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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 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 Patil, S.G.; Patil, S.S.; Aithala, M.R.; Das, K.K.
Comparison of yoga and walking-exercise on cardiac time intervals as a measure of cardiac function in elderly with increased pulse pressure
Indian Heart J, 2017, 69(4), 485-490
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Yoga, Walking
92 Tedder, M.; Shi, L.; Si, M.; Franco, R.; Chen, L.
eMindfulness therapy
A study on efficacy of blood pressure and stress control using mindful meditation and eating apps among people with high blood pressure
Medicines, 2015, 2(4), 298-309 (Studienprotokoll)
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
93 Park, S.H.; Han, K.S.
Blood pressure response to meditation and yoga
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(9), 685-695
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
94 Tolbanos Roche, L.; Miró Barrachina, M.T.; Ibánez Fernández, I.; Betandort, M.
YOGA and self-regulation in management of essential arterial hypertension and associated emotional symptomatology
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, 153-161
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
95 Johnson, C.C.; Sheffield, K.M.; Brown, R.E.
Mind-body therapies for African-American women at risk for cardiometabolic disease
A systematic review
eCAM, Article ID 5123217, (1-11)
High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
96 Metri, K.G.; Pradhan, B.; Singh, A.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effect of 1-week yoga-based residential program on cardiovascular variables of hypertensive patients
A comparative study
Int J Yoga, 2018, 11(2), 170-174
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
97 Sriloy, M.; Nair, P.M.K.; Pranav, K.; Sathyanath, D.
Immediate effect of manual acupuncture stimulation of four points versus slow breathing in declination of blood pressure in primary hypertension
A parallel randomized control trial
Acupunct Rel Ther, 2015, 3, 15-18
Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Pranayama
98 Misra, S.; Smith, J.; Wareg, N.; Hodges, K.; Gandhi, M.; McElroy, J.A.
Take a deep breath
A randomized control trial of Pranayama breathing on uncontrolled hypertension
Adv Integr Med, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga, Pranayama
99 Wang, Y.; Metri, K.G.; Singh, A.; Raghuram, N.
Immediate effect of mind sound resonance technique (MSRT - a yoga-based relaxation technique) on blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety in individuals with hypertension
A pilot study
J Complement Integr Med, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Anxiety, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
100 Damodaran, D.
Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique in terms oi anxiety and physiological parameters of antenatal mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension
Nurs J India, 2015, 106(6), 254-257
Anxiety, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics