Ode to reflection, self searching, synonym of Buddha … Generally, these are the first thoughts which come to mind when we are talking about meditation.
This relaxation method became famous in the last decade due to the trends set by celebrities.
The benefits of mindfulness meditation have always been promoted by their addicts.
However, the last researches on this subject demonstrated a reduce of stress and risk for various diseases.
In a recent article published in the Biological Psychiatry, scientists explained that meditation could change our brain and body, including a potential improvement in our health.
In addition to be used to induce calm and physical relaxation, this could became a treatment developed by several hospitals.
However, this is “still in its very early stages” according to Richard J.
Davidson, a neuroscientist.
Several studies have suggested meditation may help reduce blood pressure, cancer, respiratory illnesses (flu) and some common menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.
The researchers report that those who meditated for about 30 minutes a day for eight weeks had measurable changes in gray-matter density in parts of the brain associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress.
To this point of view, we can easily understand why so many researchers and doctors are so enthusiastic with the idea of developing this method.
The interest is not shared by everyone.
The classic medicine is still reluctant to these methods “of another time”.
It is however, interesting to see that a thousand-year medicine takes precedence over the classic medicine.
There is still a lot we can learn from old books, theories and lifestyle ...
February 2016
투표하세요! 