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1 Bernardi, L.; Sleight, P.; Bandinelli, G.; Cencetti, S.; Fattorini, L.; Wdowczyc-Szulc, J.; Lagi, A.
Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms
Comparative study
BMJ, 2001, 323, 1446-1449
Praying, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
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 McCraty, R.; Atkinson, M.; Bradley, R.T.
Electrophysiological evidence of intuition: Part 1. The surprising role of the heart
J Altern Complement Med; J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(1), 133-143
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physiology
4 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
5 Hagins, M.; Moore, W.; Rundle, A.
Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness?
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 40; (1-28)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
6 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
7 Cohen, D.L.; Wintering, N.; Tolles, V.; Townsend, R.R.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Newberg, A.B.
Cerebral blood flow effects of yoga training
Preliminary evalutation of 4 cases
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 9-14
Observational trial, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
8 Liu, C.-Y.; Wei, C.-C.; Lo, P.-C.
Variation analysis of Sphygmogram to assess cardiovascular system under meditation
eCAM, 2009, 6(1), 107-112
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
9 Pramanik, T.; Sharma, H.O.; Mishra, S.; Mishra, A.; Prajapati, R.; Singh, S.
Immediate effect of slow pace bhastrika pranayama on blood pressure and heart rate
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 293-295
Breathing therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
10 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
11 Howie-Esquivel, J.; Lee, J.; Collier, G.; Mehling, W.; Fleischmann, K.
Yoga in heart failure patients
A pilot study
J Cardiac Failure, 2010, 16(9), 742-749
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
12 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.
Tai chi/yoga effects on anxiety, heartrate, EEG and math computations
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 235-238
Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
13 Kim, C.R.; Chun, M.H.; Han, E.Y.
Effects of hypnotics on sleep patterns and functional recovery of patients with subacute stroke
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 89(4), 315-322
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stroke
14 Contrada, R.J.; Gojal, T.M.; Krause, T.J.; Cather, C.; Rafalson, L.; Idler, E.L.
Psychosocial factors in outcomes of heart surgery
The impact of religious involvement and depressive symptoms
Health Psychol, 2004, 23(4), 227-238
Observational trial, Praying, Surgery, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases
15 Olsson, E.M.; Scheele, B. von
Relaxing on a bed of nails
An exploratory study of the effects on the autonomic, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and saliva cortisol
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 5-12
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Cortisone
16 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
17 Thomley, B.S.; Ray, S.H.; Cha, S.S.; Bauer, B.A.
Effects of a brief, comprehensive, yoga-based program on quality of life and biometric measures in an employee population
A pilot study
Explore, 2011, 7(1), 27-29
Occupational health, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
18 Telles, S.; Singh, N.; Balkrishna, A.
Heart rate variability changes during high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness
BioPsychoSocial Med, 2011, 5, 4; (1-6)
Breathing therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
19 Parshad, O.; Richards, A.; Asnani, M.
Impact of yoga on haemodynamic function in healthy medical students
West Indian Med J, 2011, 60(2), 148-152
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
20 Robinson-Smith, G.; Johnston, M.V.; Allen, J.
Self-care, self-efficacy, quality of life, and depression after stroke
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2000, 81(4), 460-464
Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stroke
21 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
22 Wolever, R.Q.; Webber, D.M., Meunier, J.P.; Greeson, J.M.; Lausier, E.R.; Gaudet, T.W.
Modifiable disease risk, readiness to change, and psychosocial functioning improve with integrative medicine immersion model
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(4), 38-47
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Stroke, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
23 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
24 Glei, D.A.; Goldman, N.; Lin, Y.H.; Weinstein, M.
Relaxation practice and physiologic regulation in a national sample of older taiwanese
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(7), 653-661
Observational trial, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
25 Dolgoff-Kaspar, R.; Baldwin, A.; Johnson M.S.; Edling, N.; Sethi, G.K.
Effect of laughter yoga on mood and heart rate variability in patients awaiting organ transplantation
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(5), 61-66
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Laughter Yoga
26 Campbell, T.S.; Labelle, L.E.; Bacon, S.L.; Faris, P.; Carlson, L.E.
Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on attention, rumination and resting blood pressure in women with cancer
A waitlist-controlled study
J Behav Med, 2012, 35(3), 262-271
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
27 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
28 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
29 Lakkireddy, D.; Atkins, D.; Pillarisetti, J.; Ryschon, K.; Bommana, S., Drisko, J.; Vanga, S., Dawn, B.
Effect of yoga on arrhythmia burden, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
The YOGA My Heart study
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2013, 61(11), 1177-1182
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
30 Alexander, G.K.; Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Brown, C.J.
"More than I expected"
Perceived benefits of yoga practice among older adults at risk for cardiovascular disease
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(1), 14-28
Anxiety, Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Yoga
31 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
32 Raghavendra, B.R.; Telles, S.; Manjunath, N.K.; Deepak, K.K.; Naveen, K.V.; Subramanya, P.
Voluntary heart rate reduction following yoga using different strategies
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 26-30
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
33 Akhtar, P.; Yardi, S.; Akhtar, M.
Effects of yoga on functional capacity and well being
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 76-79
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
34 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
35 Alexander, G.K.; Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Brown, C.J.
"More than I expected"
Perceived benefits of yoga practice among older adults at risk for cardiovascular disease
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(1), 14-28
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
36 Khattab, K.; Khattab, A.A.; Ortak, J.; Richardt, G.; Bonnemeier, H.
Inyengar yoga increases cardiac parasympathetic nervous modulation among healthy yoga practitioners
eCAM, 2007, 2007, 4(4) (20)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
37 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
38 Sarvottam, K.; Magan, D.; Yadav, R.K.; Mehta, N.; Mahapatra, S.C.
Adiponectin, interleukin-6, and cardiovascular disease risk factors are modified by a short-term yoga-based lifestyle intervention in overweight and obese men
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 397-402
Andrology, Observational trial, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
39 Hunter, S.D.; Tarumi, T.; Dhindsa, M.S.; Nualnim, N.; Tanaka, H.
Hatha yoga and vascular function
Results from cross-sectional and interventional studies
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 322-327
Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Yoga
40 Friis, A.M.; Sollers, J.J.
Yoga improves autonomic control in males
A preliminary study into the heart of an ancient practice
J Evid Based Compl Altern Med, 2013, 18(3), 176-182
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
41 Krygier, J.R.; Heathers, J.A.; Shahrestani, S.; Abbott, M.; Gross, J.J.; Kemp, A.H.
Mindfulness meditation, well-being, and heart rate variability
A preliminary investigation into the impact of intensive Vipassana meditation
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 89(3), 305-313
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
42 Delgado-Pastor, L.C.; Perakakis, P.; Subramanya, P.; Telles, S.; Vila, J.
Mindfulness (Vipassana) meditation
Effects on P3b event-related potential and heart rate variability
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 90(2), 207-214
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
43 Sukhsohale, N.D.; Phatak, M.S.
Effect of short-term and long-term Brahmakumaris Raja Yoga meditation on physiological variables
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(4), 388-392
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
44 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
45 Salmoirago-Blotcher, E.; Fitchett, G.; Hovey, K.M.; Schnall, E.; Thomson, C.; Andrews, C.A.; Crawford, S.; O'Sullivan, M.J.; Post, S.; Chlebowski, R.T.; Ockene, J.
Frequency of private spiritual activity and cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women
The Women's Health Initiative
Ann Epidemiol, 2013, 23(5), 239-245
Observational trial, Praying, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Prevention
46 Nesvold, A.; Fagerland, M.W.; Davanger, S.; Ellingsen, Ø.; Solberg, E.E.; Holen, A.; Sevre, K.; Atar, D.
Increased heart rate variability during nondirective meditation
Eur J Prev Cardiol, 2012, 19(4), 773-780
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
47 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
48 Bhatnagar, R.; Phelps, L.; Rietz, K.; Juergens, T.; Russell, D.; Miller, N.; Ahearn, E.
The effects of mindfulness training on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and heart rate variability in combat veterans
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(11), 860-861
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Trauma
49 Hunter, S.D.; Dhindsa, M.S.; Cunningham, E.; Tarumi, T.; Alkatan, M.; Nualnim, N.; Tanaka, H.
The effect of bikram yoga on arterial stiffness in young and older adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(12), 930-934
