Scientific Research Database
Research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programs
As taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
605 papers · 1,608 findings · 153 journals · 1970–2011
1 paper found
- 1983· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5Walton, K. G.; Francis, D.; Lerom, M.; and Tourenne, C. Behaviorally-induced alterations in human urinary 5-hydroxyindoles. Transactions of the American Society for Neurochemistry 14: 199, 1983.
Length of time spent in the daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program influenced the daily rhythms of the serotonin metabolite 5-HIAA and similar substances. Since serotonin is important in physical and mental health, these changes could mediate some of the beneficial effects of the program.
- Biochemical: Change in Daily Cycle of Urinary 5-Hydroxyindoles, Metabolites Related to Serotonin