amygdala retraining fibromyalgia/ chronic fatig

March 2012The Journal of Science and Healing
A Mind-Body Technique for Symptoms Related to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Loren L. Toussaint, PhMary O. Whipple, BA Lana L. Abboud, MA, MAc, Lac Ann Vincent, MBBS, MD Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler, MD
Design
This was a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Context
A novel mind–body approach (amygdala retraining) is hypothesized to improve symptoms related to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
Results
Of the 44 patients randomly assigned who completed baseline
assessments, 21 patients completed the study (14 in the standard care
group and 7 in the study group). Median age was 48 years (range, 27-56
years), and female subjects comprised 91% of the group. Analyses
demonstrated statistically significant improvements in scores for
physical health, energy, pain, symptom distress, and fatigue in
patients who received the amygdala retraining compared with standard
care.
http://www.explorejournal.com/article/S1550-8307%2811%2900340-5/abstract
A Mind-Body Technique for Symptoms Related to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Loren L. Toussaint, PhMary O. Whipple, BA Lana L. Abboud, MA, MAc, Lac Ann Vincent, MBBS, MD Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler, MD
Design
This was a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Context
A novel mind–body approach (amygdala retraining) is hypothesized to improve symptoms related to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
Results
Of the 44 patients randomly assigned who completed baseline
assessments, 21 patients completed the study (14 in the standard care
group and 7 in the study group). Median age was 48 years (range, 27-56
years), and female subjects comprised 91% of the group. Analyses
demonstrated statistically significant improvements in scores for
physical health, energy, pain, symptom distress, and fatigue in
patients who received the amygdala retraining compared with standard
care.
http://www.explorejournal.com/article/S1550-8307%2811%2900340-5/abstract