Arteries, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Bikram yoga
50 Brenyo, A.; Aktas, M.K.
Review of complementary and alternative medical treatment of arrhythmiasis
Am J Cardiol, 2014, 113(5), 897-903
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Yoga
51 Minvaleev, R.S.; Bogdanov, A.R.; Bogdanov, R.R.; Bahner, D.P.; Marik, P.E.
Hemodynamic observations of tumo yoga practitioners in a Himalayan environment
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(4), 295-299
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
52 Chang, C.-H.; Lo, P.-C.
Effects of long-term dharma-chan meditation on cardiorespiratory synchronization and heart rate variability behavior
Rejuvenation Res, 2013, 16(2), 115-123
Respiratory diseases, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
53 Keyworth, C.; Knopp, J.; Roughley, K.; Dickens, C.; Bold, S.; Coventry, P.
A mixed-methods pilot study of the acceptibility and effectiveness of a brief meditation and mindfulness intervention for people with diabetes and coronary heart disease
Behav Med, 2014, 40(2), 53-64
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases
54 Del Din, S.; Bertoldo, A.; Sawacha, Z.; Jonsdottir, J.; Rabuffetti, M.; Cobelli, C.; Ferrarin, M.
Assessment of biofeedback rehabilitation in post-stroke patients combining fMRI and gait analysis
A case study
J Neuroeng Rehabil, 2014, 11, 53; (1-12)
Biofeedback, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Rehabilitation, Stroke
55 Newberg, A.B.; Wintering, N.; Khalsa, D.S.; Roggenkamp, H.; Waldman, M.R.
Meditation effects on cognitive function and cerebral blood flow in subjects with memory loss
A preliminary study
Ann Neurosci, 2012, 19(2), 81
Observational trial, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system
56 Lolaty, H.A.; Bagheri-Nesami, M.; Shorofi, S.A.; Golzarodi, T.; Cherati, J.Y.
The effects of family-friend visits on anxiety, physiological indices and well-being of MI patients admitted to a coronary care unit
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20(3), 147-151
Anxiety, Observational trial, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases
57 Satin, J.R.; Linden, W.; Millman, R.D.
Yoga and psychophysiological determinants of cardiovascular health
Comparing yoga practitioners, runners, and sedentary individuals
Ann Behav Med, 2014, 47(2), 231-241
Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
58 Razavi, M.; Fournier, S.; Shepard, D.S.; Ritter, G.; Strickler, G.K.; Stason, W.B.
Effects of lifestyle modification programs on cardiac risk factors
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(12), e114772; (1-16)
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine
59 Freedenberg, V.A.; Thomas, S.A.; Friedmann, E.
A pilot study of a mindfulness based stress reduction program in adolscents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators or pacemakers
Pediatr Cardiol, 2015, 36(4), 786-795
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Stress
60 Pavlov, S.V.; Reva, N.V.; Loktev, K.V.; Korenyok, V.V.; Aftanas, L.I.
Impact of long-term meditation practice on cardiovascular reactivity during perception and reappraisal of affective images
Int J Psychophysiol, 2015, 95(3), 363-371
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
61 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
62 Selman, L.; McDermott, K.; Donesky, D.; Citron, T., Howie-Esquivel, J.
Appropriateness and acceptability of a tele-yoga intervention for people with heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Qualitative findings from a controlled pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15(1), 21; (1-13)
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Emphysema, Assesment, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
63 Marshall, R.S.; Laures-Gore, J.; DuBay, M.; Williams, T.; Bryant, D.
Unilateral forced nostril breathing and aphasia--exploring unilateral forced nostril breathing as an adjunct to aphasia treatment
A case series
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(2), 91-99
Aphasia, Breathing therapy, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Yoga, Pranayama
64 Gunda, S.; Kanmanthareddy, A.; Atkins, D.; Bommana, S.; Pimentel, R.; Drisko, J.; Dibiase, L.; Beheiry, S.; Hao, S.; Natale, A.; Lakkireddy, D.
Role of yoga as an adjunctive therapy in patients with neurocardiogenic syncope
A pilot study
J Interv Card Electrophysiol, 2015, 43(2), 105-110
Unconsciousness, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
65 Mackenzie, M.J.; Carlson, L.E.; Paskevich, D.M.; Ekkekakis, P.; Wurz, A.J.; Wytsma, K.; Krenz, K.A.; McAuley, E.; Culos-Reed, S.N.
Associations between attention, affect and cardiac activity in a single yoga session for female cancer survivors
An enactive neurophenomenology-based approach
Conscious Cogn, 2014, 27, 129-146
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Yoga
66 Chomistek, A.K.; Chiuve, S.E.; Eliassen, A.H.; Mukamal, K.J.; Willett, W.C.; Rimm, E.B.
Healthy lifestyle in the primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease among young women
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2015, 65(1), 43-51
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Prevention
67 Younge, J.O.; Leening, M.J.; Tiemeier, H.; Franco, O.H.; Kiefte-de Jong, J.; Hofman, A.; Roos-Hesselink, J.W.; Hunink, M.G.
Association between mind-body practice and cardiometabolic risk factors
The Rotterdam study
Psychosom Med, 2015, 77(7), 775-783
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases
68 Sovová, E.; Cajka, V.; Pastucha, D.; Malinciková, J.; Radová, L.; Sovová, M.
Positive effect of yoga on cardiorespiratory fitness
A pilot study
Int J Yoga, 2015, 8(2), 134-138
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
69 Kemper, K.J.; Carmin, C.; Mehta, B.; Binkley, P.
Integrative medical care plus mindfulness training for patients with congestive heart failure
Proof of concept
J Evid Based Compl Altern Med, 2016, 21(4), 282-290
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
70 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
71 Bhavanani, A.B.; Ramanathan, M.; Madanmohan, -
Single session of integrated "silver yoga" program improves cardiovascular parameters in senior citizens
J Intercult Ethnopharmacol, 2015, 4(2), 134-137
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
72 Maeda, S.; Zempo-Miyaki, A.; Sasai, H.; Tsujimoto, T.; So, R.; Tanaka, K.
Lifestyle modification decreases arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2015, 25(1), 69-77
Andrology, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases
73 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
74 DuBroff, R.; Lad, V.; Murray-Krezan, C.
A prospective trial of Ayurveda for coronary heart disease
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(5), 52-62
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
75 Chimnaiyan, K.M.; DePetris, A.M.; Boura, J.A.; Stakich-Alpirez, K.; Billecke, S.S.
Feasibility and establishing a comprehensive yoga program and its dose-effect relationship on cardiovascular risk factors and wellness parameters
A pilot study
Int J Yoga Therap, 2015, 25(1), 135-140
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Yoga
76 Mantovani, A.M.; Fregonesi, C.E.P.T.; Lorenconi, R.M.R.; Savian, N.U.; Palma, M.R.; Salgado, A.S.I.; Oliveira, L.V.F. de; Parreira, R.B.
Immediate effect of basic body awareness therapy on heart rate variability
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 22, 8-11
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy
77 Vinay, A.V.; Venkatesh, D.; Ambarish, V.
Impact of short-term practice of yoga on heart rate variability
Int J Yoga, 2016, 9(1), 62-66
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
78 Null, G.; Pennesi, L.; Feldman, M.
Nutrition and lifestyle intervention on mood and neurological disorders
J Evid Based Compl Altern Med, 2017, 22(1), 68-74
Alzheimer's disease, Anxiety, Observational trial, Dementia, Depression, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Mental diseases, Stroke
79 Eren, G.; Dogan, Y.; Demir, G.; Tulubas, E.; Hergunsel, O.; Tekdos, Y.; Dogan, M.; Bilgi, D.; Abut, Y.
Hypnosis for sedation in transesophageal echocardiography
A comparison with midazolam
Ann Saudi Med, 2015, 35(1), 58-63
Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pain
80 Ghar, M.; Chaudhuri, A.; Rahaman, W.B.; Majumdar, S.; Biswas, A.; Goswami, A.
A study of the effect of Raj yoga on cardiorespiratory parameters in young adult Indians
Saudi J Sports Med, 2016, 16(2), 111-117
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
81 Li, X.; Zhang, T.; Song, L.-P.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, G.-G.; Xing, C.-X.; Chen, H.
Effects of heart rate variability biofeedback therapy on patients with poststroke depression
A case study
Chin Med J, 2015, 128(18), 2542-2545
Observational trial, Biofeedback, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stroke
