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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 Goldhamer, A.C.; Lisle, D.J.; Sultana, P.; Anderson, S.V.; Parpia, B.; Hughes, B.; Campbell, T.C.
Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting Treatment of Borderline Hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(5), 643-650
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine
5 Majumdar, M.; Grossman, P.; Dietz-Waschowski, B.; Kersig, S.; Walach, H.
Does Mindfulness Meditation Contribute to Health?
Outcome Evaluation of a German Sample
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(6), 719-730
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
6 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
7 McCraty, R.; Atkinson, M.; Bradley, R.T.
Electrophysiological evidence of intuition: Part 1. The surprising role of the heart
J Altern Complement Med; J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(1), 133-143
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physiology
8 Hoffmann, B.; Moebus, S.; Michalsen, A.; Paul, A.; Spahn, G.; Dobos, G.J.; Jöckel, K.H.
Gesundheitsbezogene Kontrollüberzeugung und Lebensqualität bei chronisch Kranken nach stationärer Behandlung mit Integrativer Medizin
Eine Beobachtungsstudie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2004, 11(3), 159-170
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Lifestyle therapy
9 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
10 Michalsen, A.; Hoffmann, B.; Moebus, S.; Bäcker, M.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.J.
Incorporation of fasting therapy in an integrative medicine ward
Evaluation of outcome, safety, and effects on lifestyle adherence in a large prospective cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 601-607
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic diseases, Fasting, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Jeûne aux jus, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
11 Kolasinski, S.L.; Garfinkel, M.; Gilden, A.; Matz, W.; Dyke, A. van; Schumacher, H.R.
Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 689-693
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
12 Watanabe, E.; Fukuda, S.; Shirakawa, T.
Effects among healthy subjects of the duration of regularly practicing a guided imagery program
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2005, 5, (1-35) (Internet)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physiology
13 Zeltzer, L.K.; Tsao, J.C.; Stelling, C.; Powers, M.; Levy, S.; Waterhouse, M.
A phase I study on the feasibility and acceptibility of an acupuncture/hypnosis intervention for chronic pediatric pain
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2002, 24(4), 437-446
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
14 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
15 Kaushik, R.M.; Kaushik, R.; Mahajan, S.K.; Rajesh, V.
Effects of mental relaxation and slow breathing in essential hypertension
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 120-126
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
16 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)
17 Davis, J.M.; Fleming, M.F.; Bonus, K.A.; Baker, T.B.
A pilot study on mindfulness based stress reduction for smokers
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, (1-7) (Internet)
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Addiction
18 Weze, C.; Leathard, H.L.; Grange, J.; Tiplady, P.; Stevens, G.
Healing by gentle touch ameliorates stress and other symptoms in people suffering with mental health disorder or psychological stress
eCAM, 2007, 4(1), 115-123
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Healing, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Therapeutic touch
19 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
20 Streeter, C.C.; Jensen, J.E.; Perlmutter, R.M.; Cabral, H.J.; Tian, H.; Terhune, D.B.; Ciraulo, D.A.; Renshaw, P.F.
Yoga Asana Sessions Increase Brain GABA Levels
A Pilot Study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(4), 419-426
Observational trial, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
21 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
22 Hagins, M.; Moore, W.; Rundle, A.
Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness?
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 40; (1-28)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
23 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
24 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga
25 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
26 Barlow, F.; Lewith, G.T.; Walker, J.
Experience of proximate spiritual healing in women with breast cancer, who are receiving long-term hormonal therapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 227-231
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Healing, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine
27 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
28 Groessl, E.J.; Weingart, K.R.; Aschbacher, K.; Pada, L.; Baxi, S.
Yoga for veterans with chronic low-back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1123-1129
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
29 Kwekkeboom, K.L.; Hau, H.; Wanta, B.; Bumpus, M.
Patients' perceptions of the effectiveness of guided imagery and progessive muscle relaxation interventions used for cancer pain
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2008, 14(3), 185-194
Observational trial, Relaxation, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Pain
30 Rose, J.-P.; Weis, J.
Klangmeditation in der onkologischen Rehabilitation
Pilotstudie zu einer rezeptiven Gruppenmusiktherapie mit dem Monochord
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(6), 335-343
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Rehabilitation
31 Cohen, D.L.; Wintering, N.; Tolles, V.; Townsend, R.R.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Newberg, A.B.
