When we are stressed our bodies prepare us by stimulating
the sympathetic nervous system, which is our “fight or flight” response. The
sympathetic nervous system increases the heart rate, blood pressure, and causes
our muscles to contract and tense up. It also will slow digestion. When you relax, on the other hand, you are
stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system; which has the opposite effect
on the body. This is a state of rest, enjoyment, and physical renewal. When in
this state your muscles can relax and food can be digested. Also your heart can
slow down, the blood circulation will flow freely to body tissues and supply
them with enough oxygen.
Meditation is a great way to get into a relaxed state of
mind. Meditation involved sitting in a relaxed position and clearing your mind.
You may focus on a sound, your breathing, or nothing at all, whatever is
comfortable to you. It is helpful, if you are a beginner, to have privacy and
silence when you meditate. It isn’t the length of time you meditate that counts
it is the regularity in meditating that makes the difference. Practicing
meditation 10 to 15 minutes a day will help decrease your stress levels,
improve your sleep, and increase your patience levels.
Meditation can help anyone benefit from children to elderly.
It can help with a variety of mental and physical health problems. Meditation has
been shown to help with:
- hypertension
- migraines
- fatigue
- digestive problems
- chronic illness
- energy levels
- immunity
- fertility
- calmness
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