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1 Telles, S.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.
Physiological measures of right nostril breathing
J Altern Complement Med, 1996, 2(4), 479-484
Breathing therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
2 McCraty, R.; Atkinson, M.; Bradley, R.T.
Electrophysiological evidence of intuition
Part 2. A system-wide process?
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 325-336
Brain, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physiology, Randomized trial
3 Ramaratnam, S.; Sridharan, K.
Yoga for epilepsy
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2002, 3(CD001524), 23
Epilepsy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Yoga
4 Kaushik, R.; Kaushik, R.M.; Mahajan, S.K.; Rajesh, V.
Biofeedback assisted diaphragmatic breathing and systematic relaxation versus propranolol in long term prophylaxis of migraine
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(3), 165-174
Breathing therapy, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Randomized trial
5 Kanji, N.; White, A.R.; Ernst, E.
Autogenic training for tension type headaches
A systematic review of controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 144-150
Autogenic training, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review
6 Galvin, J.A.; Benson, H.; Deckro, G.R.; Fricchione, G.L.; Dusek, J.A.
The relaxation response
Reducing stress and improving cognition in healthy aging adults
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 186-191
Relaxation, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
7 Mackereth, P.A.; Booth, K.; Hillier, V.F.; Caress, A.L.
Reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation training for people with multiple sclerosis
A crossover trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(1), 14-21
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
8 Woods, D.L.; Beck, C.; Sinha, K.
The effect of therapeutic touch on behavioral symptoms and cortisol in persons with dementia
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(3), 181-189
Dementia, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch, Cortisone
9 Zeidan, F.; Johnson, S.K.; Gordon, N.S.; Goolkasian, P.
Effects of brief and sham mindfulness meditation on mood and cardiovascular variables
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 867-873
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
10 Davidson, R.J.; Kabat-Zinn, J.; Schumacher, J.; Rosenkranz, M.; Muller, D.; Santorelli, S.F.; Urbanowski, F.; Harrington, A.; Bonus, K.; Sheridan, J.F.
Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation
Psychosomatic Med, 2003, 65(4), 564-570
Mindfulness meditation, Brain, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
11 Elsenbruch, S.; Langhorst, J.; Popkirowa, K.; Müller, T.; Lüdtke, R.; Franken, U.; Paul, A.; Spahn, G.; Michalsen, A.; Janssen, O.E.; Schedlowski, M.; Dobos, G.J.
Effects of mind-body therapy on quality-of-life and neuroendocrine and cellular immune functions in patients with ulcerative colitis
Psychother Psychosom, 2005, 74(5), 277-287
Ulcerative colitis, Immunomodulation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Psychoneuroimmunology, Randomized trial
12 Oken, B.S.; Fonareva, I.
Pilot controlled trial of mindfulness meditation and education for dementia caregivers
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(10), 1031-1038
Mindfulness meditation, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
13 Inzlicht, M.; Tullet, A.
Reflecting on god
Religious primes can reduce neurophysiological response to errors
Psychol Sci, 2010, 21(8), 1184-1190
Anxiety, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
14 Chan, A.S.; Cheung, M.C.; Sze, S.L.; Leung, W.W.; Shi, D.
Shaolin dan tian breathing fosters relaxed and attentive mind
A randomized controlled neuro-electrophysiological study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 180704; (1-11)
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial
15 Streeter, C.C.; Whitfield, T.H.; Owen, L.; Rein, T.; Karri, S.K.; Yakhkind, A.; Perlmutter, R.; Prescot, A.; Renshaw, P.F.; Ciraulo, D.A.; Jensen, J.E.
Effects of yoga versus walking on mood, anxiety, and brain GABA levels
A randomized controlled MRS study
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(11), 1145-1152
Anxiety, Exercise therapy, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physical therapy, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga, Walking
16 MacLean, K.A.; Ferrer, E.; Aichele, S.R.; Bridwell, D.A.; Zanesco, A.P.; Jacobs, T.L.; King, B.G.; Rosenberg, E.L.; Sahdra, B.K.; Shaver, P.R.; Wallace, B.A.; Mangun, G.R.; Saron, C.D.
Intensive meditation training improves perceptual discrimination and sustained attention
Psychol Sci, 2010, 21(6), 829-839
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
17 Söderberg, E.I.; Carlsson, J.Y.; Stener-Victorin, E.; Dahlof, C.
Subjective well-being in patients with chronic tension-type headache
Effect of acupuncture, physical training, and relaxation training
Clin J Pain, 2011, 27(5), 448-456
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
18 Mohan, A.; Sharma, R.; Bijlani, R.L.
Effect of meditation on stress-induced changes in cognitive functions
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(3), 207-212
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
19 Keune, P.M.; Bostanov, V.; Hautzinger, M.; Kotchoubey, B.
Mindfulness-based congnitiv therapy (MBCT), cognitive style, and the temporal dynamics of frontal EEG alpha asymmetry in recurrently depressed patients
Biol Psychol, 2011, 88(2-3), 243-252
Mindfulness meditation, Depression, Brain, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
20 Santaella, D.F.; Devesa, C.R.; Rojo, M.R.; Amato, M.B.; Drager, L.F.; Casali, K.R.; Montano, N.; Lorienzi-Filho, G.
Yoga respiratory training improves respiratory function and cardiac sympathovagal balance in elderly subjects
A randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2011, 1(1), e000085; (1-8)
Respiratory diseases, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
21 Ko, H.J.; Youn, C.H.
Effects of laughter therapy on depression, cognition and sleep among the community-dwelling, elderly
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2011, 11(3), 267-274
Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, laughter therapy
22 Melville, G.W.; Chang, D.; Colagiuri, B.; Marshall, P.W.; Cheema, B.S.
Fifteen minutes of chair-based yoga postures or guided meditation performed in the office can elicit a relaxation response
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 501986; (1-9)
Occupational health, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
23 Lavretsky, H.; Epel, E.S.; Siddarth, P.; Nazarian, N.; Cyr, N.S.; Khalsa, D.S.; Lin, J.; Blackburn, E.; Irwin, M.R.
A pilot study of yogic meditation for family dementia caregivers with depressive symptoms
Effects on mental health, cognition, and telomerase activity
Int J Geriatr Psych, 2013, 28(1), 57-65
Dementia, Depression, Relaxation, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
24 Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.
The effects of a gentle yoga program on sleep, mood, and blood pressure in older women with restless legs syndrome (RLS)
A preliminary randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 294058; (1-14)
Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Restless legs syndrome, Yoga
25 Mongini, F.; Evangelista, E.; Milani, C.; Ferrero, L.; Ciccone, G.; Ugolini, A.; Piedimonte, A.; Sigaudo, M.; Carlino, E.; Banzatti, E.; Galassi, C.
An educational and physical program to reduce headache, neck/shoulder pain in working community
A cluster-randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(1), e29637; (1-10)
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
26 Hui, F.; Boyle, E.; Vayda, E.; Glazier, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted integrated complementary-alternative therapy for chronic herpes zoster-related pain
Altern Med Rev, 2012, 17(1), 57-68
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Neural therapy, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
27 Paholpak, S.; Piyavhatkul, N.; Rangseekajee, P.; Krisanaprakornkit, T.; Arunpongpaisal, S.; Pajanasoontorn, N.; Virasiri, S.; Singkornard, J.; Rongbudsri, S.; Udomsri, D.; Chonprai, C.; Unprai, P.
Breathing meditation by medical students at Khon Kaen University
Effect on psychiatric symptoms, memory, intelligence and academic achievement
J Med Assoc Thai, 2012, 95(3), 461-469
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
28 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
29 Sendhilkumar, R.; Gupta, A.; Nagarathna, R.; Taly, A.B.
Effect of pranayama and meditation as an add-on therapy in rehabilitation of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome
A randomized control pilot study
Disabil Rehabil, 2013, 35(1), 57-62
Guillain-Barré syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Yoga, Pranayama
30 Angelakis, E.; Stathopoulou, S.; Frymiare, J.L.; Green, D.L.; Lubar, J.F.; Kounios, J.
EEG neurofeedback
A brief overview and an example of peak alpha frequency training for cognitive enhancement in the elderly
Clin Neuropsychol, 2007, 21, 110-129
Biofeedback, Dementia, Brain, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurofeedback, Randomized trial
31 Bidwell, A.J.; Yazel, B.; Davin, D.; Fairchild, T.J.; Kanaley, J.A.
Yoga training improves quality of life in women with asthma
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(8), 749-755
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
32 Paul, M.; Garg, K.
The effect of heart rate variability biofeedback on performance psychology of basketball players
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2012, 37(2), 131-144
Anxiety, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
33 Schoenberg, P.L.A.; Sierra, M.; David, A.S.
Psychophysiological investigations in depersonalization disorder and effects of electrodermal biofeedback
J Trauma Dissociation, 2012, 13(3), 311-329
Biofeedback, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
34 Monti, D.A.; Kash, K.M.; Kunkel, E.J.; Brainard, G.; Wintering, N.; Moss, A.S.; Rao, H.; Zhu, S.; Newberg, A.B.
Changes in cerebral blood flow and anxiety associated with an 8-week mindfulness programme in women with breast cancer
Stress Health, 2012, 28(5), 397-407
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Breast cancer, Brain, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
35 Markil, N.; Whitehurst, M.; Jacobs, P.L.; Zoeller, R.F.
Yoga Nidra relaxation increases heart rate variability and is unaffected by a prior bout of Hatha yoga
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 953-958
Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
36 Senders, A.; Wahbeh, H.; Spain, R.; Shinto, L.
Mind-body medicine for multiple sclerosis
A systematic review
Automimmune Dis, 2012, 2012, 567324; (1-12)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Systematic review
37 Chaya, M.S.; Nagendra, H.; Selvam, S.; Kurpad, A.; Srinivasan, K.
Effect of yoga on cognitive abilities in schoolchildren from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(12), 1161-1167
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Yoga
38 Balasubramaniam, M.; Telles, S.; Doraiswamy, P.M.
Yoga on our minds
A systematic review of yoga for neuropsychiatric disorders
Front Psychiatry, 2012, 3, 117; (1-16)
Depression, Eating disorders, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Yoga
39 Bhavanani, A.B.; Ramanathan, M.; Kt, H.
Immediate effect of mukha bhastrika (a bellows type pranayama) on reaction time in mentally challenged adolescents
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(2), 174-180
Intellectual disability, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Yoga, Pranayama
40 Pomykala, K.L.; Silverman, D.H.; Geist, C.L.; Voege, P.; Siddarth, P.; Nazarian, N.; St Cyr, N.M.; Khalsa, D.S.; Lavretsky, H.
A pilot study of the effects of meditation on regional brain metabolism in distressed dementia caregivers
Aging Health, 2012, 8(5), 509-516
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
41 Sun, J.; Kang, J.; Wang, P.; Zeng, H.
Self-relaxation training can improve sleep quality and cognitive functions in the older
A one-year randomised controlled trial
J Clin Nurs, 2013, 22(9-10), 1270-1280
Dementia, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
42 Wells, R.E.; Kerr, C.E.; Wolkin, J.; Dossett, M.; Davis, R.B.; Walsh, J.; Wall, R.B.; Kong, J.; Kaptchuk, T.; Press, D.; Phillips, R.S.; Yeh, G.
Meditation for adults with mild cognitve impairment
A pilot randomized trial
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2013, 61(4), 642-645
Mindfulness meditation, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
43 Danucalov, M.A.D.; Kozasa, E.H.; Ribas, K.T.; Galduróz, J.C.F.; Garcia, M.C.; Verreschi, I.T.N.; Oliveira, K.C.; Oliveira, L.R. de; Leite, J.R.
A yoga and compassion meditation program reduces stress in familial caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 513149, (1-8)
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga, Pflege
44 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
45 Milbury, K.; Chaoul, A.; Biegler, K.; Wangyal, T.; Spelman, A.; Meyers, C.A.; Arun, B.; Palmer, J.L.; Taylor, J.; Cohen, L.
Tibetan sound meditation for cognitive dysfunction
Results of a randomized controlled pilot trial
Psychooncol, 2013, 22(10), 2354-2363
Mindfulness meditation, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
46 Nanhoe-Mahabier, W.; Allum, J.H.; Pasman, E.P.; Overeem, S.; Bloem, B.R.
The effects of vibrotactile biofeedback training on trunk sway in Parkinson's disease patients
Parkinsonism Related Disord, 2012, 18(9), 1017-1021
Biofeedback, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial
47 Larson, M.J.; Steffen, P.R.; Primosch, M.
The impact of a brief mindulness meditation intervention on cognitive control and error-related performance monitoring
Front Hum Neurosci, 2013, 7 (Epub ahead of print), (1-12)
Mindfulness meditation, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
48 Tiedemann, A.; O'Rourke, S.; Sesto, R.; Sherrington, C.
A 12-week Iyengar yoga program improved balance and mobility in older community-dwelling people
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2013, 68(9), 1068-1075
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
49 Jyotsna, V.P.; Ambekar, S.; Singla, R.; Joshi, A.; Dhawan, A.; Kumar, N.; Deepak, K.K.; Sreenivas, V.
Cardiac autonomic function in patients with diabetes improves with practice of comprehensive yogic breathing program
Indian J Endocrinol Metab, 2013, 17(3), 480-485
Breathing therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
50 Larson, M.J.; Steffen, P.R.; Primosch, M.
The impact of a brief mindfulness meditation intervention on cognitive control and error-related performance monitoring
Front Hum Neurosci, 2013, 7, 308; (1-12)
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
51 Neal, M.; Briggs, M.
Validation therapy for dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2003, 3(CD001394), 1-19
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review
52 Woods, B.; Aguirre, E.; Spector, A.E.; Orrell, M.
Cognitive stimulation to improve cognitive functioning in people with dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2(CD005562), 1-54
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review
53 Moniz Cook, E.D.; Swift, K.; James, I., Malouf, R.; De Vugt, M.; Verhey, F.
Functional analysis-based interventions for challenging behaviour in dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2(CD006929), 1-92
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Systematic review, Conduct disorder, Behavioural therapy
54 Umadevi, P.; Ramachandra, -; Varambally, S.; Philip, M.; Gangadhar, B.N.
Effect of yoga therapy on anxiety and depressive symptoms and quality-of-life among caregivers of in-patients with neurological disorders at a tertiary care center in India
A randomized controlled trial
Indian J Psych, 2013, 55(Suppl. 3), S385-S389
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
55 Hariprasad, V.R.; Koparde, V.; Sivakumar, P.T.; Varambally, S.; Thirthalli, J.; Varghese, M.; Basavaraddi, I.V.; Gangadhar, B.N.
Randomized clinical trial of yoga-based intervention in residents from elderly homes
Effects of cognitive function
Indian J Psych, 2013, 55(Suppl. 3), S357-S363
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
56 Wells, R.E.; Yeh, G.Y.; Kerr, C.; Wolkin, J.; Davis, R.B.; Tan, Y.; Spaeth, R.; Wall, R.; Walsh, J.; Kaptchuk, T.; Press, D.; Phillips, R.S.; Kong, J.
Meditation's impact on default mode network and hippocampus in mild cognitive impairment
A pilot study
Neurosci Lett, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Dementia, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
57 Ainsworth, B.; Eddershaw, R.; Meron, D.; Baldwin, D.S.; Garner, M.
The effect of focused attention and open monitoring meditation on attention network function in healthy volunteers
Psychiatry Res, 2013, 210(3), 1226-1231
Mindfulness meditation, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
58 Wells, R.; Outhred, T.; Heathers, J.A.J.; Quintana, D.S.; Kemp, A.H.
Matter over mind
A randomised-controlled trial of single-session biofeedback training on performance anxiety and heart rate variability in musicians
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(10), e46597; (1-11)
Anxiety, Biofeedback, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
59 Leonard, N.R.; Jha, A.P.; Casarjian, B.; Goolsarran, M.; Garcia, C.; Cleland, C.M.; Gwadz, M.V.; Massey, Z.
Mindfulness training improves attentional task performance in incarcerated youth
A group randomized controlled intervention trial
Front Psychol, 2013, 4, 792; (1-10)
Mindfulness meditation, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
60 Ahmadi, A.; Arastoo, A.A.; Nikbakht, M.; Zahednejad, S.; Rajabpour, M.
Comparison of the effect of 8 weeks aerobic and yoga training on ambulatory function, fatigue and mood status in MS patients
Iran Red Crescent Med J, 2013, 15(6), 449-454
Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
61 Turankar, A.V.; Jain, S.; Patel, S.B.; Sinha, S.R.; Joshi, A.D.; Vallish, B.N.; Mane, P.R.; Turankar, S.A.
Effects of slow breathing exercise on cardiovascular functions, pulmonary functions & galvanic skin resistance in healthy human volunteers
A pilot study
Ind J Med Res, 2013, 137(5), 916-921
Breathing therapy, Respiratory diseases, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
62 Prinsloo, G.E.; Derman, W.E.; Lambert, M.I.; Laurie Rauch, H.G.
The effect of a single session of short duration biofeedback-induced deep breathing on measures of heart rate variability during laboratory-induced cognitve stress
A pilot study
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2013, 38(2), 81-90
Breathing therapy, Biofeedback, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
63 Gard, T.; Hölzel, B.K.; Lazar, S.W.
The potential effects of meditation on age-related cognitive decline
A systematic reveiw
Ann N Y Acad Sci, 2014, 1307(1), 89-103
Mindfulness meditation, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review
64 Krishna, B.H.; Pal, P.; Pal, G.K.; Balachander, J.; Jayasettiaseelon, E.; Sreekanth, Y.; Sridhar, M.G.; Gaur, G.S.
Effect of yoga therapy on heart rate, blood pressure and cardiac autonomic function in heart failure
J Clin Diagn Res, 2014, 8(1), 14-16
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
65 Sharma, V.K.; Rajajeyakumar, M.; Velkumary, S.; Subramanian, S.K.; Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan; Sahai, A.; Tahngavel, D.
Effect of fast and slow pranayama practice on cognitive functions in healthy volunteers
J Clin Diagn Res, 2014, 8(1), 10-13
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga, Pranayama
66 Leach, M.J.; Francis, A.; Ziaian, T.
Improving the health and well-being of community-dwelling caregivers of dementia sufferers
Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial of structured meditation training
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(2), 136-141 (Studienprotokoll)
Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
67 Pal, A.; Srivastava, N.; Narain, V.S.; Agrawal, G.G.; Rani, M.
Effect of yogic intervention on the autonomic nervous system in the patients with coronary artery disease
A randomized controlled trial
East Mediterr Health J, 2013, 19(5), 452-458
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
68 Day, M.A.; Thorn, B.E.; Rubin, N.J.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for the treatment of headache pain
A mixed-methods analysis comparing treatment responders and treatment non-responders
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(2), 278-285
Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
69 Sarokte, A.S.; Rao, M.V.
Effects of Medhya Rasayana and Yogic practices in improvement of short-term memory among school-going-children
Ayu, 2013, 34(4), 383-389
Ayurveda, aloeweed, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia, Yoga
70 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
71 Jeter, P.E.; Nkodo, A.F.; Moonaz, S.H.; Dagnelie, G.
A systematic review of yoga for balance in a healthy population
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(4), 221-232
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Yoga
72 Whitebird, R.R.; Kreitzer, M.; Crain, A.L.; Lewis, B.A.; Hanson, L.R.; Enstad, C.J.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for family caregivers
A randomized controlled trial
Gerontologist, 2013, 53(4), 676-686
Mindfulness meditation, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
73 Doulatabad, S.N.; Nooreyan, K.; Doulatabad, A.N.; Noubandegani, Z.M.
The effects of pranayama, hatha and raja yoga on physical pain and the quality of life of women with multiple sclerosis
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2012, 10(1), 49-52
Ayurveda, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
74 Govil, K.; Noohu, M.M.
Effect of EMG biofeedback training of gluteus maximus muscle on gait parameters in incomplete spinal cord injury
NeuroRehabilitation, 2013, 33(1), 147-152
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Querschnittlähmung, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, EMG biofeedback
75 Fritsche, G.; Kröner-Herwig, B.; Kropp, P.; Niederberger, U.; Haag, G.
Psychologische Therapie der Migräne
Systematische Übersicht
Schmerz, 2013, 27(3), 263-274
Biofeedback, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Psychology/psychotherapy, Systematic review
76 Kok, B.E.; Coffey, K.A.; Cohn, M.A.; Catalino, L.I.; Vacharkulksemsuk, T.; Algoe, S.B.; Brantley, M.; Fredrickson, B.L.
How positive emotions build physical health
Perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone
Psychol Sci, 2013, 24(7), 1123-1132
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
77 Fox, K.C.; Nijeboer, S.; Dixon, M.L.; Floman, J.L.; Ellamil, M.; Rumak, S.P.; Sedlmeier, P.; Christoff, K.
Is meditation associated with altered brain structure?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of morphometric neuroimaging in meditation practitioners
Neurosci Biobehav Rev, 2014, 43, 48-73
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review
78 Naji-Esfahani, H.; Zamani, M.; Marandi, S.M.; Shaygannejad, V.; Javanmard, S.H.
Preventive effects of a three-month yoga intervention on endothelial function in patients with migraine
Int J Prev Med, 2014, 5(4), 424-429
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
79 Park, J.; Lyles, R.H.; Bauer-Wu, S.
Mindfulness meditation lowers muscle sympathetic nerve activity and blood pressure in African-American males with chronic kidney disease
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol, 2014, 307(1), R93-R101
Mindfulness meditation, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Renal insufficiency, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
80 Ni, M.; Mooney, K.; Richards, L.; Balachandran, A.; Sun, M.; Harriell, K.; Potiaumapai, M.; Signorile, J.F.
Comparative impacts of Tai Chi, balance training and a specially-designed yoga program on balance in older fallers
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014, 95(9), 1620-1628, 1628.e1-1628.e30
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
81 Nagai, Y.; Cavanna, A.E.; Critchley, H.D.; Stern, J.J.; Robertson, M.M.; Joyce, E.M.
Biofeedback treatment for Tourette syndrome
A preliminary randomized controlled trial
Cogn Behav Neurol, 2014, 27(1), 17-24
Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Tourette syndrome
82 Britton, W.B.; Lepp, N.E.; Niles, H.F.; Rocha, T.; Fisher, N.E.; Gold, J.S.
A randomized controlled pilot trial of classroom-based mindfulness meditation compared to an active control condition in sixth-grade children
J School Psychol, 2014, 52(3), 263-278
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
83 Ajimsha, M.S.; Majeed, N.A.; Chinnavan, E.; Thulasyammal, R.P.
Effectiveness of Autogenic Training in improving motor performances in Parkinson's disease
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(3), 419-425
Autogenic training, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial
84 Gothe, N.P.; Kramer, A.F.; McAuley, E.
The effects of an 8-week Hatha yoga intervention on executive function in older adults
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2014, 69(9), 1109-1116
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
85 Chen, Y.; Yang, X.L.; Wang, L.Y.; Zhang, X.Y.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of brief mindfulness meditation on anxiety symptoms and systolic blood pressure in Chinese nursing students
Nurse Educ Today, 2013, 33(10), 1166-1172
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
86 Kisan, R.; Sujan, M.U., Adoor, M.; Rao, R.; Nalini, A.; Kutty, B.M.; Murthy, B.T.C.; Raju, T.R.; Sathyapraha, T.N.
Effect of yoga on migraine
A comprehensive study using clinical profile and cardiac autonomic functions
Int J Yoga, 2014, 7(2), 126-132
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
87 Talwadkar, S.; Jagannathan, A.; Raghuram, N.
Effect of trataka on cognitive functions in the elderly
Int J Yoga, 2014, 7(2), 96-103
Brain, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
88 Wells, R.E.; Burch, R.; Paulsen, R.H.; Wayne, P.M.; Houle, T.T.; Loder, E.
Meditation for migraines
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Headache, 2014, 54(9), 1484-1495
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
89 Saravanakumar, P.; Higgins, I.J.; Van Der Riet, P.J.; Marquez, J.; Sibbritt, D.
The influence of tai chi and yoga on balance and falls in a residential care setting
A randomised controlled trial
Contemp Nurse, 2014, 48(1), 5231-5255
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
90 Chandla, S.S.; Sood, S.; Dogra, R.; Das, S.; Shukla, S.K.; Gupta, S.
Effect of short-term practice of pranayamic breathing exercises on cognition, anxiety, general well being and heart rate variability
J Indian Med Assoc, 2013, 111(10), 662-665
Anxiety, Breathing therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
91 Amtul, Z.; Arena, A.; Hirjee, H.; Khan, Z.U.; Maldeniya, P.M.; Newman, R.I.; Burhan, A.M.; Wetmore, S.; Vasudev, A.
A randomized controlled longitudinal naturalistic trial testing the effects of automatic self transcending meditation on heart rate variability in late life depression
Study protocol
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14(1), 307; (1-8) (Studienprotokoll)
Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
92 Climov, D.; Lysy, C.; Berteau, S.; Dutrannois, J.; Dereppe, H.; Brohet, C.; Melin, J.
Biofeedback on heart rate variability in cardiac rehabilitation
Practical feasibility and psycho-physiological effects
Acta Cardiol, 2014, 69(3), 299-307
Biofeedback, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Vegetative nervous system
93 Slavin-Spenny, O.; Lumley, M.A.; Thakur, E.R.; Nevekal, D.C.; Hijazi, A.M.
Effects of anger awareness and expression training versus relaxation training on headaches
A randomized trial
Ann Behav Med, 2013, 46(2), 181-192
Relaxation, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
94 Pourmomeny, A.A.; Zadmehre, H.; Mirshamsi, M.; Mahmodi, Z.
Prevention of synkinesis by biofeedback therapy
A randomized clinical trial
Otol Neurotol, 2014, 35(4), 739-742
Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
95 Najafidoulatabad, S.; Mohebbi, Z.; Nooryan, K.
Yoga effects on physical activity and sexual satisfaction among the Iranian women with multiple sclerosis
A randomized controlled trial
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2014, 11(5), 78-82
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
96 Sandroff, B.M.; Hillman, C.H.; Benedict, R.H.; Motl, R.W.
Acute effects of walking, cycling, and yoga exercise on cognition in persons with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis without impaired cognitive processing speed
J Clin Exp Neuropsychol, 2015, 37(2), 209-219
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Yoga, Walking
97 Sharma, N.K.; Robbins, K.; Wagner, K.; Colgrove, Y.M.
A randomized controlled pilot study of the therapeutic effects of yoga in people with Parkinson's disease
Int J Yoga, 2015, 8(1), 74-79
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Yoga
98 Kiran, -; Girgla, K.K.; Chalana, H.; Singh, H.
Effect of rajyoga meditation on chronic tension headache
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2014, 58(2), 157-161
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Yoga, Chronic pain
99 Banks, J.B.; Welhaf, M.S.; Srour, A.
The protective effects of brief mindfulness meditation training
Conscious Cogn, 2015, 33C, 277-285
Mindfulness meditation, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
100 Hassanpour-Dekordi, A.; Jivad, N.
Comparison or regular aerobic and yoga on the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis
Med J Islam Repub Iran, 2014, 28, 141; (1-7)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga