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In this crazy world where everyone seems to have their own agenda, belief or various outlook on life I sometimes find it tremendously difficult to keep my spirits up at the same consistently positive level where it should be. More often than not though, it's not "other" people that plague me, but the thoughts that swirl around endlessly in my head. In an attempt to train my mind to do what I tell it to do, I have started to mediate. I fall asleep more than seventy percent of the time, but yet I persevere. I have decided to make a designated mediation spot where I can go and sit down and practice meditating. Check out the benefits of meditation as listed on the website www.healthandyoga.com
Some Benefits of Practicing Meditation
 | It lowers oxygen consumption. |
| It decreases respiratory rate. |
| It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate. |
| Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients. |
| Leads to a deeper level of relaxation. |
| Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the B.P. to normal. |
| Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate. |
| Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches. |
| Builds self-confidence. |
| It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches. |
| Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc. |
| Reduces Pre- menstrual Syndrome. |
| Helps in post-operative healing. |
| Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells. |
| Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress. Publish Post  |
