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Meditation - Aerobics for the Brain |
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Written by Michael Salsbury
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Tuesday, 15 November 2005 |
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I've been practicing meditation for several years. For me, it has provided a number of valuable benefits. It's helped me reduce the effects of stress on my body. It's helped me reduce my heart rate. It's provided something akin to rest when I couldn't actually sleep. While the medical community hasn't had much to say that's conclusive about meditation, they are starting to come out with some evidence that it can be a very good thing. (Consider this article from NewScientist.com. It points out that based on a recent study, those who meditate (even if they aren't experienced meditators) derive benefit from it. In one test, where people were tested on a task after a short nap, a light conversation, or some meditation, there were results that surprised the scientists. While most everyone improved after some sleep, when it came to meditation "Every single subject showed improvement". Another study showed that those who meditate regularly actually see growth in their cortex, in areas involved in attention and sensory processing. If you've never tried meditation, I'm recommending some products below that might help you learn and begin. The Jack Kornfield books are especially easy to follow and understand.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 November 2005 )
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