Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Blood Pressure in Adults: A Review

Authors

  • Joanne Kraenzle Schneider RN, PhD, Professor, Saint Louis University School of Nursing, USA.
  • Chuntana Reangsing RN, PhD candidate, Saint Louis University School of Nursing, USA.

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2019-06-19

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Schneider JK, Reangsing C. Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Blood Pressure in Adults: A Review. PRIJNR [Internet]. 2019 Jun. 19 [cited 2024 Dec. 11];23(3):195-200. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/PRIJNR/article/view/195806