Meditation & Health

Numerous studies indicate that mediation helps people reduce the health effects of stress-while long-term practice may even alter how the brain functions.

Dec 10, 2009 - Kathy Jesperson

Scientists have found that practicing Buddhist meditation can change the physical structure of the brain, increasing gamma brain waves and permanently altering awareness.

Nov 24, 2009 - Marjorie McAtee

Contemplating God has shown to reduce stress, lower anxiety and depression, enhance social awareness and empathy, and improve cognitive functions.

Oct 30, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

Eyestrain, a severe eye form of eye stress, and rest for the eyes can be achieved through meditation.

Oct 29, 2009 - Melissa Roberts

This study of meditation exemplifies a case of science and religion working together, in a positive relationship, to deepen the understanding of the mind.

Oct 20, 2009 - Larissa Keeler

Meditation is a highly useful skill in daily life. Meditation can be used to combat stress, depression and frustration. Meditation is the key to a full and healthy life.

Aug 13, 2009 - Lindsey Mason

Although its popularity may be at an all time high, the essence of meditation is difficult to capture. Can one create a magnificent lifestyle from such a simple practice?

Jun 20, 2009 - Bill Novitsky

A regular meditation practice can have many beneficial results on different levels such as health, well-being, mind, brain and spirit.

May 16, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Meditation can have various health benefits. Apart from its physiological benefits, it can also improve your psychological and spiritual well-being.

Jan 20, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Meditation as a means to attain mental peace and physical well being has been universally accepted now. But those who undertake meditation know it is not really easy.

Dec 27, 2008 - C. Varada Rajan

Neuroscientist Richard Davidson found that meditation has a profound and permanent impact on the brain, improving its capacities for awareness and happiness.

Dec 4, 2008 - Martin Bohn

Regular meditation increases the thickness of those sections of the cortex connected with cognition, emotional processing and well-being.

Nov 28, 2008 - Martin Bohn

The Chakras are energy centers of the body which must be cleared and balanced to allow for optimal physical, mental and spiritual health.

Aug 15, 2008 - Kristi Wammen

Create a personal oasis with stress reduction techniques like deep breathing, meditation and visualization to boost your diet success.

Jul 8, 2008 - Valorie Sands-Budelis

Learning to meditate deeply might be the answer to controlling high blood pressure, according to researchers who analysed 107 studies on stress reduction and meditation.

May 28, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Meditation and conscious breathing can actually relieve and reduce the body's stress response.

Mar 20, 2008 - Christina Callahan

Healing, Self-Healing, Meditation, Visualization, Color, Breathing, Guided Imagery

Jun 11, 2007 - Annette Young