82 Li, S.; Stampfer, M.J.; Willimas, D.R.; VanderWeele, T.J.
Association of religious service attendance with mortality among women
JAMA Intern Med, 2016, 176(6), 777-785
Observational trial, Praying, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Prevention
83 Li, Q.; Kobayashi, M.; Kumeda, S.; Ochiai, T.; Miura, T.; Kagawa, T.; Imai, M.; Wang, Z.; Otsuka, T.; Kawada, T.
Effects of forest bathing on cardiovascular and metabolic parameters in middle-aged males
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 2587381, (1-7)
Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Naturgestützte Therapie, Forest therapy
84 Rajani, S.N.; India, Y.R.; Archana, R.; Rajesh, P.
Role of yoga on cardiac autonomic function tests and cognition in type 2 diabetes
Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm, 2015, 6(6), 764-766
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
85 Tyagi, A.; Cohen, M.; Reece, J.; Telles, S.; Jones, L.
Heart rate variability, flow, mood and mental stress during yoga practices in yoga practitioners, non-yoga practitioners and people with metabolic syndrome
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2016, 41(4), 381-393
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Yoga, Pranayama
86 Hunter, S.D.; Dhindsa, M.S.; Cunningham, E.; Tarumi, T.; Alkatan, M.; Nualnim, N.; Tanaka, H.
Impact of hot yoga on arterial stiffness and quality of life in normal and overweight/obese adults
J Phys Act Health, 2016, 13(12), 1360-1363
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga, Bikram yoga
87 Schmid, A.A.; Puymbroeck, M.V.; Portz, J.D.; Atler, K.E.; Fruhauf, C.A.
Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy (MY-OT)
A feasibility and pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 28, 44-49
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ergotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Yoga
88 Larsson, S.C.; Tektonidis, T.G.; Gigante, B.; Åkesson, A.; Wolk, A.
Healthy lifestyle and risk of heart failure
Results from 2 prospective cohort studies
Circ Heart Fail, 2016, 9, e002855; (1-7)
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Cohort study
89 Suri, M.; Saini, N.; Gupta, S.; Pathak, V.; Agarwal, I.; Sharma, S.; Negi, A.; Hoda, S.; Sandhya, -.; Masoriya, N.; Saini, Y.; Yadav, R.; Sharma, S.
Exploring the physiological effects of integrated intervention of yoga and diet counseling
Int J Phys Edu Sports Health, 2016, 3(6), 220-226
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
90 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
91 Nivethitha, L.; Mooventhan, A.; Manjunath, N.K.
A pilot study on evaluating cardiovascular functions during the practice of Bahir Kumbhaka (external breath retention)
Adv Integr Med, 2017, 4(1), 7-9
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Pranayama
92 Hunter, S.D.; Dhindsa, M.S.; Cunningham, E.; Tarumi, T.; Alkatan, M.; Nualnim, N.; Elmenshawy, A.; Tanaka, H.

J Bodyw Mov Ther, The effect of Bikram yoga on endothelial function in young and middle-aged and older adults, 21(1), 30-34
Arteries, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Bikram yoga
93 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
94 Toschi-Dias, E.; Tobaldini, E.; Solbiati, M.; Costantino, G.; Sanlorenzo, R.; Doria, S.; Irtelli, F.; Mencacci, C.; Montano, N.
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga improves cardiac autonomic control in patients with anxiety-depression disorders
J Affect Disord, 2017, 214, 74-80
Anxiety, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
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 Choi, M.D.; Payter, C.; Landis-Piwowar, K.; Doshi, R.
The effect of Vinyasa Yoga on cardiovascular risk factors and bone mineral density in sedentary young adults
FASEB J, 2017, 31(1 Suppl), lb742 (Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Bones, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, 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, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
98 Nivethitha, L.; Manjunath, N.K.; Mooventhan, A.
Heart rate variability changes during and after the practice of bhramari pranayama
Int J Yoga, 2017, 10(2), 99-102
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
99 Hegde, A.; Metri, K.; Chwadhary, P.; Babu, N.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effects of yoga on cardiac health sleep quality, mental health and quality of life of elderly individuals with chronic ailments
A single arm pilot study
Voice Res, 2017, 6(1), (1-5)
Anxiety, Depression, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Yoga
100 Heo, S.; McSweeney, J.; Ounpraseuth, S.; Shaw-Devine, A.; Fier, A.; Moser, D.K.
Testing a holistic meditation intervention to address psychosocial distress in patients with heart failure
A pilot study
J Cardiovasc Nurs, 2018, 33(2), 126-134
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine