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Complementary And Integrative Approaches For Pain Management, Geoffrey M. Bove, Magdalena Naylor, M. Catherine Bushnell

Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

Many people around the world use health care approaches that were developed outside conventional allopathic medicine. More than 30% of adults in the United States, with similar numbers in Europe, utilize complementary health approaches [20,47]. Chronic pain, particularly musculoskeletal pain, is one of the most common reasons for individuals to use complementary health care approaches. It is estimated that more than 40% of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain try some form of complementary therapy [21].

Chronic pain has become a health crisis in the United States and around the world. It is estimated that the prevalence of chronic pain (defined …

Impact Of A Nutrition And Yoga Intervention In Breast Cancer Suvivors' Quality Of Life, Tammy C. Fogarty

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The aim of the present study was to determine if a nutrition and yoga intervention will improve quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Using the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping as a guide to lead the intervention, the intervention assessed potential barriers, self-efficacy, diet quality, and physical activity as it relates to quality of life. Twenty-seven women were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to the control or intervention group. The intervention consisted of 6-weeks of yoga classes and 6-weeks of online nutrition education. The control group received a nutrition consultation and nutrition guidelines from …

A Randomized Controlled Dosing Study Of Iyengar Yoga And Coherent Breathing For The Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder: Impact On Suicidal Ideation And Safety Findings, Maren Nyer, Patricia Gerbarg, Marisa M. Silveri, Jennifer Johnston, Tammy M. Scott, Maya Nauphal, Liz Owen, Greylin H. Nielsen, David Mischoulon, Richard P. Brown, Maurizio Fava, Chris C. Streeter

NYMC Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Yoga interventions offer promise for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), yet their safety and potential impact on suicidal ideation (SI) have not been well documented. This study evaluated the safety of a randomized controlled dose-finding trial of Iyengar yoga plus coherent breathing for individuals with MDD, as well as the potential effects of the intervention on SI without intent. METHODS: Participants with Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) scores >/=14 and a diagnosis of MDD (using DSM-IV criteria) were randomized to either a low dose group (LDG) or high dose group (HDG) and received a 12-week manualized intervention. The …