Mindfulness and Meditation Blog
Benefits of Meditation
How Does Meditation Stimulate the Parasympathetic System?
Stress is a chronic issue in the US, with over 55% of Americans experiencing stress during the day. Stress activates your sympathetic nervous system, and in this chronic state of 'flight or fight,'...
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Can meditation reduce blood pressure?
Meditating has many health benefits that will improve your quality of life. Anyone interested in meditation, self-help, and mindfulness is likely curious about these benefits of meditation. While ...
Benefits of Meditation
Which Brain Regions are Altered during Meditation?
Research for meditation has shown better brain health, in those who actively participate in meditation, for at least 8 weeks. The regions of the brain that are affected are:
Grey and White Matte...
Benefits of Meditation
7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change the Brain
Study after study has shown that meditation can change the brain. First, let’s get an idea of what meditation is. “A lot of people have this idea that meditation means sitting down and doing nothin...