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 -- By Conrad Askland Meditation has been regarded for centuries as a way to get past the everyday stresses of life in order to obtain tranquility, serenity, peace and a sense of calmness. While meditation has been practiced for most of history in Eastern civilization it has only become popular in the Western world in the last few years. Since the reawakening of meditation, many healthcare professionals have discovered numerous other benefits of meditation; many of which are related to improving your health. Meditation has actually been approved by the National Institutes of health as a relaxation method for the purpose of treating chronic pain as well as insomnia. Surveys conducted have revealed that an astounding 65% of cancer treatment centers provide meditation therapy as an option alongside traditional treatments. According to the NIH, when meditation is performed on a regular basis a patient can experience a reduction in chronic pain as well as other health problems such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, anxiety and blood cortisol levels. In addition, it has been shown to be beneficial when treating patients suffering from substance abuse as well as veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress syndrome. While individuals new to the concept of meditation may be wary of introducing it into their health regiment, studies have shown that there are only rare complications associated with meditation. In fact, the positive health benefits of meditation are so great that many health care professionals feel they far outweigh the slight possibility of rare negative side effects. Only in rare cases have individuals practicing meditation become anxious, disoriented or experienced negative feelings. Evidence seems to indicate that meditation is a fantastic way to reduce stress in the mind as well as on the body. This in turn allows the body to return to a healthier state, making it possible for the individual to gain a more peaceful, well-rested night's sleep-especially for those who suffer from insomnia. While the effects of meditation on the health of the human body are still underway, the initial results are quite encouraging. For example, studies have indicated that individuals who regularly practice meditation have a better immune response to certain diseases such as influenza. Furthermore, other studies have shown that persons who meditate on a regular basis frequently have more brain activity than those who do not. There are a number of different ways that you can practice meditation in order to obtain the health benefits previously mentioned. Meditation can be self-directed or it can be led by a doctor or teacher. The most classic form of meditation involves sitting; however if you experience health issues that would make this uncomfortable for you there are other forms of meditation that will reduce the occurrence of cramping and numbness in your legs; common with sitting forms of meditation. The most important things to keep in mind when beginning your meditation is to choose a place that is quiet and free from distraction, but one that allows plenty of light so that you do not run the risk of falling asleep. |
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 "Meditation has actually been approved by the National Institutes of health as a relaxation method for the purpose of treating chronic pain as well as insomnia." 
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