scholarly journals The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Education Program on Brain Waves and the Autonomic Nervous System in University Students

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1606
Author(s):  
Mijung Jung ◽  
Mikyoung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
University Students ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Brain Waves ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Mindfulness, defined as the awareness emerging from purposefully paying attention to the present moment, has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and, thus, promoting psychological well-being. This study investigated the effects of a mindfulness-based education program on mindfulness, brain waves, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in university students in Korea. Methods: This study is a quantitative and experimental research with a single-group pre-post design. Six sessions of mindfulness-based intervention were applied. In total, 42 students completed a mindfulness questionnaire before and after the intervention, and 28 among them completed pre-intervention and post-intervention measures of brain waves and ANS. Results: The level of mindfulness increased in the participants after intervention. Regarding brain waves, the alpha and theta waves increased, but the beta waves decreased. There was no significant difference in the ANS, presenting no change in heart rate variability. Conclusions: We identified the positive effects of the mindfulness-based education program for university students. The findings indicate that this program may help students not only relax, but also generate a mindfulness state in stressful situations, potentially leading to a successful university life. This study can be used as a basis for quality improvement and sustainability of mindfulness-based education programs for university students.

scholarly journals The state of response of autonomic nervous system in children with mitral valve prolapse

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
І.О.  Mitiuriaeva-Korniyko ◽  
O.V. Kuleshov ◽  
Ya.A. Medrazhevska ◽  
L.O. Fik ◽  
T.D. Klets
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Mitral Valve ◽  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Mitral Valve Prolapse ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Significant Difference

The article presents summarized materials on connective tissue dysplasia of the heart, primary mitral valve prolapse, dysfunction of the autonomic system. Aim of research: to estimate the condition of autonomic nervous system in children with primary mitral valve prolapse. We examined 106 children with mitral valve prolapse aged from 13 to 17 years old on the clinical base of city hospital “Center of mother and child” in Vinnitsya. Research included time and frequency domain (evaluation with cardiointervalography. Final results were compared with the control group records. The results showed no statistical significance among time domain parameters in the main group of children. All these indices displayed tendency to sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous system tonus increase in boys. However, sympathicotonia tendency was noted in girls only. Frequency domain parameters showed similar results, compared with the previous. Nevertheless, very low frequency parameters had statistically significant difference in both subgroups of patience with mitral valve prolapse, including males (3205.8±190.9 against 1717±154, р<0.05) and females (3280±220.1 against 1433±811, р<0.05). There were no statistically significant difference among other frequency domain parameters. Conclusions: we estimated that children with mitral valve prolapse have imbalanced autonomic homeostasis manifested by tone disturbances of both autonomic vegetative system branches with sympathetic predominance. Patients with primary mitral valve prolapse generally have increased sympathetic tone - both boys and girls - according to spectral analysis of heart rate variability indices, heart rate oscillation power of a very low frequency in particular (p<0.05). In children with mitral valve prolapse, the tone of parasympathetic nervous system is generally normal; there is a tendency to its increase in boys and decrease in girls. These children should be under close medical supervision by pediatricians and cardiologists.

Yoga and Polyvagal Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 391-409
Author(s):  
Marlysa Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Polyvagal Theory ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Behavioral States ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health

This chapter explores yoga as a salutogenic intervention supportive of eudaimonic well-being with its wide-spread health effects for various patient populations. Autonomic nervous system regulation and resilience are considered as important meditators for the promotion of biopsychosocial health. Polyvagal theory offers a novel perspective on how underlying neural platforms support combined physiological, psychological, and behavioral states—inclusive of eudaimonic well-being. This chapter describes the convergence of neurophysiological ideas of neuroception, interoception, and neural platforms with yoga foundational concepts such as discriminative wisdom and the gunas. This translatory language of eudaimonic well-being and polyvagal theory offers a framework for yoga to be understood and integrated into current healthcare and research contexts while maintaining its unique perspective and foundational wisdom.

scholarly journals Temperature of representative areas of the breast department of the vegetative nervous system as the index of human organism functional state

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
S. Goncharevskyi ◽  
M. Makarchuk ◽  
V. Martynyuk
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Organism ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right

Almost all processes in the human body in one way or another connected with the autonomic nervous system. That's why it is real to evaluate the functional state of the person by temperature characteristics of representative points of the autonomic nervous system. Location and information of these points are confirmed by fundamental research. However, simply measuring the temperature at some points may not be sufficient to establish any systematic changes in the human body. The establishment of such changes requires systematic assessment of interdependent significant relationships between these parameters.The main aim of our research was to study effects of myocardial infarction in the thoracic region of the autonomic nervous system. The temperature of representative areas of the thoracic autonomic nervous system we measured by infrared thermometer (Medisana FTO D-53340 , with an accuracy of 0.1 degree Celsius). Statistical analysis was conducted in the packet Statistics 10. The presence of a difference in the temperature coefficients of representative areas (p<0,05). For the left side of the spine characterized by a difference in Th1–Th5 segments, which confirms their diagnosis: Th1 – 0,931,12 (control) and -0,797,49 (experiment), Th2 – 1,571,12 and -0,486,70, Th3 – 1,582611,12325 and -0,663,36, Th4 – 0,85913 0,92611 and -1,74,64, Th5 – 0,923480,75469 and-1,615,73 respectively. For the right side of the thoracic spines: Th6 – 0,850,73 (control) and -0,797,49 (experiment), Th7 – -1,000,79 and -1,370,69, Th8 – -0,960,73 and -0,990,68, Th9 – -0,120,64 and -0,380,83, Th10 – -0,921,14 and -1,031,00, Th11 – -1,691,05 and -1,861,06, Th12- -1,651,15 and -1,961,12 respectively. We found that myocardial infarction is manifested in the thoracic spine. In an experimental group there is significant difference of temperature in all segments. We can also notice asymmetry of temperatue between the right and left side of the spine. In the test group there are a deviation from the normal temperature in the first five thoracic segments on the left side, which confirms their diagnosis. On the right side of the spine there are a deviation in the last seven segments, which may indicate the compensatory mechanisms of regulation of the system. We can observe the temperature asymmetry, which in long-term exposure can negatively affect to the body.

scholarly journals Effect of dry needling on the variability of cardiac frequency in university members with temporomandibular dysfunction

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e49510515198
Author(s):  
Guilherme Pertinni de Morais Gouveia ◽  
Vinicius Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Felipe Andrade de Oliveira ◽  
Elisson de Sousa Mesquita Silva
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
University Students ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Frequency Component ◽  
High Frequency Component ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Constant Increase ◽  
Autonomic Nervous

Introduction: Despite the existence of some theories about the effect of Dry Needling on pain, there is still a lack of research using this technique in the treatment of temporomandibular disorder and its repercussions on the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, the aim was to analyze the effect of Dry Needling on the autonomic modulation of university students with temporomandibular disorders. Methods: This is an interventional, inferential study, carried out with university students with temporomandibular disorders. A frequency meter was used before, during, and after the application of the dry needle to verify its short and medium term effect on the autonomic nervous system. For statistical analysis, the ANOVA test was used. Results: Twenty volunteers with an average age of 21.3 years took part in the study, most of them male (65%). When the rMSSD and pNN50 indexes were analyzed, an increase was observed during dry needling (p = 0.701 and 0.452, respectively). However, after application, these indices fell, remaining above the base values. However, the triangular RR and TINN indices showed a constant increase during collection (p = 0.578 and 0.613, respectively). The high frequency component increased during the technique (p = 0.860), but the same did not happen with the low frequency component (p = 0.693), which suffered a constant increase, even with minor variation. Conclusion: The effect of this technique promotes the improvement of the heart rate variability values, maintaining the balance of the autonomic nervous system without generating cardiovascular risks, and its effects were immediate and lasting.

scholarly journals The biological clock tunes the organs of the body: timing by hormones and the autonomic nervous system

2003 ◽  
Vol 177 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
RM Buijs ◽  
CG van Eden ◽  
VD Goncharuk ◽  
A Kalsbeek
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Biological Clock ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
The Body ◽  
Physiological Data ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Similar Organization

The biological clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), is essential for our daily well-being. It prepares us for the upcoming period of activity by an anticipatory rise in heart rate, glucose and cortisol. At the same time the 'hormone of the darkness', melatonin, decreases. Thus, the time-of-day message penetrates into all tissues, interestingly not only by means of hormones but also by a direct neuronal influence of the SCN on the organs of the body. The axis between the SCN and the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVN) is crucial for the organization/synchronization of the neuroendocrine and autonomic nervous system with the time of day. This SCN-neuroendocrine PVN axis takes care of a timely hormonal secretion. At the same time, the SCN-autonomic PVN axis fine-tunes the organs by means of the autonomic nervous system for the reception of these hormones. Finally, the similar organization of the projections of the human SCN as compared with that in the rodent brain suggests that these basic principles of neuroendocrine autonomic interaction may also be true in the human. The physiological data collected in humans thus far seem to support this hypothesis, while pathological changes in the SCN of humans suffering from depression or hypertension indicate a role for the SCN in the etiology of these diseases.

scholarly journals TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF REGULAR YOGIC ACTIVITY ON THE FUNCTION OF AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: A COMPARATIVE STUDY.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhay Choudhary ◽  
Arun Pathak ◽  
Sheela Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
The Body ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Significant Difference

Aims: to know the influence of yoga on autonomic functions of the body. Material and Methods: The present prospective case control study was conducted among patients visited the OPD, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Bihar, India. The findings were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Case group (N=30): subjects who were performing regular yoga asanas and relaxation techniques for at least 5 years. Control group (N=30): age and gender matched subject who were not performing yoga asanas and relaxation techniques or were not engaged with any other type of physical exercises. Results: Amongst the sympathetic nervous system parameters, statistically significant difference existed between cases and controls for the Resting Heart Rate, Resting Diastolic Blood Pressure, Hand grip systolic blood pressure and Hand grip systolic blood pressure (p<0.05) respectively. Conclusion: yogic activity significantly alters the sympathetic activity like heart rate and blood pressure. Keywords: Autonomic Nervous system, Yoga, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure

scholarly journals Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Response to Serious Games in Elderly People

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (19) ◽  
pp. 6549
Author(s):  
Chun-Ju Hou ◽  
Yen-Ting Chen ◽  
Mycel Capilayan ◽  
Yu-Sian Lin ◽  
Min-Wei Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Cognitive Aptitude ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Significant Difference

As the proportion of elderly people continues to grow, so does the concern about age-related cognitive decline. Serious games have been developed for cognitive training or treatment, but measuring the activity of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) has not been taken to account. However, cognitive functioning has been known to be heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), and ANS activity can be quantified using heart rate variability (HRV). This paper aims to analyze the physiological response in normal elderly people as they play two types of serious games using HRV features from electrocardiography (ECG). A wearable device designed in-house was used to measure ECG, and the data from this device was pre-processed using digital signal processing techniques. Ten HRV features were extracted, including time-domain, nonlinear, and frequency-domain features. The experiment proceeds as follows: rest for three minutes, play a cognitive aptitude game, rest for another three minutes, followed by two reaction time games. Data from thirty older adults (age: 65.9 ± 7.34; male: 15, female: 15) were analyzed. The statistical results show that there was a significant difference in the HRV between the two types of games. From this, it can be concluded that the type of game has a significant effect on the ANS response. This can be further used in designing games for the elderly, either for training or mood management.

scholarly journals HEART RATE VARIABILITY INDICATORS, AS PREDICTORS OF THE ADVERSE COURSE OF UNCOMPLICATED HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
D. V. Leliuk
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Hypertensive Crisis ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Disease Group ◽  
Systemic Hemodynamic ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Purpose of the study. Improve the outcomes of treatment for uncomplicated hypertensive crises at the prehospital stage by studying the state of systemic hemodynamic, determining the balance of the autonomic nervous system and markers associated with the systemic inflammatory response in arterial hypertension patients in uncomplicated cases of hypertensive crisis. Materials and methods. During the 2017–2019 period, an open, prospective and comparative study was conducted and consisted of 206 patients with documented second-stage hypertension, of which 131 patients sought emergency medical attention in the «Municipal Institution Zaporizhzhya Station of Emergency (Ambulance) Medical Assistance» and 75 people who had a stable course of the disease and were examined on an out patiently on the basis of the «Primary health care Centre No 10». Practically healthy 31 people were examined on the basis of the MI «Regional medical exercises dispensary». The indices of heart rate variability in the examined persons were analyzed. All patients were examined physically, used generally clinical, instrumental and laboratory methods for ECG diagnosis were recorded according to the standard method, on a 12-channel computer-cardiographic complex «Cardiolab» (KhAI-Medika, Kharkov). The examinations were performed before the  start of emergency care and after HC relief. For the analysis of heart rate variability, a 5-minute ECG interval recorded at rest was used, and the signal was recorded in the supine position, with calm breathing. The obtained data were analyzed with the help of the Cardiolab-HRV software complex, followed by the analysis of the cardiorhythmogram according to the generally accepted method. Results. The analysis of the obtained evidence showed that the total HRV (by all indicators was significantly reduced in patients with hypertonic disease compared with healthy individuals), and with the development of hypertensive crisis in patients with hypertonic disease was even lower. In the hypertonic disease group with hypertensive crisis, activation of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (with increasing LF/HF ratio) was detected, but despite a higher LF/HF index of 2,21 (0,86–3,94) there was no significant difference against level 1,85 (1,56–2,03) in the hypertonic disease group without hypertensive crisis and a value of 1,81 (1,66–1,89) among healthy persons (p > 0,05). Conclusions. The results obtained indicate that the decrease in compensatory capacity in all HRV indicators is more pronounced in patients with hypertonic disease in the development of hypertensive crisis. Assessment of heart rate variability indicators may be a useful component of cardiovascular risk stratification, requiring further statistical analysis. Keywords: hypertension, uncomplicated hypertensive crisis, heart rate variability.

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