A potential association of meditation with menopausal symptoms and blood chemistry in healthy women

Sung, Minkyu; Lee, Ul Soon; Ha, Na Hyun; Koh, Eugene; Yang, Hyun-Jeong

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“…The search strategy yielded a total of 645 results, and, after the article screening process ( Figure 1 ), 16 studies were included in this literature review [ 32 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 ]. The full-text version of two articles was not retrievable online, and these studies were therefore excluded from this research [ 58 , 59 ].…”

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Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Antonelli,

Donelli,

Gurgoglione

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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This review aims to delineate the potential impact of static meditation practice on cholesterol and triglyceride levels. PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were systematically screened up until December 2023 to identify pertinent studies. After searching the scientific literature, 16 clinical studies (11 trials and 5 observational experiments) met the criteria for inclusion, involving a total of 1147 participants. In general, Ayurvedic-based meditation techniques were predominantly associated with lower total cholesterol levels, mindfulness-based techniques demonstrated benefits in both total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and Eastern meditation techniques with spiritual origins were primarily linked to improved serum concentrations of HDL cholesterol. Study participants mostly engaged in meditation on a daily basis, often practicing it once or even twice a day, spanning a duration ranging from a few weeks to several months. The meta-analysis shows an association between meditation practice in healthy or sub-healthy adults and reduced cholesterol levels, with an average decrease of approximately −14 mg/dL (MD = −13.91 [−23.35; −4.47] mg/dL; p = 0.02), alongside favorable and even more pronounced impacts on triglyceride levels (MD = −32.56 [−48.44; −16.68] mg/dL; p < 0.01). In summary, regular engagement in static meditation practices can be associated with lower triglyceride and, to a lesser extent, cholesterol levels. Further studies on the topic are recommended to better investigate the relationship between meditation practice and physiological parameters.

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“…As shown in Table 1 , the studies included in this systematic review were six RCTs [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ], four controlled trials without randomization [ 32 , 49 , 50 , 51 ], a pre–post experiment [ 52 ], and five observational studies [ 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 ].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

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Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Antonelli,

Donelli,

Gurgoglione

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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“…Brain education meditation (BEM) (also referred as brain wave vibration meditation) is a modernized mind-body training method which is rooted in Korean Sundo tradition and consists of several techniques including exercises which improves the connection between the brain and body, such as qigong, breathing postures, body awareness meditation, and brain wave vibration meditation with rhythmic body movement [ 22 – 28 ], and has been investigated for its differences from other mind-body interventions such as mindfulness meditation and yoga [ 23 , 26 ]. BEM is associated with its effects on various body systems such as changes in brain structure and function [ 24 , 29 – 31 ], improvements in emotion and cognition [ 32 – 34 ], and suppression of inflammation [ 25 , 35 ]. Brain education healing point (BHP) meditation, which is used in the current study, is a meditation program that combines acupressure-like stimulation with the meditation of the abovementioned BEM tradition [ 36 ].…”

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Reduced Pain by Mind-Body Intervention Correlates with Improvement of Shoulder Function in People with Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Kim

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Meditation and acupressure-like stimulations have been shown to relieve pain. The aim of this study was to determine whether a short bout of mind-body intervention combined with meditation and acupressure-like stimulation was able to alleviate shoulder pain and improve its function in a short time window. Sixty-five adults with shoulder pain were recruited and randomly classified into two groups. One group participated in an intervention which consisted of acupressure-like stimulation and meditation over a 5 min period. The other group was instructed to rest during this time. A visual analog scale (VAS) pain score and objective constant scores were measured before and after intervention to determine shoulder pain and range of motion (ROM), respectively. A two-way repeated measures analysis of variance with Bonferroni correction and a regression analysis were performed. VAS pain, objective constant score, flexion, abduction, and external rotation score showed significant interactions between time and group. The pain intensity was significantly reduced, while flexion and abduction were significantly improved, in the experimental group compared to the control group, after the intervention. In addition, the change of flexion negatively correlated with the change of pain intensity in the experimental group, but not in the control group. These results show that a short-term application of mind-body intervention significantly alleviates shoulder pain and improves shoulder movement, suggesting its potential use as a therapy for people with shoulder pain.

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“…Meditation has shown potential in reducing psychological distress, improving mood, and enhancing cognitive function. Additionally, meditation practices regularly may modulate stress responses and positively impact immune function [79], improving mental health [80], promoting improvements in menopausal symptoms [81]. [82].…”

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The Art of Psychoneuroimmunology in Menopause Management

Anurogo

2023

J Biomed Res Environ Sci

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Psychoneuroimmunology is a field that explores the intricate connections between the mind, brain, and immune system. This narrative review integrates various aspects of psychoneuroimmunology in the context of menopause. It highlights the hormonal changes during menopause, their impact on psychological well-being and the immune system, as well as the psychological aspects of menopause such as emotional changes, cognitive functioning, and sleep disturbances. The immunological changes during menopause, including alterations in immune cell function and cytokine production, are discussed along with their influence on psychological well-being. This comprehensive review emphasizes the bidirectional communication between the brain and immune system, the effects of hormonal, psychological, and immunological factors on each other, and the role of chronic inflammation in menopause-related psychological symptoms. Additionally, it explores the influence of psychosocial factors like stress and social support on menopausal symptoms, and presents various psychoneuroimmunology interventions such as mind-body techniques, pharmacological options, and lifestyle modifications. The importance of integrating psychoneuroimmunology approaches in menopause research, potential areas for further investigation, and the call for comprehensive strategies to improve menopausal care are also highlighted, underscoring the significance of this interdisciplinary field in understanding and enhancing menopausal health and well-being.

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A potential association of meditation with menopausal symptoms and blood chemistry in healthy women

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Cited by 9 publications

References 40 publications

Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Reduced Pain by Mind-Body Intervention Correlates with Improvement of Shoulder Function in People with Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Art of Psychoneuroimmunology in Menopause Management

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