scholarly journals Therapeutic sensations in mind and body practices: A new unifying concept

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 102018
Author(s):  
Florian Beissner
Keyword(s):  
Mind And Body ◽  
Body Practices

Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches for PTSD

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmeline Edwards ◽  
Eve Reider ◽  
Wendy Weber
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
The Public ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Body Practices

Complementary and integrative health strategies are increasingly used by the public to treat a variety of health concerns and to improve wellness. Many individuals with mental health diagnoses, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), have incorporated a group of complementary and integrative health strategies known as mind and body practices in their health care regimen. These practices include meditation, acupuncture, deep breathing and relaxation techniques, massage therapy, yoga, and biofeedback/neurofeedback. Thus far, the literature on the efficacy of mind and body interventions for PTSD is limited and better studies are needed to test both efficacy and effectiveness. This chapter presents information on the use of mind and body practices for PTSD, referring primarily to systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health recently released its fourth strategic plan, Exploring the Science of Complementary and Integrative Health, which emphasizes the development of a strong evidence base in complementary and integrative heath research.

A systematic review of mind and body complementary health practices for informal caregivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Alysha A. Walter, MS, CTRS ◽  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, PhD, CTRS, FDRT ◽  
Jasmine Townsend, PhD, CTRS ◽  
Sandra M. Linder, PhD ◽  
Arlene A. Schmid, PhD, OTR
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Body Practices

This systematic review examined available literature on mind and body complementary health practices for informal caregivers (ICG). The United States Department of Health and Human Services defines mind and body complementary health practices as acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic osteopathic manipulation, healing touch, hypnotherapy, guided imagery, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, Rolfing Structural Integration, Feldenkrais method, Alexander technique, and Trager psychophysical integration. Literature related to these mind and body practices were searched using PubMed, Elton B. Stephens Co. (EBSCO), and Google Scholar databases. The screening process resulted in 220 sources that appeared for the search terms “ICG” and each of the mind and body practices. Four yoga manuscripts met the final inclusion criteria. While the level of evidence for ICG is weak generally, examples of improvements after yoga participation included reduced depression levels and state anxiety, and improvement in physical fitness. Implications for recreational therapy practice are discussed.

Integrative Medicine in Child Neurology: What Do Physicians Know and What Do They Want to Learn?

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 654-661
Author(s):  
Amanda G. Sandoval Karamian ◽  
Ann Ming Yeh ◽  
Courtney J. Wusthoff
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Child Neurology ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Body Practices

Pediatric neurology patients frequently use integrative medicine; however, providers may feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar with these therapies. Child neurologist attitudes toward integrative medicine and educational needs in integrative medicine have not been assessed. A national, anonymous survey was distributed to Child Neurology residents (n=294) and program directors (n=71) to assess attitudes toward specific integrative medicine modalities, practices in discussing integrative medicine with patients, and perceived need for a curriculum on integrative medicine; 61 (17%) partially and 53 (15%) fully completed the survey. Comparative analyses applied chi-square and independent t tests. Qualitative content analysis was performed on free text responses. Most providers surveyed consider mind and body practices safe (93% of respondents) and effective (84%), but have concerns about the safety of chiropractic manipulation (56% felt this was harmful), and the efficacy of homeopathy (none considered this effective). Few inquire about patient integrative medicine use regularly. Child Neurology residents are interested in further education on this topic.

scholarly journals Physiological Effects of Mind and Body Practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Telles ◽  
Patricia Gerbarg ◽  
Elisa H. Kozasa
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Body Practices

Mind and Body

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Mind And Body

Infrahumanizing Praise

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark H. White ◽  
Ludwin E. Molina
Keyword(s):  
College Athletes ◽  
Black Athletes ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
The Mind

Abstract. Five studies demonstrate that athletic praise can ironically lead to infrahumanization. College athletes were seen as less agentic than college debaters (Studies 1 and 2). College athletes praised for their bodies were also seen as less agentic than college athletes praised for their minds (Study 3), and this effect was driven by bodily admiration (Study 4). These effects occurred equally for White and Black athletes (Study 1) and did not depend on dualistic beliefs about the mind and body (Study 2), failing to provide support for assumptions in the literature. Participants perceived mind and body descriptions of both athletes and debaters as equally high in praise (Study 5), demonstrating that infrahumanization may be induced even if descriptions of targets are positively valenced. Additionally, decreased perceptions of agency led to decreased support for college athletes’ rights (Study 3).

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