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1 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
2 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
3 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
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 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
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 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
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 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 Datey, P.; Hankey, A.; Nagendra, H.R.
Ayurveda herb juices and yoga for blood pressure and pulse rate
A controlled trial
Int J Complement Altern Med, 2016, 4(3), 00121; (1-4)
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Low blood pressure, Phytomedicine, Juice/distillate, Yoga
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 Cramer, H.; Sellin, C.; Schumann, D.; Dobos, G.
Yoga bei arterieller Hypertonie
Eine dreiarmige randomisierte kontrollierte Studie
Dt Ärztebl Int, 2018, 115(50), 833-839 (+ Anh.)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
99 Ghaffarilaleh, G.; Ghaffarilaleh, V.; Sanamno, Z.; Kamalifard, M.
Yoga positively affected depression and blood pressure in women with premenstrual syndrome in a randomized controlled clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2019, 34, 87-92
High blood pressure, Depression, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Premenstrual syndrome, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Yoga