Evaluating a pilot community-based FITMIND exercise programme for psychosis in Hong Kong by Yi Nam Suen, Edwin Ho Ming Lee, Christina Oi Bun Lam, Christy Lai Ming Hui, Sherry Kit Wa Chan, Wing Chung Chang, Eric Yu Hai Chen

“…This study evaluated a 12-week community exercise programme named FITMIND, which aims to help patients with psychosis establish exercise habits through easy-to-learn aerobic exercise and yoga, with the support of trained volunteers. Method This study analysed the profiles of 49 patients with psychosis who were referred by the case manager of the early psychosis programme in the public hospital in Hong Kong or enrolled in the programme through the project website. …”
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The patients‘ perspective - a qualitative analysis of experiencing a fracture-related infection by Bravena Wimalan, Markus Rupp, Volker Alt, Nike Walter, Nike Walter

“…Content analysis according to Graneheim and Lundman was performed on the transcripts by two of the researchers independently.ResultsThe following major themes emerged: (i) the emotional and mental aspects highlighting the fact that FRI patients faced severe restrictions in their day-to-day life, which resulted in dependency on others and frustration, as well as future concerns showing that patients could not overcome a state of anxiety and fear even after successful treatment, (ii) socioeconomic consequences confronting patients with consequences on the job and in finances where they often feel helpless, and (iii) resources emphasizing the role of spirituality as a coping strategy and yoga exercises for keeping the positivity.ConclusionThis study emphasized the challenge of fracture-related infection management and associated consequences from the patients’ perspective. …”
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Effectiveness of 12-week Om chanting on reaction time and spatial and verbal memory by Aalasyam Naveen, Vijay Kumar Sayeli, Uma Pokala

“…The intervention group participants were trained for reciting OM with the help of professional yoga instructor for a week days. After a week, they were instructed to assemble at the meditation hall of the institute at sharp 6:30 am every day and recite Om chanting for 20 min. …”
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Metaverse and mental health, what about the future? by A. M. Matas Ochoa, S. Rubio Corgo, I. Durán Cristóbal

“…Other immersive spaces have also been created for practising mindfulness, meditation, or yoga. Conclusions The new technologys have changed the way that we socialise, work, and interact, even the way that we receive medical treatment. …”
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Are Opioids Needed to Treat Chronic Low Back Pain? A Review of Treatment Options and Analgesics in Development by Gudin J, Kaufman AG, Datta S

“…Noninvasive treatment measures supported by evidence include physical and chiropractic therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and non-opioid and opioid pharmacologic therapy; data suggest a moderate benefit, at most, for any of these therapies. …”
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Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in the Adult Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review by Hanna Oktasya Ross, Erico Pratama Nugraha, Ardhito Faza Akhnaf, Nanum Sofia

“…The forms of activity included lifting weights, yoga, double tennis, aerobics, muscle fitness, and explosive fitness. …”
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Mind-body exercise interventions for prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder in trauma-exposed populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Samuel B Harvey, Richard Bryant, Mark Deady, Leona Tan, Jessica Strudwick

“…Objective Mind-body exercise (MBE) interventions, such as yoga, are increasingly recognised as an adjunct treatment for trauma-related mental disorders but less is known about their efficacy as a preventative intervention. …”
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Trends in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies among US Adults with Current Asthma by Chukwuemeka E. Ogbu, Chisa Oparanma, Stella C. Ogbu, Otobo I. Ujah, Menkeoma L. Okoli, Russell S. Kirby

“…Our findings show that there was an increase in the use of at least one CAM from 41.3% in 2008 to 47.9% in 2019 (<i>p</i>-trend < 0.001) and an upward trend in the use of herbs, aromatherapy, yoga, breathing exercises, homeopathy, and naturopathy (<i>p</i>-trend < 0.05). …”
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Being Mindful: A Long-term Investigation of an Interdisciplinary Course in Mindfulness by Sarah Ellen Braun MS, Patricia Kinser PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, Caroline K Carrico PhD, Alan Dow MD, MSHA

“…MIHP is an 8-week, group-based course for interdisciplinary HCPs and students, with weekly meditation training, gentle yoga, and discussions on the application of mindfulness to common stressors faced by HCPs. …”
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Aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia ameliorated by Mediterranean diet and active lifestyle guided by continuous glucose monitoring: a case report and review of the literature by Kalin L. Wilson, Richard E. Grewelle, Richard E. Grewelle, Tanya Gupta, Sun H. Kim, Tamiko R. Katsumoto

“…Pharmacologic management and complementary methods including supplements, exercise, physical therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and massage have all shown mixed results. …”
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Nursing Stress and Thought Control in a Multiperspectival Interpretive Phenomenological Analyses from the United Kingdom, United States and Switzerland by Yumna Ali, Syeda Farhana Kazmi

“…Nurses must adopt stress relief strategies such as practicing self-compassion, yoga, the method of active noticing, rational emotive behaviour skills, afrmations, and acceptance. …”
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Penile Rehabilitation and Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy and Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review by Melianthe Nicolai, Melianthe Nicolai, Ahmet Urkmez, Selcuk Sarikaya, Mikkel Fode, Marco Falcone, Maarten Albersen, Murat Gul, Georgios Hatzichristodoulou, Paolo Capogrosso, Giorgio Ivan Russo

“…Non-medical treatment options such as vacuum device therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, yoga, aerobic, or pelvic floor training may be helpful, but evidence is scarce. …”
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Utilization of complementary therapy in midwife services in the City of Surabaya by Nova Elok Mardliyana, Irma Maya Puspita, Annisa’ Wigati Wigati Rozifa

“…Types of complementary therapies applied were baby massage and SPA 30% (23 people), oxytocin massage 19% (15 people), hypnotherapy (hypnobirthing) 14% (11 people), yoga (prenatal and postnatal) 12% (9 people), massage for pregnant women 10% (7 people), Acupressure 5% (4 people), Aromatherapy 5% (4 people), Herbal Medicines or Traditional Herbs 5% (4 people).…”
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“…Indu Sharma of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga investigated the effect of Gayatri  mantra on the subjects of age between 17 to 25 and studied its effect on self-inferiority complex.  …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. by Balamurugan Janakiraman, Tsiwaye Gebreyesus, Mulualem Yihunie, Moges Gashaw Genet

“…Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. …”
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Fusion Categories and Homotopy Theory by Etingof, Pavel I., Nikshych, Dmitri, Ostrik, Viktor

“…We apply the yoga of classical homotopy theory to classification problems of G-extensions of fusion and braided fusion categories, where G is a finite group. …”
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Mixed culture : experienced through a center for the mind and body by Yoon, Lana E. (Lana Eunjoo), 1972-

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PENGARUH LATIHAN PASRAH DIRI TERHADAP SKOR MINI MENTAL STATE EXAMINATION PADA USIA LANJUT DENGAN SIMTOM DEPRESI by , MUH MASRIN, , dr. Agus Siswanto, Sp.PD-KPsi.

“…There is a metaanalysis of five trials involving 785 participants to look at the effects of yoga, tai chi and ayurveda in the elderly with depression, there are significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in MMSE score (95% CI, 0.06 to 0.50, p <0.05). …”

Effects of blended learning in physical education among university students: a systematic review by Wang, Chen, Omar Dev, Roxana Dev, Soh, Kim Geok, Mohd Nasiruddin, Nasnoor Juzaily, Wang, Yuansheng

“…The PEDro scale was used to assess the methodological quality of the selected studies and the quality of this study was fair (range 4–5). (4) Results: All reported sports included basketball (n = 6), badminton (n = 3), dance (n = 3), volleyball (n = 1), yoga (n = 1), aerobics (n = 1), Taiji (n = 1), swimming (n = 1), and tennis (n = 1). …”

Aligning Preprofessional Student Experiences in Integrative Group Medical Visits with Integrative Medicine Core Competencies by Malik K. Tiedt, Bethany M. Kavalakatt, Aisha Chilcoat, Jessica L. Barnhill, Isabel J. Roth

“…Students were placed within this role when they evaluated literature and drew on prior trainings (i.e., Registered Yoga Teacher training) to develop yoga activities or nutrition discussions under the guidance of a mentor. …”
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