Research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programs

3 papers found

• 1985· Physiology & Behavior· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5
  Jevning, R.; Wilson, A. F.; Pirkle, H.; Guich, S.; and Walsh, R. N. Modulation of red cell metabolism by states of decreased activation: Comparison between states. Physiology & Behavior 35: 679–682, 1985.

  This study showed lower aerobic lactate generation on the cellular level during the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.

  • During the Practice—Biochemical: Marked Decline of Red Cell Metabolism in Comparison to Eyes-Closed Rest
  • During the Practice—Electrophysiological: Increased Galvanic Skin Resistance during the Transcendental Meditation Technique
• 1987· Physiology & Behavior· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5
  Wilson, A. F.; Jevning, R.; and Guich, S. Marked reduction of forearm carbon dioxide production during states of decreased metabolism. Physiology & Behavior 41: 347–352, 1987.

  The study showed a unique change in forearm metabolism during the Transcendental Meditation technique, indicating deep relaxation.

  • During the Practice—Respiratory/Metabolic: Reduced Difference between Arterial and Venous Carbon Dioxide Content in Forearm Metabolism
• 1987· Physiology & Behavior· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5
  Jevning, R.; Wells, I.; Wilson, A. F.; and Guich, S. Plasma thyroid hormones, thyroid stimulating hormone, and insulin during acute hypometabolic states in man. Physiology & Behavior 40: 603–606, 1987.

  Transcendental Meditation practice was found to have both short- and long-term effects on thyroid function, suggesting more efficient neuroendocrine regulation.

  • Biochemical: Lower Baseline TSH Levels among Long-Term Participants in the Transcendental Meditation program
  • During the Practice—Biochemical: Reduction of Pituitary Hormone TSH with Maintenance of Thyroid Hormones and Insulin Levels
  • During the Practice—Electrophysiological: Increased Galvanic Skin Resistance