How to meditate: A guide to meditation

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4/24/2020

How to Meditate: A Guide For Beginners | Jutta Curatolo | Wellness

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How to Meditate: A Guide For Beginners by Jutta Curatolo | Apr 24, 2020 | Jutta Curatolo, Mental Health, wellness

Meditation is not just a trendy thing to brag about on social media – it has actually been around for thousands of years and provides many health bene ts, both mental and physical. Building up a tolerance to handle dif cult situations as they arise is the way to nd a natural balance within your own body and mind. It helps people handle the daily stresses of life much more easily, which, in turn, reduces the production of hormones like epinephrine and cortisol. As a result, there is a reduction in stress-related physical ailments such as stomach ulcers, heart disease, and a weakened immune system, not to mention the effects that stress can have on blood pressure and feelings of fatigue, depression, and anxiety. A study from Harvard was done about a decade ago and the results proved that mindfulness made a difference when it came to a brain’s grey matter. This part handles emotional regularity, memory, and identity. A Carnegie Mellon study also con rmed these ndings years later, focusing exclusively on how well mindfulness assists the brain in handling concentration, stress, and decision making. Studies have since proven that it also helps manage chronic pain, and contributes to an overall increased sense of well-being.

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