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Meditation is an alternative way to relax and consciously calm the body and mind, while still awake and aware.
Meditation has been used for thousands of years by societies and groups all around the world for contemplation and healing.
There are many different types of mediation methods in existence today.
- Meditation is an excellent way to de-stress as it helps to calm the mind
- Meditation can be generally classified as a mind-body medicine
- Almost all religious groups practice meditation in one form or another
- Bhuddism has always been one of the main proponents of meditation
Meditation is one of the proven alternative therapies that can assist with many conditions.
More conventional medical practitioner are prescribing meditation to their patients as a way to release stress, to lower blood pressure, to assist asthmatics to breath easier and to relieve insomnia.
Meditation is generally a safe and simple way to blance the physical, emotional and mental states of the body.
references
- Marieb EM, Hoehn K. Human Anatomy & Physiology. 7th edition, 2006. Benjamin Cummings Publishing
- Tortora GJ, Derrickson BH. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology. 11th edition, 2005. Wiley Publishing
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