PMID: Aging (Albany NY). 2019 Nov 26 ;11. Epub 2019 Nov 26. PMID: 31772142 Abstract Title: Astaxanthin protects against osteoarthritis via Nrf2: a guardian of cartilage homeostasis. Abstract: SCOPE: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease characterized by cartilage degradation. Astaxanthin (Ast), a natural compound with remarkable antioxidant activity and multiple medical applications due to its …
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Brief mindfulness meditation improves emotion processing.
PMID: Front Neurosci. 2019 ;13:1074. Epub 2019 Oct 10. PMID: 31649501 Abstract Title: Brief Mindfulness Meditation Improves Emotion Processing. Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions have previously been shown to have positive effects on psychological well-being. However, the time commitment, teacher shortage, and high cost of classic mindfulness interventions may have hindered efforts to spread the associated benefits …
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Yoga may be a beneficial form of exercise in the school-based setting for improving balance and flexibility in healthy children.
PMID: J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Oct ;23(4):708-712. Epub 2019 Feb 5. PMID: 31733751 Abstract Title: The effects of yoga practice on balance, strength, coordination and flexibility in healthy children aged 10-12 years. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of yoga practice on balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility in healthy …
Acute exercise with meditation may enhance learning and long-term memory.
PMID: Health Promot Perspect. 2019 ;9(4):314-318. Epub 2019 Oct 24. PMID: 31777712 Abstract Title: Acute exercise and mindfulness meditation on learning and memory: randomized controlled intervention. Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the potential combined effects of acute exercise and mindfulness mediation on episodic memory.All data collection occurred in the authors' laboratory …
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This case report demonstrates that Graves’ disease can effectively be put into lasting remission without conventional medical interventions.
PMID: Adv Mind Body Med. 2019 Spring;33(2):4-11. PMID: 31476135 Abstract Title: Healing of Graves' Disease Thorough Lifestyle Changes: A Case Report. Abstract: Background: Graves' disease is known as a chronic and incurable disease. The typical treatment is symptom-based and consists of medications, radioiodine, or surgery. These last two treatments are routinely offered to the 50% …
Kundalini yoga shows promise as an add-on option for OCD patients unresponsive to first line therapies.
PMID: Front Psychiatry. 2019 ;10:793. Epub 2019 Nov 11. PMID: 31780963 Abstract Title: Kundalini Yoga Meditation Versus the Relaxation Response Meditation for Treating Adults With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Abstract: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often a life-long disorder with high psychosocial impairment. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are the only FDA approved drugs, and …
Mindful yogic breathing appears to be effective in alleviating the acute negative effects of smoking abstinence and decreasing smoking behaviour.
PMID: Psychol Addict Behav. 2019 Nov 21. Epub 2019 Nov 21. PMID: 31750699 Abstract Title: The effects of mindfulness-based yogic breathing on craving, affect, and smoking behavior. Abstract: Breathing practices are often incorporated into treatments for tobacco dependence, but there is little direct research testing the efficacy of breathing practices. This study examined the effects …
Validity of thermography for measuring burn wound healing potential.
PMID: Wound Repair Regen. 2019 Nov 27. Epub 2019 Nov 27. PMID: 31777128 Abstract Title: Validity of thermography for measuring burn wound healing potential. Abstract: Accurate assessment of burn wound depth and the associated healing potential is vital in determining the need for surgical treatment in burns. Infrared thermography measures the temperature of the burn …
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Physical exercise and low-level laser therapy on the nociception and leukocyte migration of Wistar rats submitted to a model of rheumatoid arthritis.
PMID: Lasers Med Sci. 2019 Nov 15. Epub 2019 Nov 15. PMID: 31729609 Abstract Title: Physical exercise and low-level laser therapy on the nociception and leukocyte migration of Wistar rats submitted to a model of rheumatoid arthritis. Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis denotes hyperplasia and intense inflammatory process. Treatment involves exercise protocols and use of resources such …
Low-level laser therapy in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a promising treatment option.
PMID: Dent Med Probl. 2019 Jul-Sep;56(3):317-321. PMID: 31577077 Abstract Title: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) – a promising treatment option: A report of two cases. Abstract: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic, ulcerative condition of the oral mucosa that affects 10-25% of the population. The etiopathogenesis of …
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