Thousands filled Emory University’s gymnasium Saturday to listen as scientists and the Dalai Lama discussed how Buddhist practices can affect depression.
The researchers _ some of the country’s top experts on depression _ said Buddhist meditation can play a big part in treating patients suffering from the debilitating disease. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with […]
Justin Laube knew he was interested in integrative medicine, so when the time came to choose a medical school he went with the University of Minnesota. A big part of the reason was the campus’ Center for Spirituality and Healing.
Thanks to resources at the center, the second-year medical student has already had an immersion experience […]
Meditation May Reduce the Brain’s Reaction to Pain and Increase Pain Tolerance
The 30 or so clinicians and researchers sat cross-legged on cushions or in chairs, their eyes closed, as their teacher led them through a guided meditation.
Telling them to relax their bodies and concentrate on their breathing, author and meditation instructor Sharon Salzberg urged them […]
Meditation and Guided Imagery
Can Ease Pain Caused by Peripheral Neuropathy
Oct 31st, 2007 by admin in Meditation
Read how meditation and guided imagery can hep in easing the pain of those suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The most common form of neuropathy, usually affects the legs and feet. The sensory nerves are affected by atrophy and loss of the longer peripheral nerve axons. Symptoms begin in the toes and move up. Typically, the […]
Many people feel that meditation takes years of practice before they can truly reap the benefits. But a recent study published in the October 8, 2007 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that less than one week of daily meditation can significantly improve attention and mood.
Aromatherapy, Massage,
Meditation Healthier Alternatives to Drugs
Oct 31st, 2007 by admin in Meditation
When taking pills and over-the-counter drugs seem too overwhelming, some simple practices such as aromatherapy and meditation may be the key to a healthy body, mind and soul.
Meditation can lower the levels of dangerous chemicals released from stress.
According to a new study from China consisting of nearly 80 subjects, those who meditated daily for 5 days had lowered levels of cortisol. This hormone, when chronically elevated, can increase the risk for various diseases including high blood pressure and infections. I will keep […]
Here are some ways that experts feel can produce peace and relaxation.
l Visual Imagery – It involves visualizing oneself in the midst of a soothing and peaceful scene— a forest, a beach, a stream, a lake, or being in the mountains. The important thing is that you visualize a scene that is beautiful and calm. […]
Health and Meditation
Oct 31st, 2007 by admin in Meditation
Bensen brought widespread public attention to the link between heart disease and stress…
Optimal physical health is associated with a natural and harmonious lifestyle. As such, it serves as an excellent litmus test against which overall human functioning can be observed, and as a visible manifestation of the more inscrutable human experiences.
The endorsement of meditation […]
Heal Thyself
Oct 31st, 2007 by admin in Meditation
The power of mind over biology is a mystery that science has just begun to understand, but healers from the the Eastern world did not wait for science to break the mind-body code. Elaborate systems of curing and preventing disease have been developed by trial and error, and applied by faith in an invisible energy […]
