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Neurophysiological Effects of A Mind-Body Intervention on Depression

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Mind-body interventions may have beneficial effects on many psychological problems such as depression. A recent study investigated the neuroelectrophysiological effects of a Chan (Zen)-based Dejian mind-body intervention (DMBI) to understand its potential scientific mechanisms (Chan et al., 2013). The study … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Mind-Body Interventions for Chronic Diseases

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis have caused not only higher costs of health care, but also elevated psychological stress among both the patients and the care givers. Mind-body interventions may be helpful to address such issues of … Continue reading →

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Chan-Based Mind-Body Intervention for the Elderly

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Aging has complex impacts on both of the psychological and physical health. Methods in mind-body medicine may help relief certain problems associated with aging. In a recent study about the Chan (Zen)-based Dejian mind-body intervention (DMBI), the potential values for … Continue reading →

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Potential Benefits of Mind-Body Methods for Arthritis

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Arthritis is a detrimental disease that may cause both of the physical and psychological incapability of patients. Up to now no effective ‘disease-modifying’ cures have been found in conventional medicine. Alternative and complementary approaches such as mind-body medicine have been … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine and the Immune Functions

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Techniques in mind-body medicine such as meditation have many psychological and physiological benefits. They are especially helpful for health maintenance and promotion. However, it is still not very clear how these mind-body methods may affect the immune system. A recent … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine for Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Patients of multiple sclerosis (MS) often suffer from cognitive impairment, which is incapacitating and affects the quality of life. Personalized preventive and treatment methods are needed to address this serious problem as different MS patients may have different neuropsychological profiles. … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Mind-Body Medicine on Mindfulness and Quality of Life

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Pharm Tao

Psychological stress has been associated with many chronic diseases. Such connections have suggested that holistic approaches that involve both of the mind and the body may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of the diseases. Mind-body medicine (MBM) focuses … Continue reading →

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