Benefits of Meditation
Some known benefits of Meditation:
Meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening
diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of
mental illnesses, in accelerated learning programs, in perceptions and
communications beyond the physical, in solving problems. Some benefits of
meditation are:
Physical / Physiological Benefits:
- Reduces anxiety attacks (as it lowers the levels of blood lactate)
- Helps keep blood pressure normal
- Helps reduce heart disease
- Helps with weight loss & binge eating
- It lowers oxygen consumption
- It decreases respiratory rate
- It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate
- Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients
- Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches
- Helps in chronic diseases like allergies, arthritis, asthma, etc.
- Reduces Pre-menstrual Syndrome
- Helps in post-operative healing
- Reduces activity of viruses
- Enhances the immune system (Meditation increases activity of
'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells.)
- Increases serotonin which influences moods and behavior (Low levels of
serotonin are associated with depression, headaches and insomnia.)
- Reduces or eliminates insomnia
- Reduces substance abuse
- Leads to a deeper level of relaxation
- Creates a state of deep relaxation and general feeling of wellbeing
- Builds self-confidence
- Enhances energy, strength and vigor
- Increases concentration, improves memory and strengthens the mind
- Enhances performance
When you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every
day and contributes to your stress.
Emotional Benefits:
- Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
- Building skills to manage your stress
- Increasing self-awareness
- Focusing on the present
- Reducing negative emotions
- Reduces emotional distress
- Reduces depressive episodes
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