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1 Buchser, E.
Hypnose und Selbsthypnose von Pflegenden angewandt und instruiert zwecks Linderung chronischer Schmerzen
Eine kontrollierte klinische Studie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1999, 6(suppl1), 41-43
Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pain, Self hypnosis
2 Reinhardt, U.
Untersuchungen zur Synchronisation von Herzfrequenz und musikalischen Rhythmus im Rahmen einer Entspannungstherapie bei Patienten mit tumorbedingten Schmerzen
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1999, 6(3), 135-141
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Non-randomized trial
3 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
4 Robinson, J.P.; Mathews, H.L.; Witek-Janusek, L.
Psycho-endocrine-immune response to mindfulness-based stress reduction in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus: a quasiexperimental study
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(5), 683-694
Endocrinology, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Stress
5 Narendran, S.; Nagarathna, R.; Narendran, V.; Gunasheela, S.; Nagendra, H.R.R.
Efficacy of yoga on pregnancy outcome
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 237-244
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Obstetrics, Yoga
6 Rajesh, B.; Jayachandran, D.; Mohandas, G.; Radhakrishnan, K.
A pilot study of a yoga meditation protocol for patients with medically refractory epilepsy
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(4), 367-371
Epilepsy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
7 Helmreich, R.J.; Shiao, S.-Y.P.K.; Dune, L.S.
Meta-analysis of acustimulation effects on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women
Explore, 2006, 2(5), 412-421
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness (pregnancy)
8 Chaya, M.S.; Kurpad, A.V.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.
The effect of long term combined yoga practice on the basal metabolic rate of healthy adults
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 6, 28
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
9 Chan, D.; Woollacott, M.
Effects of level of meditation experience on attentional focus
Is the efficiency of executive or orientation networks improved?
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(6), 651-657
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
10 Kjellgren, A.; Bood, S.A.; Axelsson, K.; Norlander, T.; Saatcioglu, F.
Wellness through a comprehensive Yogic breathing program
A controlled pilot trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 43; (1-23)
Breathing therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Yoga
11 Anastasi, M.W.; Newberg, A.B.
A preliminary study of the acute effects of religious ritual on anxiety
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 163-165
Anxiety, Praying, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases
12 Ernst, S.; Welke, J.; Heintze, C.; Gabriel, R.; Zöllner, A.; Kiehne, S.; Schwantes, U.; Esch, T.
Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents
A Feasibility Study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(2), 74-81
Mindfulness meditation, Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
13 Feinberg, L.S.; Stephan, R.B.; Fogarty, K.P.; Voortman, L.; Tiller, W.A.; Cassiani-Ingoni, R.
Resolution of cavitational osteonecrosis through NeuroModulation Technique, a novel form of Intention-Based Therapy
A clinical case study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 25-33
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Necrosis, Non-randomized trial, Dental diseases, Osteonekrose
14 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
15 Sun, Y.C.; Hung, Y.C.; Chang, Y.; Kuo, S.C.
Effects of a prenatal yoga programme on the discomforts of pregnancy and maternal childbirth self-efficacy in Taiwan
Midwifery, 2010, 26(6), e31-e36
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Obstetrics, Yoga
16 Malenfant, D.; Catton, M.; Pope, J.E.
The efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon
A literature review and meta-analysis
Rheumatol, 2009, 48(7), 791-795
Acupuncture, Antioxidants, Arginin, Biofeedback, Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Ginkgo, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Raynaud's disease, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
17 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
18 Chiesa, A.; Serretti, A.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for stress management in healthy people
A review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 593-600
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress
19 Brisbon, N.M.; Lowery, G.A.
Mindfulness and levels of stress
A comparison of beginner and advanced hatha yoga practitioners
J Relig Health, 2011, 50(4), 931-941
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
20 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
21 Brown, C.A.; Jones, A.K.
Meditation experience predicts less negative appraisal of pain
Electrophysiological evidence for the involvement of anticipatory neural responses
Pain, 2010, 150(3), 428-438
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Pain
22 Chen, K.W.; Comerford, A.; Shinnick, P.; Ziedonis, D.M.
Introducing qigong meditation into residential addiction treatment
A pilot study where gender makes a difference
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 875-882
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Jeng, C.M.; Cheng, T.C.; Kung, C.H.; Hsu, H.C.
Yoga and disc degenerative disease in cervical and lumbar spine
An MR imaging-based case control study
Eur Spine J, 2011, 20(3), 408-413
Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Spine, Yoga
24 Glombiewski, J.A.; Sawyer, A.T.; Gutermann, J.; Koenig, K.; Rief, W.; Hofmann, S.G.
Psychological treatments for fibromyalgia
A meta-analysis
Pain, 2010, 151(2), 280-295
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders
25 Solberg, E.E.; Holen, A.; Ekeberg, O.; Osterud, B.; Halvorsen, R.; Sandvik, L.
The effects of long meditation on plasma melatonin and blood serotonin
Med Sci Monit, 2004, 10(3), CR96-CR101
Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Melatonin, Serotonin
26 Sudsuang, R.; Chentanez, V.; Veluvan, K.
Effect of Buddhist meditation on serum cortisol and total protein levels, blood pressure, pulse rate, lung volume and reaction time
Physiol Behav, 1991, 50(3), 543-548
Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Cortisone
27 Prakash, R.; Dubey, I.; Abhishek, P.; Gupta, S.K.; Rastogi, P.; Siddiqui, S.V.
Long-term Vihangam Yoga meditation and scores on tests of attention
Percept Motor Skills, 2010, 110(3C), 1139-1148
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
28 Evans, D.D.; Carter, M.; Panico, R.; Kimble, L.; Morlock, J.T.; Spears, M.J.
Characteristics and predictors of short-term outcomes in individuals self-selecting yoga of physical therapy for treatment of chronic low back pain
PM R, 2010, 2(11), 1006-1015
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Yoga
29 Rasmussen, H.N.; Scheier, M.F.; Greenhouse, J.B.
Optimism and physical health
A meta-analytic review
Ann Behav Med, 2009, 37(3), 239-256
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine
30 Tan, X.L.; Yowler, C.J.; Super, D.M.; Fratianne, R.B.
The efficacy of music therapy protocols for decreasing pain, anxiety, and muscle tension levels during burn dressing changes
A prospective randomized crossover trial
J Burn Care Res, 2010, 31(4), 590-597
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Skin diseases, Imagery, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Muscles, Mental diseases, Pain, Burn
31 Fan, J.T.; Chen, K.M.
Using silver yoga exercises to promote physical and mental health of elders with dementia in long-term care facilities
Int Psychogeriatr, 2011, 23(8), 1222-1230
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
32 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
33 Yoshihara, K.; Hiramoto, T.; Sudo, N.; Kubo, C.
Profile of mood states and stress-related biochemical indices in long-term yoga practitioners
BioPsychoSocial Med, 2011, 5(1), 6; (1-7)
Biochemistry, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
34 Rungreangkulkij, S.; Wongtakee, W.; Thongyot, S.
Buddhist group therapy for diabetes patients with depressive symptoms
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2011, 25(3), 195-205
Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases
35 Gururaja, D.; Harano, K., Toyotake, I.; Kobayashi, H.
Effect of yoga on mental health
Comparative study between young and senior subjects in Japan
Int J Yoga, 2011, 4(1), 3-6
Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Yoga
36 Musellec, H.; Bernard, F.; Houssel, P.; Guillou, N.; Hugot, P.; Martin, L.; Hamelin, H.; Lanchou, J.; Gentili, M.-E.; Devins, C.; Virot, C.
Étude prospective comparant l’hypnosédation et l’anesthésie générale pour la pose de dispositif de stérilisation intratubaire en ambulatoire
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim, 2010, 29(12), 889-896
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Pain
37 Vugt, M.K. van; Jha, A.P.
Investigating the impact of mindfulness meditation training on working memory
A mathematical modeling approach
Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci, 2011, 2011 July 6 (epub ahead of print), 344-353
Mindfulness meditation, Occupational health, Research, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Modelling, Non-randomized trial, Theory
38 Busch, A.J.; Webber, S.C.; Brachaniec, M.; Bidonde, J.; Bello-Haas, V.D.; Danilyw, A.D. Overend, T.J.; Richards, R.S.; Sawant, A.; Schachter, C.L.
Exercise therapy for Fibromyalgia
Curr Pain Headache Rep, 2011, 2011 July 5 (epub ahead of print), 358-367
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Review (CR), Chronic pain, Strength training
39 Lavallee, C.F.; Koren, S.A.; Persinger, M.A.
A quantitative electroencephalographic study of meditation and binaural beat entrainment
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(4), 351-355
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
40 Schoormans, D.; Nyklicek, I.
Mindfulness and psychologic well-being
Are they related to type of meditation technique practiced?
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(7), 629-634
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Transzendentale Meditation
41 Kligler, B.; Homel, P.; Harrison, L.B.; Sackett, E.; Levenson, H.; Kenney, J.; Fleishman, S.B.; Serra, D.; Merrell, W.
Impact of the Urban Zen Initiative on patients' experience of admission to an inpatient oncology floor
A mixed-methods analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(8), 729-734
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress
42 Telles, S.; Maharana, K.; Balrana, B.; Balkrishna, A.
Effects of high-frequency yoga breathing called Kapalabhati compared with breath awareness on the degree of optical illusion perceived
Percept Motor Skills, 2011, 112(3), 981-990
Breathing therapy, Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
43 Hegde, S.V.; Adhikari, P.; Kotjan, S.; Pinto, V.J.; D'Souza, S.; D'Souza, V.
Effect of 3-Month yoga on oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes with or without complications
A controlled clinical trial
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(10), 2208-2210
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
44 Musial, F.; Büssing, A.; Heusser, P.; Choi, K.E.; Ostermann, T.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for integrative cancer care
A summary of evidence
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(4), 192-202
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Review (CR)
45 Dehghan-Nayeri, N.; Adib-Hajbaghery, M.
Effects of progressive relaxation on anxiety and quality of life in female students
A non-randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(4), 194-200
Anxiety, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases
46 Zettergren, K.K.; Lubeski, J.M.; Viverito, J.M.
Effects of a yoga program on postural control, mobility, and gait speed in community-living older adults
A pilot study
J Geriatr Phys Ther, 2011, 34(2), 88-94
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
47 Bay, R.; Bay, F.
Combined therapy using acupupressure therapy, hypnotherapy, and transcendental meditation versus placebo in type 2 diabetes
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2011, 4(3), 183-186
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Transzendentale Meditation
48 Middaugh, S.J.; Pawlick, K.
Biofeedback and behavioral treatment of persistent pain in the older adult
A review and a study
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2002, 27(3), 185-202
Biofeedback, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Psychology/psychotherapy, Pain, Behavioural therapy, Chronic pain
49 Cabral, P.; Meyer, H.B.; Ames, D.
Effectiveness of yoga therapy as a complementary treatment for major psychiatric disorders
A meta-analysis
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord, 2011, 13(4), gesamt
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
50 Price, C.J.; Wells, E.A.; Donovan, D.M.; Rue, T.
Mindful awareness in body-oriented therapy as an adjunct to women's substance use disorder treatment
A pilot feasibility study
J Subst Abuse Treat, 2012, 43(1), 94-107
Mindfulness meditation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Addiction
51 Geary, C.; Rosenthal, S. L.
Sustained impact of MBSR on stress, well-being, and daily spiritual experiences for 1 year in academic health care employees
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 939-944
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neonatologie, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
52 Caldwell, K.; Emery, L.; Harrison, M.; Greeson, J.
Changes in mindfulness, well-being, and sleep quality in college students through taijiquan courses
A cohort control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 931938
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Prakash, R.; Rastogi, P.; Dubey, I.; Abhishek, P.; Chaudhury, S.; Small, B.J.
