Research write up

1. Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., Christian, L., Preston, H., Houts, C. R., Malarkey, W. B., Emery, C. F., ... & Glaser, R. (2010). Stress, inflammation, and yoga practice. Psychosomatic Medicine, 72(2), 113-121.

   1. This study investigates the effects of yoga practice on stress and inflammation. The researchers found that individuals who practiced yoga regularly had lower levels of stress and inflammatory markers compared to non-practitioners. The findings suggest that yoga may have positive effects on both psychological and physiological well-being.

2. Carlson, L. E., & Bultz, B. D. (2003). Mindfulness-based cancer recovery: a step-by-step MBSR approach to help you cope with treatment and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications.

   1. This book explores the application of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in the context of cancer recovery. It provides a comprehensive guide for individuals with cancer, offering step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate mindfulness practices to cope with the challenges of cancer treatment and improve their quality of life.

3. Lengacher, C. A., Johnson-Mallard, V., Post-White, J., Moscoso, M. S., Jacobsen, P. B., Klein, T. W., ... & Goodman, M. (2009). Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for survivors of breast cancer. Psycho-oncology, 18(12), 1261-1272.

   1. This randomized controlled trial examines the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for breast cancer survivors. The study found that participants who underwent MBSR experienced significant reductions in symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as improvements in overall quality of life. MBSR appears to be a beneficial intervention for supporting the well-being of individuals who have completed breast cancer treatment.

4. Maté, G., & O'Hara, K. (2017). When the body says no: Mind/body unity and the stress-disease connection. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 13(5), 322-327

   1. The reseaerch explores the connection between stress and disease. The authors argue that stress can cause physical illness by suppressing the immune system and that emotional stress can lead to chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.

5. Wu, H. C., Yang, C. M., & Chiu, Y. C. (2018). The association between mind-body unity and psychological well-being in Taiwanese college students: The mediating role of mindfulness. Asia Pacific Education Review, 19(4), 551-560.

   1. This study conducted in Taiwan examined the association between mind-body unity, psychological well-being, and the mediating role of mindfulness in college students. The researchers found that a higher sense of mind-body unity was associated with greater psychological well-being. Furthermore, mindfulness was found to mediate this relationship, suggesting that the practice of mindfulness may play a role in the connection between mind-body unity and well-being.