Trends in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong Use Among US Adults, 2002–2017

Wang, Claudia Chunyun; Li, Kaigang; Choudhury, Arkopal; Gaylord, Susan

doi:10.2105/ajph.2019.304998

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“…This study had a number of methodological strengths. First, the sample was primarily male, addressing an underrepresented sex in yoga research (Wang et al., 2019). Second, although statistically significant between-group differences were limited to balance and proprioception, larger within-group effect sizes were seen for the YoMed group than PRO for all variables except JK Ext .…”

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Yoga Meditation Enhances Proprioception and Balance in Individuals Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

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This study compared the effectiveness of two proprioceptive exercise programs for persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Thirty-three patients with mild to moderate PD were randomly assigned to a yoga meditation program (YoMed) or to an established proprioceptive training program (PRO). Both interventions included twice weekly sessions (45 minutes each), spanning a 12-week period. Outcome measures included: joint position sense (JPS45°, JPS55°, JPS65°) and joint kinesthesia (JKFlex and JKExt), the Tinetti Balance Assessment Tool (TIN), Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), dynamic posturography (DMA and TIME) and the Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUG). Test administrators were blinded to group affiliation. Significant between-group differences favoring the YoMed group were observed for TIN ( p = 0.01, d = 0.77) and JKFlex ( p = 0.05, d = −0.72). DMA and TIME scores significantly improved for both groups, and no adverse events were reported. These findings indicate that the YoMed program is safe and effective for patients with PD. Researchers should continue to examine the clinical efficacy of mind-body techniques to improve movement control and body awareness in this population.

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“…The use of CIM offers less invasive, more cost-effective, culturally acceptable, and scalable therapies [7]. There has been a robust increase in use of yoga, tai chi, and qigong from 2002 to 2017 (5.8 to 14.5%, respectively) by the general population typically for stress, anxiety, and depression [8]. Therefore, clinicians treating older adults need to be informed of the efficacy and potential side effects of various CIM therapies to better assist their patients in making healthcare decisions.…”

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Emerging Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Geriatric Mental Health

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Lavretsky

2020

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Purpose The use of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is on the rise among diverse populations of older adults in the USA. CIM is commonly perceived as safer, less expensive, and more culturally acceptable. There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of CIM, especially mind-body therapies, diet and nutritional supplements used for mental disorders of aging. Recent findings We summarize the results of the recent clinical trials and meta-analyses that provide the evidence for the role of CIM in treating older adults with mood or cognitive disorders that includes the use of diet and supplements, and mind-body therapies. Summary Dietary and mind-body therapies have become increasingly popular and show the strongest evidence of efficacy for mood and cognitive disorders. Although the use of vitamins and supplements is the most popular CIM practice, only mixed evidence supports their use with additional concerns for herb (supplement)-drug interactions. Despite increasing use of CIM by the general population, information to guide clinicians providing care for older adults remains limited with variable scientific rigor of the available RCTs for a large number of commonly used CIM interventions for the mental health of older adults. Although the terms, "alternative," "complementary," and "integrative" are often used interchangeably, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) defines these terms as follows: "alternative" medicine refers to a set of practices of medicine (e.g., traditional, oriental, mind-body, etc.) without sufficient evidence base that is used in place of conventional medicine, whereas "complementary" medicine refers to non-mainstream practice that is used together with conventional medicine. "Integrative" medicine refers to the use of conventional and complementary approaches in a coordinated way targeting specific disorders or underlying neurobiological processes (e.g., inflammation). CIM emphasizes a holistic, patient-focused approach to healthcare and wellness targeting the whole person rather than one organ system. Historically, these p r a c t i c e s a r e o r i e n t e d t o w a r d h a r m o n i o u s rebalancing of mind, body, and spirit. The NCCIH identified three categories for complementary and integrative approaches: (1) natural products (herbal medicines, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and other dietary supplements); (2) mind and body practices (massage therapy, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy, tai chi, qigong, healing touch, and relaxation exercises); (3) other complementary approaches (indigenous healing practices, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, and naturopathy). Unfortunately, CIM is rarely included in the healthcare systems on the large scale with the exception of a few modalities (i.e., acupuncture and chiropractic care) due to the lack of reimbursement by the US medical insurances, and remain unaffordable for many older adults living on a limited income [4]....

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“…The evidence base on health impacts is substantial. There have been >500 studies of the health benefits of tai chi, mindfulness, yoga and qigong on tens of thousands of participants [ 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 ]. Following a mix of periods of practice (short to medium courses, short- to long-term adoption), these have resulted in improvements to bone density, cardiopulmonary function, reduced body mass, reduced anxiety, and improved quality of life.…”

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Nature-Based Interventions and Mind–Body Interventions: Saving Public Health Costs Whilst Increasing Life Satisfaction and Happiness

Pretty

Barton

2020

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A number of countries have begun to adopt prevention pays policies and practices to reduce pressure on health and social care systems. Most affluent countries have seen substantial increases in the incidence and costs of non-communicable diseases. The interest in social models for health has led to the growth in use of social prescribing and psychological therapies. At the same time, there has been growth in application of a variety of nature-based and mind–body interventions (NBIs and MBIs) aimed at improving health and longevity. We assess four NBI/MBI programmes (woodland therapy, therapeutic horticulture, ecotherapy/green care, and tai chi) on life satisfaction/happiness and costs of use of public services. These interventions produce rises in life satisfaction/happiness of 1.00 pts to 7.29 (n = 644; p < 0.001) (for courses or participation >50 h). These increases are greater than many positive life events (e.g., marriage or a new child); few countries or cities see +1 pt increases over a decade. The net present economic benefits per person from reduced public service use are £830–£31,520 (after 1 year) and £6450–£11,980 (after 10 years). We conclude that NBIs and MBIs can play a role in helping to reduce the costs on health systems, while increasing the well-being of participants.

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Trends in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong Use Among US Adults, 2002–2017

Cited by 65 publications

References 28 publications

Yoga Meditation Enhances Proprioception and Balance in Individuals Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Yoga Meditation Enhances Proprioception and Balance in Individuals Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Emerging Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Geriatric Mental Health

Nature-Based Interventions and Mind–Body Interventions: Saving Public Health Costs Whilst Increasing Life Satisfaction and Happiness

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