Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: An experimental study with the elderly.

Alexander, Corinne E.; Langer, Ellen J.; Newman, Ronnie I.; Chandler, Howard M.; Davies, John L.

doi:10.1037/0022-3514.57.6.950

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“…Additionally, in two studies, stability of effects were documented up to 4 years (KabatZinn et al, 1987;Miller et al, 1995). Still other investigators have presented findings suggesting that mindfulness meditation can aid in improving eating disorders, fibromyalgia, tension headache, depression, borderline personality disorder, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related symptoms, and aging-associated complaints (Alexander et al, 1989;Kaplan et al, 1993;Kelly, 1989;Kristeller et al, 1999;Sharma et al, 1990;Simpson et al, 1998;Singh et al, 1998).…”

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Does Mindfulness Meditation Contribute to Health? Outcome Evaluation of a German Sample

Majumdar

Grossman²,

Dietz-Waschkowski³

et al. 2002

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objectives: This exploratory study is the first systematic outcome evaluation to examine the effects of an 8-week meditation-based program in mindfulness in a German sample.Design: Twenty-one (21) participants with chronic physical, psychologic, or psychosomatic illnesses were examined in a longitudinal pretest and post-treatment design with a 3-month follow-up.Outcome measures: Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered. Emotional and general physical well-being, sense of coherence, overall psychologic distress, and satisfaction with life were measured with standardized instruments.Results: Overall, the interventions led to high levels of adherence to the meditation practice and satisfaction with the benefits of the course, as well as effective and lasting reductions of symptoms (especially in psychologic distress, well-being, and quality of life). Changes were of moderate-to-large effect sizes. Positive complementary effects with psychotherapy were also found.Conclusions: These findings warrant controlled studies to evaluate the efficacy and cost effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction as an intervention for chronic physical and psychosomatic disorders in Germany. 719

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confidence: 99%

Does Mindfulness Meditation Contribute to Health? Outcome Evaluation of a German Sample

Majumdar

Grossman²,

Dietz-Waschkowski³

et al. 2002

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…Buoyed by the Maharishi's rise to Western fame in the late 1960's, the transcendental meditation (TM) movement predates the mindfulness movement by several decades, and appears to promote a range of health benefits ranging from lowering blood pressure to improving cognitive flexibility [16]. TM is perhaps best known in the research literature for its ability to promote relaxation and reverse physiological markers of chronic stress [17], outperforming related practices in promoting relaxation [18].…”

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From Retreat Center to Clinic to Boardroom? Perils and Promises of the Modern Mindfulness Movement

Farb¹

2014

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Abstract:From its venerable Buddhist roots, mindfulness training (MT) has spread rapidly across the globe in the past few decades due to its strong salutary claim, i.e., the notion that meditation practice is an efficacious means for self-improvement. However, concerns have arisen that the appropriation of MT techniques from classical Buddhist tradition into modern secular practice has diluted the benefits of these practices. The "great danger" to the movement is that inadequately adapted MT techniques, combined with unreasonable inflation of expectations regarding MT's benefits, may undermine MT's true potential to effect positive change in the world. And yet, these concerns can be mitigated by consideration of the salutary claim as a persistent "quality check" on MT efficacy. It is argued that scientific investigation can take an important role in delineating the necessary characteristics for fulfilling mindfulness' salutary claim, as well as identifying contraindicated techniques and risk factors for training. By accepting that we cannot control the spread of MT into commercial domains, researchers may still work to distinguish "right" from "wrong" mindfulness through empirical study. In this way, modern science may help to realize the salutary claim and even contribute to classical Buddhist conceptions of mindfulness, advancing our understanding of how best to promote well-being.

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“…Pesquisas sobre meditação como um complemento à medicina moderna merecem atenção especial. Algumas frentes promissoras sobre longevidade e saúde por meio da meditação yogue estão em curso (Bushell, 2009), bem como sobre meditação em geral (Bushell e Thiese, 2009); práticas meditativas para a saúde (Ospina et al, 2007), e seus experimentos clínicos (Ospina et al, 2008); sudarshan kriya (técnica de respiração) em situações de estresse, ansiedade e depressão (Brown e Gerbarg, 2009); meditação transcendental e longevidade (Alexander et al, 1989); meditação e retardamento do envelhecimento (Epel et al, 2009); atenção plena (mindfulness) e sofrimento (Jain et al, 2007); e atenção plena e bem-estar (Shapiro et al, 2008). A espiritualidade e estudos científicos sobre o tema requerem igualmente exame minucioso.…”

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Medicina moderna: rumo à prevenção, à cura, ao bem-estar e à longevidade

Singh¹

2010

Rev. latinoam. psicopatol. fundam.

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Para que o intervalo seja erótico, argumenta, a prioridade da medicina deveria ser evitar que se chegue aos hospitais e clínicas, o que não ocorre porque as ações importantes para a prevenção -entre outras, "água limpa, alimentação nutritiva, moradias limpas e em locais seguros, saneamento apropriado, (...) maior poder aos desprovidos de recursos" -estão fora do "controle da medicina; e cortariam pela "raiz a justificativa para o establishment médico e sua proliferação". Entre as medidas de prevenção, Singh inclui a pesquisa de vacinas, não apenas para doenças infecciosas, mas também para doenças desde o diabetes até a esquizofrenia. Segundo menciona no artigo, já há sugestões dessas vacinas, também para outras doenças mentais. Igualmente o papel da medicina comportamental, diz ele, "requer apoio entusiasta como um meio de promover comportamentos salutares". Ainda no tópico da prevenção, o autor preconiza que a medicina complementar e alternativa seja submetida a "rigoroso exame experimental e científico". Segue-se a esta observação uma lista de referências que o leitor poderá pesquisar.A segunda prioridade da medicina erótica do doutor Singh é a busca da cura. Se alguém chega ao hospital, diz ele, é tarefa dessa medicina fazer com que a pessoa não tenha a mesma doença novamente nem "outra relacionada com ela'. O psiquiatra observa que, embora ele classifique como "distante" a possibilidade da cura, "distante não significa inalcançável". Como terceira prioridade, ele apela para que a medicina estude "de perto" a longevidade e o bem-estar; nestes tópicos, apresenta uma lista de referências às quais dirige seu entusiasmo, em especial à pesquisa com grupos de pessoas com cem anos ou mais.Em tempos de elogio frequentemente superficial às consequências, para a medicina, das informações obtidas sobre o genoma dos organismos, é um ponto de vista que pode ensejar o contraditório. Mr. Singh é editor do site Mens Sana Monographs, onde foi encontrado o artigo traduzido. No mesmo site, há uma biografia em que está registrado ter sido ele vice-presidente e presidente da Associação Indiana de Psiquiatria Privada, para o estado de Maharashtra; e ser o presidente fundador de "uma organização dedicada a converter cantores de banheiro em cantores de palco". Mr. Singh é bem-humorado. Mônica Teixeira

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Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: An experimental study with the elderly.

Cited by 290 publications

References 53 publications

Does Mindfulness Meditation Contribute to Health? Outcome Evaluation of a German Sample

Does Mindfulness Meditation Contribute to Health? Outcome Evaluation of a German Sample

From Retreat Center to Clinic to Boardroom? Perils and Promises of the Modern Mindfulness Movement

Medicina moderna: rumo à prevenção, à cura, ao bem-estar e à longevidade

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