内心之旅：睡眠医学中关于睡眠呼吸暂停、进化和身心轴的思考

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI:10.1016/j.explore.2025.103255

Nimit Khara

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摘要

这篇发人深省的游记探讨了阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停（OSA）不仅仅是一种生理障碍，而是从进化、身心和文化的角度来看待它。它研究了人类的两足行走和睡眠姿势如何使人易患阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停，同时与动物观察和古代传统进行了比较。对睡眠姿势的象征性解释强调了思想、身体和意识的相互作用。这篇文章批评CPAP治疗是有效但机械的，它设想了将现代科学与正念、瑜伽和时间生物学实践相结合的综合方法。最终，它要求对睡眠医学有一个整体的看法，使循证干预与永恒的智慧相协调。

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A journey within: Reflections on sleep apnea, evolution, and the mind-body axis in sleep medicine

This reflective travelogue explores obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as more than a physiological disorder, framing it within evolutionary, psychosomatic, and cultural dimensions. It examines how human bipedalism and sleep posture may predispose to OSA, while drawing parallels with animal observations and ancient traditions. Symbolic interpretations of sleeping positions highlight the interplay of mind, body, and consciousness. The essay critiques CPAP therapy as effective yet mechanistic, envisioning integrative approaches combining modern science with mindfulness, yoga, and chronobiological practices. Ultimately, it calls for a holistic vision of sleep medicine that harmonizes evidence-based interventions with timeless wisdom.

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing 医学-全科医学与补充医学

CiteScore

3.00

自引率

8.30%

发文量

179

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： EXPLORE: The Journal of Science & Healing addresses the scientific principles behind, and applications of, evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. It is an interdisciplinary journal that explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as all these fields relate to health.