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83 citations,
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3 citations,
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33 citations,
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June 2014 in “Integrative cancer therapies” Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
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54 citations,
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30 citations,
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28 citations,
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28 citations,
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21 citations,
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April 2020 in “Psychological Medicine” The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
14 citations,
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