Effectiveness of Baduanjin (a Type of Qigong) on Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review
CONCLUSION: There is initial evidence on the safety and efficacy of Baduanjin in improving individuals' various aspects of health and well-being, suggesting that Baduanjin may serve as an effective adjunct to conventional treatments for a variety of clinical health benefits. More research is needed to confirm the efficacy and safety of Baduanjin in other non-Chinese ethnic populations.PMID:37315228 (Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine)
Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine - June 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jianghong Liu Yi Yang Yuting Zhu Xinyu Hou Sandy Li Sicheng Chen Jingduan Yang Source Type: research
Yoga Practice Facilitates Prefrontal Oxygenation and Working Memory in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSIONS: The study suggests that yoga practice may improve working memory performance and facilitate higher PFC oxygenation in T2DM patients. Further studies with a larger sample and a longer intervention period are required to strengthen the findings.PMID:37315229 (Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine)
Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine - June 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kaligal Chidananda Deepeshwar Singh Kanthi Amit Vidyashree Mahadevappa Dwivedi Krishna Source Type: research
Effects of Single-Session Meditation on Aortic Pulsatility and Anxiety in Mildly to Moderately Anxious Adults
CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary results suggest that one hour of introductory mindfulness meditation can have both psychological and cardiovascular benefits for anxious individuals.PMID:37315230 (Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine)
Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine - June 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John J Durocher Hannah L Phelan Colleen A Toorongian Aditi P Vyas Brigitte E Morin Source Type: research
Use of Yoga in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Patient Based Survey
Adv Mind Body Med. 2023 Spring;37(2):4.ABSTRACTNo Abstract available.PMID:37315226 (Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine)
Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine - June 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kumar Gandharva Sachin Kumar Sharma Shirley Telles Source Type: research
Effect of a Single Yoga Asana on Blood Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Self-Controlled Study
CONCLUSIONS: A single session of Ardha Matsyendrasana for 15 minutes can effectively reduce blood glucose levels in patients with T2DM. However, further studies are required to determine the long-term effects of this asana on glycemic control.PMID:37315227 (Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine)
Source: Advances in Mind Body Medicine - June 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G Tamilselvi S T Venkateshwaran Mooventhan Aruchunan Source Type: research
