OBJECTIVE: Over the last 10 years, there has been a dramatic increase in published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of brief mindfulness training (from single-session inductions to multisession interventions lasting up to 2 weeks), with some preliminary indications that these training programs may improve mental health outcomes, such as negative affectivity. This meta-analysis aimed to...
Objective: Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder. The perception of stress and GI-specific anxiety play a key role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The present study aims at comparing the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy with emotion regulation on the quality of life and severity in patients IBS. Method : This randomized clinical trial was...
Breath work is a fundamental tool in the practice of mind–body therapies and, ideally, would be taught to every patient, caretaker, and practitioner. Involuntary control of the breath is centered in the upper and lower brainstem. Voluntary control of breath is a central element of ancient meditation and yoga practices. The conditions where breath work may have benefit include insomnia, anxiety...
Introduction: Patients undergoing hemodialysis have a low level of health and mindfulness technique in mind-body medicine is used to help patients with chronic illness. Therefore, this clinical trial was conducted to determine the effect of the mindfulness program on the general health of patients undergoing treatment with hemodialysis. Methods: Sixty hemodialysis patients were selected through...
Abstract Even 30 or more years after the end of a war, veterans can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the present study, we explored the influence on symptoms of PTSD among Iranian veterans of the Iran–Iraq war of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) as add-on to a standard treatment with citalopram. Forty-eight male veterans with PTSD (mean age: 52.97 years) took part...
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for treatment of PTSD has recently progressed to Phase 3 clinical trials and received Breakthrough Therapy designation by the FDA. MDMA used as an adjunct during psychotherapy sessions has demonstrated effectiveness and acceptable safety in reducing PTSD symptoms in Phase 2 trials, with durable remission of PTSD diagnosis in 68% of participants. The underlying...
Self-realization is a precious thing where a person becomes mature by understanding and embracing himself through gaining an insight consistently, and it may be regarded as a process of growing for his happiness. In addition, as a positive action with which he tries to find his nature, it could be an opportunity to expand his life by demonstrating his unique abilities and potentials. As such,...
Abstract Purpose The present study was to examine the effect of a meditation-based exercise program on the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods Sixty three PD patients who were recruited from a university hospital were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 33) and to the control group (n = 30). Participants completed an 8-week Mindfulness Meditation-based...
Abstract. This study was conducted in individuals with chronic diseases, namely coronary heart disease (CHD). Individuals with CHD experience changes in various aspects of life that create stress in the form of anxiety. The MBSR program can improve the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce the production of adrenaline and epinephrine so that symptoms of stress and anxiety can decrease. The...
This study attempts to analyze the result of the relationship between cycling and mindfulness practice. While human being is fully occupied and has limited time joining meditation in the temple, applying sport exercised in routine’s daily life became another choice in order to be mindful. This study applied qualitative method by analyze former sport science researches that related to benefits...