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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Meditation As Medicine Can Be Effective

I have chronic illnesses. Are there medical benefits to meditating? How do I meditate?

Your physician should evaluate your illnesses and pains. Patients may become frustrated with their medical care or feel that they can enhance this care. There are many modalities that encompass a broader view of medicine to help self-manage chronic pain and illnesses and meditation is one area that may provide additional help.

Research shows there are many medical benefits to meditation including relief from chronic pain, lowered blood pressure, increased blood flow to the brain, enhanced immunity, improved concentration and emotional health. For example, during childbirth, many mothers are taught to focus their minds and to perform special breathing methods to overcome the pain of labor and delivery and help them stay in control. As a doctor, I have seen patients use meditation to lessen pain and anxiety in the emergency room and clinic with good results.

Meditation is mindfulness, a consciousness to the present. There are many types of meditations. All individuals, regardless of age, can practice meditation. There is no one correct way to meditate since everyone is an individual, but here are some pointers for beginners: (MORE)

Source: Danbury News Times

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