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	<title>The C.A.M. Report &#187; Meditation</title>
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	<description>Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point</description>
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		<title>Review: Mind body therapies for menopausal symptoms</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/02/review-mind-body-therapies-for-menopausal-symptoms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/02/review-mind-body-therapies-for-menopausal-symptoms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Menopause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relaxation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tai Chi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, in Charlottesville reviewed yoga and/or meditation-based programs, tai chi, and other relaxation practices, including muscle relaxation and breath-based techniques, relaxation response training, and low-frequency sound-wave therapy.
First, the details.
21 studies were included in the review.
And, the results.

Yoga, tai chi, and meditation-based programs

8 of 9 studies reported improvement in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transendental Meditation in blood pressure control</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/transendental-meditation-in-blood-pressure-control/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/transendental-meditation-in-blood-pressure-control/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress Management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers from Maharishi University of Management Research Institute, in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa report.
First, the details.

298 university students were randomly assigned to a treatment group.

Transcendental Meditation
Wait-list control


After 3 months, changes in systolic/diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP), psychological distress, and coping ability were assessed.
The risk for high blood pressure was analyzed in a subgroup of 159 people.

And, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Survey of American medical students about CAM</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/survey-of-american-medical-students-about-cam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/survey-of-american-medical-students-about-cam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aromatherapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breathing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAM Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[E. DIETARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herbals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relaxation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers from several US medical schools surveyed the students.
First, the details.

A panel of experts in CAM and integrative medicine, allopathic medicine, and medical education developed the Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine Attitudes Questionnaire (CAIMAQ).
1770 surveys were obtained in a national sample of medical students in 2007, which included 51% of US medical schools.

And, the results.

Respondents [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What we know about mindfulness meditation in substance use disorders</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/what-we-know-about-mindfulness-meditation-in-substance-use-disorders/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/what-we-know-about-mindfulness-meditation-in-substance-use-disorders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Substance Abuse]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=3960</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Substance use disorders refer to conditions arising from the abuse of alcohol and psychoactive drugs.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison reviewed the existing evidence for using mindfulness meditation &#8212; the practice of directing your full attention to the present.
First, the details.

25 manuscripts (22 published) were found and evaluated to determine the quality of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effect of breathing rate on pain and emotion in women with fibromyalgia</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/effect-of-breathing-rate-on-pain-and-emotion-women-with-fibromyalgia-syndrome/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/01/effect-of-breathing-rate-on-pain-and-emotion-women-with-fibromyalgia-syndrome/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breathing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pain]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers at Arizona State University, in Tempe studied the effects of breathing rate following thermal pain in women with fibromyalgia syndrome.
First, the details.

27 women with fibromyalgia syndrome and 25 age-matched healthy control women were exposed to low and moderate thermal pain pulses during paced breathing at their normal rate and one-half their normal rate.

And, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Complementary therapies for patients with leukemia</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/11/complementary-therapies-for-patients-with-leukemia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/11/complementary-therapies-for-patients-with-leukemia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acupuncture/ pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[G. BOTANICALS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guided Imagery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hypnosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reflexology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vitamins]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Integrative Medicine Service, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City offers their perspective.
â€œComplementary therapies are pleasant, inexpensive, nonpharmacologic, and effective.â€
For patients with leukemia&#8230;

Mind-body interventions, such as self-hypnosis, meditation, guided imagery and breath awareness are always appropriate.
Massage and reflexology (foot massage) decrease symptoms for at least 2 days.
Acupuncture is very beneficial for symptom [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mindfulness meditation for substance abuse</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/11/mindfulness-meditation-for-substance-abuse/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/11/mindfulness-meditation-for-substance-abuse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Substance Abuse]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=3227</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Relapse is common in substance use disorders, even among treated individuals.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, in Madison reviewed the evidence supporting mindfulness meditation.
First, the details.

Among over 2000 abstracts, 25 eligible manuscripts (published and unpublished) were reviewed.

And, the results.

Preliminary evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation is effective and safe.
However, the data are not conclusive because most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effects of spiritual meditation on migraines</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/10/bffects-of-spiritual-meditation-on-migraines/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/10/bffects-of-spiritual-meditation-on-migraines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Headache/Migraine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relaxation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Religion/ Spirituality]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/2008/12/20/bffects-of-spiritual-meditation-on-migraines/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Migraine headaches are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low self-efficacy.
Spiritual meditation helps ameliorate these traits, according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester.
First, the details.

83 frequent migraineurs were assigned to learn 1 of the following.

Spiritual meditation: meditating to â€œGod is love,â€ â€œGod is joy,â€ â€œGod is peace,â€ and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Short sleep duration and coronary artery calcification</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/08/short-sleep-duration-and-coronary-artery-calcification/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/08/short-sleep-duration-and-coronary-artery-calcification/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acupuncture/ pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Melatonin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sleep (Insomnia)]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/2008/12/26/short-sleep-duration-and-coronary-artery-calcification/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Â Coronary artery calcification is the accumulation of calcified fatty deposits on the inside of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Their presenceÂ  is a predictor of future coronary heart disease. Researchers from the University of Chicago in Illinois report that sleeping longer is associated with lower calcification.
Let&#8217;s review the research and reviews from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The use of prayer as CAM</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/05/the-use-of-payer-as-cam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2009/05/the-use-of-payer-as-cam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breathing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diet-Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Religion/ Spirituality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=21</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The use of prayer is rarely queried in surveys of CAM use. Here are the highlights from a Centers for Disease Control survey on the use of CAM. It&#8217;s based on interviews with more than 31,000 adults.  The report is available here (then go to the &#8220;Barnes PM&#8221; link) and here.
In the past [...]]]></description>
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