The Medical Benefits of Learning to Meditate for a Healthy Heart
We know that eating raw fruit on a regular basis is good for our health and well-being. However is there any truth to the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? The original phrase, which dates from 19th century Wales according to Caroline Taggart author of “An Apple A Day: Old-Fashioned Proverbs and …
On average, 48 women will die each week of heart disease in New Zealand. This makes Heart disease the single biggest killer of women in New Zealand, yet most women don’t know this. So why are most women are largely unaware of their risk of heart disease? I think that this because women tend to …
In this article, Dr. Joe Kosterich (Dr. Joe) writes about his ‘Ten Tips For Good Heart Health’. Dr. Joe’s DIY Health is founded on the principle that your health is directly influenced by how you live your life. He is a keynote speaker, general practitioner, and health industry consultant. Dr. Joe has held senior positions in …
By: JEANNE BALLPublished: World of Psychology Meditation research has come a long way since the first scientific study on meditation was published in a peer-reviewed journal in 1971 [1]. That study declared the discovery of a major fourth state of consciousness— the state of restful alertness — experienced during the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. Now …
Does meditation have benefits for mind and body?By Robert Schneider, MD, FACCPublished: Medical News Today | Wednesday 26 February 2014 – 12am PST It is hard to believe some still question whether meditation can have a positive effect on mind and body. A very selective research review recently raised the question, leading to headlines such …
Evidence Shows Transcendental Meditation Has Real Health BenefitsBy: Robert H. SchneiderPublished: huffingtonpost.com | 02/07/2014 3:06 pm EST Needless to say, I was surprised to see the recent headline in The Wall Street Journal: “Meditation Has Limited Benefits, Study Finds.” I’ve been researching the effects of meditation on health for 30 years and have found that …
Naomi Judd Opens Up To Katie Couric About Health Benefits Of Mind-Body PracticePublished: TheHuffingtonPost.comPosted: 01/29/2014 4:30 pm EST Updated: 01/30/2014 9:59 am EST In 1990, country star Naomi Judd was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and told that she had only three years to live. Now, 24 years later, Judd says she feels better than ever …
Harvard Yoga Scientists Find Proof of Meditation BenefitPublished: BloombergBy Makiko KitamuraPosted: Nov 22, 2013 1:00 PM GMT+1300 Scientists are getting close to proving what yogis have held to be true for centuries — yoga and meditation can ward off stress and disease. John Denninger, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, is leading a five-year study …
New research shows meditation boosts your health, happiness, and success! Emotional expertise for happiness and successby Emma M. Seppala, Ph.D.Published: Psychology Today | September 11, 2013 20 Scientific Reasons to Start Meditating Today I started meditating soon after 9/11. I was living in Manhattan, an already chaotic place, at an extremely chaotic time. I realized …
What Happens to the Brain When You Meditate (And How it Benefits You) By: Belle Beth CooperPublished: Lifehacker.com | 8/26/13 1:00pm Ever since my dad tried to convince me to meditate when I was about 12, I’ve been fairly skeptical of this practice. It always seemed so vague and hard to understand that I just …
By TRACY RYDZY, MSW, LSWPublished: Psych Central News Emotional pain can be more excruciating than physical pain. Having been going through a very difficult time, I have realized that the pain in my body is a welcome change to the one in my heart and mind. But what kind of toll can the stress of …
By GEORGE HOFMANNPublished: Psych Central News Mindfulness meditation has been unequaled in helping me navigate the stressors that can rob me of the beauty of each moment. It has helped me manage a serious mental illness, and it has helped me confront major and minor roadblocks that threaten to derail all of my plans. In …
By TRACI PEDERSEN Associate News EditorReviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on June 23, 2013Published: Psych Central News Meditation affects a person’s brain function long after the act of meditation is over, according to new research. “This is the first time meditation training has been shown to affect emotional processing in the brain outside of …
Since the day about two years ago that he truly committed to the practice, George Stephanopoulos, anchor of Good Morning America, hasn’t missed a day of meditation. UPDATE: The original article doesn’t appear to be online anymore, so I thought you might find the following articles just as informative: 10% Happier: George Stephanopoulos George Stephanopoulos …
In the high-pressure environs of Bethesda, the ‘plague’ of our generation is claiming plenty of victims By Stacy ColinoPublished: Bethesda Magazine – May-June 2013 In the 1990s, Jennifer Stein was a litigation associate at a large D.C. law firm, working long hours, traveling extensively and “experiencing tons of pressure to be at the top of …
How to overcome self-defeating thoughts and actions by Rebecca Gladding, M.D. This Is Your Brain on MeditationThe science explaining why you should meditate every day Published on May 22, 2013 by Rebecca Gladding, M.D. in Psychology Today I realized today that in all my posts regarding the brain and how to sculpt it with mindfulness, …
It’s a piece of advice yogis have given for thousands of years: take a deep breath and relax. Watch the tension melt from your muscles and all your niggling worries vanish. Somehow we all know that relaxation is good for us. Now the hard science has caught up: a comprehensive scientific study showing that deep …
By Rick Nauert Ph.D. Senior News EditorReviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on April 2, 2013Published: Psych Central News In a number of religious traditions, it is believed that meditation can improve compassion. Now, a study in the journal Psychological Science finds hard evidence to back that claim. Recent research has already suggested meditation can …
Beyond Medications and Diet: Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure A Scientific Statement From the American Heart AssociationPublished: American Heart Association 22 April 2013 Many antihypertensive medications and lifestyle changes are proven to reduce blood pressure. Over the past few decades, numerous additional modalities have been evaluated in regard to their potential blood pressure–lowering abilities. …
Transcendental Meditation Lessens Kids’ ADHD SymptomsBy Rick Nauert Ph.D. Senior News EditorReviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on July 27, 2011Published: Psych Central News A new study suggests practicing transcendental meditation (TM) improves brain function and reduces symptoms among students diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers investigated the effects of the meditation practice …
Strongest Study Yet Shows Meditation Can Lower Risk of Heart Attack and StrokeBy Laura BluePublished: Time Most doctors say meditation can’t hurt you, but now there’s reassuring evidence that it may help you as well when it comes to warding off disease. Previous studies have linked better health outcomes among heart patients who practiced meditation …
George Stephanopoulos, who is speaking on our Managing a Frenetic Life panel, is himself a convert to the benefits of meditation, which he does for 20 minutes after he wakes up (which takes place around 2:30 a.m.) He recently interviewed another meditation practitioner, Jerry Seinfeld, along with Bob Roth, head of the David Lynch Foundation. …