Long-term concentrative meditation and cognitive performance among older adults
Aging Neuropsychol Cogn, 2012, 19(4), 479-494
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
54 Büssing, A.; Ostermann, T.; Lüdtke, R.; Michalsen, A.
Effects of yoga interventions on pain and pain-associated disability
A meta-analysis
J Pain, 2012, 13(1), 1-9
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Pain, Yoga
55 Sahdra, B.K.; MacLean, K.A.; Ferrer, E.; Shaver, P.R.; Rosenberg, E.L.; Jacobs, T.L.; Zanesco, A.P.; King, B.G.; Aichele, S.R.; Bridwell, D.A.; Mangun, G.R.; Lavy, S.; Wallace, B.A.; Saron, C.D.
Enhanced response inhibition during intensive meditation training predicts improvements in self-reported adaptive socioemotional functioning
Emotion, 2011, 11(2), 299-312
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy
56 Alexander, G.; Innes, K.E.; Bourguignon, C.; Bovbjerg, V.E.; Kulbok, P.; Taylor, A.G.
Patterns of yoga practice and physical activity following a yoga intervention for adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes
J Phys Act Health, 2012, 9(1), 53-61
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
57 Rocha, K.K.; Ribeiro, A.M.; Rocha, K.C.; Sousa, M.B.; Albuquerque, F.S.; Ribeiro, S.; Silva, R.H.
Improvement in physiological and psychological parameters after 6months of yoga practice
Conscious Cogn, 2012, 21(2), 843-850
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
58 Roberts-Wolfe, D.; Sacchet, M.; Hastings, E.; Roth, H.; Britton, W.
Mindfulness training alters emotional memory recall compared to active controls
Support for an emotional information processing model of mindfulness
Front Hum Neurosci, 2012, 6, 15; (1-13)
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases
59 Brand, S.; Holsboer-Trachsler, E.; Naranjo, J.R.; Schmidt, S.
Influence of mindfulness practice on cortisol and sleep in long-term and short-term meditators
Neuropsychobiology, 2012, 65(3), 109-118
Mindfulness meditation, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Cortisone
60 Howells, F.M.; Ives-Deliperi, V.L.; Horn, N.R.; Stein, D.J.
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy improves frontal control in bipolar disorder
A pilot EEG study
BMC Psychiatry, 2012, 12(1), 15; (1-8)
Mindfulness meditation, Depression, Brain, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mania, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy
61 Sedlmeier, P.; Eberth, J.; Schwarz, M.; Zimmermann, D.; Haarig, F.; Jaeger, S.; Kunze, S.
The psychological effects of meditation
A meta-analysis
Psychol Bull, 2012, 138(6), 1139-1171
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy
62 Soler, J.; Valdepérez, A.; Feliu-Soler, A.; Pascual, J.C.; Portella, M.J.; Martín-Blanco, A.; Alvarez, E.; Pérez, V.
Effects of the dialectical behavioral therapy-mindfulness module on attention in patients with borderline personality disorder
Behav Res Ther, 2012, 50(2), 150-157
Mindfulness meditation, Borderline syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Behavioural therapy
63 Arnold, L.E.; Lofthouse, N.; Hersch, S.; Pan, X.; Hurt, E.; Bates, B.; Kassouf, K.; Moone, S.; Grantier, C.
EEG neurofeedback for ADHD
Double-blind sham-controlled randomized pilot feasibility trial
J Atten Disord, 2013, 17(5), 410-419
Biofeedback, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neurofeedback, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases
64 Smith, J.A.; Greer, T.; Sheets, T.; Watson, S.
Is there more to yoga than exercise?
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(3), 22-29
Anxiety, Depression, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga, Cortisone
65 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
66 Sinha, B.; Ray, U.S.; Sinha, T.D.
Physiological study of Surya Namaskar, a yogic practice
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(3), 62-63
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
67 Strijk, J.E.; Proper, K.I.; Mechelen, W. van; Beek, A.J. van der
A worksite vitality intervention for older hospital workers to improve vitality, work engagement, productivity and sick leave
Results of a randomized controlled trial
J Epidemiol Community Health, 2012, 66(11), 1071-1078
Occupational health, Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
68 Lutz, A.; Greischar, L.L.; Rawlings, N.B.; Ricard, M.; Davidson, R.J.
Long-term meditators self-induce high-amplitude gamma synchrony during mental practice
PNAS, 2004, 101(46),
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
69 Froeliger, B.E.; Garland, E.L.; Modlin, L.A.; McClernon, F.J.
Neurocognitive correlates of the effects of yoga meditation practice on emotion and cognititon
A pilot study
Front Integr Neurosci, 2012, 6, 48; (1-11)
Mindfulness meditation, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Physiology, Yoga
70 Baldwin, A.L.; Schwartz, G.E.
Physiological changes in energy healers during self-practice
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(5), 299-305
Healing, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Reiki, Traditional Japanese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
71 Koenig, K.P.; Buckley-Reen, A.; Garg, S.
Efficacy of the get ready to learn yoga program among children with autism spectrum disorders
A pretest-posttest control group design
Am J Occup Ther, 2012, 66(5), 538-546
Mindfulness meditation, Autism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases
72 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
73 Soni, R.; Munish, K.; Singh, K.P.; Singh, S.
Study of the effect of yoga training on diffusion capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
A controlled trial
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(2), 123-127
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
74 Yadav, R.K.; Magan, D.; Mehta, M.; Metha, N.; Mahapatra, S.C.
A short-term, comprehensive, yoga-based lifestyle intervention is efficacious in reducing anxiety, improving subjective well-being and personality
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(2), 134-139
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Yoga
75 Rosenkranz, M.A.; Davidson, R.J.; Maccoon, D.G.; Sheridan, J.F.; Kalin, N.H.; Lutz, A.
A comparison of mindfulness-based stress reduction and an active control in modulation of neurogenic
Brain Behav Immun, 2013, 27, 174-184
Mindfulness meditation, Inflammation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Psychoneuroimmunology, Stress
76 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
77 Silverthorne, C.; Khalsa, S.B.; Gueth, R.; Deavilla, N.; Pansini, J.
Respiratory, physical, and psychological benefits of breath-focused yoga for adults with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
A brief pilot study report
Int J Yoga Therap, 2012, (22), 47-51
Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
78 Bradshaw, D.H.; Donaldson, G.W.; Okifuji, A.
Pain uncertainty in patients with fibromyalgia, yoga practitioners, and healthy volunteers
Int J Yoga Therap, 2012, (22), 37-45
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Yoga
79 Zhang, J.; Yang, K.H.; Tian, J.H.; Wang, C.M.
Effects of yoga on psychologic function and quality of life in women with breast cancer
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(11), 994-1002
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
80 Wallwork, S.B.; Butler, D.S.; Wilson, D.J.; Moseley, G.L.
Are people who do yoga any better at a motor imagery task than those who do not?
Brit J Sports Med, 2015, 49(2), 123-127
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Pain, Yoga
81 Chien, L.W.; Chang, H.C.; Liu, C.F.
Effect of yoga on serum homocysteine and nitric oxide levels in adolescent women with and without dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(1), 20-23
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
82 Froeliger, B.; Garland, E.L.; McClernon, F.J.
Yoga meditation practitioners exhibit greater gray matter volume and fewer reported cognitive failures
Results of a preliminary voxel-based morphometric analysis
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 821307; (1-8)
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
83 Michalsen, A.; Li, C.; Kaiser, K.; Lüdtke, R.; Meier, L.; Stange, R.; Kessler, C.
In-patient treatment of fibromyalgia
A controlled nonrandomized comparison of conventional medicine versus integrative medicine including fasting therapy
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 908610, (1-7)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
84 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
85 Tahiri, M.; Mottillo, S.; Joseph, L.; Pilote, L.; Eisenberg, M.J.
Alternative smoking cessation aids
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Med, 2012, 125(6), 576-584
Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
86 Beena, R.K.; Sreekumaran, E.
Yogic practice and diabetes mellitus in geriatric patients
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 47-54
Diabetes mellitus, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
87 Beiglböck, W.; Mayr, M.; Waigmann-Pölzl, S.
Achtsamkeitsbasierte Suchttherapie - Möglichkeiten und Grenzen
Erste Ergebnisse einer Pilotstudie zur Evaluierung einer deutschsprachigen Version des Therapieprogrammes "Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention" (MBRP) nach Marlatt
Suchttherapie, 2013, 14(1), 16-21
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Addiction, Alcohol Addiction
88 Isa, M.-R.; Ming, M.F.; Razack, A.-H.A.; Zainuddin, Z.M.; Zainal, N.-Z.
Impact of applied progressive deep muscle relaxation training on the health related quality of life among prostate cancer patients
A quasi experimental trial
Prev Med, 2013, 57(Suppl.), S37-S40
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Progressive muscle relaxation, Prostate cancer
89 Ram, A.; Banerjee, B.; Hosakote, V.S.; Rao, R.M.; Nagarathna, R.
Comparison of lymphocyte apopototic index and qualitative DNA damage in yoga practitioners and breast cancer patients
A pilot study
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 20-25
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
90 Dhananjai, S.; Sadashiv; Tiwari, S.; Dutt, K.; Kumar, R.
Reducing psychological distress and obesity through yoga practice
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 66-70
Anxiety, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Yoga
91 Mist, S.D.; Firestone, K.A.; Jones, K.D.
Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia
A meta-analysis
J Pain Res, 2013, 6, 247-260
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Pilates
92 Petter, M.; Chambers, C.T.; MacLaren Chorney, J.
The effects of mindfulness-based attention on cold pressor pain in children
Pain Res Manag, 2013, 18(1), 39-45
Mindfulness meditation, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Pain
93 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
94 Tefikow, S.; Barth, J.; Maichrowitz, S.; Beelmann, A.; Strauss, B.; Rosendahl, J.
Efficacy of hypnosis in adults undergoing surgery or medical procedures
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clin Psychol Rev, 2013, 33, 623-636
Surgery, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress
95 Dennis, A.A.; Astell, A.; Dritschel, B.
The effects of imagery on problem-solving ability and autobiographical memory
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiat, 2012, 43(Suppl 1), S4-S11
Depression, Brain, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases
96 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.; Paul, A.
Quality of life and mental health in patients with chronic diseases who regularly practice yoga and those who do not
A case-control study
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 702914; (1-7)
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
97 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
98 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
99 Liu, X.L.; Tan, J.Y.; Wang, T.; Zhang, Q.; Zhang, M.; Yao, L.Q.; Chen, J.X.
Effectiveness of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Rehabil Nurs, 2014, 39(1), 36-59
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation
100 Yao, Y.-B.; Cao, Y.-Q.; Guo, X.-T.; Yi, J.; Liang, H.-T.; Wang, C.; Lu, J.-G.
Biofeedback therapy combined with traditional Chinese medicine prescription improves the symptoms, surface myoelectricity, and anal canal pressure of the patients with spleen deficiency constipation
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 830714, (1-7)
Biofeedback, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation, Yiqi Kaimi