Mindfulness training does not reduce inflammatory cytokine

Stuart CATHCART, Chris Della Vedova, Maarten Immink, Michael Proeve, John Hayball

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    Abstract

    Mindfulness training has been reported as beneficial for reducing symptoms in several chronic pain conditions, including headache (1,2). One potential mechanism for the therapeutic effects of mindfulness may be a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokine (PIC) levels. Cytokines are regulatory proteins secreted by numerous cells including immune cells in the periphery and microglia in the Central Nervous System (CNS).
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)235-238
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Pain Management
    Volume6
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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