The health benefits of meditation are endless. Research has scientifically proven that meditation is a safe and simple way to balance your physical, emotional, and mental state and its countless values have been known and practiced for thousands of years. More and more doctors are prescribing meditation to cure many stress related illnesses including anxiety, trauma and insomnia. The health benefits of meditation are available to people worldwide.
Everyday most of us experience stress in many different ways and I believe many of us are simply not aware of how much stress we actually hold on to. Normally life threatening situations trigger off the stress response which enables us to act quickly and survive intense situations using less brains and fast reflexes. When our bodies are exposed to a sudden threat we respond with the characteristic fight or flight which is known as an adrenaline rush. When adrenaline and other hormones are released from the adrenal glands the pulse races, the blood pressure increases, our breathing becomes faster and the blood flow to the muscles increases. If we were in extreme danger this would be a good thing. We have inherited this survival response from our ancestors who faced many life threatening situations every day. The same response is now triggered in our daily lives when we are in a traffic hold up or someone irritates us or we break a cup. If we do not confront the situation (and many are beyond our control) we end up being in a permanent state of stress.
One of the most important health benefits of meditation is how it releases stress from our bodies. Meditation practiced regularly will lead you to a deeper level of relaxation and contemplation. If you want to be free of constant worry, pressure and stress meditation can give you a life that is calm, peaceful, happy and relaxed.
Even ten minutes of meditation a day will help alleviate stress.
Some of the health benefits of meditation are:-
Reduces anxiety attacks as it lowers the levels of blood lactate.
Builds self confidence.
Increases serotonin which influences moods and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, headaches and insomnia.
Enhances energy, strength and vigor.
Helps keep blood pressure normal
Reduces stress and tension
Creates a state of deep relaxation and general feeling of wellbeing
Helps with P.M.T.
Increases concentration and strengthens the mind
Helps reduce heart disease
Helps with weight loss
If you regularly practice meditation you will begin to feel so much calmer and in control. Your ability to concentrate will be far greater. You won’t become stressed about things and you’ll feel more peaceful and relaxed about everything. You’ll simply go with the flow and things that used to irritate you before will become insignificant.
By Hilary Reese (www.project-meditation.org)
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