Review of the Cardiovascular Implications of the Social and Religious Practices Associated with Donning Phylacteries.
J Relig Health
; 62(1): 287-299, 2023 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-35028811
ABSTRACT
We previously published a manuscript suggesting that use of phylacteries, ritual straps worn during Jewish prayer services, affects cardiovascular and inflammatory function (Owens et al., Am J Physiol-Heart Circ Physiol, 315(6)H1748-H1758, 2018). Observed physiologic changes were associated with improved cardiac outcomes, though a direct link between phylactery use and improved cardiovascular outcomes is difficult to prove as there are a number of associated religious and spiritual practices that may confound the observed effects. In this review, we assess the scientific literature regarding religious and spiritual practices associated with phylactery in order to better understand the cardiovascular implications of the practice of donning phylacteries. We focus on key aspects traditionally associated with donning phylacteries including gathering in groups, meditation and prayer.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Religion
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Meditation
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Relig Health
Year:
2023
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Article
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