Meditation

Imagine being able to rid yourself of a host of medical or psychological maladies without drugs or psychotherapy.

Meditation is the true anti-aging medicine because it activates our body's own natural anti-aging healing force. Meditation directly rejuvenates the hypothalamus, the pituitary, and the pineal and other endocrine glands. Think of it as endocrine exercise. In addition, meditation is also the single most effective counter measure against stress. Moreover, meditation is specific for ailments, including those associated with aging such as change of life issues or menopause, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and stroke, among others.

Meditation achieve the following biological reactions: marked reduction in oxygen use; notably lower secretion of stress hormones; increase in immune factors, including blood leukocyte production; and calm brain wave activity.

Meditation has also been shown to produce the following general medical benefits:

• reduction of anxiety
• reduction of chronic pain
• lowered levels of cortisone
• increase in cognitive function
• reduction of substance abuse
• lowered blood pressure
• improvements in post traumatic stress syndrome
• reduction in the use of medical care and hospitalizations.

It is important that you take some time for yourselves.

Meditation is a great means of doing this in today’s busy lifestyle.

Many people try to meditate and gave up because of all the thoughts going through their mind. Don't let this put you of. With time and practice you will find it becomes easer.

As you go through life you will face changes. Meditation can give you the strength to face these times.

Meditation is our most potent form of natural, anti-aging medicine.

Meditating is easy to learn.

Find to a comfortable, quiet place by yourself or with another mediator where you won't be interrupted.

SIMPLE MEDITATION 1

• Try this simple method and feel your stress lift away.
• First, light you favorite candle.
• Second, sit comfortably at eye level with the candle's flame.
• Gaze softly at the flame, and relax your mind.
• Lift your mind of all thoughts except for breathing (controlled and rhythmic) and the flame. If your mind wanders, shift your eyes back to the candle.
• Keep practicing this technique and you'll feel relaxed and warm in no time.
• This is a great way to wind down at the end of the day, and prepare yourself for a restful sleep

SIMPLE MEDITATION 2

• Allow 10-20 minutes for meditation.
• Sit down on a comfortable mat, cushion or chair and try to relax every muscle in your body from bottom to top.
• Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
• Adopt a calm, passive attitude, a neutral mind in which you don't judge yourself or others.
• After you finish, sit quietly for a couple of minutes and try to carry your calm frame of mind into your daily activities.