PLoS One February 2015 PMID 24988414

The effects of mind-body therapies on the immune system: meta-analysis.

Nani Morgan, Michael R Irwin, Mei Chung, Chenchen Wang

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate a balanced view, with some users emphasizing the study’s support for health benefits (e.g., 'reduces inflammation markers'), while others call attention to mixed evidence and the cautious interpretation (e.g., 'evidence is mixed'). The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, showing an engaged audience critically evaluating the article's findings and implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the findings of the meta-analysis, with some expressing support and interest in its implications.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions reveal moderate curiosity about the research, focusing on the effectiveness of mind-body therapies and their potential benefits.

EngagementModerate engagement

Tweets reference specific aspects of the study, such as immune markers and therapy types, indicating active engagement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest that the publication influences perceptions about mind-body interventions' role in immunity, reflecting its moderate significance.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis reviews controlled trials to assess how mindbody therapies like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, meditation, and Yoga affect the immune system, especially markers of inflammation and antiviral responses, and finds moderate evidence that these therapies reduce inflammation markers like C-reactive protein.
  • The review includes 34 studies with over 2,200 participants, showing that after 7-16 weeks, these therapies have a small to moderate impact on certain immune markers but minimal effects on others like CD4 and natural killer cells.
  • There is some evidence that mindbody therapies may boost immune responses to vaccines, indicating they can modulate immune function where it counts for fighting infections and inflammation.]

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Martin Picard
@MitoPsychoBio · X

Week 8 of the psychobiology series highlights a fascinating finding about the influence of mind-body interventions on the immune system, which was submitted by Michael Irwin. Read more at https://t.co/NPCCTx51hW https://t.co/BPl8Vf7t7F

May 31, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 24,273 followers View post →
Leonard Calabrese
@LCalabreseDO · X

Finally in the mean time for all patients I am increasingly impressed w behavioral approach's to vagal n. stim and immunomodulation through mind-body techniques - see rev of evidence The Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on the Immune System: Meta-Analysis https://t.co/NIV3LEQLKZ

Jan 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,121 followers View post →
Jan Ellison Baszucki
@janellison · X

RT @MitoPsychoBio: Week 8 of the psychobiology series highlights a fascinating finding about the influence of mind-body interventions on th…

May 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 9,829 followers View post →
Irma Aguilar-Delfin
@dyctiostelium · X

@MotherOfYeyes @dranibalacosta @mars_vc Es básicamente un asunto new age holístico mamerto. https://t.co/MsJFx6YWdf

Aug 8, 2020 · 7,643 followers View post →
R. Anne Teaze
@teaze_r · X

RT @LCalabreseDO: Finally in the mean time for all patients I am increasingly impressed w behavioral approach's to vagal n. stim and immuno…

Jan 30, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,447 followers View post →
Maureen Dubreuil MD MSc
@Spondy_MD · X

Sep 29, 2023 · 1,247 followers View post →

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Maureen Dubreuil MD MSc
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Helen Driscoll
@HelenDriscoll · X

RT @MitoPsychoBio: Week 8 of the psychobiology series highlights a fascinating finding about the influence of mind-body interventions on th…

May 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,125 followers View post →
Jan Ellison Baszucki
@janellison · X

RT @MitoPsychoBio: Week 8 of the psychobiology series highlights a fascinating finding about the influence of mind-body interventions on th…

May 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 9,829 followers View post →
Martin Picard
@MitoPsychoBio · X

Week 8 of the psychobiology series highlights a fascinating finding about the influence of mind-body interventions on the immune system, which was submitted by Michael Irwin. Read more at https://t.co/NPCCTx51hW https://t.co/BPl8Vf7t7F

May 31, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 24,273 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

ヨガ 2014年のメタ分析 C反応性タンパクが効果量でいうと中レベル減っていた https://t.co/Q3D8aQOFh3 体の感覚へ意識を向け続けるトレーニングを積むとより自分のストレスに気づきやすくなるからだと言われている https://t.co/FPEyGFVRMo メタ分析 8件の論文から967名分のデータをまとめた

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Umaed Joseph
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R. Anne Teaze
@teaze_r · X

RT @LCalabreseDO: Finally in the mean time for all patients I am increasingly impressed w behavioral approach's to vagal n. stim and immuno…

Jan 30, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,447 followers View post →
Leonard Calabrese
@LCalabreseDO · X

Finally in the mean time for all patients I am increasingly impressed w behavioral approach's to vagal n. stim and immunomodulation through mind-body techniques - see rev of evidence The Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on the Immune System: Meta-Analysis https://t.co/NIV3LEQLKZ

Jan 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,121 followers View post →
AkelarreInterseccional
@AInterseccional · X

@Sedebecompartir The Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on the Immune System: Meta-Analysis: Morgan N, Irwin MR, Chung M, Wang C (2014) The Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on the Immune System: Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE 9(7): e100903. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0100903

Aug 18, 2020 · 249 followers View post →
Irma Aguilar-Delfin
@dyctiostelium · X

@MotherOfYeyes @dranibalacosta @mars_vc Es básicamente un asunto new age holístico mamerto. https://t.co/MsJFx6YWdf

Aug 8, 2020 · 7,643 followers View post →
George R Williams
@wrldtree · X

@mpigliucci This one's public. Evidence is mixed, but doesn't present the "absolutely nothing else" works picture. https://t.co/kPhThnceUk

Mar 31, 2020 · 440 followers View post →
ManojKS
@Manoj_for_India · X

@ansh28744841 @ChetanNyamagoud Mind-body therapies reduce markers of inflammation and influence virus-specific immune responses to vaccination despite minimal evidence suggesting effects on resting anti-viral or enumerative measures. https://t.co/nAchFRjBJx

Mar 17, 2020 · 162 followers View post →