Mindfulness Meditation effects on immunology

 Mindfulness meditation training effects on CD4+ T lymphocytes in HIV-1 infected adults: A small randomized controlled trial by Irwin

This article discusses a study that investigated the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation program on CD4+ T lymphocyte counts in HIV-infected adults experiencing stress. The study compared the MBSR program to a 1-day control seminar. The study found that participants in the 1-day control seminar showed a decline in CD4+ T lymphocyte counts, while those in the 8-week MBSR program maintained stable counts. This effect was observed regardless of whether participants were taking antiretroviral medications. The findings suggest that mindfulness meditation training can help protect against CD4+ T lymphocyte declines in HIV-infected adults, potentially offering a complementary approach to managing HIV-related stress.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2725018/