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transcendental meditation research via David Lynch Foundation

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    Mantra meditation: veterans, survivors of abuse and people living with HIV
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      Veterans
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      Benefits to Veterans
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      * 40-55% reduction in symptoms of PTSD and depression, Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 2011
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      * 42% decrease in insomnia, Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212-215, 1985
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      * 25% reduction in plasma cortisol levels, Hormones and Behavior 10: 54–60, 1978
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      * Decreased high blood pressure–on par with first-line antihypertensives, American Journal of Hypertension 21: 310–316, 2008
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      * 47% reduced risk of cardiovascular-related mortality, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes 5: 750-758, 2012
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      * 30% improvement in satisfaction with quality of life, Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 2011
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      Abused Women and Girls
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      Benefits to Abused Women and Girls
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      * Reduced flashbacks and bad memories, Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 2011
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      * Greater resistance to stress, Psychosomatic Medicine 35: 341–349, 1973
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      * Twice the effectiveness of conventional approaches for reducing alcoholism and substance abuse, Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 11: 13-87, 1994
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      * 42% decrease in insomnia, Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212-215, 1985
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      * Twice as effective as other relaxation techniques for decreasing trait anxiety, Journal of Clinical Psychology 45(6): 957–974, 1989
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      * Improved quality of life, Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 20151
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      Quality of Life in People Living with HIV/AIDS
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      Improved Quality of Life in People Living with HIV/AIDS
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      1. Aids Care 25 (2013) 1291-7.
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      2. SF AIDS Foundation/Maharishi University of Management. Submitted for publication.
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    David Lynch Foundation research bibliography
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    The Military Medicine 176 (2011), 626–630 paper studied veterans. It does not establish findings specific to women and girls.
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