meditation

New research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has shown that following either a simple meditation or music listening regimen may help to reverse early memory loss in older adults. The study was conducted by West Virginia University and helmed by Dr. Kim Innes. It aimed to examine the effects of either completing basic ...click here to read more

Meditation and music may be effective for pain relief and anxiety management in breast cancer biopsy patients. A new study conducted at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C. revealed alternative methods of helping patients cope with pain and stress during the procedure. Standard ultrasound-guided needle biopsy is usually performed using a very thin needle. ...click here to read more

Chronic irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive disorder but research suggests that mindful meditation techniques may ease systems. While you’re sitting reading this, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and now slowly release the air through your mouth. Think about how you feel. Better yet, try it again, ...click here to read more

When it comes to lowering blood pressure naturally there are many lifestyle changes that can be made. For example, changing your diet, exercising regularly and reducing stress are all effective ways to lower your blood pressure. And now new research suggests another tactic that can help improve those numbers even more – it’s called transcendental ...click here to read more

Mental health and quality of life for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be achieved through mindfulness training and meditation, according to new findings. In the report, Dr. David Castle concluded, “Our study provides support for the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a tailored mindfulness-based group intervention for patients with IBD.” A mindfulness-based stress ...click here to read more

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed a link between tai chi and improved physical capacity among seniors with certain chronic conditions. The findings showed improvement among those with breast cancer, heart failure, osteoarthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tai chi originated in ancient China and utilizes slow, flowing, gentle movements ...click here to read more

Many health enthusiasts are the first to admit that their brain health and mind might be quite different if it wasn’t for meditation, and with more and more people jumping on the bandwagon and more research being done every day, this trend might not be a trend at all, but rather a scientifically proven way ...click here to read more