“To Be Finally at Peace with Myself”: A Qualitative Study Reflecting Experiences of the Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification Program in Mild-to-Moderate Depression

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holger Carl Bringmann ◽  
Jill Vennemann ◽  
Julian Gross ◽  
Karin Matko ◽  
Peter Sedlmeier
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study Comparing the Experiences of the Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification Program with Multi-professional Psychiatric Treatment for Female Outpatients with Mild to Moderate Depression

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Julian Gross ◽  
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Karin Matko ◽  
Jill Vennemann ◽  
Holger Carl Bringmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Perceived Efficacy ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program

Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification (MBLM) is a complex eight-week mind-body intervention based on the traditional eight-fold path of classical yoga. MBLM was developed for mental health care, and it combines ethical living, physical yoga, and meditation. In this qualitative study, the subjectively perceived efficacy of MBLM was compared to the perceived efficacy of an individually tailored, multi-professional psychiatric treatment (MPT) in a psychiatric outpatient clinic. Twelve patients were interviewed for this study (six for each condition). All qualitative interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. In total, five main themes with associated subthemes emerged from the data: calmness, increased awareness, interpersonal relationships, depressive symptoms, and difficulties within the therapy. Moreover, our study showed significant differences between the two therapy groups. First, the groups differed regarding the frequency with which various topics were addressed by the patients. Second, the perceived effectiveness of both therapies (MBLM vs. MPT) varied according to descriptions of the perceived changes in each participant. The participants in the MBLM program generally appeared to experience a deeper emotional-experiential integration which contrasted with the more cognitive-behavioral processing of the MPT patients. These findings may guide further research and the implementation of similar complementary therapies in psychiatry.

Abstract P198: Does Cetp Mass Contribute to the Response of LDL Particle Size to a 1-yr Lifestyle Modification Program in Viscerally Obese Dyslipidemic Men?

Circulation ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Pelletier Beaumont ◽  
Jean Bergeron ◽  
Natalie Alméras ◽  
Angelo Tremblay ◽  
Paul Porier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Ldl Particle Size ◽  
Transfer Protein ◽  
Ldl Size ◽  
Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program ◽  
One Year ◽  
Visceral Adipose

Numerous studies have demonstrated improvements in lipid and lipoprotein levels with endurance exercise training and weight loss. However, less is known about the contribution of the enzyme cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) to the response of lipoprotein levels to a physical activity/healthy eating lifestyle modification program. Objective: To examine the effect of a 1-year lifestyle modification program inducing loss of visceral adipose tissue on plasma CETP mass in abdominally obese dyslipidemic men. Methods: Plasma CETP mass concentration was measured by ELISA at baseline and after a 1-year lifestyle modification program in 116 abdominally obese men aged 30 to 65 years without diabetes. Visceral adiposity was assessed by computed tomography and a complete fasting plasma lipoprotein-lipid profile was also obtained at baseline and after the intervention. Results: After 1 year, no significant changes were observed in CETP mass (1.91±0.45 vs.1.93±0.49 mg/l, ns). However, both HDL (81.7±2.1 vs. 83.8±3.1 Å, p<0.0001) and LDL (252.1±3.9 vs. 253.6±3.7 Å, p<0.0001) particle sizes assessed by gradient gel electrophoresis were increased. Whereas no significant correlation between change in HDL size and CETP mass was observed, change in LDL size was significantly correlated with change in CETP mass (r=−0.30, p=0.001). We also divided men into two groups: men who showed no change or an increase in their CETP mass (ΔCETP≥0) and men who decreased their CETP mass (ΔCETP<0). Men who reduced their CETP mass after one year showed a greater increase in LDL size (Δ 2.37±3.18 vs.0.32±3.04 Å, p=0.0006) and a greater decrease in triglyceride levels (Δ-0.70±0.86 vs. −0.34±0.80 mmol/l, p=0.03) than men who showed no change or an increase in CETP mass. A Multivariate analysis revealed that 19% of the variance in the response of LDL size could be attributed to changes in triglyceride levels (15%) and in CETP mass (4%) (p=0.02). Conclusion: Whereas no significant change in CETP mass was observed, our results showed that individual variation in the response of CETP mass contributed to the response of LDL particle size to a 1-yr lifestyle modification program in viscerally obese dyslipidemic men.

Health benefits of a 4-month group-based diet and lifestyle modification program for individuals with metabolic syndrome

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahna L. Pettman ◽  
Jonathan D. Buckley ◽  
Gary M.H. Misan ◽  
Alison M. Coates ◽  
Peter R.C. Howe
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle

scholarly journals A 10 week‐lifestyle modification program reduced the metabolic syndrome in overweight adults

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Carlos Burini ◽  
Marita Scarpim Mecca ◽  
Fernando Moreto ◽  
Franz Homero Paganini Burini ◽  
Damiana Tortolero Pierine
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program ◽  
Overweight Adults

Abstract P291: Effects of a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention on HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacities in Adolescents With Obesity

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Gagnon ◽  
Marjorie Boyer ◽  
Benoit J. Arsenault ◽  
Dominique Desrosiers ◽  
Johanne Harvey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cholesterol Efflux ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
The Impact

Studies have suggested that a reduced HDL cholesterol efflux capacities (CECs) may be associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. However, only few studies have evaluated the impact of a lifestyle modification program on HDL-CEC in adolescents with obesity. The objective of this study was to determine if a 16-week lifestyle modification program would improve HDL-CECs in adolescents with obesity. Twenty-nine adolescents with obesity (16 boys and 13 girls) from 11 to 16 years of age (14.0 ± 1.6 years) were selected to participate in this study. The aim of the lifestyle modification program was to improve eating habits and physical activity levels. During the study, each adolescent was followed by a multidisciplinary team and trained three sessions per week for 16 weeks. The exercise program focused on endurance type activities and all training sessions were supervised and performed in groups. Anthropometric data, metabolic variables and HDL-CECs were measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention. HDL-CECs were measured using ( 3 H)cholesterol-labeled J774 macrophages and HepG2 hepatocytes. Body mass index (33.6 to 32.7 kg/m 2 , p<0.0001) and waist circumference (102.4 to 100.5 cm, p=0.001) were significantly reduced after the 16-week intervention program. We also found a significant decrease in triglyceride concentrations (1.28 to 1.04 mmol/L, p=0.02) as well as in total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio (4.42 to 3.91, p=0.0007) whereas HDL cholesterol levels increased (1.03 to 1.14 mmol/L, p=0.002). J774-HDL-CECs and HepG2-HDL-CECs were not significantly modified after the intervention. In order to further explore the impact of intervention-induced changes in HDL cholesterol levels on exercise-induced changes in HDL-CECs, adolescents were divided into two groups according to their changes in HDL cholesterol levels during the study (low or high intervention-induced changes in HDL cholesterol levels). Adolescents with low HDL cholesterol levels intervention-induced changes did not show an increased in HepG2-HDL-CECs. However, a significant improvement in HepG2-HDL-CEC after the intervention was observed among adolescents characterized by the highest intervention-induced changes in HDL cholesterol levels (p=0.03). Intervention-induced changes in HDL cholesterol levels were also significantly associated with changes in HepG2-HDL-CEC (r=0.55; p=0.002). No association was found between changes in HDL cholesterol levels and changes in J774-HDL-CECs. In conclusion, we found that a structured lifestyle modification program leads to significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk profile and in HepG2-HDL-CEC in obese adolescents.

The Effect of Lifestyle Modification Program for Medical Students' Personal Health Practices

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si Won Hur ◽  
Hyun Su Kim ◽  
Ji Young Son ◽  
Woo Kyoung Bae ◽  
Tae Woo Yoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Lifestyle Modification Program
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