Using Meditation to Relax and Manage Stress, Part II
The following blog has four parts to it. This is Part II. Parts III and IV will follow in subsequent blogs. Refer to the previous blog for Part I
By using meditation, you can significantly lessen your level of tension and experience the following positive, relaxing, scientifically proven effects:
Highly alert and focused mental state
Deep state of relaxation
Decrease in perspiration, muscle tension, and levels of stress hormones
Slower more even breathing patterns
Slower heartbeat
Lower and more stable blood pressure
Diminished fight or flight response
Better digestion
A boost in energy, stamina, and natural immunity
Speedier recovery from illness
Improved response time, motor skills, coordination, & other physical responses
Enhanced mental concentration
Greater emotional mastery and stability
Enhanced feeling of well-being
Prevention of physical problems
More graceful aging
Better sleep
As well, the regular practice of meditation can help with the following conditions:
Lessens the frequency and severity of asthmatic attacks and other allergic reactions.
Materially reduces stress and stress-related illnesses like heart disease, hypertension, tachycardia, headaches, and insomnia.
Significantly alleviates present moment and chronic physical pain from arthritis, back injury, and most other causes.
Also, meditation can help with: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, Gastrointesnal Disorders, Sexual dysfunction, Post-traumatic Stress, Panic Attacks.
So, as you can see, you can significantly improve the quality of your life by learning how to incorporate meditation into your life. Meditation techniques are simple, short, and easy to do. And they will help make your life so much more enjoyable.
[Please not that you should always consult a medical professional if you have any of the above-mentioned conditions.]
To be continued...