Physiological differences between transcendental meditation and rest.

Dillbeck, Michael C.; Orme-Johnson, David W.

doi:10.1037/0003-066x.42.9.879

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“…The Transcendental Meditation technique is described as a simple, natural, and easy-to-learn procedure that allows the ordinary thinking process to become more quiescent and a unique psychophysiological state of "restful alertness" to be gained. 44 This distinctive state of restful alertness 44,45 is characterized by decreased respiration rates, blood lactate, and basal skin conductance levels 46 ; regulation of cortisol and other hormones related to chronic stress 47,48 ; and high EEG coherence. 49 The program is practiced individually at home twice a day for 20 minutes while sitting comfortably with eyes closed.…”

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

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This single-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of the Transcendental Meditation program plus standard care as compared with standard care alone on the quality of life (QOL) of older women (≥55 years) with stage II to IV breast cancer. One hundred and thirty women (mean age = 63.8) were randomly assigned to either experimental (n = 64) or control (n = 66) groups. Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness TherapySpiritual Well-Being (FACIT-SP), and Short-Form (SF)-36 mental health and vitality scales were administered every 6 months over an average 18-month intervention period. Significant improvements were found in the Transcendental Meditation group compared with controls in overall QOL, measured by the FACT-B total score (P = .037), emotional well-being (P = .046), and social well-being (P = .003) subscales, and SF-36 mental health (P = .017). Results indicate that the Transcendental Meditation technique improves the QOL of older breast cancer patients. It is recommended that this stress reduction program, with its ease of implementation and home practice, be adopted in public health programs.

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

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“…TM habituates the nervous system to maintain a more restfully alert resting baseline outside the TM practice [124]. This is indicated by the lower baseline levels outside TM of autonomic measures such as heart and respiration rates [124]. It has been suggested that TM practice facilitates maintenance of a more efficient style of functioning which conserves more energy during non-stressful periods to utilize for coping with stress [115].…”

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“…Modifying response to stress has been found to reduce cardiac events [122,123]. TM habituates the nervous system to maintain a more restfully alert resting baseline outside the TM practice [124]. This is indicated by the lower baseline levels outside TM of autonomic measures such as heart and respiration rates [124].…”

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Clinical and Pre-clinical Applications of the Transcendental Meditation Program® in the Prevention and Treatment of Essential Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Youth and Adults

Barnes

Orme-Johnson²

2006

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Acute and chronic environmental and psychosocial stress contributes to the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Stress reduction via Transcendental Meditation (TM)® has been shown to lower blood pressure (BP) levels and reduce CVD risk in adults and adolescents. This article reviews recent findings indicating a beneficial BP-lowering impact of TM in hypertensive adults at rest and in pre-hypertensive adolescents at rest, during acute laboratory stress and during normal daily activity. These findings have important implications for inclusion of TM in efforts to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases and its clinical consequences.

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“…A recent meta-analysis that compared well-controlled randomized trials in modulating the blood pressure revealed that TM is more effective than biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation or stress management training (Rainforth et al, 2007). No specific breath control is involved in the practice of the TM technique, however, a reduction of respiration rate has been reported (Dillbeck and Orme-Johnson, 1987).…”

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Augmentation of Mind-body Therapy and Role of Deep Slow Breathing

Jerath¹,

Barnes²

2009

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine

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Mind-body therapies have been shown to be effective in clinical treatment of disorders such as high blood pressure and stress. Significant differences in the effectiveness of mind-body therapies have been shown and a common link among the therapies has yet to be defined. This article overviews the role of slow rhythmic breathing in physiological as well as therapeutic effects of mind-body therapies. Slow deep breathing practice has important implications as it may underlie the basic mechanism that synchronizes the brain with the autonomic response. This article reviews studies that include the effect of deep slow breathing with or without mind-body therapy exercises. In utero studies that monitor patterns of fetal breathing reveal sympathetic activation with irregular, shallow fast breathing movements compared to slow deep breathing. Recognition of respiratory mechanisms in mind-body therapies can lead to development of more effective relaxation exercises that may incorporate deep slow breathing in clinical applications.

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Physiological differences between transcendental meditation and rest.

Cited by 153 publications

References 30 publications

A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

Clinical and Pre-clinical Applications of the Transcendental Meditation Program® in the Prevention and Treatment of Essential Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Youth and Adults

Augmentation of Mind-body Therapy and Role of Deep Slow Breathing

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Physiological differences between transcendental meditation and rest.

Cited by 153 publications

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

Clinical and Pre-clinical Applications of the Transcendental Meditation Program&#174; in the Prevention and Treatment of Essential Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Youth and Adults

Augmentation of Mind-body Therapy and Role of Deep Slow Breathing

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Clinical and Pre-clinical Applications of the Transcendental Meditation Program® in the Prevention and Treatment of Essential Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Youth and Adults