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Archive for the 'Relaxation' Category

Massage for generalized anxiety disorder

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for anxiety.

Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle put it to the test. (more…)

Relaxation and Mozart lower blood pressure

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

But are the patients healthier?

Here are results from a study presented during the 2008 American Heart Association’s Fall Conference for High Blood Pressure Research.

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Review: Mind body therapies for menopausal symptoms

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

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. (more…)

Self-hypnosis and biofeedback for spinal-cord injury pain

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Dr. Mark Jensen (photo), who is Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, in Seattle has published a series of studies on this topic.

Here’s a summary of his most recent research, and an overview of the past 3 years. (more…)

Survey of American medical students about CAM

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Researchers from several US medical schools surveyed the students. (more…)

Are psychological treatments effective for fibromyalgia pain?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

fibromyalgiaSome are effective, some are promising, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. (more…)

Benefits of soothing music following open-heart surgery

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

musicResearchers from Orebro University, in Sweden studied the effect of bed rest + music on relaxation in patients 1 day after heart surgery. (more…)

Thomas Jefferson’s menopause recommendations

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

To manage vasomotor symptoms, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia recommend “lifestyle changes in all women.” (more…)

Effects of spiritual meditation on migraines

Monday, October 5th, 2009

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. (more…)

Yoga benefits in healthy pregnant women

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

 Researchers from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India measured the effect of yoga on perceived stress. (more…)

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