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   Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in use, often outside of their original religious and cultural contexts. A common goal is to attain a state of "thoughtless awareness" of sensations and mental activities occurring at the present moment. Meditation is often popularly perceived as any activity through which a person's attention is focused on a repetitious thought or word.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.   Read more

 

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Meditation Expert Articles

Yoga, Meditation, and the Reduction of Stress

by: Mita Majumdar
April 17, 2008
In a pilot study from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, it was found that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), which included meditation, yoga, and body scanning exercises, was significantly effective in reducing stress and depression. Fifty participants took part in MBSR and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction (CBSR) course of eight weeks duration.
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Meditation News and Blogs

Meditation a Quick Fix for Stress
www.healthday.com - February 28, 2008
A Chinese study reports that twenty minutes of meditation for five days a week can reduce stress.
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Tone Up Your System to Overcome Undue Stress
timesofindia.indiatimes.com - March 7, 2008
Coping with stress largely depends on how one faces the challenges of life. Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and the right food help one to remove stress from one's system by stimulating the subconscious leading to greater reflection and peace.
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Take a Stress-Reduction Break Wherever You Are
www.mayoclinic.com - June 13, 2008
Meditation to help with stress-reduction, anxiety, depression, allergies, pain...
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Lowering Blood Pressure with TM
www.thetimes.co.za - January 12, 2008
Transcendental Meditation, made famous by the Beatles' pilgrimage to India, is not just for rock stars or hermits. Stressed-out executives, workers and even students could benefit from it as it significantly reduces high blood pressure, a scientific study has shown.
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Mindfulness Meditation May Slow AIDS Progression
uk.reuters.com - July 25, 2008
An American research study indicated that mindfulness meditation stress management training could slow the worsening of AIDS by affecting the immune system. The mindfulness program is a group-based and low-cost treatment. The researchers felt that such training could be used as a complementary treatment for HIV disease.
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Meditation Latest Reviews

I have found that meditation, yoga, Japanese or Chinese martial arts are the best way to treat my depression.

April 5, 2008
by: JADE

I had such severe pain in my knees that I often rode in a wheelchair until I met an alternative healer who took away the pain merely with touch and meditation. I was relieved of arthritis in a matter of a few minutes.

NA   March 1, 2008
by: Bertha Allen

I just started drinking green tea because I heard it works well for arthritis. The jury's still out. I'll keep you posted on how it's working for me.

Still waiting   June 16, 2008
by: Beatrice

Meditation works great for my arthritis pain. I have found that through the practice I have been able to learn how to manage my pain pretty effectively. I use imagery and also try to shift my focus away from the pain.

Works   June 16, 2008
by: Wendy
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