SAA SUPPRESSION OF <i>IN VITRO</i> ANTIBODY RESPONSE

Benson, Merrill D.; Aldo‐Benson, Marlene

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1982.tb22130.x

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“…This paper suggests that the effect of Qigong in the treatment of depression is inconclusive, although potential effects of Qigong in the treatment of depression was supported by the biopsychosocial model [33], relaxation response theory [34, 35], and evidence on the positive effects of exercise [36, 37]. Further, our review result was not consistent with the previous review conducted by Jahnke et al, which reported the effect of Qigong and Tai Chi in the treatment of psychological symptoms including depression [22].…”

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Effects of Qigong on Depression: A Systemic Review

Choi

Inamori

et al. 2013

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Physical exercises and relaxation have been found to be beneficial for depression. However, there is little evidence on the use of Qigong, a mind-body practice integrating gentle exercise and relaxation, in the management of depression. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effects of Qigong on depression. The paper examined clinical trials measuring the effect of Qigong on depression within six large-scale medical research databases (PubMed, Medline, ProQuest, Science Direct, EMBASE, and PsycInfo) till October 2011. Key words “Qigong,” “depression,” and “mood” were used. Ten studies were identified as original randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies investigating the effect of Qigong on depression as primary (n = 2) or secondary outcome (n = 8). Four studies reported positive results of the Qigong treatment on depression; two reported that Qigong effect on depression was as effective as physical exercise. One study reported that Qigong was comparable to a conventional rehabilitation program, but the remaining three studies found no benefits of Qigong on depression. While the evidence suggests the potential effects of Qigong in the treatment of depression, the review of the literature shows inconclusive results. Further research using rigorous study designs is necessary to investigate the effectiveness of Qigong in depression.

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Effects of Qigong on Depression: A Systemic Review

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Inamori

et al. 2013

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…In mainstream clinical literature, mindfulness has been described as a form of attention that is purposeful, non-reactive, non-judgmental, and in the present moment (Kabat-Zinn, 1990; Baer, 2003; Bishop et al, 2004; Carmody, 2009). This conceptualization for mindfulness originally proposed by Kabat-Zinn has been successfully incorporated into a number of evidenced-based clinical interventions, namely MBSR (Kabat-Zinn, 1990), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for prevention of depression relapse (Segal et al, 2002), Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for prevention of substance use relapse in addiction (Bowen et al, 2010), Relaxation Response for cardiovascular health and wellness (Benson, 2000), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for a wide range of psychological problems (Hayes et al, 2006), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (Linehan, 1993). The successes of MBIs have been measured in terms of decreasing clinical symptoms and improving overall mental health and well-being.…”

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Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness

Vago

Silbersweig

2012

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Mindfulness—as a state, trait, process, type of meditation, and intervention has proven to be beneficial across a diverse group of psychological disorders as well as for general stress reduction. Yet, there remains a lack of clarity in the operationalization of this construct, and underlying mechanisms. Here, we provide an integrative theoretical framework and systems-based neurobiological model that explains the mechanisms by which mindfulness reduces biases related to self-processing and creates a sustainable healthy mind. Mindfulness is described through systematic mental training that develops meta-awareness (self-awareness), an ability to effectively modulate one's behavior (self-regulation), and a positive relationship between self and other that transcends self-focused needs and increases prosocial characteristics (self-transcendence). This framework of self-awareness, -regulation, and -transcendence (S-ART) illustrates a method for becoming aware of the conditions that cause (and remove) distortions or biases. The development of S-ART through meditation is proposed to modulate self-specifying and narrative self-networks through an integrative fronto-parietal control network. Relevant perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral neuropsychological processes are highlighted as supporting mechanisms for S-ART, including intention and motivation, attention regulation, emotion regulation, extinction and reconsolidation, prosociality, non-attachment, and decentering. The S-ART framework and neurobiological model is based on our growing understanding of the mechanisms for neurocognition, empirical literature, and through dismantling the specific meditation practices thought to cultivate mindfulness. The proposed framework will inform future research in the contemplative sciences and target specific areas for development in the treatment of psychological disorders.

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“… Tx indicates treatment group; AA, African American/black; C, control group; TPR, total peripheral resistance; ABP, ambulatory blood pressure; TAU, treatment as usual; SSRS, Social Skills Rating System; STAI, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; DSM-IV, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition ; GAF, Global Assessment of Functioning; PSS-10, Perceived Stress Scale; SCL-90, Hopkins Symptom Checklist 90; SES, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale; CBCL, Child Behavior Checklist; RCMAS, Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale; YSR, Youth Self-report; BRIEF, Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function; CAS, Cognitive Assessment System; D-KEFS, Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System; TOL, Tower of London; MASC, Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children; STAIC, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children; RCDS, Reynolds Child Depression Scale; ACTeRS, ADD-H Comprehensive Teacher Rating Scale; TAS, Test Anxiety Scale; TEA-Ch, Test of Everyday Attention for Children; MFFT, Matching Familiar Figures Test; FDT, Fruit Distraction Test; LCS, Locus of Control Scale; PTQ, Abbreviated Parent-Teacher Questionnaire; SNAP-IV, Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham scale; CDI, Child Depression Inventory; ANT, Attention Network Test; TMT, Trail-Making Test; DST, Digit Span Test; —, values not presented because of insufficient data; NA, not applicable. a Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number. b Peer-reviewed abstract only. c The meditation practice used was developed by Benson, 63 which is almost identical to the TM method. …”

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“… c The meditation practice used was developed by Benson, 63 which is almost identical to the TM method. …”

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Sitting-Meditation Interventions Among Youth: A Review of Treatment Efficacy

2009

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OBJECTIVE Although the efficacy of meditation interventions has been examined among adult samples, meditation treatment effects among youth are relatively unknown. We systematically reviewed empirical studies for the health-related effects of sitting-meditative practices implemented among youth aged 6 to 18 years in school, clinic, and community settings. METHODS A systematic review of electronic databases (PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, Cochrane Reviews Database, Google Scholar) was conducted from 1982 to 2008, obtaining a sample of 16 empirical studies related to sitting-meditation interventions among youth. RESULTS Meditation modalities included mindfulness meditation, transcendental meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Study samples primarily consisted of youth with preexisting conditions such as high-normal blood pressure, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and learning disabilities. Studies that examined physiologic outcomes were composed almost entirely of African American/black participants. Median effect sizes were slightly smaller than those obtained from adult samples and ranged from 0.16 to 0.29 for physiologic outcomes and 0.27 to 0.70 for psychosocial/behavioral outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Sitting meditation seems to be an effective intervention in the treatment of physiologic, psychosocial, and behavioral conditions among youth. Because of current limitations, carefully constructed research is needed to advance our understanding of sitting meditation and its future use as an effective treatment modality among younger populations.

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SAA SUPPRESSION OF IN VITRO ANTIBODY RESPONSE

Cited by 53 publications

References 10 publications

Effects of Qigong on Depression: A Systemic Review

Effects of Qigong on Depression: A Systemic Review

Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness

Sitting-Meditation Interventions Among Youth: A Review of Treatment Efficacy

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