Research on psychoneuroimmunology: tai chi as a stress management approach for individuals with HIV disease

Robins, Jo Lynne W.; McCain, Nancy L.; Gray, D. Patricia; Elswick, R. K.; Walter, Jeanne; McDade, Elizabeth

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2005.03.002

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“…Psychological tensions may be alleviated by TC through production of the regulatory T cell mediators transforming growth factor beta and interleukin 10 under specific antigen stimulation (S. H. Yeh, Chuang, Lin, Hsiao, & Eng, 2006;Robins et al, 2006). TC has also been associated with significant decreases in sadness, confusion, anger, tension, and fear and with increases in energy and happiness (Gemmell & Leathem, 2006), self-esteem (Mustian et al, 2004), and self-efficacy (Taylor-Piliae & Froelicher, 2004).…”

Section: Benefits Of Tc: Psychological and Wellnessmentioning

confidence: 97%

Tai Chi and Meditation

Posadzki

Jacques

2009

J Holist Nurs

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The aim of this article is to review the literature on Tai Chi and meditation. A coherent construct is developed that includes a comparative analysis and conceptual synthesis of existing theories. The authors discuss a set of assumptions that justify this synthesis; they also argue that this construct would facilitate greater understanding of Tai Chi from the perspective of meditation. Such synthesis may bring "additional" benefits to Tai Chi practitioners as they could recognize that this mind-body technique holds the essence of meditation. Within the scope of this article, the evidence shows a majority of common features when concerning Tai Chi and meditation. These mutual similarities should be taken into account when performing this type of mind-body medicine by patients and/or therapists. Finally, the authors suggest that this inspiring compilation of movements and mindfulness can be used for practical purposes.

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Section: Benefits Of Tc: Psychological and Wellnessmentioning

confidence: 97%

Tai Chi and Meditation

Posadzki

Jacques

2009

J Holist Nurs

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“…Behavioral techniques include diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, biofeedback, exercise, and music therapy (Lehrer, Woolfolk, & Sime, 2007;Robins, McCain, Gray, Elswick, Walter, & McDade, 2006;Suinn, 2005). Cognitive techniques may be further divided into problemfocused or emotion-focused techniques (Bond & Bunce, 2000;Collins, Baum, & Singer, 1983;Lazarus & Folkman, 1984;Nyklicek, Poot, & van Opstal, 2010).…”

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Effects of Exercise Training and Social Environment on Stress Resilience in Male and Female Long-Evans Rats

Long¹

2010

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The purpose of this doctoral dissertation research project was to determine if exercise training or social enrichment could enhance stress resilience in rats. The specific aims of this experiment were to evaluate: (1) how combined sleep disturbance and predator stress affect biological and psychological components of the stress response; (2) if exercise training attenuates the biological and psychological components of the stress response and promotes recovery following exposure to sleep disturbance and predator stress; (3) if social support attenuates the biological and psychological components of the stress response and promotes recovery following exposure to sleep disturbance and predator stress; and (4) sex differences in the effects of sleep disturbance and predator stress on biological and psychological components of the stress response.The independent variables were: (1) exercise training (yes, no), (2) social enrichment (pair, individual housing), (3) sex (female, male), and (4) stress period (pre-stress, stress, post-stress). A combined sleep disturbance and predator stressor was administered over a 2 week period. The sleep disturbance stressor was administered daily during the animals' sleep period. The predator stress was administered intermittently during the animals' active period. This iv stressor was designed to be analogous to conditions that military personnel experience during combat deployments. Biological and psychological variables were measured before, during, and after the stress period. The biological dependent variables were corticosterone (fecal and serum) and body weight.

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“…Hitherto, studies exploring the suitability of Taiji as a stress management intervention are scarce. In terms of stress as measured by psychological measures only, a decrease of self-reported stress was observed in healthy young adults as well as in elderly subjects with cardiovascular disease risk factors and persons with HIV disease (Robins et al, 2006;Taylor-Piliae et al, 2006;Esch et al, 2007). To date, one randomizedcontrolled study assessed the effect of 60 min of Taiji practice on the psychobiological recovery of subjects after they were exposed to a non-validated stressor intended to induce mental and emotional stress by having them watch stressful movies and perform mental arithmetic under time-pressure and noise (Jin, 1992).…”

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Taiji practice attenuates psychobiological stress reactivity – A randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects

Nedeljković

Ausfeld-Hafter

Streitberger

et al. 2012

Psychoneuroendocrinology

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KEYWORDS Taiji;Psychosocial stress; Salivary cortisol; Salivary a-amylase; Heart rate Summary Background: St ress reducing effects of Taiji, a mindful and gentle form of body movement, have been reported in previous studies, but standardized and controlled experimental studies are scarce. The present study investigates the effect of regular Taiji practice on psychobiological stress response in healthy men and women. Methods: 70 partidpants were randomly assigned to either Taiji classes or a waiting list. After 3 months, 26 (8 men, 18 women) persons in the Taiji group and 23 (9 men, 14 women) in the waiting control group underwent a standardized psychosocial stress test combining public speaking and mental arithmetic in front of an audience. Salivary cortisol and a -amylase, heart rate, and psychological responses to psychosodal stress were compared between the study groups. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01122706.) Results: Stress induced characteristic changes in all psychological and physiological mea. sures. Compared to controls, Taiji partidpants exhibited a significantly lower stress reactivity of cortisol (p = .028) and heart rate (p = .028), as well as lower a -amylase levels (p = .049). They reported a lower increase in perceived stressfulness (p = .006) and maintained a higher level of calmness ( p = . 019) in response to psychosodal stress. Conclusion: Our results consistently suggest that practidng Taiji attenuates psychobiological stress reactivity in healthy subjects. This may underline the role of Taiji as a useful mind-body practice for stress prevention.

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Research on psychoneuroimmunology: tai chi as a stress management approach for individuals with HIV disease

Cited by 42 publications

References 16 publications

Tai Chi and Meditation

Tai Chi and Meditation

Effects of Exercise Training and Social Environment on Stress Resilience in Male and Female Long-Evans Rats

Taiji practice attenuates psychobiological stress reactivity – A randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects

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