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
The effects of mind-body therapies on the immune system: meta-analysis.
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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.
Most posts acknowledge the findings of the meta-analysis, with some expressing support and interest in its implications.
Discussions reveal moderate curiosity about the research, focusing on the effectiveness of mind-body therapies and their potential benefits.
Tweets reference specific aspects of the study, such as immune markers and therapy types, indicating active engagement with the content.
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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Most liked on X and BlueskyFinally 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
RT @MitoPsychoBio: Week 8 of the psychobiology series highlights a fascinating finding about the influence of mind-body interventions on th…
@MotherOfYeyes @dranibalacosta @mars_vc Es básicamente un asunto new age holístico mamerto. https://t.co/MsJFx6YWdf
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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
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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RT @LCalabreseDO: Finally in the mean time for all patients I am increasingly impressed w behavioral approach's to vagal n. stim and immuno…
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
@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
@MotherOfYeyes @dranibalacosta @mars_vc Es básicamente un asunto new age holístico mamerto. https://t.co/MsJFx6YWdf
@mpigliucci This one's public. Evidence is mixed, but doesn't present the "absolutely nothing else" works picture. https://t.co/kPhThnceUk
@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
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