Cerebral blood flow effects of yoga training
Preliminary evalutation of 4 cases
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 9-14
Observational trial, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
32 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
33 Tacón, A.M.; McComb, J.
Mindful exercise, quality of life, and survival
A mindfulness-based exercise program for women with breast cancer
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 41-46
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Stress
34 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
35 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
36 Benavides, S.; Caballero, J.
Ashtanga yoga for children and adolescents for weight management and psychological well being
An uncontrolled open pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 110-114
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
37 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
38 Stuber, M.; Hilber, S.D.; Mintzer, L.L.; Castaneda, M.; Glover, D.; Zeltzer, L.
Laughter, humor and pain perception in children
A pilot study
eCAM, 2009, 6(2), 271-276
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Pain
39 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
40 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
41 Sutherland, E.G.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Kiley, S.J.; Vuckovic, N.; Elder, C.
An HMO-based prospective pilot study of energy medicine for chronic headaches
Whole-person outcomes point to the need for new instrumentation
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 819-826
Observational trial, Healing, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pain, Therapeutic touch, Chronic pain
42 Dhikav, V.; Karmarkar, G.; Gupta, R.; Verma, M.; Gupta, R.; Gupta, S.; Anand K.S.
Yoga in female sexual functions
J Sex Med, 2010, 7(2), 964-970
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Sexual dysfunktion (female)
43 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
44 Aken, R. van; Taylor, B.
Emerging from depression
The experiential process of healing touch explored through grounded theory and case study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(3), 132-137
Observational trial, Depression, Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Modelling, Mental diseases, Theory, Therapeutic touch
45 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
46 Puchala, C.; Paul, S.; Kennedy, C.; Mehl-Madrona, L.
Using traditional spirituality to reduce domestic violence within aboriginal communities
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(1), 89-96
Observational trial, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Conduct disorder
47 Samuelson, M.; Foret, M.; Baim, M.; Lerner, J.; Fricchione, G.; Benson, H.; Dusek, J.; Yeung, A.
Exploring the effectiveness of a comprehensive mind-body intervention for medical symptom relief
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(2), 187-192
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases
48 Ülger, Ö.; Yagli, N.V.
Effects of yoga on the quality of life in cancer patients
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(2), 60-63
Anxiety, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
49 Speed-Andrews, A.E.; Stevinson, C.; Belanger, L.J.; Mirus, J.J.; Courneya, K.S.
Pilot evaluation of an Iyngar yoga program for breast cancer survivors
Cancer Nurs, 2010, 33(5), 369-381
Anxiety, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
50 Gregg, M.; Hall, C.; Butler, A.
The MIQ-RS
A suitable option for examining movement imagery ability
eCAM, 2010, 7(2), 249-257
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Rehabilitation
51 Ando, M.; Morita, T.; Akechi, T.; Ifuku, Y.
A qualitative study of mindfulness-based meditation therapy in Japanese cancer patients
Support Care Cancer, 2011, 19(7), 929-933
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
52 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
53 Fang, C.Y.; Reibel, D.K.; Longacre, M.L.; Rosenzweig, S.; Campbell, D.E.; Douglas, S.D.
Enhanced psychosocial well-being following participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program is associated with increased natural killer cell activity
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(5), 531-538
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
54 Howie-Esquivel, J.; Lee, J.; Collier, G.; Mehling, W.; Fleischmann, K.
Yoga in heart failure patients
A pilot study
J Cardiac Failure, 2010, 16(9), 742-749
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
55 Kvillemo, P.; Bränström, R.
Experiences of a mindfulness-based stress-reduction intervention among patients with cancer
Cancer Nurs, 2011, 34(1), 24-31
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress
56 Weber, B.; Jermann, F.; Gex-Fabry, M.; Nallet, A.; Bondolfi, G.; Aubry, J.M.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for bipolar disorder
A feasibility trial
Eur Psych, 2010, 25(6), 334-337
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mania, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases
57 Ülger, Ö.; Yagli, N.V.
Effects of yoga on balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 13-15
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
58 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.
Tai chi/yoga effects on anxiety, heartrate, EEG and math computations
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 235-238
Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
59 Dhikav, V.; Karmarkar, G.; Verma, M.; Gupta, R.; Gupta, S.; Mittal, D.; Anand, K.
Yoga in male sexual functioning
A noncomparative pilot study
J Sex Med, 2010, 7(10), 3460-3466
Andrology, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
60 Brown, C.G.; Mory, S.C.; Williams, R.; McClymond, M.J.
Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Proximal Intercessory Prayer (STEPP) on auditory and visual impairments in rural Mozambique
South Med J, 2010, 103(9), 864-869
Eye diseases, Observational trial, Praying, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Ear
61 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
62 Tang, R.; Tegeler, C.; Larrimore, D.; Cowgill, S.; Kemper, K.J.
Improving the well-being of nursing leaders through healing touch training
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 837-841
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Therapeutic touch
63 Vancampfort, D.; De Hert, M; Knapen, J.; Wampers, M.; Demunter, H.; Deckx, S.; Maurissen, K.; Probst, M.
State anxiety, psychological stress and positive well-being responses to yoga and aerobic exercise in people with schizophrenia
A pilot study
Disabil Rehabil, 2011, 33(8), 684-689
Anxiety, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Stress, Yoga
64 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
65 Teixeira, E.
The effect of mindfulness meditation on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy in adults older than 50 years
Holist Nurs Pract, 2010, 24(5), 277-283
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases
66 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
67 Lantz, M.S.; Buchalter, E.N.; McBee, L.
The Wellness Group
A novel intervention for coping with disruptive behavior in elderly nursing home residents
Gerontologist, 1997, 37(4), 551-555
Observational trial, Dementia, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system
68 Apóstolo, J.L.A.; Kolcaba, K.
The effects of guides imagery on comfort, depression, anxiety, and stress of psychiatric inpatients with depressive disorders
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2009, 23(6), 403-411
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress
69 Beddoe, A.E.; Lee, K.A.; Weiss, S.J.; Kennedy, H.P.; Yang, C.P.
Effects of mindful yoga on sleep in pregnant women
A pilot study
Biol Res Nurs, 2010, 11(4), 363-370
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics, Yoga
70 Kim, C.R.; Chun, M.H.; Han, E.Y.
Effects of hypnotics on sleep patterns and functional recovery of patients with subacute stroke
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 89(4), 315-322
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stroke
71 Lin, M.F.; Hsu, M.C.; Chang, H.J.; Hsu, Y.Y.; Chou, M.S.; Crawford, P.
Pivotal moments and changes in the Bonny method of guided imagery and music for patients with depression
J Clin Nurs, 2010, 19(7-8), 1139-1148
Observational trial, Depression, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases
72 Contrada, R.J.; Gojal, T.M.; Krause, T.J.; Cather, C.; Rafalson, L.; Idler, E.L.
Psychosocial factors in outcomes of heart surgery
The impact of religious involvement and depressive symptoms
Health Psychol, 2004, 23(4), 227-238
Observational trial, Praying, Surgery, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases
73 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
74 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
75 Radhakrishna, S.
Application of integrated yoga therapy to increase imitation skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
Int J Yoga, 2010, 3(1), 26-30
Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Yoga
76 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
77 LaRose, A.; Danhauer, S.C.; Feldman, J.; Evans, G.W.; Kemper, K.J.
Brief stress-reduction training in an academic health center
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(9), 935-936
Observational trial, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hospital, Mind-body medicine, Practice, Mental diseases, Stress, Overview
78 Fulambarker, A.; Farooki, B.; Kheir, F.; Copur, A.S.; Srinivasan, L.; Schultz, S.
Effect of yoga in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Am J Ther, 2012, 19(2), 96-100
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
79 Swami, G.; Singh, S.; Singh, K.P.; Gupta, M.
Effect of yoga on pulmonary function tests of hypothyroid patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2010, 54(1), 51-56
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
80 Hölzel, B.K.; Carmody, J.; Vangel, M.; Congleton, C.; Yerramsetti, S.M.; Gard, T.; Lazar, S.W.
Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density
Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging, 2011, 191(1), 36-43
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology
81 Tul, Y.; Unruh, A.; Dick, B.D.
Yoga for chronic pain management
A qualitative exploration
Scand J Caring Sci, 2011, 25(3), 435-443
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pain, Yoga, Chronic pain
82 Jam, S.; Imani, A.H.; Foroughi, M.; SeyedAlinaghi, S.; Koochak, H.E.; Mohraz, M.
The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in Iranian HIV/AIDS patients
Acta Med Iran, 2010, 48(2), 101-106
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress
83 Mallick, T.; Kulkarni, R.
The effect of trataka, a yogic visual concentration practice, on critical flicker fusion
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1265-1267
Eye diseases, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
84 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
85 Dalen, J.; Smith, B.W.; Shelley, B.M.; Sloan, A.L.; Leahigh, L.; Begay, D.
Pilot study: Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL)
Weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcomes associated with a mindfulness-based intervention for people with obesity
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(6), 260-264
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
86 Olsson, E.M.; Scheele, B. von
Relaxing on a bed of nails
An exploratory study of the effects on the autonomic, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and saliva cortisol
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 5-12
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Cortisone
87 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
88 Pradhan, B.; Nagendra, H.
Immediate effect of two yoga-based relaxation techniques on attention in children
Int J Yoga, 2010, 3(2), 67-69
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
89 Murthy, S.N.; Rao, N.S.; Nandkumar, B.; Kadam, A.
Role of naturopathy and yoga treatment in the management of hypertension
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 9-12
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Yoga
90 Meissner, K.; Böhling, B.; Schweizer-Arau, A.
Long-term effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and hypnotherapy in patients with severe endometriosis
A retrospective evaluation
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(6), 314-320
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
91 Bower, J.E.; Garet, D.; Sternlieb, B.
Yoga for persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Results of a pilot study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 623168; (1-8)
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
92 Thomley, B.S.; Ray, S.H.; Cha, S.S.; Bauer, B.A.
Effects of a brief, comprehensive, yoga-based program on quality of life and biometric measures in an employee population
A pilot study
Explore, 2011, 7(1), 27-29
Occupational health, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
93 Lazarus, J.E.; Klein, S.K.
Nonpharmacological treatment of tics in Tourette syndrome adding videotape training to self-hypnosis
J Dev Behav Pediatr, 2010, 31, 498-504
Observational trial, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Self hypnosis, Tourette syndrome
94 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
95 Chukumnerd, P.; Hatthakit, U.; Chuaprapaisilp, A.
The experience of persons with allergic respiratory symptoms
Practicing yoga as a self-healing modality
Holist Nurs Pract, 2011, 25(2), 63-70
Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
96 Vella, E.J.; Budd, M.
Pilot study: Retreat intervention predicts improved quality of life and reduced psychological distress among breast cancer patients
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(4), 209-214
Anxiety, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Art therapy, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress
97 Kim, B.; Lee, S.H.; Kim, y.W.; Choi, T.K.; Yook, K.; Suh, S.Y.; Cho, S.J.; Yook, K.H.
Effectiveness of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in patients with panic disorder
J Anxiety Disord, 2010, 24(6), 590-595
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy
98 Narahari, S.R.; Ryan, T.J.; Bose, K.S.; Prasanna, K.S.; Aggithaya, G.M.
Integrating modern dermatology and Ayurveda in the treatment of vitiligo and lymphedema in India
Int J Dermatol, 2011, 50(3), 310-334
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphedema, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Edema, Vitiligo, Yoga
99 Greeson, J.M.; Webber, D.M.; Smoski, M.J.; Brantley, J.G.; Ekblad, A.G.; Suarez, E.C.; Wolever, R.Q.
Changes in spirituality partly explain health-related quality of life outcomes after Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
J Behav Med, 2011, 34(6), 508-518
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
100 Johnson, D.P.; Penn, D.L.; Fredrickson, B.L.; Kring, A.M.; Meyer, P.S.; Catalino, L.I.; Brantley, M.
A pilot study of loving-kindness meditation for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Schizophr Res, 2011, 129(2-3), 137-140
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia