Here is why meditation is good for you – 8 fascinating facts
10/23/2019
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Over the last decade, the popularity of meditation has grown rapidly, but is it really that beneficial and why? Read on to find out something new about the science of this miraculous practice.
#1
Basically, meditation is just the pause of thought, so it doesn't have to be a religious thing. Yes, meditation has deep roots in Buddhism and Hinduism and is a part of almost every world religion, but if one meditates to feel better it doesn't make them religious or affect their views in any way.
#2
According to a research, one hour of focused meditation can reduce pain by nearly half. During this practice, you should concentrate on your breathing and let go of negative emotions and thoughts. If you do it right, even a 20-minute meditation will calm down the somatosensory cortex, which processes sensations, and boost the coping areas of your brain. About a 40% reduction in pain intensity was found among 15 volunteers who took part in the experiment.
#3
To feel the positive effects of meditation, you don't need to push yourself too much and sit still for hours. Being consistent with meditations is way more important than meditating for long periods of time. Meditating for 2 hours several times a month won't be very helpful, but if you meditate for 10-20 minutes every day, you will notice differences sooner than a week after.
#4
The results of multiple studies have proven that meditation can become a powerful tool to quit addictions. By the end of one of such experiments, almost 50% of the participants who had serious problems with alcohol reported total abstinence, while the other half made significant progress in their struggle. More than 70% of the participants continued meditating after taking part in the experiment.
#5
Around 200 people took part in a large study of coronary heart disease. Some of them chose meditation as an additional class and continued practicing it on a regular basis. 5 years later, their risk of heart attack, stroke and death reduced by 48%.
#6
2,500 years ago meditation became an essential part of Buddhism, but evidence shows that, in fact, it can be much older. Arts found on the territory of the Indian subcontinent from approximately 5,000 to 3,500 BCE show people sitting in meditative poses with their eyes closed.
#7
When you meditate regularly, you calm down and learn to deal with stress. Stress reduction is important for slowing some neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and dementia. According to a study, people with Alzheimer's who practiced meditation showed a slower progression after 2 months that those who didn't meditate.
#8
After 2-5 years of consistent meditation, even the structure of a practitioner's brain can change. Decreases were found in parts of the brain involved with experiencing negative emotions, and the participants of the study reported better stress management, improved sleep, and a healthier lifestyle.
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15 Comments
Darlene Davidson
It is not a panacea. Although it's roots are ancient and are a spiritual discipline, it has become an example of spiritual materialism these days and is promoted with zeal and fervor and financial reward for some, not all are reputable people. It's health benefits are exaggerated and should not be used in place of medication, most especially where pain relief is needed. The question, "Do you meditate", has replaced the question, "Have you been saved?"
June Dutt
I certainly believe in meditation.
Prakash Bakre
Technique of meditation may also be suggested.
Jo Ellen Cole
Meditation has been proven in the past to bring positive results. For those who don't believe in a god or God or gods, it is a very helpful way to calm yourself and control your breathing. Of course, those who observe a god or God or gods, it helps them too. But for the non-believers, it's good to just stop, relax and be mindful for a small amount of time each day.
Susan Golebiewski
Meditation works.
Margaret Wales
Meditated for a long period some time ago helped me but slowly stopped will take time to resume it made such a difference we all can take time for us
Sean Case
I prefer prayer! I need the help of someone greater than myself!
Peter Carrie
Yes agree with all above and it also gives you energy when you are tired. Twice a day for 20 minutes is best.
Ananda Giri
Meditation is done to go back to Godhood. Not for just body and mind benefits....
Ken Breedlove
Certainly worth a try. What do you have to lose.
Cheryl McMeekin
I believe it all, will start using meditation again to help me with my current situations.
stellaclaude
I believe every word!
ramstet
Wont let me "like" it
Ian Atkinson
Tried meditating once but it worked too well, sitting cross legged in my bedroom facing it's open door reciting the on mantra( because it seemed apt )when I was nearly run over by a coach drawn by 6 horses, obviously an hallucination, imaginary but real to me at the time( in my early twenties) that was my first and last meditation session, still vivid now over 50 years ago.
dcoulthard
Have been clean and sober for 31 years, have meditated daily, mind clearing, relieves tension, makes decision making much easier
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