Research

The effects of mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga on spiritual well-being in cancer survivors

The effects of mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga on spiritual well-being in cancer survivors

Altern Ther Health Med 2021 May;27(3):32-38. The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation and Gentle Yoga on Spiritual Well-Being in Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study Stephanie Bryan, Genevieve Zipp, Denise Breitkreuz PMID: 33128538 Abstract Background: Cancer...
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An Overview of Gratitude as a Mind-Body-Spirit Practice in Optimizing Health and Human Functioning

An Overview of Gratitude as a Mind-Body-Spirit Practice in Optimizing Health and Human Functioning

My latest publication on the science and practice of gratitude and health from a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective. You will find information on why gratitude is so health-enhancing for people from children...
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Innovation in Health Programming: College Students Benefit from an Array of Complementary Approaches to Health Framed by the Biopsychosocial-spiritual Model

Innovation in Health Programming: College Students Benefit from an Array of Complementary Approaches to Health Framed by the Biopsychosocial-spiritual Model

ABSTRACT Background The American Psychological Association reports that Generation Z are suffering mentally and physically more than any other group. Purpose Measure the effects of a 16-week, online college-level “Complementary...
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The effects of yoga on psychosocial variables and exercise adherence: A randomized controlled pilot study.

The effects of yoga on psychosocial variables and exercise adherence: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Bryan, S. Parasher, R. & Zipp, G, (2012).  The effects of yoga on psychosocial variables and exercise adherence: A randomized controlled pilot study. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine,18(5) 30-39. Abstract...
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Yoga, mindful eating, and weight management.

Yoga, mindful eating, and weight management.

Bryan, S., Parasher, R., Cahill, T., & Pinto Zipp, G. (2013). Yoga, mindful eating, and weight management. Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics, 2 (4) 173-181. Manuscript online   Abstract: Physical inactivity, overweight, and...
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The effect of mindfulness meditation techniques during yoga and cycling.

The effect of mindfulness meditation techniques during yoga and cycling.

Bryan, S. & Pinto Zipp, G. (2014). The effect of mindfulness meditation techniques during yoga and cycling. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 20(6) 306-316.   Background: The majority of...
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Mindfulness and nutrition in college age students.

Mindfulness and nutrition in college age students.

Bryan, S. (2016).  Mindfulness and nutrition in college age students. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Special Thematic Issue: Mindfulness Practices Enhance Health Behaviors, 12 68-74.   Abstract Primary Objective:...
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Mindfulness meditation in college students to advance health equity.

Mindfulness meditation in college students to advance health equity.

Bryan, S., Hamilton, M., & Finn, E. (2018) Mindfulness meditation in college students to advance health equity. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Special Issue: Health Benefits of Meditation Manuscript online...
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