Archived Where's the proof that mindfulness meditation works (scientificamerican.com)
submitted ago by burtzev
Posted by: burtzev
Posting time: 3.1 years ago on
Last edit time: never edited.
Archived on: 1/12/2018 10:00:00 AM
Views: 125
SCP: 2
3 upvotes, 1 downvotes (75% upvoted it)
Archived Where's the proof that mindfulness meditation works (scientificamerican.com)
submitted ago by burtzev
view the rest of the comments →
[–] derram ago
https://archive.fo/yjDDf | https://files.catbox.moe/llngia.png :
'Kabat-Zinn developed what he called “mindfulness-based stress reduction,” an alternative therapy for a variety of often difficult-to-treat conditions. '
'The 2014 analysis found meditation and mindfulness may provide modest benefits in anxiety, depression and pain. '
'A 2014 review of 47 meditation trials, collectively including over 3,500 participants, found essentially no evidence for benefits related to enhancing attention, curtailing substance abuse, aiding sleep or controlling weight. '
'The concept of mindfulness involves focusing on your present situation and state of mind. '
'Many of the studies on mindfulness and meditation, the authors wrote, are poorly designed—compromised by inconsistent definitions of what mindfulness actually is, and often void of a control group to rule out the placebo effect. '
This has been an automated message.