Meditation. Medical search

A state of consciousness in which the individual eliminates environmental stimuli from awareness so that the mind can focus on a single thing, producing a state of relaxation and relief from stress. A wide variety of techniques are used to clear the mind of stressful outside interferences. It includes meditation therapy. (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)

A psychological state of awareness, the practices that promote this awareness, a mode of processing information and a character trait. As a therapy mindfulness is defined as a moment-to-moment awareness of one's experience without judgment and as a state and not a trait.

The teaching ascribed to Gautama Buddha (ca. 483 B.C.) holding that suffering is inherent in life and that one can escape it into nirvana by mental and moral self-purification. (Webster, 3d ed)

A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)

The relation between the mind and the body in a religious, social, spiritual, behavioral, and metaphysical context. This concept is significant in the field of alternative medicine. It differs from the relationship between physiologic processes and behavior where the emphasis is on the body's physiology ( = PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY).

Treatment methods or techniques which are based on the knowledge of mind and body interactions. These techniques can be used to reduce the feeling of tension and effect of stress, and to enhance the physiological and psychological well-being of an individual.

Affection; in psychiatry commonly refers to pleasure, particularly as it applies to gratifying experiences between individuals.

The act of "taking account" of an object or state of affairs. It does not imply assessment of, nor attention to the qualities or nature of the object.

Treatment to improve one's health condition by using techniques that can reduce PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS; PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS; or both.

An individual's objective and insightful awareness of the feelings and behavior of another person. It should be distinguished from sympathy, which is usually nonobjective and noncritical. It includes caring, which is the demonstration of an awareness of and a concern for the good of others. (From Bioethics Thesaurus, 1992)

One of the MARTIAL ARTS and also a form of meditative exercise using methodically slow circular stretching movements and positions of body balance.

Focusing on certain aspects of current experience to the exclusion of others. It is the act of heeding or taking notice or concentrating.

Sets of beliefs on the nature of the universe or Man.

The human being as a non-anatomical and non-zoological entity. The emphasis is on the philosophical or artistic treatment of the human being, and includes lay and social attitudes toward the body in history. (From J. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)

Stress wherein emotional factors predominate.

Therapeutic practices which are not currently considered an integral part of conventional allopathic medical practice. They may lack biomedical explanations but as they become better researched some (PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES; DIET; ACUPUNCTURE) become widely accepted whereas others (humors, radium therapy) quietly fade away, yet are important historical footnotes. Therapies are termed as Complementary when used in addition to conventional treatments and as Alternative when used instead of conventional treatment.

The use of mental images produced by the imagination as a form of psychotherapy. It can be classified by the modality of its content: visual, verbal, auditory, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, or kinesthetic. Common themes derive from nature imagery (e.g., forests and mountains), water imagery (e.g., brooks and oceans), travel imagery, etc. Imagery is used in the treatment of mental disorders and in helping patients cope with other diseases. Imagery often forms a part of HYPNOSIS, of AUTOGENIC TRAINING, of RELAXATION TECHNIQUES, and of BEHAVIOR THERAPY. (From Encyclopedia of Human Behavior, vol. 4, pp29-30, 1994)

Therapeutic exercises aimed to deepen inspiration or expiration or even to alter the rate and rhythm of respiration.

The process of bargaining in order to arrive at an agreement or compromise on a matter of importance to the parties involved. It also applies to the hearing and determination of a case by a third party chosen by the parties in controversy, as well as the interposing of a third party to reconcile the parties in controversy.

Placing of the hands of the healer upon the person to be cured with the intent of spiritual energetic healing.

Methods for visualizing REGIONAL BLOOD FLOW, metabolic, electrical, or other physiological activities in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM using various imaging modalities.

Activity which reduces the feelings of tension and the effects of STRESS, PHYSIOLOGICAL.

Performance of an act one or more times, with a view to its fixation or improvement; any performance of an act or behavior that leads to learning.

Timed test in which the subject must read a list of words or identify colors presented with varying instructions and different degrees of distraction. (Campbell's Psychiatric Dictionary. 8th ed.)

The study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior.

An innovative approach to reducing medical care utilization and expenditures. (1/249)

In a retrospective study, we assessed the impact on medical utilization and expenditures of a multicomponent prevention program, the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health (MVAH). We compared archival data from Blue Cross/Blue Shield Iowa for MVAH (n = 693) with statewide norms for 1985 through 1995 (n = 600,000) and with a demographically matched control group (n = 4,148) for 1990, 1991, 1994, and 1995. We found that the 4-year total medical expenditures per person in the MVAH group were 59% and 57% lower than those in the norm and control groups, respectively; the 11-year mean was 63% lower than the norm. The MVAH group had lower utilization and expenditures across all age groups and for all disease categories. Hospital admission rates in the control group were 11.4 times higher than those in the MVAH group for cardiovascular disease, 3.3 times higher for cancer, and 6.7 times higher for mental health and substance abuse. The greatest savings were seen among MVAH patients older than age 45, who had 88% fewer total patients days compared with control patients. Our results confirm previous research supporting the effectiveness of MVAH for preventing disease. Our evaluation suggests that MVAH can be safely used as a cost-effective treatment regimen in the managed care setting. (+info)

Acute effects of transcendental meditation on hemodynamic functioning in middle-aged adults. (2/249)

OBJECTIVE: Increased peripheral vasoconstriction (ie, total peripheral resistance, or TPR) has been implicated as playing an important role in the early development of essential hypertension. Some studies have demonstrated that Transcendental Meditation (TM) reduces high blood pressure, but the hemodynamic adjustments behind these blood pressure reductions have not been elucidated. The aim of this study was to provide a preliminary investigation of the acute effects of TM on TPR. METHODS: Subjects were 32 healthy adults (16 women and 16 men; 30 white and two African American; mean age, 46.4 +/- 3.9 years). Subjects were divided into a TM group of long-term TM practitioners (eight white women, nine white men, and one African American man; mean years of twice-daily TM practice, 22.4 +/- 6.7) and a control group (eight white women, five white men, and one African American man). Hemodynamic functioning was assessed immediately before and during three conditions: 20 minutes of rest with eyes open (all subjects), 20 minutes of TM (TM group), and 20 minutes of eyes-closed relaxation (control group). RESULTS: During eyes-open rest, the TM group had decreases in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and TPR, compared with increases in the control group (SBP: -2.5 vs. +2.4 mm Hg, p < .01; TPR: -0.7 vs. +0.5 mm Hg/liter per minute, p < .004). During TM, there was a greater decrease in SBP due to a concomitantly greater decrease in TPR compared with the control group during eyes-closed relaxation (SBP: -3.0 vs. +2.1 mm Hg, p < .04; TPR: -1.0 vs. +0.3 mm Hg/liter per minute, p < .03). CONCLUSIONS: TPR decreased significantly during TM. Decreases in vasoconstrictive tone during TM may be the hemodynamic mechanism responsible for reduction of high blood pressure over time. The results of this study provide a preliminary contribution to the understanding of the underlying hemodynamic mechanisms responsible for the beneficial influence of TM on cardiovascular risk factors. (+info)

Effects of stress reduction on carotid atherosclerosis in hypertensive African Americans. (3/249)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: African Americans suffer disproportionately higher cardiovascular disease mortality rates than do whites. Psychosocial stress influences the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is a valid surrogate measure for coronary atherosclerosis, is a predictor of coronary outcomes and stroke, and is associated with psychosocial stress factors. Stress reduction with the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program decreases coronary heart disease risk factors and cardiovascular mortality in African Americans. B-mode ultrasound is useful for the noninvasive evaluation of carotid atherosclerosis. METHODS: This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of the TM program on carotid IMT in hypertensive African American men and women, aged >20 years, over a 6- to 9-month period. From the initially enrolled 138 volunteers, 60 subjects completed pretest and posttest carotid IMT data. The assigned interventions were either the TM program or a health education group. By use of B-mode ultrasound, mean maximum IMT from 6 carotid segments was used to determine pretest and posttest IMT values. Regression analysis and ANCOVA were performed. RESULTS: Age and pretest IMT were found to be predictors of posttest IMT values and were used as covariates. The TM group showed a significant decrease of -0.098 mm (95% CI -0. 198 to 0.003 mm) compared with an increase of 0.054 mm (95% CI -0.05 to 0.158 mm) in the control group (P=0.038, 2-tailed). CONCLUSIONS: Stress reduction with the TM program is associated with reduced carotid atherosclerosis compared with health education in hypertensive African Americans. Further research with this stress-reduction technique is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings. (+info)

Newer approaches in increasing life span. (4/249)

Based on ideal conditions technical life span of human kind is approximately 110-120 years. Although number of studies including calorie restriction and antiparkinsonism drug (deprenyl) have indicated increased life span in animals, it is premature to expect them to increase life span in man. However, current studies like activation of immune system with DHEA in man and anticipation of antioxidant therapy contributing to increased life span are encouraging. Practice of meditation particularly TM and balanced diet might be contributory. (+info)

Stress reactivity to and recovery from a standardised exercise bout: a study of 31 runners practising relaxation techniques. (5/249)

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy in runners of two relaxation techniques with regard to exercise reactivity and recovery after exercise. METHODS: Thirty one adult male runners were studied prospectively for six months in three groups practising either meditation (n = 11) or autogenic training (n = 11) or serving as controls (n = 10). Before and after the six months relaxation intervention, indicators of reactivity to exercise and metabolism after exercise (blood lactate concentration, heart rate (HR), and oxygen consumption (VO2)), were tested immediately after and 10 minutes after exercise. Resting HR was also assessed weekly at home during the trial. State anxiety was measured before and after the intervention. RESULTS: After the relaxation training, blood lactate concentration after exercise was significantly (p<0.01) decreased in the meditation group compared with the control group. No difference was observed in lactate responses between the autogenic training group and the control group. There were no significant differences among the groups with regard to HR, VO2, or levels of anxiety. CONCLUSION: Meditation training may reduce the lactate response to a standardised exercise bout. (+info)

Improvements in chronic diseases with a comprehensive natural medicine approach: a review and case series. (6/249)

Approximately 40% of the US population report using complementary and alternative medicine, including Maharishi Vedic Medicine (MVM), a traditional, comprehensive system of natural medicine, for relief from chronic and other disorders. Although many reports suggest health benefits from individual MVM techniques, reports on integrated holistic approaches are rare. This case series, designed to investigate the effectiveness of an integrated, multimodality MVM program in an ideal clinical setting, describes the outcomes in four patients: one with sarcoidosis; one with Parkinson's disease; a third with renal hypertension; and a fourth with diabetes/essential hypertension/anxiety disorder. Standard symptom reports and objective markers of disease were evaluated before, during, and after the treatment period. Results suggested substantial improvements as indicated by reductions in major signs, symptoms, and use of conventional medications in the four patients during the 3-week in-residence treatment phase and continuing through the home follow-up program. (+info)

State of complementary and alternative medicine in cardiovascular, lung, and blood research: executive summary of a workshop. (7/249)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine recently cosponsored a workshop on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in cardiovascular, lung, and blood research. In view of the increasing use of CAM by the general public, it is imperative to promote credible research by the established biomedical community. The goal of this workshop was to enhance the exchange of information and ideas between alternative medicine practitioners and scientists in cardiovascular, lung, and blood research and to foster collaborative research among these researchers. The workshop focused on 5 areas of research, including a historical and cultural perspective of CAM, methodological issues in clinical trials, herbal medicine, chelation therapy, mind/body (meditation) therapy, and acupuncture. CAM has become widely used without rigorously proven efficacy and safety. To protect the public, it was recommended that the fundamental mechanistic research for these CAM approaches be vigorously pursued and that any large-scale clinical trial be carefully executed to avoid any waste of resources and any unnecessary risk. It was felt that standardization of botanical products and procedure-based CAM intervention, such as acupuncture and meditation, is essential for meaningful basic and clinical research. Although botanical products properly consumed are perceived as generally safe, potential herb-drug interactions are a major safety concern. Clearly, many challenges need to be addressed by the scientific community before the public can be assured of the proper use of CAM. (+info)

Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. (8/249)

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the impact of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program on cardiovascular (CV) reactivity in adolescents with high normal BP. METHOD: Thirty-five adolescents [34 African Americans (AAs), 1 Caucasian American (CA); ages 15-18 years] with resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) between the 85th and 95th percentile for their age and gender on three consecutive occasions, were randomly assigned to either TM (n=17) or health education control (CTL, n=18) groups. The TM group engaged in 15-min meditation twice each day for 2 months including sessions during school lunch break. Primary CV outcome measures were changes in blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and cardiac output (CO) at rest and in response to two laboratory stressors, a simulated car driving stressor and an interpersonal social stressor interview. RESULTS: The TM group exhibited greater decreases in resting SBP (P<.03) from pre- to postintervention, compared to the CTL group. The TM group exhibited greater decreases from pre- to postintervention in SBP, HR, and CO reactivity (P's<.03) to the simulated car driving stressor, and in SBP reactivity (P<.03) to the social stressor interview. CONCLUSION: The TM program appears to have a beneficial impact upon CV functioning at rest and during acute laboratory stress in adolescents at-risk for hypertension. (+info)

Meditation is not a medical term, but it is often used in the context of mental and physical health. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) defines meditation as "a mind and body practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state."

Meditation can be used as a means of reducing stress and improving overall health and well-being. Some research suggests that meditation may have beneficial effects on conditions such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. However, more rigorous studies are needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of meditation as a medical intervention.

Mindfulness is not a term that has a specific medical definition, but it is widely used in the field of mental health and medicine. Here's a general definition:

Mindfulness is a state of consciousness characterized by non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of the present moment. It involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a curious and open manner, without getting caught up in them or reacting impulsively. Mindfulness can be cultivated through various practices such as meditation, yoga, and other mindfulness-based interventions.

In medical and psychological contexts, mindfulness is often used as a therapeutic technique to help individuals manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and other health conditions. Research has shown that mindfulness can have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health, including reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving attention and focus, enhancing emotional regulation, and increasing self-awareness and self-compassion.

Buddhism is a spiritual and philosophical tradition that developed in ancient India based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is also known as the Buddha or "the awakened one." The goal of Buddhism is to achieve enlightenment, which is a state of being free from suffering and the cycle of rebirth. This is accomplished through following the Eightfold Path, which includes ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom.

Buddhism does not have a belief in a personal god or deity, but rather teaches that individuals can achieve enlightenment through their own efforts and understanding of the nature of reality. The teachings of Buddhism include the Four Noble Truths, which describe the nature and causes of suffering and the path to its cessation.

There are many different schools and traditions of Buddhism, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, each with their own interpretations and practices. Despite these differences, all forms of Buddhism share a common emphasis on ethical conduct, mental discipline, and the pursuit of wisdom.

I'm happy to help, but I must clarify that as a assistant, I don't provide medical definitions directly. However, I can search for a reliable source that provides the information you seek. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

"Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga is a form of exercise that can be both gentle and challenging, depending on the style and the practitioner's level of experience."

Please note that while yoga has many well-documented health benefits, it should not be used as a substitute for conventional medical care. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise regimen, including yoga.

I'm happy to help! However, I would like to clarify that the term "Metaphysical" in this context might be misleading. Mind-body relations is a well-established field within psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, while "metaphysical" generally refers to philosophical questions beyond the physical world or the realm of scientific inquiry. Therefore, I will provide a definition for "Mind-Body Relations" without the metaphysical aspect.

Mind-Body Relations:
Mind-body relations is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the connection and interaction between mental processes (thoughts, emotions, beliefs, attitudes) and physical health or bodily functions. It explores how psychological factors can influence physiological responses and contribute to health outcomes, as well as how physical conditions can impact mental states.

Some key concepts within mind-body relations include:

1. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI): The study of the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system, examining how stress and emotions affect immunity and susceptibility to illness.
2. Placebo effects: Positive therapeutic outcomes resulting from patients' beliefs or expectations in a treatment, even when the treatment itself has no active ingredients or specific mechanisms of action.
3. Biofeedback: A technique that uses electronic monitoring of bodily functions (e.g., heart rate, skin temperature, brain waves) to train individuals to consciously control these processes, often used to manage stress and improve health outcomes.
4. Mindfulness-based interventions: Practices derived from meditation and yoga that aim to cultivate non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, which have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving overall well-being.

While there is a metaphysical aspect to mind-body relations in some philosophical or spiritual contexts (e.g., mind-body dualism, holistic approaches), these perspectives are not typically considered part of the medical definition.

Mind-body therapies refer to a group of interventions that aim to facilitate the connection between the mind and body, with the goal of enhancing mental, emotional, and physical well-being. These therapies are based on the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs can significantly impact our physical health.

Examples of mind-body therapies include:

1. Meditation: Focused concentration to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
2. Yoga: A practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and a distinct philosophy.
3. Guided imagery: Deliberate mental visualization of a peaceful setting or situation to promote relaxation and stress reduction.
4. Progressive muscle relaxation: Systematically tensing and then releasing various muscle groups to promote relaxation and stress reduction.
5. Biofeedback: A technique that uses electronic devices to help individuals learn to control physiological responses, such as heart rate or blood pressure.
6. Hypnotherapy: The use of hypnosis to facilitate therapeutic change by accessing the subconscious mind.
7. Tai Chi and Qigong: Ancient Chinese practices that involve slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation.
8. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR): A structured program that combines mindfulness meditation, yoga, and cognitive therapy to help manage stress and improve overall well-being.
9. Acupuncture and acupressure: Traditional Chinese medicine practices that involve the stimulation of specific points on the body using needles or pressure, respectively, to promote healing and balance.
10. Prayer and spiritual practices: Engaging in religious or spiritual activities to foster a sense of connection, meaning, and purpose.

These therapies can be used as complementary approaches alongside conventional medical treatments or as standalone interventions for various health conditions, such as stress management, pain relief, anxiety reduction, and overall wellness promotion.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "love" is not a term that has a widely accepted medical or clinical definition. It's a term that's used to describe a strong feeling of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for another person. While there can be psychological and neurobiological aspects to feelings of love, it's not a term that's used in a medical context in the same way that terms like "inflammation" or "hypertension" are used.

If you have any questions related to healthcare or medicine, I'd be happy to try and help answer them!

In a medical context, awareness generally refers to the state of being conscious or cognizant of something. This can include being aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, as well as being aware of external events or sensations.

For example, a person who is awake and alert is said to have full awareness, while someone who is in a coma or under general anesthesia may be described as having reduced or absent awareness. Similarly, a person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease may have impaired awareness of their surroundings or of their own memory and cognitive abilities.

In some cases, awareness may also refer to the process of becoming informed or educated about a particular health condition or medical treatment. For example, a patient may be encouraged to increase their awareness of heart disease risk factors or of the potential side effects of a medication. Overall, awareness involves a deep understanding and perception of oneself and one's environment.

Relaxation therapy is not a specific type of therapy with its own distinct medical definition. Rather, relaxation is a common element that is incorporated into many types of therapies and techniques aimed at reducing stress, anxiety, and promoting physical and mental relaxation. These techniques can include various forms of mind-body interventions such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, meditation, yoga, tai chi, and biofeedback.

The goal of relaxation therapy is to help individuals learn to control their physiological responses to stress and anxiety, leading to a reduction in muscle tension, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and an overall sense of calm and well-being. While relaxation therapy is not typically used as a standalone treatment for medical conditions, it can be a useful adjunctive therapy when combined with other treatments for a variety of physical and mental health concerns.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another being. In a medical or clinical context, empathy refers to the healthcare provider's capacity to comprehend and respond to a patient's emotional experiences, perspectives, and concerns. Empathy involves not only cognitive understanding but also the emotional resonance with the patient's situation. It is a crucial component of the physician-patient relationship, fostering trust, satisfaction, adherence to treatment plans, and better healthcare outcomes.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Tai Ji" is not a term commonly used in medical terminology. Tai Ji, also known as Tai Chi, is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice that involves slow, gentle movements and deep breathing. It is considered a form of complementary health approach, but it is not a medical treatment or therapy. If you have any questions about medical terminology or healthcare, I'd be happy to try to help answer them for you!

In a medical or psychological context, attention is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on certain aspects of the environment while ignoring other things. It involves focusing mental resources on specific stimuli, sensory inputs, or internal thoughts while blocking out irrelevant distractions. Attention can be divided into different types, including:

1. Sustained attention: The ability to maintain focus on a task or stimulus over time.
2. Selective attention: The ability to concentrate on relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant ones.
3. Divided attention: The capacity to pay attention to multiple tasks or stimuli simultaneously.
4. Alternating attention: The skill of shifting focus between different tasks or stimuli as needed.

Deficits in attention are common symptoms of various neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as ADHD, dementia, depression, and anxiety disorders. Assessment of attention is an essential part of neuropsychological evaluations and can be measured using various tests and tasks.

I must clarify that "Religious Philosophies" is not a term with a specific medical definition. However, I can provide you with the definitions of its two components:

1. Religion: A system of beliefs, practices, rituals, and ethical values centered on spirituality and the supernatural, shared by a group of individuals who believe in a common faith or set of teachings.
2. Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, reality, and experience. It involves critical thinking, analysis, and reflection on concepts such as truth, beauty, morality, and the nature of reality.

When combined, "Religious Philosophies" could refer to the philosophical aspects or underpinnings of various religions, including their beliefs, values, ethical systems, and metaphysical claims. These religious philosophies may influence a person's worldview, decision-making, and spiritual practices. However, it is essential to remember that this term does not have a medical definition and is not directly related to healthcare or medicine.

A human body is a complex structure made up of many different types of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to maintain life. It is composed of head, neck, trunk, arms and legs. The human body is divided into several organ systems that perform specific functions necessary for survival. These include the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), respiratory system (lungs and airways), digestive system (stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas), nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves), endocrine system (glands and hormones), musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints), immune system (white blood cells, lymphatic system) and reproductive system. Each of these systems is made up of specialized cells and tissues that work together to perform specific functions that are essential for the overall health and well-being of the individual.

Psychological stress is the response of an individual's mind and body to challenging or demanding situations. It can be defined as a state of emotional and physical tension resulting from adversity, demand, or change. This response can involve a variety of symptoms, including emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological components.

Emotional responses may include feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or frustration. Cognitive responses might involve difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, or negative thinking patterns. Behaviorally, psychological stress can lead to changes in appetite, sleep patterns, social interactions, and substance use. Physiologically, the body's "fight-or-flight" response is activated, leading to increased heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and other symptoms.

Psychological stress can be caused by a wide range of factors, including work or school demands, financial problems, relationship issues, traumatic events, chronic illness, and major life changes. It's important to note that what causes stress in one person may not cause stress in another, as individual perceptions and coping mechanisms play a significant role.

Chronic psychological stress can have negative effects on both mental and physical health, increasing the risk of conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Therefore, it's essential to identify sources of stress and develop effective coping strategies to manage and reduce its impact.

Complementary therapies refer to a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered an integral part of conventional allopathic medicine. They are often used in conjunction with conventional treatments and are intended to facilitate the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Complementary therapies can include a wide range of interventions such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal medicine, yoga, meditation, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, and homeopathy, among others. It is important to note that while some complementary therapies have been shown to be effective for certain conditions, others lack scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy. Therefore, it is always recommended to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new complementary therapy.

Breathing exercises are a series of deliberate breathing techniques that aim to improve respiratory function, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote relaxation. These exercises can involve various methods such as deep, slow, or rhythmic breathing, often combined with other practices like pursed-lips breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, or alternate nostril breathing. By focusing on the breath and controlling its pace and depth, individuals can experience numerous health benefits, including improved lung capacity, reduced heart rate, increased oxygenation of the blood, and a greater sense of calm and well-being. Breathing exercises are often used as a complementary therapy in various medical and holistic practices, such as yoga, meditation, and stress management programs.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "negotiating" is not a term that has a specific medical definition. Negotiation is a process in which different parties come together to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement on a particular matter. It is often used in various contexts such as business, politics, and law, but it is not typically used in the context of medical terminology.

If you have any questions related to medical terminology or healthcare, I would be happy to try and help answer them for you!

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a non-invasive therapy that practitioners use to help promote physical and emotional well-being. It's based on the idea that human beings are energy fields that can be manipulated to facilitate healing. Here's a medical definition:

Therapeutic Touch is a contemporary energy therapy that incorporates the intentional and sensitive use of universal energy for the purpose of facilitating the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of the client. Practitioners consciously use their hands within the client's energy field to identify areas of imbalance, congestion, or depletion and facilitate the flow of energy to restore balance and harmony. (Adapted from Nurturing the Spirit Through Therapeutic Touch, by Dolores Krieger & Dora Kunz, 1985)

It's important to note that while some people report positive experiences with TT, its effectiveness is not universally accepted within the medical community. Some studies have suggested benefits, but more rigorous research is needed to establish its therapeutic value conclusively.

Functional neuroimaging is a branch of medical imaging that involves the use of various techniques to measure and visualize the metabolic activity or blood flow in different regions of the brain. These measurements can be used to infer the level of neural activation in specific brain areas, allowing researchers and clinicians to study the functioning of the brain in various states, such as during rest, cognitive tasks, or disease processes.

Some common functional neuroimaging techniques include:

1. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): This technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to measure changes in blood flow and oxygenation levels in the brain, which are associated with neural activity.
2. Positron Emission Tomography (PET): This technique involves the injection of a small amount of radioactive tracer into the body, which is taken up by active brain cells. The resulting gamma rays are then detected and used to create images of brain activity.
3. Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): Similar to PET, SPECT uses a radioactive tracer to measure blood flow in the brain, but with lower resolution and sensitivity.
4. Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS): This technique uses near-infrared light to measure changes in oxygenation levels in the brain, providing a non-invasive and relatively inexpensive method for studying brain function.

Functional neuroimaging has numerous applications in both research and clinical settings, including the study of cognitive processes, the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological and psychiatric disorders, and the development of new treatments and interventions.

In a medical context, relaxation generally refers to the reduction or release of tension in muscles, as well as a state of mental calmness and composure. This can be achieved through various techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, yoga, and other forms of stress management. The goal of relaxation is to reduce physical and emotional stress, lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.

It's important to note that while relaxation can have many benefits for mental and physical health, it should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment or therapy for any underlying conditions. Always consult with a healthcare professional for advice on managing your health.

The Stroop Test is a neuropsychological test that measures the ability to inhibit cognitive interference, or the ability to selectively focus on one task while suppressing irrelevant information. It was developed by John Ridley Stroop in 1935.

In this test, individuals are presented with three cards in each trial:

1. The first card displays a list of color names (e.g., "red," "green," "blue") printed in black ink.
2. The second card shows rectangles filled with different colors (e.g., red rectangle, green rectangle, blue rectangle).
3. The third card has words from the first card, but each word is written in a color that does not match its name (e.g., "red" may be printed in green ink, "green" in blue ink, and "blue" in red ink).

Participants are asked to name the color of the ink for each word on the third card as quickly and accurately as possible while ignoring the written word itself. The time it takes to complete this task is compared to the time taken to perform a control task (e.g., reading the words on the first card or naming the colors on the second card).

The difference in reaction times between these tasks reflects cognitive interference, which occurs when there is a conflict between two simultaneously competing mental processes. The Stroop Test has been widely used in both clinical and research settings to assess various aspects of cognition, including attention, executive function, and processing speed.

Psychophysiology is a branch of psychology that deals with the scientific study of the relationships between physical processes (such as heart rate, skin conductance, brain activity) and mental or emotional states. It involves the use of physiological measures to understand psychological phenomena and how they relate to behavior. This field of study often employs various research methods, including laboratory experiments, observational studies, and neuroimaging techniques, to examine these relationships in both healthy individuals and those with psychological disorders. The goal of psychophysiology is to better understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.

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Taylor noted that even within a faith such as "Hindu" or "Buddhist", schools and individual teachers may teach distinct types of meditation. (wikipedia.org)
There are many types of meditation. (livescience.com)
Each class will include some teaching on mindfulness themes (such as types of meditation, resilience, stress reduction, and so on) followed by 30 minutes of practice. (denverlibrary.org)
There are many different types of meditation practices, but the unifying feature is known as mindfulness. (medscape.com)
Some types of meditation involve maintaining mental focus on a particular sensation, such as breathing, a sound, a visual image, or a mantra, which is a repeated word or phrase. (nih.gov)
Because the studies examined many different types of meditation and mindfulness practices, and the effects of those practices are hard to measure, results from the studies have been difficult to analyze and may have been interpreted too optimistically. (nih.gov)

Many sources define prayer as a form of meditation. (livescience.com)
You can practice tuning into your breathing as a form of meditation: in and out, in and out. (webmd.com)
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the number of Americans using some form of meditation increased from 4.1 percent in 2012 to 14.2 percent in 2017. (psychologytoday.com)
Although there is increasing debate among proponents about the "best" form of meditation, current research does not support large differences in the health benefits of different meditation modalities. (psychologytoday.com)
This form of meditation can bring long term relief to people who suffer from chronic or acute pain. (hubpages.com)
With this form of meditation, you can release negative energies that have been building up inside of you. (hubpages.com)
No other form of meditation has this much impact on the human brain. (hubpages.com)
In One-Moment Meditation, Martin Boroson distills the philosophy of time into a simple form of meditation that you can do anywhere, anytime. (buddhistchannel.tv)
we were taught a form of meditation with nature. (cancer.org)

Apart from its historical usage, the term meditation was introduced as a translation for Eastern spiritual practices, referred to as dhyāna in Hinduism and Buddhism and which comes from the Sanskrit root dhyai, meaning to contemplate or meditate. (wikipedia.org)
Meditate with friends and join live group meditations with other members to discover healthy ways to relieve stress and general anxiety. (google.com)
Although there is no wrong way to practice meditation, having an online guide or app can take some of the stress out of learning how to meditate. (healthline.com)
One of the most popular reasons that people meditate is to lower stress levels, and according to science, meditation does just that. (healthline.com)

Meditation can reduce stress levels, which translates to less anxiety. (healthline.com)
A meta-analysis including nearly 1,300 adults found that meditation may decrease anxiety. (healthline.com)
Another study in 47 people with chronic pain found that completing an 8-week meditation program led to noticeable improvements in depression, anxiety, and pain over 1 year ( 8 ). (healthline.com)
What's more, some research suggests that a variety of mindfulness and meditation exercises may reduce anxiety levels ( 9 ). (healthline.com)
Meditation may also help control job-related anxiety. (healthline.com)
Habitual meditation can help reduce anxiety and improve stress reactivity and coping skills. (healthline.com)
As you know the practice of meditation has many benefits as it can treat depression, sleeping disorder, anxiety , stress, develop your cognitive skills as well as help you attract whatever you want in life. (selfgrowth.com)
Studies suggest that making meditation a habit may help people manage their pain and self-esteem and lower their anxiety , depression , and stress . (webmd.com)
There is robust evidence for the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (including a regular mindfulness meditation practice) in the treatment of anxiety disorders in youth. (medscape.com)
Some evidence shows meditation can help lessen anxiety, depression, and pain. (cancer.org)
For some cancer patients, meditation has been shown to help relieve anxiety, stress, fatigue, and improve sleep and mood, when used along with standard medical treatment. (cancer.org)
A 2018 NCCIH-supported analysis of 142 groups of participants with diagnosed psychiatric disorders such as anxiety or depression examined mindfulness meditation approaches compared with no treatment and with established evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressant medications. (nih.gov)
From pain to glucose control to anxiety disorders, the potential of meditation and related interventions to produce results similar to those of pharmaceutical interventions has certainly caught the eye of many clinicians. (medscape.com)

The term "meditation" in English may also refer to practices from Islamic Sufism, or other traditions such as Jewish Kabbalah and Christian Hesychasm. (wikipedia.org)
Meditation has proven difficult to define as it covers a wide range of dissimilar practices in different traditions. (wikipedia.org)
In popular usage, the word "meditation" and the phrase "meditative practice" are often used imprecisely to designate practices found across many cultures. (wikipedia.org)
In 1971, Claudio Naranjo noted that "The word 'meditation' has been used to designate a variety of practices that differ enough from one another so that we may find trouble defining what meditation is. (wikipedia.org)
2 Ornstein noted that "Most techniques of meditation do not exist as solitary practices but are only artificially separable from an entire system of practice and belief. (wikipedia.org)
Join this virtual gathering as we engage in a variety of meditation and spiritual practices such as mindful sitting meditation, lectio divina and other contemplative practices. (oxy.edu)
Join us as we engage in a variety of meditation and spiritual practices such as mindful sitting meditation, lectio divina and other contemplative practices. (oxy.edu)
Affordably priced and ideal for beginners, they're a powerful way to use energy healing, guided imagery, meditation, and other proven practices at home or on the go. (soundstrue.com)
Sydney drug and alcohol rehab facility South Pacific Private also believe in the benefits of regular meditation, using mindfulness practices at least twice a day. (smh.com.au)
Common mechanisms explain the benefits of many meditation practices. (psychologytoday.com)
Meditation is enjoying a period of unprecedented popularity in the U.S. Although there is written evidence of meditation practices dating back to at least 1500 B.C., with a multiplicity of distinct meditation techniques emerging in the early cultures of India, China, and Egypt, meditation remained no more than a niche hobby in the U.S. until very recently. (psychologytoday.com)
today, it remains a critical component of all major meditation practices. (psychologytoday.com)
The term "meditation" refers to a variety of practices that focus on mind and body integration and are used to calm the mind and enhance overall well-being. (nih.gov)
Programs that teach meditation or mindfulness may combine the practices with other activities. (nih.gov)
Are meditation and mindfulness practices safe? (nih.gov)
Meditation and mindfulness practices usually are considered to have few risks. (nih.gov)
A 2020 review examined 83 studies (a total of 6,703 participants) and found that 55 of those studies reported negative experiences related to meditation practices. (nih.gov)
Meditation and mindfulness practices may have a variety of health benefits and may help people improve the quality of their lives. (nih.gov)
MBSR group members engaged in mindfulness practices that included yoga and both sitting and walking meditation. (nih.gov)
Many meditation practices use breathing techniques to promote a state of calm . (healthychildren.org)
There are multiple ways to learn different practices of meditation. (healthychildren.org)
Another recent study examined the effect of mind-body practices, including yoga and meditation, on patients with type 2 diabetes. (medscape.com)
By concentrating on pain during mindfulness and meditation practices, we may be able to lessen our emotional responses to it. (medlineplus.gov)

Some forms of meditation can lead to improved self-image and a more positive outlook on life. (healthline.com)
Some forms of meditation can improve depression and reduce negative thoughts. (healthline.com)
Some forms of meditation may help you develop a stronger understanding of yourself, helping you grow into your best self. (healthline.com)
The reason that different forms of meditation produce similar health benefits is that they produce parallel physical and emotional changes whose shared impact on health exceeds any effects of their outward differences in technique. (psychologytoday.com)
Other forms of meditation include the practice of mindfulness, which involves maintaining attention or awareness on the present moment without making judgments. (nih.gov)
The most highly studied forms of meditation are transcendental meditation (TM) and mindfulness meditation. (msdmanuals.com)
The most highly studied forms of meditation. (msdmanuals.com)

Breath awareness is a type of mindful meditation that encourages mindful breathing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Mindful meditation, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), does not focus on a single purpose. (healthlinkbc.ca)
For example, mindfulness-based stress reduction is a program that teaches mindful meditation, but it also includes discussion sessions and other strategies to help people apply what they have learned to stressful experiences. (nih.gov)

This article reviews 12 health benefits of meditation. (healthline.com)
Eastern philosophies have recognized the health benefits of meditation for thousands of years. (healthlinkbc.ca)
What are the health benefits of meditation and mindfulness? (nih.gov)

In modern times, meditation has enjoyed a resurgence thanks to technology, with the rise of apps such as Headspace, Calm, and Aura. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Discover 9 of the best meditation apps here. (medicalnewstoday.com)
We chose these meditation apps as the year's best because of their quality, reliability, and great reviews. (healthline.com)
Many quality meditation apps are available. (healthline.com)
According to the report, enrollment in yoga sessions was prominent until meditations apps entered the fray, marking a new dawn for the mindfulness meditation application market. (globenewswire.com)
As an increasing number of people are perceiving self-care apps as a highly convenient and pragmatic approach, when compared to attending yoga classes, the application stores are witnessing a robust influx of meditation apps. (globenewswire.com)
Part of its growing popularity has undoubtedly been served by the ease with which people can access a variety of guided meditations (through apps, YouTube, and beyond) that make it relatively easy to access a variety of methods to learn how to practice mindfulness meditation. (medscape.com)
Virtual options include group distance meditation sessions and guided visualization meditation sessions via meditation apps . (psychcentral.com)
Stephanie Wagner , a health and wellness coach and mindfulness teacher, explains, "Many people feel like apps or live guided meditations are supportive because it helps them keep their mind on track during the practice, and others will eventually move into meditating on their own. (psychcentral.com)

Use of Yoga and Meditation Becoming More Popular in U.S. (cdc.gov)
The use of yoga and meditation has increased in the U.S., according to two new reports released by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). (cdc.gov)
Effect of yoga and meditation on tinnitus: a systematic review. (msdmanuals.com)
Does this mean, then, that we should ask all patients with type 2 diabetes to start practicing yoga and meditation? (medscape.com)

Transcendental Meditation is a type of silent mantra meditation that Maharishi Mahesh Yogi created decades ago. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The star-studded list of performers who will join them include two musicians who were with the Beatles when they journeyed to India's Himalayan foothills in 1968 to learn transcendental meditation from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. (cnn.com)

A small 2014 study involving 40 teachers found that practicing Transcendental Meditation effectively reduced the participants' levels of stress, depression, and burnout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Concentrative meditation, such as transcendental meditation (TM), focuses on a single image, sound, or mantra (words spoken or sung in a pattern), or on your own breathing. (healthlinkbc.ca)
It's quite an interesting thing that they are still talking about transcendental meditation. (cnn.com)
Many people who are interested in an alternative way to live are searching for a system that will allow them to experience Transcendental Meditation. (hubpages.com)
You can experience some benefits while doing Transcendental Meditation, but these are short-term. (hubpages.com)
Though these methods have helped many people, they do not provide you with the profound and lasting effects that Transcendental Meditation does. (hubpages.com)
This is one of the many benefits of Transcendental Meditation. (hubpages.com)
If you suffer from physical pain, Transcendental Meditation can be very useful. (hubpages.com)
If you are looking for a way to enhance your quality of life, you should consider Transcendental Meditation. (hubpages.com)
The current president of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff is a fervent Transcendental Meditation practitioner, and she also recommends it to the public. (invinciblemarketing.org)
Some of the largest Transcendental Meditation teaching projects in the world are happening in Brazil, including an ongoing project to teach the TM technique as part of the curriculum in all 38.000 public schools in the country. (invinciblemarketing.org)

In a 2012 U.S. survey, 1.9 percent of 34,525 adults reported that they had practiced mindfulness meditation in the past 12 months. (nih.gov)
The first report "Use of Yoga, Meditation, and Chiropractors Among U.S. Adults Aged 18 and Older" examines changes from 2012 to 2017 in the percentage of U.S. adults that used yoga, meditation and chiropractors in the past 12 months. (cdc.gov)
The second report to be released on Thursday, "Use of Yoga, Meditation and Chiropractors Among U.S. Children Aged 4-17 Years," reveals that U.S. children aged 4-17 years who used yoga in the past 12 months increased significantly from 3.1% in 2012 to 8.4% in 2017. (cdc.gov)

as essential to any meditation practice: the use of a defined technique, logic relaxation, and a self-induced state/mode. (wikipedia.org)
Headspace is your mindfulness and meditation app, helping you introduce relaxation and balance into your everyday life. (google.com)
Zen meditation is more structured and its purpose is to bring spiritual enlightenment, not just relaxation. (livescience.com)
The primary benefits of meditation are immediate relaxation and a better understanding of how your body, mind and spirit work together so that you can handle stressful situations. (livescience.com)

I studied Zen Buddhist meditation, which involves many of the same techniques that Dr. Benson wrote about. (livescience.com)
Instructor Gil Fronsdal is a former Buddhist monk, but his meditation courses are taught as a secular introduction to the posture, breathing, and thinking (or lack thereof) that gets your mind and body into a relaxed state. (lifehacker.com)
Combine this with the special emphasis Buddhist teachers have placed on developing meditation techniques for squelching harmful desires, and it's clear that they might be able to offer some deep insights into self-control and perseverance. (garrisoninstitute.org)
The Mandala app brings together Buddhist wisdom and meditation techniques with the latest insights of psychology and neuroscience to handle the challenges and complexities of modern life. (buddhistchannel.tv)

Explore the full Headspace library - including hundreds of meditations, mindfulness training, and calming breathing exercises - with your membership or free trial. (google.com)
The mindfulness meditation market remains a 'highly consolidated' space, wherein prominent brands 'Headspace' and 'Calm' claim nearly 70% of the overall market share. (globenewswire.com)

High-performing workplaces, with a greater realization of importance of employee well-being, have also started incorporating meditation sessions and are highly relying on mindfulness meditation applications to achieve the same. (globenewswire.com)

A system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being. (dallasisd.org)
The practice of yoga combines postures or movements with focused breathing and meditation. (medlineplus.gov)

Such techniques can calm and relax the mind, which is the usual purpose of meditation in Western nations. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique - such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity - to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. (wikipedia.org)
Meditation is generally considered safe and uses concentration or reflection to relax the body and calm the mind. (cancer.org)
It typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. (medscape.com)

Some meditation techniques involve focusing on sensations, such as breathing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The history of meditation goes back thousands of years to the Vedic times of India, encompassing a variety of techniques that place focus on mind and body integration. (medicalnewstoday.com)
A meditation practice uses techniques to focus your attention and awareness on yourself, a thought, an object, or an activity. (healthline.com)
Download one to start learning deep breathing techniques, following guided meditations, and enjoying the many benefits of mindfulness . (healthline.com)
Two meditation techniques are most commonly used: concentrative and mindful. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Educational, Kinesthetic, Dance, Adaptive, Meditation, Yoga, Spirituality, Crafts These instructional books open the door and point the way for using kinesthetic techniques to teach the basic academics of math and language skills in primary education. (lulu.com)
Different techniques or approaches towards meditation may appear less effective than others and helps one shape the methods of rumination they may want to incorporate into future routines. (project-meditation.org)
These audio meditation techniques have been specifically designed to systematically lead the student into a more relaxed and deeper states of awareness. (healthandyoga.com)
All the meditation techniques presented may be proceeded separately or in conjunction with the Meditation book. (healthandyoga.com)
Meditation has a history that goes back thousands of years, and many meditative techniques began in Eastern traditions. (nih.gov)

Meditation can likewise reduce symptoms in people with stress-triggered medical conditions. (healthline.com)
A review of several studies suggests meditation may also reduce depression by decreasing levels of these inflammatory chemicals ( 15 ). (healthline.com)
Dry July can be a great opportunity to try meditation, using it to overcome cravings and to start re-wiring our brains to reduce the compulsion to drink. (smh.com.au)
He says Dry July, where people take a month off alcohol to raise money for cancer, can be a great opportunity to try meditation, using it to overcome cravings and to start re-wiring our brains to reduce the compulsion to drink. (smh.com.au)
Melbourne mindfulness coach Kate James agrees that meditation not only helps us regulate our stress levels, which may reduce the imperative to drink in the first place, but it can also give us more perspective over our thoughts and behaviours long-term. (smh.com.au)
Among those responders who practiced mindfulness meditation exclusively, 73 percent reported that they meditated for their general wellness and to prevent diseases, and most of them (approximately 92 percent) reported that they meditated to relax or reduce stress. (nih.gov)

Trending Clinical Topic: Meditation vs Medication - Medscape - Nov 25, 2022. (medscape.com)

Is there a difference between meditation and prayer? (livescience.com)
Dr. Amy Fuller combines her passion for contemplative Christian meditation and prayer with her skill as a therapist in mindfulness and hypnosis to create a truly unique experience of the presence of God. (scoop.it)
How do prayer and meditation affect brain activity? (scoop.it)
I do a little meditation and also prayer beads. (cancer.org)

Wagner offers the following guided imagery meditation exercises. (psychcentral.com)
The guided imagery and meditation audio programs on this page were selected for you by the NIH Patient Library. (nih.gov)
These guided imagery meditations are not a substitute for medical treatment. (nih.gov)

For this contemplative evening, an assembly of writers and artists takes the stage to read their original, deeply personal prayers and meditations. (pen.org)

People also use meditation to relieve anxieties from long-term (chronic) conditions such as HIV and cancer. (healthlinkbc.ca)

It is a very easy skill to learn, you just have to practice meditation and it takes only a few minutes of your time a day. (selfgrowth.com)
But, just as an athlete may do different exercises, people who practice meditation often use different types. (healthychildren.org)

Meditation has been practiced by many different cultures for thousands of years to increase spiritual awareness. (healthline.com)
While some reach an acceptable level of contemplation faster than others, anything that helps develop a cohesive awareness of oneself aids the general practice of meditation. (project-meditation.org)
For example, a trial looking at the effect of mindful breathing meditation at a summer camp of 166 teens at risk for cardiovascular disease found that breathing awareness produced a reduction in blood pressure and heart rate. (healthychildren.org)
Mindfulness meditation refers to the state of awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally. (medscape.com)

Research has indicated that meditation may regulate dopamine levels. (news-medical.net)
Research has shown many positive effects of mindfulness meditation, including better sleep and immune functioning, increased attention, and ability to focus, lowered effects of stress, and enhanced ability to regulate emotions. (nih.gov)
References In meditation, a type of mind-body medicine, patients regulate their attention or systematically focus on particular aspects of inner or outer experience. (msdmanuals.com)

Destress and relax with guided meditation and mindfulness exercises made for you. (google.com)
So if you have a drink around 6pm to relax, switch to meditation as a great way of relaxing. (smh.com.au)
That is, if the meditation is done with deep breathing, into stomach putting one in a parasympatheic state it can allow the body to relax and rest and hence aid in the healing process. (cancer.org)

Furthermore, research has shown that meditation may also improve symptoms of stress-related conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and fibromyalgia ( 3 , 4 , 5 ). (healthline.com)
For example, one review of treatments given to more than 3,500 adults found that mindfulness meditation improved symptoms of depression ( 12 ). (healthline.com)
Some people also find that meditation helps them manage OCD symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try meditation. (healthline.com)
One review concluded that meditation lives up to its reputation for stress reduction ( 1 ). (healthline.com)
In an 8-week study, a meditation style called "mindfulness meditation" reduced the inflammation response caused by stress ( 2 ). (healthline.com)
Meditation definitely reduces stress. (livescience.com)
According to a 2014 study , practicing meditation can lower levels of psychological stress and is helpful for overall well-being. (healthline.com)
This is because your body is not responding to stress during meditation as often as it usually would. (healthline.com)
The goal of the project -- which is called 'Change Begins Within' -- is to teach the meditation technique to a million at-risk children so they have 'life-long tools to overcome stress and violence and promote peace and success in their lives,' Yellin said. (cnn.com)
According to this large body of research, meditation is associated with improvements in many important health conditions-including depression , post- traumatic stress, and hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. (psychologytoday.com)
Get relief from stress & anxieties by 10 minute guided meditation by the Yoga Icon Wai Lana. (fanpop.com)
Meditation appears to be especially effective at mitigating the cardiovascular, metabolic, autoimmune, and inflammatory consequences of high-stress or unhealthy lifestyles in adults. (medscape.com)
Research over the past two decades broadly supports the claim that mindfulness meditation - practiced widely for the reduction of stress and promotion of health - exerts beneficial effects on physical and mental health, and cognitive performance. (nih.gov)
The practice of meditation is associated with reduction in stress and negative emotions as well as improvements in overall health-related behavior, coping skills, and attitude. (medscape.com)
Meditation has been linked to an increase in parasympathetic activity and reduction in sympathetic vascular tone, stress hormones, and inflammatory markers. (medscape.com)

The result was a decade's worth of findings showing that meditation enhances cognitive skills. (garrisoninstitute.org)

For another take on a restful mind exercise, check out Ryan Irelan's previous guest post on using blue energy to quiet your mind before bed , and stop by Discovery Health's articles offering a similar introduction to meditation . (lifehacker.com)

Along a wide range of non-pharmacological treatments meditation has become part of the rehabilitation of chronic pain conditions. (news-medical.net)
Mindfulness meditation for chronic pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis. (msdmanuals.com)

Although systematic research in this area is still limited some studies have indicated that meditation may have the potential to be used as a complementary treatment for migraines. (news-medical.net)
Meditation is classified as a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). (livescience.com)
Meditation is considered a mind-body complementary or "integrative" therapy , and it may be used together with standard or conventional treatment for some health conditions. (cancer.org)
Maybe, say researchers in a new video called 'Meditation: Addressing Pain' from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). (medlineplus.gov)

Meditation has been shown to offer many benefits. (healthline.com)
The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits. (healthline.com)
What are the benefits of meditation ? (selfgrowth.com)
If this is your first time meditating, you might find it challenging to release all your thoughts, but with daily practice you will improve and you will reap the benefits of practicing meditation. (selfgrowth.com)
This is good news for those of us who are interested in the benefits of meditation, but find the type of practice undertaken by life-long meditators to be a daunting time commitment. (psychologytoday.com)
Does Meditation Have Health Benefits? (livescience.com)
Meditation is a simple way to reap big benefits . (healthline.com)
Practicing meditation has a number of benefits. (healthline.com)
It's not just meditation teachers who are espousing the benefits of meditation for changing our behaviour. (smh.com.au)
To put this in perspective, consider that if a pharmaceutical company developed a medicine akin to meditation-providing such broad health benefits with so few side effects-it would probably be treated like fluoride and placed in the nation's water supply to maximize distribution. (psychologytoday.com)
The type of controlled, relaxed breathing skills developed with regular meditation practice produces both immediate and long-term benefits. (psychologytoday.com)
The benefits of meditation in adults are well-established , including lower blood pressure, lower rates of heart disease, lower markers of inflammation, better sleep, and self-described levels of well-being. (medscape.com)
Most people are familiar with the benefits of meditation. (hubpages.com)
So imagine my happy surprise when Rinpoche told me that all the cognitive benefits of meditation-better focus, better memory, et cetera-were traditionally considered secondary to its true purpose: development of a deep and abiding compassion. (garrisoninstitute.org)
The benefits of starting a meditation journal open a whole new world of contemplation that doesn't rely on an individual's strength in memory. (project-meditation.org)
OITE's 30-minute guided meditation sessions are offered to provide space and time for participants to experience these benefits. (nih.gov)

A systematic review on mindfulness meditation-based interventions for sexual dysfunctions. (msdmanuals.com)
Overview of systematic reviews of mindfulness meditation-based interventions for people with long-term conditions. (msdmanuals.com)

Influenced by a multitude of factors, spanning from ubiquity of 'self-care' trend to growing practice of mental health exercises, the market for mindfulness meditation application is likely to see strong growth over the years to come. (globenewswire.com)

Since meditation usually involves sitting quietly for a period of time and breathing deeply, anyone who cannot sit comfortably or who has respiratory problems may have difficulty practicing meditation. (healthlinkbc.ca)
The researchers concluded that about 8 percent of participants had a negative effect from practicing meditation, which is similar to the percentage reported for psychological therapies. (nih.gov)
In more than half of the responses, a desire for better sleep was a reason for practicing mindfulness meditation. (nih.gov)

Mindfulness meditation on breath, perhaps the most well-known type, involves sitting quietly, resting or closing your eyes and bringing your attention to your breath. (healthychildren.org)

A lot of people think meditation is about completely silencing your mind, but actually what it really helps you to do is get in touch with what's going on in your mind - to notice your thoughts and become aware of the feelings," she says. (smh.com.au)
Most people think meditation is done while sitting, but it can also be done lying down, walking, or standing. (medlineplus.gov)

It'd be lovely to sit on a mountain and breathe our days away but for most of us, meditation needs to fit into a busy schedule. (smh.com.au)
During meditation, you breathe slowly and calmly. (medlineplus.gov)

According to the study, download of mindfulness meditation application on android devices will continue to be way higher than that on IOS devices, with revenues estimated to value ~US$ 74 Mn. (globenewswire.com)

MBSR included a weekly 2.5-hour class, a day-long weekend class, and daily 45-minute guided meditation sessions at home. (medscape.com)

These three recent findings in particular were of interest to those comparing meditation with medication, leading to this week's top trending clinical topic. (medscape.com)
Meditation Instead of Medication in Type 2 Diabetes? (medscape.com)
Is It Time to Write a Prescription for Meditation Instead of Medication in Type 2 Diabetes? (medscape.com)

A mantra is a word, sound, or syllable a person repeats during meditation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Before each of the four meditations, there is a prolonged presentation of the powerful mantra OM that lasts about two and one half minutes. (healthandyoga.com)
The mantra used in this meditation is the universal mantra OM. (healthandyoga.com)
According to a 2017 U.S. survey, the percentage of adults who practiced some form of mantra-based meditation, mindfulness meditation , or spiritual meditation in the previous 12 months tripled between 2012 and 2017, from 4.1 percent to 14.2 percent. (nih.gov)

The details vary, depending on what type of meditation you choose to do, but it comes down to spending a few minutes (or longer) focusing your attention on one thing -- such as your breathing or a word or phrase that inspires or comforts you. (webmd.com)
Instead, it appears that the regularity of meditation practice is more important than the type of meditation practiced and that meditation preferences are mostly subjective rather than reflecting substantive differences in quality. (psychologytoday.com)

In the Catholic tradition, the use of the term meditatio as part of a formal, stepwise process of meditation goes back to at least the 12th century monk Guigo II, before which the Greek word Theoria was used for the same purpose. (wikipedia.org)
Past experiences entered into a meditation journal also allows individuals to learn about the things that affect the overall process of meditation. (project-meditation.org)

Other studies have looked at the effects of meditation or mindfulness on weight control or sleep quality. (nih.gov)

Parallel to the rapid rise in meditation practice in the U.S. is the growing evidence that meditation is good for our health. (psychologytoday.com)
A quick perusal of articles from the New York Times, the Atlantic, and other popular media provides ample evidence that meditation leads to all kinds of great cognitive outcomes. (garrisoninstitute.org)

The use of yoga, meditation and chiropractors saw a significant increase from 2012 to 2017, among U.S. adults. (cdc.gov)
The two reports, "Use of Yoga, Meditation, and Chiropractors Among U.S. Adults Aged 18 and Older" and "Use of Yoga, Meditation and Chiropractors Among U.S. Children Aged 4-17 Years" are available on the NCHS web site at www.cdc.gov/nchs . (cdc.gov)

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Effects of stress reduction on carotid atherosclerosis in hypertensive African Americans. (3/249)

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An innovative approach to reducing medical care utilization and expenditures. (1/249)

Acute effects of transcendental meditation on hemodynamic functioning in middle-aged adults. (2/249)

Effects of stress reduction on carotid atherosclerosis in hypertensive African Americans. (3/249)

Newer approaches in increasing life span. (4/249)

Stress reactivity to and recovery from a standardised exercise bout: a study of 31 runners practising relaxation techniques. (5/249)

Improvements in chronic diseases with a comprehensive natural medicine approach: a review and case series. (6/249)

State of complementary and alternative medicine in cardiovascular, lung, and blood research: executive summary of a workshop. (7/249)

Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. (8/249)

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