardiovascular responses to yoga practice
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(1), 38-45
High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
51 Papp, M.E.; Lindfors, P.; Storck, N.; Wändell, P.E.
Increased heart rate variability but no effect on blood pressure from 8 weeks of hatha yoga
A pilot study
BMC Res Notes, 2013, 6(1), 59; (1-9)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
52 Palta, P.; Page, G.; Piferi, R.L.; Gill, J.M.; Hayat, M.J.; Connolly, A.B.; Szanton, S.L.
Evaluation of a mindfulness-based intervention program to decrease blood pressure in low-income African-American older adults
J Urban Health, 2012, 89(2), 308-316
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
53 Dhameja, K.; Singh, S.; Mustafa, M.D.; Singh, K.P.; Banerjee, B.D.; Agarwal, M.; Ahmed, R.S.
Therapeutic effect of yoga in patients with hypertension with reference to GST gene polymorphism
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(3), 243-249
Biology/Biological Sciences, High blood pressure, Genetics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
54 Grant, C.; Hobkirk, A.; Persons, E.; Hwang, V.; Danoff-Burg, S.
Cardiovascular reactivity to and recovery from stressful tasks following a mindfulness analog in college students with a family history of hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(4), 341-346
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
55 Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan; Sanjay, Z.; Basavaraddi, I.V.
Immediate cardiovascular effects of pranava pranayama in hypertensive patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(3), 273-278
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
56 Blom, K.; Baker, B.; How, M.; Dai, M.; Irvine, J.; Abbey, S.; Abramson, B.L.; Myers, M.G.; Kiss, A.; Perkins, N.J.; Tobe, S.W.
Hypertension analysis of stress reduction using mindfulness meditation and yoga
Results from the harmony randomized controlled trial
Am J Hypertens, 2014, 27(1), 122-129
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Yoga
57 Adhana, R.; Gupta, R.; Dvivedii, J.; Ahmad, S.
The influence of the 2:1 yogic breathing technique on essential hypertension
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2013, 57(1), 38-44
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Pranayama
58 Hughes, J.W.; Fresco, D.M.; Myerscough, R.; Dulmen, H.M. van; Carlson, L.E.; Josephson, R.
Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for prehypertension
Psychosomatic Med, 2013, 75(8), 721-728
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
59 Wang, J.; Xiong, X.; Liu, W.
Yoga for essential hypertension
A systematic review
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(10), e76357; (1-6)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
60 Wolff, M.; Sundquist, K.; Larsson Lönn, S.; Midlöv, P.
Impact of yoga on blood pressure and quality of life in patients with hypertension
A controlled trial in primary care matched for systolic blood pressure
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2013, 13(1), 111; (1-9)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
61 Hagins, M.; Rundle, A.; Consedine, N.S.; Khalsa, S.B.
A randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of yoga with an active control on ambulatory blood pressure in individuals with prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension
J Clin Hypertens, 2014, 16(1), 54-62
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
62 Hagins, M.; States, R.; Selfe, T.; Innes, K.
Effectiveness of yoga for hypertension
Systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 649836; (1-13)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
63 Cottier, C.; Shapiro, K.; Julius, S.
Treatment of mild hypertension with progressive muscle relaxation predictive value of indexes of sympathetic tone
Arch Intern Med, 1984, 144(10), 1954-1958
High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial
64 Tyagi, A.; Cohen, M.
Yoga and hypertension
A systematic review
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(2), 32-59
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
65 Sieverdes, J.C.; Mueller, M.; Gregoski, M.J.; Brunner-Jackson, B.; McQuade, L.; Matthews, C.; Treiber, F.A.
Effects of Hatha yoga on blood pressure, salivary α-amylase, and cortisol function among normotensive and prehypertensive youth
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(4), 241-250
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
66 Cohen, D.L.; Bowler, A.; Fisher, S.A.; Norris, A.; Newberg, A.; Rao, H.; Bhavsar, R.; Detre, J.A.; Tenhave, T.; Townsend, R.R.
Lifestyle Modification in Blood Pressure Study II (LIMBS)
Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a 24 week structured yoga program versus lifestyle modification on blood pressure reduction
Contemp Clin Trials, 2013, 36(1), 32-40
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
67 Kretzer, K.; Evelo, A.J.; Durham, R.L.
Lessons learned from a study of a complementary therapy for self-managing hypertension and stress in women
Holist Nurs Pract, 2013, 27(6), 336-343
High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
68 Ziv, A.; Vogel, O.; Keret, D.; Pintov, S.; Bodenstein, E.; Wokomir, K.; Doenyas, K.; Mirovski, Y.; Efrati, S.
Comprehensive Approach to Lower Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
A randomized controlled trial of a multifactorial lifestyle intervention
J Hum Hypertens, 2013, 27, 594-600
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, DASH
69 Posadzki, P.; Cramer, H.; Kuzdzal, A.; Lee, M.S.; Ernst, E.
Yoga for hypertension
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(3), 511-522
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
70 Thiyagarajan, R.; Pal, P.; Pal, G.K.; Subramanian, S.K.; Trakoo, M.; Bobby, Z.; Das, A.K.
Additional benefit of yoga to standard lifestyle modification on blood pressure in prehypertensive subjects
A randomized controlled study
Hypertens Res, 2015, 38(1), 48-55
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
71 Patil, S.G.; Dhanakshirur, G.B.; Aithala, M.R.; Naregal, G.; Das, K.K.
Effect of yoga on oxidative stress in elderly with grade-I hypertension
A randomized controlled study
J Clin Diagn Res, 2014, 8(7), BC04-BC07
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
72 Katsarou, A.L.; Vryonis, M.M.; Protogerou, A.D.; Alexopoulos, E.C.; Achimastos, A.; Papadogiannis, D.; Chrousos, G.P.; Darviri, C.
Stress management and dietary counseling in hypertensive patients
A pilot study of additional effect
Prim Health Care Res Dev, 2014, 15(1), 38-45
High blood pressure, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
73 Ziv, A.; Vogel, O.; Keret, D.; Pintov, S.; Bodenstein, E.; Wolkomir, K.; Doenyas, K.; Mirovski, Y.; Efrati, S.
Comprehensive approach to lowering blood pressure (CALM-BP)
A randomized controlled trial of a multifactorial lifestyle intervention
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 12 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
High blood pressure, Diet, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga, DASH
74 Fátima Rosas Marchiori, M. de; Kozasa, E.H.; Miranda, R.D.; Monezi Andrade, A.L.; Perrotti, T.C.; Leite, J.R.
Decrease in blood pressure and improved psychological aspects through meditation training in hypertensive older adults
A randomized control study
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2015, 15(10), 1158-1164
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
75 Hughes, J.W.; Fresco, D.M.; Myerscough, R.; Dulmen, M. van; Carlson, L.E.; Josephson, R.
Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for prehypertension
Psychosom Med, 2013, 75(8), (1-17)
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
76 Tolbanos Roche, L.; Mas Hesse, B.
Application of an integrative yoga therapy programme in cases of essential arterial hypertension in public healthcare
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20(4), 285-290
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
77 Mashyal, P.; Bhargav, H.; Raghuram, N.
Safety and usefulness of Laghu shankha prakshalana in patients with essential hypertension
A self controlled clinical study
J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2014, 5(4), 227-235
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
78 Bai, Z.; Chang, J.; Chen, C.; Li, P.; Yang, K.; Chi, I.
Investigating the effect of transcendental meditation on blood pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Hum Hypertens, 2015, 29(11), 653-662
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Transzendentale Meditation
79 Balasubramanian, S.; Janech, M.G.; Warren, G.W.
Alterations in salivary proteome following single twenty-minute session of yogic breathing
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 376029, (1-10)
High blood pressure, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Yoga
80 Li, Y.; Wang, R.; Tang, J.; Chen, C.; Tan, L.; Wu, Z.; Yu, F.; Wang, X.
Progressive muscle relaxation improves anxiety and depression of pulmonary arterial hypertension patients
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 792895, (1-8)
Anxiety, High blood pressure, Depression, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
81 Sun, J.; Buys, N.
Community-based mind-body meditative Tai Chi program and its effects on improvement of blood pressure, weight, renal function, serum lipoprotein, and quality of life in Chinese adults with hypertension
Am J Cardiol, 2015, 116(7), 1076-1081
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
82 Wolff, M.; Memon, A.A.; Chalmers, J.P.; Sundquist, K.; Midlöv, P.
Yoga's effect on inflammatory biomarkers and metabolic risk factors in a high risk population
A controlled trial in primary care
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2015, 15(1), 91; (1-7)
High blood pressure, Inflammation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
83 Patil, S.G.; Aithala, M.R.; Das, K.K.
Effect of yoga on arterial stiffness in elderly subjects with increased pulse pressure
A randomized controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(4), 562-569
Arteries, High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
84 Venturelli, M.; Cè, E.; Limonta, E.; Schena, F.; Caimi, B.; Carugo, S.; Veicsteinas, A.; Esposito, F.
Effects of endurance, circuit, and relaxing training on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive elderly patients
Age, 2015, 37(5), 101; (1-13)
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
85 Kunikullaya, K.U.; Goturu, J.; Muradi, V.; Hukkeri, P.A.; Kunnavil, R.; Doreswamy, V.; Prakash, V.S.; Murthy, N.S.
Music versus lifestyle on the autonomic nervous system of prehypertensives and hypertensives-a randomized control trial
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 733-740
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
86 Prakash, S.; Gupta, R.
To study the role of yoga in management of hypertension
Int J Biomed Adv Res, 2015, 6(10), 686-688
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
87 Kumagai, H.; Zempo-Miyaki, A.; Yoshikawa, T.; Tsujimoto, T.; Tanaka, K.; Maeda, S.
Lifestyle modification increases serum testosterone level and decreases central blood pressure in overweight and obese men
Endocrine J, 2015, 62(5), 423-430
Andrology, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Endocrinology, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Testosterone
88 Kallistratos, M.S.; Poulimenos, L.E.; Karamanou, A.; Kouremenos, N.; Koukouzeli, A.; Vrakas, S.; Chamodraka, E.F.; Tsoukanas, K.; Martineos, A.; Manolis, A.J.
Association of mid-day naps occurrence and duration with bp levels in hypertensive patients
A prospective observational study
Eur Heart J, 2015, 36(Abstract Suppl.), 161 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine
89 Nejati, S.; Zahiroddin, A.; Afrookhteh, G.; Rahmani, S.; Hoveida, S.
Effect of group mindfulness-based stress-reduction program and conscious yoga on lifestyle, coping strategies, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures in patients with hypertension
J Tehran Heart Cent, 2015, 10(3), 140-148
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
90 Cohen, D.L.; Boudhar, S.; Bowler, A.; Townsend, R.R.
Blood pressure effects of yoga, alone or in combination with lifestyle measures
Results of the Lifestyle Modification and Blood Pressure Study (LIMBS)
J Clin Hypertens, 2016, 18(8), 809-816
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
91 Wolff, M.; Rogers, K.; Erdal, B.; Chalmers, J.P.; Sundquist, K.; Midlöv, P.
Impact of a short home-based yoga programme on blood pressure in patients with hypertension
A randomized controlled trial in primary care
J Hum Hypertens, 2016, 30, 599-605
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
92 Kunikullaya, K.U.; Goturu, J.; Muradi, V.; Hukkeri, P.A.; Kunnavil, R.; Doreswamy, V.; Prakash, V.S.;
Combination of music with lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone on blood pressure reduction
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 23, 102-109
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Randomized trial
93 Shi, L.; Zhang, D.; Wang, L.; Zhuang, J., Cook, R.; Chen, L.
Meditation and blood pressure
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
J Hypertens, 2017, 35(4), 696-706
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine
94 Edla, S.R.; Kumar, A.M.V.; Srinivas, B.; Raju, M.S.; Gupta, V.
'Integrated naturopathy and yoga' reduces blood pressure and the need for medications among hypertensive patients in South India
3-month follow-up study
Adv Integr Med, 2016, 3(3), 90-97
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Cohort study
95 Yang, H.; Wu, X.; Wang, M.
The effect of three different meditation exercises on hypertension
A network meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 9784271, (1-13)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
96 Chauhan, A.; Semwal, D.K.; Mishra, S.P.; Semwal, R.B.
Yoga practice improves the body mass index and blood pressure
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Yoga, 2017, 10(2), 103-106
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
97 Chauhan, A.; Semwal, D.K.; Mishra, S.P.; Semwal, R.B.
Yoga practice improves the body mass index and blood pressure
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Yoga, 2017, 10(2), 103-106
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
98 Timpka, S.; Stuart, J.J.; Tanz, L.J.; Rimm, E.B.; Franks, P.W.; Rich-Edwards, J.W.
Lifestyle in progression from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy to chronic hypertension in Nurses' Health Study II
Observational cohort study
BMJ, 2017, 358, j3024; (1-10)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Obstetrics, Cohort study
99 Brandani, J.Z.; Mizuno, J.; Ciolac, E.G.; Monteiro, H.L.
The hypotensive effect of Yoga's breathing exercises
A systematic review
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 38-46
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga, Pranayama
100 Masala, G.; Bendinelli, B.; Occhini, D.; Bruno, R.M.; Caini, S.; Saieva, C.; Ungar, A.; Ghiadoni, L.; Palli, D.
Physical activity and blood pressure in 10,000 Mediterranean adults
The EPIC-Florence cohort
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis, 2017, 27(8), 670-678
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine