Reflexology: A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects on beta-endorphin, cortisol and pregnancy related stress.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.01.018
Abstract: Reflexology is used for various pregnancy related complaints. A three-armed, pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted to test changes in physiological and biochemical stress parameters. Ninety primiparous volunteers experiencing low back and/or pelvic girdle pain… read more here.
Keywords: randomised controlled; controlled trial; reflexology; pregnancy related ... See more keywords
Effects of laughter yoga on hemodialysis patients' plasma-beta endorphin levels, pain levels and sleep quality: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101382
Abstract: This study evaluates the effects of "laughter yoga" on the plasma beta-endorphin levels, pain levels and sleep quality of hemodialysis patients. It is a randomized controlled trial. The study was carried out between July and… read more here.
Keywords: laughter yoga; sleep quality; endorphin levels; beta endorphin ... See more keywords
Association of Acute Postoperative Pain and Cigarette Smoking With Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of Beta-Endorphin and Substance P
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DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2021.755799
Abstract: Objectives: Cigarette smoking is associated with postoperative pain perception, which might be mediated by beta-endorphin and substance P. These effects on postoperative pain perception have never been investigated in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which reflects… read more here.
Keywords: cigarette smoking; postoperative pain; endorphin substance; pain ... See more keywords
The Role of Beta-Endorphin in Food Deprivation-Mediated Increases in Food Intake and Binge-Eating
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13020212
Abstract: Food deprivation and binge eating represent significant public health concerns. Previous studies have implicated that hypothalamic opioids are affected following food deprivation. However, the role of each opioid peptide is not fully understood. Therefore, we… read more here.
Keywords: binge eating; food; deprivation; beta endorphin ... See more keywords