ALTERATIONS IN BRAIN AND IMMUNE FUNCTION PRODUCED BY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: THREE CAVEATS: RESPONSE
Richard J. Davidson, Jon Kabat‐zinn
Psychosomatic Medicine January 1, 2004 DOI: 10.1097/00006842-200401000-00023 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness meditation, particularly the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, may positively influence immune system function. The text suggests that meditation practices can lead to changes in brain function and immune response, possibly through psychological and neurological mechanisms. However, the specific effects and their magnitude are not detailed in this abstract.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Immune system Mindfulness meditation Brain function Psychotherapist Neuroscience |
| Citations | 35 |
Abstract
University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin University of Massachusetts Medical School Amherst, Massachusetts