2006-08-26 11:23:03 · 4 answers · asked by tommy690705 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Meditation is a great stress/anxiety reducer. It also helps ground you and regulates your central nervous system. Here are some health benefits:
Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. The yoga and 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 and atomic and nuclear physics; in gaining better ecological understanding; in management of lifestyle and future world problems. Some benefits of meditation are:
It lowers oxygen consumption.
It decreases respiratory rate.
It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.
Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients.
Leads to a deeper level of relaxation.
Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the B.P. to normal.
Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate.
Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches.
Builds self-confidence.
It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches.
Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc.
Reduces Pre- menstrual Syndrome.
Helps in post-operative healing.
Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells. Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.
2006-08-26 11:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary reason for 'prescribed' meditation is relaxation, but the ultimate point is to achieve a state of single mindedness and, as such, the ability to focus and concentrate.
The Buddhist faith use this as a source for their spiritual development, but meditation may be utilized without a higher goal or aspiration to good effect...
2006-08-26 11:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by CC...x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing it properly you can actually substitute meditation for sleep when in a pinch. It is also a great stress reliever.
2006-08-26 11:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some peace of mind mostly. and for me it helps me go to sleep if i'm having a hard time because my thoughts are distracting me.
2006-08-26 11:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by liz n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