Meditations

Topic: Meditations

Basically, when we talk about our personal health, healthy habits, the idea of sports and active lifestyle immediately comes to our mind. But only a few people know that healthy habits are not only go to gym, drink a lot of water, eat fruits/vegetables, taking vitamins and so on. It is also about taking care of yourself, focus on yourself, selflove and self-development. No one really thinks about it but it noticeable affects their lives. So today, we are going to talk about meditations.

Meditations are simple and the fastest way to reduce a stress, relax and bring happiness into your life. If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can help restore your calm and inner peace. Anyone can practice meditation. It's simple and takes a little time. And it doesn't require any special equipment. And you can practice meditation wherever you are — whether you're out for a walk, taking a rest, riding the bus and so on.

(link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

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Some types of meditation involve maintaining mental focus on a particular sensation, such as breathing, a sound, a visual image, or a mantra, which is a repeated word or phrase. Other forms of meditation include the practice of mindfulness, which involves maintaining attention or awareness on the present moment.

(link: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know

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So, let’s talk about meditation benefits and how it affects us and our healthy.

First of all, it is reduce stress.

 Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try meditation. One review concluded that meditation lives up to its reputation for stress reduction (1 trusted source). As a rule, the consequences of mental and physical stress are very harmful and have a strong impact on human health.

These effects can disrupt sleep, cause depression and anxiety, increase blood pressure, and contribute to fatigue and foggy thinking.

Furthermore, research has shown that meditation may also improve symptoms of stress-related conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and fibromyalgia (3, 4 Trusted Source, 5 Trusted Source).

The second is, controls anxiety.

Meditation can reduce stress levels, which translates to less anxiety. A meta-analysis including nearly 1,300 adults found that meditation may decrease anxiety. Notably, this effect was strongest in those with the highest levels of anxiety. (6 Trusted Source)