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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 Lee, M.S.; Jang, H.S.; Woo, W.H.; Kim, H.J.; Moon, S.R.
Effects of external Qi therapy on cardiac autonomic tone: a randomised placebo controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 512 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Qi therapy, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
3 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
4 Foster, K.A.; Liskin, J.; Cen, S.; Abbott, A.; Armisen, V.; Globe, D.; Knox, L.; Mitchell, M.; Shtir, C.; Azen, S.
The Trager approach in the treatment of chronic headache
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2004, 10(5), 40-46
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
5 Oken, B.S.; Kishiyama, S.; Zajdel, D.; Bourdette, D.; Carlsen, J.; Haas, M.; Hugos, C.; Kraemer, D.F.; Lawrence, J.; Maas, M.
Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in multiple sclerosis
Neurology, 2004, 62(11), 2058-2064
Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
6 Baglini, R.; Sesana, M.; Capuano, C. et al.
Effect of hypnotic sedation during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty on myocardial ischemia and cardiac sympathetic drive
Am J Cardiol, 2004, 93, 1035-1038
Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
7 Woods, D.L.; Craven, R.F.; Whitney, J.
The effect of therapeutic touch on behavioral symptoms of persons with dementia
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(1), 66-74
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch
8 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
9 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
10 John, P.J.; Sharma, N.; Sharma, C.M.; Kankane, A.
Effectiveness of yoga therapy in the treatment of migraine without aura
A randomized controlled trial
Headache, 2007, 47(5), 654-661
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
11 Jensen, M.P.; Barber, J.; Hanley, M.A.; Raichle, K.A.; Osborne, T.L.; Molton, I.R.; Stoelb, B.L.; Romano, J.M.; Engel, J.M.; Kraft, G.H.; Patterson, D.R.
The effects of self-hypnosis training on pain in persons with multiple sclerosis
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 28-29 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Relaxation, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Pain, Self hypnosis
12 Burini, D.; Farabollini, B.; Iacucci, S.; Rimatori, C.; Riccardi, G.; Capecci, M.; Provinciali, L.; Ceravolo, M.G.
A randomised controlled cross-over trial of aerobic training versus Qigong in advanced Parkinson's disease
Eura Medicophys, 2006, 42, 231-238
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Aerobic training
13 Benedetti, F.; Pollo, A.; Lopiano, L.; Lanotte, M.; Vighetti, S.; Rainero, I.
Conscious expectation and unconsious conditioning in analgesic, motor, and hormonal placebo/nocebo responses
J Neurosci, 2003, 23(10), 4315-4323
Blood/Lymphatic system, Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Placebo, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Randomized trial
14 Hawranik, P.; Johnston, P.; Deatrich, J.
Therapeutic touch and agitation in individuals with Alzheimer's disease
West J Nurs Res, 2008, 30, 417-434
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch, Conduct disorder
15 Satyapriya, M.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.; Padmalatha, V.
Effect of integrated yoga on stress and heart rate variability in pregnant women
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2009, 104(3), 218-222
Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
16 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
17 Tang, Y.Y.; Ma, Y.; Fan, Y.; Feng, H.; Wang, J.; Feng, S.; Lu, Q.; Hu, B.; Lin, Y.; Li, J.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, Y.; Zhou, L.; Fan, M.
Central and autonomic nervous system interaction is altered by short-term meditation
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, 2009, 106(22), 8865-8870
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Cerebral nervous system
18 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
19 Balzer, S.
Einfluss von Suggestion auf die psychophysiologische Entspannungsreaktion während Akupunktur bei Gesunden
2008, 1-78 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
20 Ditto, B.; Eclache, M.; Goldman, N.
Short-term autonomic and cardiovascular effects of mindfulness body scan meditation
Ann Behav Med, 2006, 32(3), 227-234
Mindfulness meditation, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
21 Kingston, J.; Chadwick, P.; Meron, D.; Skinner, T.C.
A pilot randomized control trial investigating the effect of mindfulness practice on pain tolerance, psychological well-being, and physiological activity
J Psychosom Res, 2007, 62, 297-300
Mindfulness meditation, Healthy probands, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Vegetative nervous system
22 Velikonja, O.; Curic, K.; Ozura, A.; Jazbec, S.S.
Influence of sports climbing and yoga on spasticity, cognitve function, mood and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis
Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 2010, 112(7), 597-601
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Yoga
23 Zeidan, F.; Johnson, S.K.; Diamond, B.J.; David, Z.; Goolkasian, P.
Mindfulness meditation improves cognition
Evidence of brief mental training
Conscious Cogn, 2010, 19(2), 597-605
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
24 Cysarz, D.; Minnerop, A.; Trapp, B.; Edelhäuser, F.
Mind-body therapy (eurythmy therapy) imposes oscillations on cardiorespiratory interaction
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 8 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Anthroposophic medicine, Eurythmy, Experiment, Healthy probands, Basic Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
25 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
26 Marcus, D.A.; Scharff, L.; Turk, D.C.
Nonpharmacological management of headaches during pregnancy
Psychosomatic Med, 1995, 57(6), 527-535
Biofeedback, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
27 Anderson, R.E.; Seniscal, C.
A comparison of selected osteopathic treatment and relaxation for tension-type headaches
Headache, 2006, 46(8), 1273-1280
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
28 Ahmadi, A.; Nikbakh, M.; Arastoo, A.A.; Habibi, A.-H.
The effects of a yoga intervention on balance, speed and endurance of walking, fatigue and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis
J Human Kinetics, 2010, 23, 71-78
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 Maguire, B.L.
Effects of imagery on attitudes and moods in multiple sclerosis patients
Altern Ther Health Med, 1996, 2(4), 91-92 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anxiety, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
35 Woods, D.L.; Craven, R.; Whitney, J.
The effect of therapeutic touch on disruptive behaviours of individuals with dementia of Alzheimer type
Altern Ther Health Med, 1996, 2(4), 95-96 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 Riccio, I.; Iolascon, G.; Barillari, M.R.; Gimigliano, R.; Gimigliano, F.
Mental practice is effective in upper limb recovery after stroke
A randomized single-blind cross-over study
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2010, 46(1), 19-25
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
41 Sharma, N.; Sharma, S.; Verma, A.
Effectiveness of integrated yoga therapy in treatment of chronic migraine
Randomized controlled trail
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 194 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Yoga, Chronic pain
42 Schmidt, S.; Simshäuser, K.; Aickin, M.; Lüking, C.; Schultz, C.; Kaube, H.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction is an effective intervention for patients suffering from migraine
Results from a controlled trail
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 196 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Migraine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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)
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 Clark, P.G.; Cortese-Jimenez, G.; Cohen, E.
Effects of reiki, yoga, or meditation on the physical and psychological symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
A randomized pilot study
J Evid Based Compl Altern Med, 2012, 17(3), 161-171
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reiki, Stress, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yoga
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 McCraty, R.; Atkinson, M.
Resilience training program reduces physiological and psychological stress in police officers
Global Adv Health Med, 2012, 1(5), 44-66
Occupational health, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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