Alexander, Robinson, et al., 1994
Alexander, C. N.; Robinson, P.; Orme-Johnson, D. W.; Schneider, R. H.; and Walton, K. G. The effects of Transcendental Meditation compared to other methods of relaxation and meditation in reducing risk factors, morbidity, and mortality. Homeostasis 35: 243–263, 1994.
This paper reviews four meta-analyses that show the superiority of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation program compared to other techniques in producing deep rest, decreasing anxiety, increasing self-actualization, and decreasing substance abuse (cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol). It also reviews individual well-controlled studies on the beneficial effects of the Transcendental Meditation technique on hypertension, mortality, medical care, and medical expenses, and discusses physiological mechanisms for these effects.
- Year
- 1994
- Journal
- Homeostasis
- Publication type
- Journal
- Paper type
- Research Review
- Collected Papers
- Vol. 6, pp. 4255–4271
- Section
- Theoretical and Review Papers
Findings (1)
Review Paper—Health
Review Paper—Health
Review Paper
Authors
- Charles N. Alexander, PhD
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA
- Pat Robinson, PhD OTR
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA
- David W. Orme-Johnson, PhD
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA
- Robert H. Schneider, MD
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA
- Kenneth G. Walton, PhD
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA