{"id":41261,"date":"2020-08-16T15:38:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T22:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumstones.com\/?p=41261"},"modified":"2020-08-16T15:38:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-16T22:38:30","slug":"health-benefits-of-meditation-that-prove-you-should-do-it-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumstones.com\/health-benefits-of-meditation-that-prove-you-should-do-it-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Benefits of Meditation That Prove You Should Do It Every Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
Mindfulness and meditation<\/a> have been in the news a lot lately. Maybe it is the challenging and chaotic times our society is facing. Or, maybe people are starting to realize there are simple, natural ways to improve their health. Regardless of the reasons that people are adopting meditation, research keeps uncovering new health benefits associated with practicing it. If any of these health goals sound familiar, it may be time to learn some basic meditation techniques that will help move you closer to achieving them.<\/span><\/p>\n Stress is a natural state and one that everyone will experience. It is a reaction stemming from the basic fight or flight response. However, prolonged periods of stress result in elevated levels of cortisol in the bloodstream. Over time, this can lead to inflammation, mental health disorders and increased incidence of physical disease. You can reduce stress levels naturally through meditation and similar relaxation techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n Do you find your mind wandering from topic to topic as you struggle to focus? Considering the increasing rates of ADD and ADHD, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that you are not alone in your effort to concentrate. The simple act of being present in the moment and teaching your body and mind to slow down can help increase concentration and focus. As an added bonus, it also appears to help improve memory and comprehension.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are looking to eat healthier and lose weight, then you know how food cravings can quickly derail your progress. <\/span>Thrive reviews<\/span><\/a> show that overcoming these cravings is one of the biggest obstacles to long-term weight loss. Luckily, once you adopt a new behavior for a couple of months, it becomes a habit that is easier to stick with. Many people have found that meditation is a useful tool that helps reduce food cravings so you are better positioned to succeed. It can also help mitigate stress and guilt that results from those cravings. For the same reasons, meditation appears to help many people in their efforts to overcome addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n People who practice meditation regularly find that it decreases pain levels. For those living with a chronic health condition, that can be a life-changing effect. For many people, it may be able to replace some or all pain medications. Be sure to talk with your doctors before you make any changes if you are considering <\/span>adding meditation to your pain management program<\/span><\/a>. Most health care practitioners welcome the addition of complementary holistic approaches to care.<\/span><\/p>\n1. Reduced Stress Levels\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. Increased Focus and Attention Span<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Fewer Cravings\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. Lower Levels of Pain and Inflammation<\/b><\/h2>\n
5. Improved Sleep<\/b><\/h2>\n