Meditate your way to a better day

Meditation dates backs to ancient times, and throughout the years several different methodologies have been practised across the world.

Fast forward a few centuries and what do you get when an ancient practice meets modern science?

Cold hard facts!

How many times have we heard, “meditation is good for you”?

Which subconsciously makes us wonder what are the exact benefits and do we even care?

Practicing mediation helps affect our moods by decreasing depression, stress, anxiety and symptoms of panic attacks, which we all have become fairly familiar with, but it can also be a great tool to help treat depression in mothers-to-be, as well as increase grey matter concentration in the brain.

The benefits continue on for mind and performance by improving our attention, focus, and ability to work under stress.

Giving the individual resilience, emotional intelligence and mental strength.

An experimental study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre suggested that not only will meditation improve your pain threshold but can also relieve pain more effectively than morphine.

Meditation is very useful to learn, and there are a variety of different methods to master.

Have a look at some apps for some guidance such as The Mindfulness App, Headspace, Calm or Insight Timer. YouTube is also a great way to learn. The benefits for our body and health range widely from lowering blood pressure, improved immunity, reduced risk of heart diseases and stroke.

Mediation can also help ease regular discomfort from asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and even help treat premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms.