Abstract
The
metabolic syndrome, affecting a substantial and increasing percentage
of the worldwide population, is comprised of a cluster of symptoms
associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, and other chronic conditions. Mind-body modalities based on
Eastern philosophy, such as yoga, tai chi, qigong, and
meditation, have become increasingly popular worldwide. These
complementary therapies have many reported benefits for improving
symptoms and physiological measures associated with the metabolic
syndrome. However, clinical trial data concerning the effectiveness of
these practices on the syndrome as a whole have not been evaluated using
a systematic and synthesizing approach. A systematic review was
conducted to critically evaluate the data from clinical trials examining
the efficacy of mind-body therapies as supportive care modalities for
management of the metabolic syndrome. Three clinical trials addressing
the use of mind-body therapies for management of the metabolic syndrome
were identified. Findings from the studies reviewed support the
potential clinical effectiveness of mind-body practices in improving
indices of the metabolic syndrome.
- PMID:
- 21773016
- [PubMed]
- PMCID:
- PMC3136147
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