You have probably heard it before, but meditation is good for you, and this is backed by science.
Here is a 4-minute video that explains the science behind meditation.
Emotional Benefits
Helps manage stress
Reduces negative emotions
Helps create a more positive outlook on life
Increases patience and tolerance
Increases self-awareness
Helps focus on the present
Increases imagination and creativity
Helps lengthen attention span and increase concentration
Physical Benefits
Improves Sleep
May Help Fight Addictions
May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss
May help people manage symptoms of conditions such as:
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Depression
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Sleep problems
- Tension headaches
Please be sure to talk to your health care provider about using meditation if you have any of these conditions or other health problems. In some cases, meditation can worsen symptoms associated with certain mental and physical health conditions.
Meditation is not a replacement for traditional medical treatment. But it may be a useful addition to other treatment.
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