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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 235-238 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pain Management |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |