Spiritually Based Interventions for High Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Journal of religion and health October 1, 2024 Roghayeh Khabiri, Leila Jahangiry, Mehdi Abbasian et al. 6 citations
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials found that spiritually based interventions—including meditation, transcendental meditation, mindfulness meditation, and yoga—significantly reduced blood pressure in adults. Systolic blood pressure decreased by an average of 7.63 mm Hg, and diastolic blood pressure decreased by an average of 4.75 mm Hg. The analysis showed high variability among the studies, but the reductions were statistically significant. These results suggest that such interventions can be effective in lowering blood pressure, which may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.