Meditation And Health

The link between meditation and health is now widely recognized even by the most conservative and mainstream of Western medical experts. The positive effects of meditation on physical and--to some extent--mental health are easily observable and quantifiable. Equally important, though less obvious, are its effects on spiritual health.

Physically, meditation has been shown to lower cholesterol, reduce the airway constriction of asthma, alleviate digestive problems, help manage chronic pain, speed healing and boost the auto-immune system. Many of these are symptoms exacerbated by stress and anxiety. Meditation is especially effective in relieving these mental and emotional maladies. Help for depression, anger management, addictions and compulsive behavior are also known benefits of meditation.

There are several types of meditation, however, and though they all seem to have health benefits, some are more lasting than others. Eastern meditation techniques seek to empty the mind of thoughts and emotions, which can only be a temporary means of feeling better. "Be Still and Know," a Christian meditation technique developed by Roy Masters, offers a more lasting benefit.

The aim of "Be Still and Know" is not to banish thoughts and emotions, but to understand them. Many will be revealed to be nothing more than conditioned responses instilled early in life. Once the roots of these feelings are revealed and dealt with, negative energy simply fades away. This not only has a physical and mental benefit, but a spiritual one as well, as our true identities and correct behavior is revealed to us. Explore the Foundation for Human Understanding website for more information, and reap all the benefits of meditation.

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