Meditation has long been upheld as a pillar of physical and mental health by eastern medicine and traditions. Western medicine and scientific theories have previously scoffed at the old adage, "Mind over matter." However, recent studies by professionals in both the medical and scientific worlds have begun to understand the truth behind the benefits of meditation.
Meditation is defined by Webster as, "the act or process of spending time in quiet thought." The goal of meditation is to achieve a completely relaxed state of being where your body is functioning properly and your mind is free of thought and worry, allowing both your mind and body to re-charge from the stress of life.
Once the crash hits, hitting the gym and making a healthy meal is often overlooked for another option-perhaps skipping the gym and grabbing takeout. Finally, once it's time to go to bed it's difficult to fall asleep because you're all wound up from your food-derived energy roller coaster.
Unfortunately getting little sleep is common and sometimes even something we find ourselves boasting about. While the immediate reaction of telling your co-worker that you pulled an all-nighter may be satisfying, but in the long run your metabolism will begin to function in a less effective manner.
This calm state additionally provides an opportunity for reflection and introspection. As you are relaxed there is less activity in your amygdala, which is directly involved in how we experience negative emotions. During meditation you are less prone to feelings of guilt, doubt, and fear. Free of those emotions, you can examine life from a clearer perspective, potentially gaining new insight into old experiences and your own natural emotional reactions.
This is the area where things get really exciting and very yummy. The list of beneficial fruits and veggies is a long one. Incorporating tropical fruits like papaya and pomegranate along with more traditional options like apples, bananas, oranges, and peaches, is a great way to add incredible amounts of sweet, yummy flavor to your diet. Other fruits you should consider are kiwi, cantaloupe, berries, and apricots.
Stress leads to high-blood pressure and a host of other negative health conditions from heart problems to respiratory ailments and weight gain. Meditation reduces and in some circumstances can eliminate or reverse the negative effects of stress on your body. Your body is controlled by your mind and meditation improves the functionality of your heart, immune system, and can reduce symptoms of arthritis, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease, and other ailments.
Interestingly, meditation also increases some other interesting results. It has been shown to positively affect the areas of the brain that handle self-esteem, social interaction, and creativity. By meditating, we allow our minds to work more efficiently which gives us greater clarity as we examine our own behavior and the behavior of others. We develop an increased ability to examine how a given situation may affect us and then make decisions based on careful consideration instead of base reaction.
Although sleeping to lose weight, may seem like a headline from a magazine, it really works. Be sure to make the changes that you need to in order to get the proper amount of daily rest, so you can avoid gaining weight, which could require weight loss surgery, if not managed properly.
Meditation is defined by Webster as, "the act or process of spending time in quiet thought." The goal of meditation is to achieve a completely relaxed state of being where your body is functioning properly and your mind is free of thought and worry, allowing both your mind and body to re-charge from the stress of life.
Once the crash hits, hitting the gym and making a healthy meal is often overlooked for another option-perhaps skipping the gym and grabbing takeout. Finally, once it's time to go to bed it's difficult to fall asleep because you're all wound up from your food-derived energy roller coaster.
Unfortunately getting little sleep is common and sometimes even something we find ourselves boasting about. While the immediate reaction of telling your co-worker that you pulled an all-nighter may be satisfying, but in the long run your metabolism will begin to function in a less effective manner.
This calm state additionally provides an opportunity for reflection and introspection. As you are relaxed there is less activity in your amygdala, which is directly involved in how we experience negative emotions. During meditation you are less prone to feelings of guilt, doubt, and fear. Free of those emotions, you can examine life from a clearer perspective, potentially gaining new insight into old experiences and your own natural emotional reactions.
This is the area where things get really exciting and very yummy. The list of beneficial fruits and veggies is a long one. Incorporating tropical fruits like papaya and pomegranate along with more traditional options like apples, bananas, oranges, and peaches, is a great way to add incredible amounts of sweet, yummy flavor to your diet. Other fruits you should consider are kiwi, cantaloupe, berries, and apricots.
Stress leads to high-blood pressure and a host of other negative health conditions from heart problems to respiratory ailments and weight gain. Meditation reduces and in some circumstances can eliminate or reverse the negative effects of stress on your body. Your body is controlled by your mind and meditation improves the functionality of your heart, immune system, and can reduce symptoms of arthritis, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease, and other ailments.
Interestingly, meditation also increases some other interesting results. It has been shown to positively affect the areas of the brain that handle self-esteem, social interaction, and creativity. By meditating, we allow our minds to work more efficiently which gives us greater clarity as we examine our own behavior and the behavior of others. We develop an increased ability to examine how a given situation may affect us and then make decisions based on careful consideration instead of base reaction.
Although sleeping to lose weight, may seem like a headline from a magazine, it really works. Be sure to make the changes that you need to in order to get the proper amount of daily rest, so you can avoid gaining weight, which could require weight loss surgery, if not managed properly.
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