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
- 1987· Physiology & Behavior· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5Jevning, 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